Other 🇺🇸 U.S.A. - Apple.com - New iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Pro Max/ US Pre-Orders, Orders, and Delivery Status Thread (2023) 📱

[Lex404]

Didn't Apple run out of the 15PM due to demand ?

I heard on the radio that the 15PM are backordered and that only certain base storage colors were still available ?

Blue ones were available everywhere all day. I even got a natural one but had to cancel 2 mins later cos I used the wrong card.

When I tried to order again, it was already down. Everything in less than 5 mins.
So I ordered the normal pro in the end😂

It’s clear that people ordered duplicates, and some websites and scripts tried to scrap the inventory status for 15 PM thousands of time per second (I had distill for 20 stores at every 30 seconds to alert me where and when 512 Natural appears in stock 😂). So they lock it down.

 

[mizzourah]

I got the very first iPhone - I think I still have it somewhere but it's not worth anything because it's beat to hell but I stopped upgrading every year after the 11. But that was my first smart phone and I have never used any other brand.

So I found my first iPhone. It is funny to hold now - it was so small. What a game changer that phone was

 

[naturalstar]

I don’t know what meetings I have at work this week yet but I know my iPads going to be watching this thread and my AfterShip all week while I work. I wfh thankfully so will be here Friday morning for my UPS driver to hopefully deliver the goods 😎

This is the way. I work from home as well.

 

[iphone6fan]

I’m still waiting 😬

Me, too

 

[TruthWatcher412]

So after I get my new phone, can I take my old phone to the Apple Store for my trade in instead of mailing it in? Probably not on launch day as it’ll be busy but a few days after?

 

[lindros2]

are all track-by-reference coming up on UPS? Or anyone (USA) seeing FedEx?
This is the first time I've made it to Monday (China time) without track-by-reference showing movement.

 

[lesliegolf]

Yes, I have it. Using it right now on my iPad Air 4th gen (and plan to add in the iPhone 15). If you plug in both your devices together with this Anker 67 watt charger, you'll get very slow charging on your Macbook (which I believe can handle at least 45 watts), as 65 watts on the Anker (it is 65 with 2 devices plugged in) will be divided amongst the 2 ports -- and you'll have no headroom. You are better off getting this 100 watt Anker, if you want to charge both your MacBook and phone at the same time:

Anker Prime 100W USB C Charger, Anker GaN Wall Charger, 3-Port Compact Fast PPS Charger, for MacBook Pro/Air, Pixelbook, iPad Pro, iPhone 14/Pro, Galaxy S23/S22, Note20, Pixel, Apple Watch, and More

100W USB C Charger, Anker Prime GaN Wall Charger, 3-Port Compact Fast Charger, For MacBook Pro / Air, Pixelbook, iPad Pro, iPhone 14 / Pro, Galaxy S23 / S22, Note20, Pixel, Apple Watch, and More

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It will be safe either way. But with a Macbook and another device, I think you want, at minimum, a 100 watt charger, like the one I linked.

Also make sure you have a high speed cable. Always surprised when people are using older cables which are usually slower. I think most on this board however would know this.

Another nice thing about the 65W is that it works well on airplanes which are usually limited to 75W per row. As long as no one else plug in on your row. If they do, it trips the circuit and you will stop charging.

Big fan of this one... I also have the 100W

INVZI GaNHub 65W GaN USB C Charger 3-Port, PPS PD Fast Charger Foldable Wall Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S24/S23, Note 20, Pixel, Steam Deck

Elevate your charging experience with the INVZI GaNHub, designed for the tech-savvy individual who values efficiency, speed, and safety. Our cutting-edge charger, powered by Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, ensures your devices are always powered and ready for action. Perfect for home, office, o...

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[Stlcheer]

I’ve been looking at that pop socket thing. Have you used before? I am exclusively Loopy cases but want some thing a little more versatile.

I used to use the regular popsocket but switched to the MagSafe version with my 14. I think it’s very comfortable and no issues with it falling off.

 

[white_horse]

are all track-by-reference coming up on UPS? Or anyone (USA) seeing FedEx?
This is the first time I've made it to Monday (China time) without track-by-reference showing movement.

If you ordered from Apple and are in the US it will be UPS. I’ve got tracking on my phone but have nothing on the husbands phone.

 

[AlphaGuitarist]

Also wanted to add that the $23.20 above is charged on my Apple card now before I sent the trade-in back and I looked last year and I was charged sales tax of $24.54 on 9/8 when I preordered the 14PM with trading the 13PM.

Same here. I was only charged sales tax for the amount after the trade in was applied. Obviously, there won’t be a sales tax refund on the trade in, as it was already applied in advance. NYC sales tax on the 256GB Pro Max is around $106. I was charged $55.82, since trading in a 14 Pro lowered the price by $570.

 

[4sallypat]

are all track-by-reference coming up on UPS? Or anyone (USA) seeing FedEx?
This is the first time I've made it to Monday (China time) without track-by-reference showing movement.

Most will originate from China via UPS but there might some that are in country.

Last year, my 14+ was already in country and delivery updated day ahead of launch via FEDEX.

 

[julit0]

I just traded in my car last May. I’ll have to take a look and see if there was a sales tax refund on the dealership paperwork. As far as Apple goes, below is a screen cap from my 11 Pro trade in invoice back in 2021. The sales tax balance was definitely refunded. View attachment 2266568

I'm not doubting your experience - I'm just saying it's different state to state. I can see your tax rate is 8.88% which is not California (I'm at 9.5% Here)...I think you're in NY, and if so, your state just may have different rules on that.

 

[AlphaGuitarist]

I just traded in my car last May. I’ll have to take a look and see if there was a sales tax refund on the dealership paperwork. As far as Apple goes, below is a screen cap from my 11 Pro trade in invoice back in 2021. The sales tax balance was definitely refunded. View attachment 2266568

A quick clarification - I initially purchased the 13 Pro outright, paying full sales tax. The reason for the sales tax refund on the trade in is because the purchase price was lowered by the amount of the trade in value ($450), which means I was only on the hook for the tax on the final purchase price.

 

[AlphaGuitarist]

I'm not doubting your experience - I'm just saying it's different state to state. I can see your tax rate is 8.88% which is not California (I'm at 9.5% Here)...I think you're in NY, and if so, your state just may have different rules on that.

Correct, I’m in NYC. See the post above for the reason for the tax refund.

 

[naturalstar]

So after I get my new phone, can I take my old phone to the Apple Store for my trade in instead of mailing it in? Probably not on launch day as it’ll be busy but a few days after?

This is what I do. Never had a problem.

 

[4sallypat]

I'm not doubting your experience - I'm just saying it's different state to state. I can see your tax rate is 8.88% which is not California (I'm at 9.5% Here)...I think you're in NY, and if so, your state just may have different rules on that.

Yes some states outside CA will refund sales tax - especially on vehicles if you buy another.

CA does not have that benefit - sales tax you more than once is allowed - especially for cars that are resold.

 

[MrENGLISH]

It had a hard drive and it was only good in Wi-Fi.

the iPhone has never had a hard drive. it has always been solid state.

The Edge network was painfully slow.

I remember trying to show off to my brother and his friends that I could order a pizza online from my iPhone. He didn’t have WiFi at the time and so I had to rely on the Edge network for it. It took at least 15 mins just to complete the order online. Would have been faster to have just called it in 😆

Shortly after then was when Apple dropped the price and us early adopters got a $100 credit on our accounts. I ended up using that to purchase my son an iPod.

 

[julit0]

Most will originate from China via UPS but there might some that are in country.

Last year, my 14+ was already in country and delivery updated day ahead of launch via FEDEX.

Was your 14+ via a Cellular Carrier and NOT through Apple? Most Apple iPhone Orders do go via UPS. The watches sometimes come via FedEx.

 

[4sallypat]

Was your 14+ via a Cellular Carrier and NOT through Apple? Most Apple iPhone Orders do go via UPS. The watches sometimes come via FedEx. I try to stay away from absolutes myself.

Yes, the 14+ order was a T Mobile carrier purchase.

Tracking updated the day before launch day and was sent via FedEx ground from Fontana, CA near me and showed up the next day on launch day....

And this year I am not getting an iPhone 15.

Apple Watch 9 yes - this the year to upgrade my S7 and it's coming via FedEx.

 

[swarlos]

WTH I just upgraded to UPS mychoice premium and my stupid delivery options didn’t change at all.

Could it be because the phone is still in China?

 

[anjo10]

Also make sure you have a high speed cable. Always surprised when people are using older cables which are usually slower. I think most on this board however would know this.

Another nice thing about the 65W is that it works well on airplanes which are usually limited to 75W per row. As long as no one else plug in on your row. If they do, it trips the circuit and you will stop charging.

Big fan of this one... I also have the 100W

INVZI GaNHub 65W GaN USB C Charger 3-Port, PPS PD Fast Charger Foldable Wall Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S24/S23, Note 20, Pixel, Steam Deck

Elevate your charging experience with the INVZI GaNHub, designed for the tech-savvy individual who values efficiency, speed, and safety. Our cutting-edge charger, powered by Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, ensures your devices are always powered and ready for action. Perfect for home, office, o...

www.amazon.com

Nice. What high speed cables would you recommend that you have?

 

[LK2020]

Ok, I stayed on here all day while watching football trying to catch up on the pages. 🤣 So I'm going to get off here, but I'll keep checking UPS MyChoice and if I see any movement (Wave #2), I'll post that.

 

[white_horse]

Ugh. Husbands order was sitting waiting for updated payment information because Apple rejected their own branded card. Luckily I went to check when I didn’t see the charge on the card for his, only mine. (Obviously he’s not keeping an eye on the status of his order.)

 

[Steveconrad72]

Ordered from Verizon 15 pro NT 256

 

[CarolG]

15 Pro Max, White Titanium, 256gb. Initially set to ship October 4-9 just moved to delivery this Friday the 22nd!!

Congratulations moving to Launch Day! I’m getting a White Titanium Pro Max on Friday also!