Just got a call from local Telus Dealer

[Peepo]

Yesterday I went in to put my name down on a waiting list at a local Telus Dealer in BC, Canada for an iPhone 7 Plus 128GB.

She told me that the list is very large for 128GB models so she convince me in putting my name down for 256GB instead. I was surprised to get a call today that they got a 7 Plus Black shipped to them, and since that I was first on the list it was mine. Going to pickup tomorrow.

So if you want one sooner, and can afford justify the extra cost, consider going for the 256GB model which may not be as in demand.

 

[Shirasaki]

All I can see is Apple deliberately control productions so that no iPhone will remain stock after the release of next generation iPhone.

 

[joeblow7777]

Well it sounds like Apple and Telus got exactly what they wanted from you.

 

[rijc99]

Nice. Enjoy your phone.

Maybe think about installing 10.1 beta.

 

[Peepo]

Got it all setup. Restore from iCloud was without issue. I remembered to unpair my Apple Watch first and then repaired on new phone and restored from backup. Seems snappier than my 6S plus and the home button is fine after a few min of getting used to it. Installed 8.1 beta and tried the portrait mode and worked good on my dog so far.

Managed to get a glass screen protector and otter box commuter right away to protect it. The otter box feels much nicer than the 6s plus version.