I like the leather key ring though. not that bad for apple quality leather. got a product red leather for the girlfriend. she better love me more.
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AirTags and Purple iPhone 12 Models Now Available for Purchase
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I like the leather key ring though. not that bad for apple quality leather. got a product red leather for the girlfriend. she better love me more.
To be honest I am not sure what's the point of releasing a new color for a phone that either most people already have or are going to wait out as the 12s will be out in jus a few months.Seems like nobody ordered the iPhone 12 in purple?
It's all about the Airtags 😁
Well, I'm not sure that many people want an iPhone in that distinctly purple color. At least the blue on my iPhone 12 looks good the Spigen Ultra Hybrid clear case.Seems like nobody ordered the iPhone 12 in purple?
It's all about the Airtags 😁
There’s a purple iPhone 11, maybe it was still selling lots so they decided to bring the color forward to the 12?
The white iPhone 4 was introduced halfway through the 4’s lifecycle, although there were 2 factors at play there; becoming available on Verizon for the first time, and it took forever for the white coloring to be even across the phone.
Yeah I also tried ordering a 4 pack personalized right at 8:01am EST and it had a 4/30 delivery date but my Apple Pay details weren't as up to date as I thought, so I had to do it manually. By the time I did (very quickly before 8:05am), the shipping time already slipped to early-May so I went with a non-personalized version. Would have been nice to have my initials on it, but not necessary. Reason I want these by 4/30 is I'm actually traveling on 5/1 and would love to put them in action for then.
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I just bought my wife an iPhone 12 last week. She wouldn't care if an iPhone 13 was coming out next week or if I got her an iPhone 11 or even an Xr. She just needed a new phone as her iPhone 8 had issues. Many people just don't care if or when a new model is coming out if they need a new phone now and don't want to settle for something used to get by for a few months till the new one is available.
Just moved to Preparing for Shipment (single AirTag, no engraving, UK)
I understand, as I bought an iPhone 12 just a couple of weeks ago as my X died completely. In your scenario, you would've gotten a 12 no matter what, purple or no purple. The existence of the color purple doesn't increase sales in your scenario. What's the point of making an announcement, create a modified production line, etc?
Stupid question, but the Tags still work on non-U1 devices? I can't seem to find that mentioned anywhere. Assuming it would work via BlueTooth?
Also disappointed I can't get the five-letter name of my dog to fit on one!
Also disappointed I can't get the five-letter name of my dog to fit on one!
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Yes, it's just the U1-equipped devices can provide an on-screen arrow that guides you to the AirTag. Non U1-equipped devices don't have this capability. Luckily, AirTags have a built-in speaker that you can activate to help locate it.
If you're going to bash a product, at least get your facts straight. They're $29/tag individually of $99 for a 4-pack ($24.75/tag).
The leather holder costs more than the tag. And, you can’t attach it to anything without the holder (Velcro, sticky tape, and Gorilla glue excepted)😦
I did, and so happy already to get rid of the huge XRSeems like nobody ordered the iPhone 12 in purple?
It's all about the Airtags 😁
My UK pre-order (two tags, no engraving) is also Preparing to ship. Must be shipping from China?
Thought that initially but I’ve seen this early movement in the last couple of phone cycles and it’s just sat at this status for a few days before being dispatched from within the UK. I wonder if these will be sent via a more economic (slower) service with Royal Mail given the lower item value
Yes, the good old days of getting a tracking number that lets an order be followed all the way from China seem to be long gone. But if they are already in the UK I can't see why they go to 'preparing to ship' nearly a week before delivery, so I suspect they may get the shipping label stuck on in China but then ship in bulk to the UK distribution centre. The bulk order is then broken down on Thursday, scanned (tracking available) and then out for delivery Friday.
Only if you want (and those are separate products). Double-sided tape works too (or just by themselves, if the thing you're trying to keep track of has a pocket/compartment you can put it in).
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