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UserJalen

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I wasant able to find a thread specifically USA, if there is one already than you can disregard this. Below I copied this from last years thread and changed some things up.

This if for tracking orders from Apple.com site.


Once we’ve placed our order we should see “Order Placed”Over the next days we should start seeing movement and a status change to 'preparing for shipment' over the the weekend into next week, as obviously release date is September 21st. I’m anticipating Tuesday or Wednesday we should see a status change, based on last year.

Once our orders status change, which should be sometime next week. I’ll update this thread with links so that you’ll able to track your Phone or Apple Watch with your phone number. Here’s a link to last years thread to see how the pre orders went last year. (https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...8-plus-pre-order-and-dispatch-thread.2066175/)

Preorders start 3:01AM EST or 12:01AM PST
I’m interested in which phone everyone is choosing and why, so post below?

EDIT: I decided to attach a screenshot of my tracking last year so you have a better understanding on what it’ll look like. iPhone X preorder started October 27th and launched the 3rd
 

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Space grey 256 Max for me. I don’t really care for the other colors. And it’s only like 6 bucks more a month or so than I pay for my X now. I wanted the plus size phone. Everything is all lined up for me. Got my preapproval for the upgrade program set. Billing and shipping address updated. Alarm set. I’m a vet at this. So I’m ready.
 
Xs Max Space Grey 512 for me, Xs 256 Gold for my wife, both preapproved and will be bought on the iPhone Upgrade Program if I can stay awake tonight.
 
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Will pre-orders only be available through apple.com and the apple app?

Or will they also be available for preorder through the carriers as well at the same time?
 
Thanks. Does using apple vs carrier affect shipping time? Better chance to get the phone faster if ordered through apple?
I would say just use the Apple store app as your first option. If you happen to have another device you can use tour carrier. I can tell you last year the Apple store launched before my carrier which happened to be ATT. I used my iPhone 6 and the Apple store app. My desktop which I used the Apple Store website. I used my laptop for my carrier website. The Apple store loaded for me around 10-15 minutes before my carriers did.. This year I’m likely will stick with the Apple Store app on my current X and iPhone 6 maybe even a desktop for the website itself.
 
I'm really excited. I'm still a little surprised at the pricing they chose. But I'm ready to order my Xs Max in Gold and the matching Gold Stainless Series 4.
 
I'm going with the max...I think I might get gold, but not sure. I've always pretty much stuck with black and space gray...
 
Space grey 256 Max for me. I don’t really care for the other colors. And it’s only like 6 bucks more a month or so than I pay for my X now. I wanted the plus size phone. Everything is all lined up for me. Got my preapproval for the upgrade program set. Billing and shipping address updated. Alarm set. I’m a vet at this. So I’m ready.

This, all this, exactly. All the things. I'm excited to get back to a big ass phone. :)
 
ordering the XS space Grey 512mb. I have the momentcase and lens. Getting the max would render these useless.
 
Space grey 256 Max for me. I don’t really care for the other colors. And it’s only like 6 bucks more a month or so than I pay for my X now. I wanted the plus size phone. Everything is all lined up for me. Got my preapproval for the upgrade program set. Billing and shipping address updated. Alarm set. I’m a vet at this. So I’m ready.

Same here. On a silver 256gb X and the extra 6 bucks a month is justifiable for a mini iPad essentially lmao. Having wielded the 7 Plus prior to the X, I think the Max will be just fine. I’m ready for the adjustment, but looking forward to that screen!
 
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Same here. On a silver 256gb X and the extra 6 bucks a month is justifiable for a mini iPad essentially lmao. Having wielded the 7 Plus prior to the X, I think the Max will be just fine. I’m ready for the adjustment, but looking forward to that screen!
I agree. Since the introduction of the iPhone 6+ I’ve always had the larger phone. I’m going to shoot for the Xs Max silver this time versus space gray. I’ve had that color for the last 2 iphones.
 
Hola peeps! Welcome to another year! I’m guessing this is the official Apple.com preorder thread?

Doesn’t it seem like we were just doing this? Time flies!

As for me, I’m upgrading from the 8plus to the XS (not the Max). I’m a little worried I’ll miss my plus, but honestly I’m sick of a huge phone. As a girly girl with mini purses, and short pockets, I’m sick of having my phone not fit in things. At the same time, I’m a photography nerd and love seeing my pics/vids nice and big. Luckily I won’t be downgrading any camera functions. Plus, I’m not thrilled with the Max pricing. Anyway, I’ll try the smaller phone this year and if it’s a bust, I’ll go up again next year. That’s the perk of being on IUP. Good luck everyone!


From: 8+Gold 256 To: XS Gold 64
Apple IUP
Preordering 9/14 12am (from sunny Cali)
 
Hi folks, I got pre-approved yesterday in the IUP. Will be upgrading my black 8 Plus 64gb to a gold Xs MAX.

Oh and also maybe a Series 4 watch...
 
Guys by this time tomorrow ppl will be saying they ordered their phone, and complaining that they haven’t gotten a shipping confirmation yet! Lmao!
 
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When I have pre-ordered the phone is it guaranteed that the phone is available on the September 21st when I go to an Apple store? and is it in any Apple store or do I have to select at the time of the pre-order?
(I'm asking because I'm only in the US till the 23rd)
 
Hello! New to the upgrade program but got pre approved for two phones. Anyone know what’s the best way to do that when 12:01 hits? Can I check out with two or do I have to do it one at a time?
 
Hola peeps! Welcome to another year! I’m guessing this is the official Apple.com preorder thread?

Doesn’t it seem like we were just doing this? Time flies!

As for me, I’m upgrading from the 8plus to the XS (not the Max). I’m a little worried I’ll miss my plus, but honestly I’m sick of a huge phone. As a girly girl with mini purses, and short pockets, I’m sick of having my phone not fit in things. At the same time, I’m a photography nerd and love seeing my pics/vids nice and big. Luckily I won’t be downgrading any camera functions. Plus, I’m not thrilled with the Max pricing. Anyway, I’ll try the smaller phone this year and if it’s a bust, I’ll go up again next year. That’s the perk of being on IUP. Good luck everyone!


From: 8+Gold 256 To: XS Gold 64
Apple IUP
Preordering 9/14 12am (from sunny Cali)
I upgraded from the 7 plus to the X last year and thought I would miss the larger form factor. I haven't missed it much, except that I miss the larger keyboard. I love that my X fits in my pocket and is so comfortable in my hand but I'm getting the XS Max, can't turn away from that huge screen.
 
I upgraded from the 7 plus to the X last year and thought I would miss the larger form factor. I haven't missed it much, except that I miss the larger keyboard. I love that my X fits in my pocket and is so comfortable in my hand but I'm getting the XS Max, can't turn away from that huge screen.
I hear you! Glad to know you didn’t mind the smaller size after switching. Still though, I can’t help but wonder if that massive screen will tempt me. Haha like you, I may end up just going for the Max at the last minute lol.
 
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