I’ve never believed in those dates slipping. It’s just Apple’s way of making people hurry so they can cash in.
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I’d love a little card sized MagSafe battery that just sticks on and comes off like the wallet!
I don’t give a damn about dates slipping or not, and it’s zero indication of any supply vs. demand because we don’t know what production volume of these devices actually looks like.
I did sim free mainly to use on Verizon as I didn't want to finance anymore phones via Verizon.
All Mini delivery dates have slipped to the end of Nov in China.
They upgraded the flickering speed on iPhone 12 OLED screens so you should test it to see if it still bothers you, it may not now.
I ordered a Blue 256 Mini this afternoon @ (US CST 1 PM) and will still receive it on the 13th.
iPhone 11 user here, I also ordered a Mini (128GB, black). I don't think there has been an iPhone I wanted more in the last years, in general only the original iPhone and X that I maybe couldn't wait for a little more. Already have a Spigen case although I almost never use a case, but just "in case" ^^... It is the perfect size for me. My job includes traveling a LOT, well almost only travelling, so normally I should buy at least the 12, maybe 12 Pro Max. But I wanna go back to using my phone as a phone with some internet stuff and not as my main computer always using it, all the time. I'm in general not a person who has a phone addiction but maybe the Mini makes me using my phone even less in unnecessary situations. Just normal use, no useless turning it on just to do something. I cannot wait to hold it in my hands on Friday. Really excited. Maybe a little addicted haha.
And I am too voting for a magsafe "clip-on" battery pack while still using the phone, no battery case please. And Apple would be dumb not to release those for the iPhone 12 line. It is simple, imo easy to produce, not a lot to think about and they can make much money with it. Only thing is magnets would have to be strong because you don't want the battery to fall off while using the phone. That's it. I own a good wireless charging battery pack from mophie. But this would really be an extra I would get.
And I am too voting for a magsafe "clip-on" battery pack while still using the phone, no battery case please. And Apple would be dumb not to release those for the iPhone 12 line. It is simple, imo easy to produce, not a lot to think about and they can make much money with it. Only thing is magnets would have to be strong because you don't want the battery to fall off while using the phone. That's it. I own a good wireless charging battery pack from mophie. But this would really be an extra I would get.
Amazon have the Apple leather cases for £48 if you fancy a small saving on RRP
Sorry for my dirty cases but to have an idea.
(From: SE1 > mini > SE2 >11)
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The mini really is the small phone people will scoup up. Glad Apple had the “courage” (I can’t help it) to realize they can make a ton of money making a small powerful phone.
I bet you anker will make a sweet MagSafe case! It’s too obvious and too cool not to make it.
Thanks for that, cancelled the Apple order and ordered from Amazon. £11 less per case is pretty good.
About the shipping times. I don't think many potential iPhone 12 mini buyers are early adopters. Some like us are, but not many. Many early adopters are techies or at least very interested in tech and often buy Pro models or bigger phones. Imo the Mini will be sold constantly but not in big numbers at once. People who own small iPhone SE 1 pr 6S or 7 could be the possible target group but those often wait, they waited for years, why now wait some more months. Maybe for a lower price or how the phone is being reviewed, or the next contract upgrade etc. 12 Pro Max is for power users, often upgrading every year, often techies etc.
Good point. Long term it will be a success much like the XR. It was derided at launch but became a success.