Best decision I've made re iPhones. The bigger screen makes everything so much better. You get used to it quickly.
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iPhone 7/7+ - UK Orders & Dispatches Thread
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The only time when I use it one handed is if I scroll on a webpage, otherwise typing on a big screen with one hand is not very comfortable. One of the reasons why I switched back to the regular was that like you said the big screen is great but it's literally way too big now that I'm a year in with a 6s plus.
Well not so much special stock, more of a guaranteed reservation. Think about it: Apple know exactly how many iUP customers they have, an exact figure. All of those people are in that program because they want a new iPhone every year. So Apple should give these customers the ability to choose a configuration before pre-orders open, and then be automatically reserved a device. That's what this program should be about, a seamless, simple and convenient way of getting a new iPhone every year. But that's the opposite of what it's been this year.
They obviously have loads of stock seeing as they are launching in more countries straight away!! I guess we are paying the price for a money man taking the helm at Apple.
It would be interesting what they'd do if someone came out and rivalled them, dedicated phone and OS and stellar customer service, but cheaper. Would apple continue on stubbornly or would they be forced to change their ways?
It would be interesting what they'd do if someone came out and rivalled them, dedicated phone and OS and stellar customer service, but cheaper. Would apple continue on stubbornly or would they be forced to change their ways?
How does this get its information? As in, how soon after a device becoming available will this show that?
I'm beginning to think I'm out of luck here. My local store has never had my configuration in stock.
So they can support the needs of the Americans. I can only assume Apple made false commitments to us all so that we end up pre ordering from them rather than resorting to buying from scalpers. I consider this one of the worst Apple launches that I have experienced. Sure, the pre order process worked smoothly for me, but they cannot commit a launch date delivery for the most of us, who on this forum, represent the community that got their orders in the moment the store went live. Despite that we get slapped with late delivery dates. The average Joe will suffer even more from this. The late delivery times will only put people off buying their iPhones so early on.
I'm not sure I didn't make it but I think it polls the requests and scrapes the data so that if it is available then it will be up so I guess around a 15-30 second response time? The models last for anywhere between 4-20 minutes with stores varying.
Probably to make the item look 'in demand'. Marketing more then likely.
They take a calculated risk that people will wait and creating a wants wants wants scenario.
I thought i saw something where that ming guy said the plus models will be limited at launch due to yield rates.
Luckily got my plus in at launch so should have it by 27-29th Sept if not earlier.
To be honest im not in a rush to have it this year as I have been previous years as going from a 6S plus i wont see massive leap in terms of feel and usability.
Some clarification regarding the iPhone Upgrade Programme reservations and being able to switch to paying in full up front.
The FAQ you get once a reservation is made reads:
Additionally I called Apple and here is a transcript of the response:
...which all makes me very happy!
The FAQ you get once a reservation is made reads:
Additionally I called Apple and here is a transcript of the response:
...which all makes me very happy!
Nope, I mean a store has a allocation of stock for customers.
It doesn't matter if you're paying online for a reservation (new this year!) or if you're reserving via the iPP program, or just a standard reservation (which will be available from 6am Saturday) - it all comes out of the same pool of phones, so you are guaranteed what you reserve
At least that's the current working theory based on availability data. That could change this week if people start getting shipment notifications for the in store reservations with unique tracking numbers - my theory is we'll see anyone who paid online go to "ready for pickup at pickup time" rather than a shipment notification.
Really hoping o2 will start the ball rolling for me either tomorrow or Wednesday.
Want to be able to do everything Friday morning so I can send my 6s Plus off!
Want to be able to do everything Friday morning so I can send my 6s Plus off!
within 60 seconds, or sooner at interesting times (like 6:46am!)
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Additionally I called Apple and here is a transcript of the response:
...which all makes me very happy!
Thanks Brookzy. I know some people were getting irritated with me yesterday when I was trying to tell them this was the case
What did you order? I'm hoping for my o2 movement today as well.
The real scandal here is that other retailers and carriers have been claiming to have launch day stock.
Either way come Friday, people are either gunna be pissed that Apple gave all the stock to other retailers, or all these people who bought from the other retailers and carriers are gunna be pissed that they were told they'd be getting a phone on Friday!