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iPhone 13 UK iPhone 13/13 mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread
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The DHL driver still hasn’t delivered my iPhone! My time slot was 18:14-19:14 and it’s now 19:25. The website is also not showing the driver map anymore. So weird! Anyone else still waiting?
No. But I’m hopeful they just received a lot of phones today 😒
10 pages to catch up on...
Before that, got the phone all set up now. Firstly im very happy with my colour choices!
The Gold I think is more pale this year, I actually had to double look it thinking it was actually a silver phone they'd sent me. It's subtle but very, very nice. And goes absolutely perfect with the Sequoia Green leather Apple case. (Cant get a photo as obviously im now using the phone 😅)
I opened the phone and immediately put the ESR Amorite screen protector on before I even touched the screen, annoying how all you do is unpeel the protector itself from the plastic its attached to and somehow dust from the sticky side facing down immediately somehow gets stuck to it!?
Anyway thats on the phone and isn't noticeable at all. First screen protector ive ever used and im very impressed (I still swear by not needing them but hey ho)
Now lets be honest, the phone itself is absolutely no different from the 12 Pro and if you wanted to go further even the 11 Pro.
However, the new 120hz screen is actually noticeable which is nice, its not something you need, but now ive seen it in person it is nice to have. I've not played around on an iPad Pro so this is my first time sort of actually taking note of the higher screen refresh rate.
As for the camera I posted earlier im never bothered about the minimal camera upgrades as to the naked eye they're not any different. However, ive seen other peoples photos they've taken with the Macro Mode and thats caught my eye, looking forward to taking many random photos of pointless stuff close up just to see how it looks!
Now time to have a full play with iOS15, managed to avoid installing it on my burner phone
Overall, I wouldn't spend £949 on the phone outright coming from a 12 Pro - However selling my 12 Pro for £630 meaning the 13 Pro cost me around £300 isn't SO bad.
I've mainly bought this phone so when it comes to selling next year I again can buy the new phone for around £300ish
Looking forward to the iPhone 14 now which hopefully is like the rumours!
Before that, got the phone all set up now. Firstly im very happy with my colour choices!
The Gold I think is more pale this year, I actually had to double look it thinking it was actually a silver phone they'd sent me. It's subtle but very, very nice. And goes absolutely perfect with the Sequoia Green leather Apple case. (Cant get a photo as obviously im now using the phone 😅)
I opened the phone and immediately put the ESR Amorite screen protector on before I even touched the screen, annoying how all you do is unpeel the protector itself from the plastic its attached to and somehow dust from the sticky side facing down immediately somehow gets stuck to it!?
Anyway thats on the phone and isn't noticeable at all. First screen protector ive ever used and im very impressed (I still swear by not needing them but hey ho)
Now lets be honest, the phone itself is absolutely no different from the 12 Pro and if you wanted to go further even the 11 Pro.
However, the new 120hz screen is actually noticeable which is nice, its not something you need, but now ive seen it in person it is nice to have. I've not played around on an iPad Pro so this is my first time sort of actually taking note of the higher screen refresh rate.
As for the camera I posted earlier im never bothered about the minimal camera upgrades as to the naked eye they're not any different. However, ive seen other peoples photos they've taken with the Macro Mode and thats caught my eye, looking forward to taking many random photos of pointless stuff close up just to see how it looks!
Now time to have a full play with iOS15, managed to avoid installing it on my burner phone
Overall, I wouldn't spend £949 on the phone outright coming from a 12 Pro - However selling my 12 Pro for £630 meaning the 13 Pro cost me around £300 isn't SO bad.
I've mainly bought this phone so when it comes to selling next year I again can buy the new phone for around £300ish
Looking forward to the iPhone 14 now which hopefully is like the rumours!
Did multiple iCloud Backups today in the afternoon, but trying to restore and the latest one is from 8am 
Not a big deal but why aren’t the later ones showing? I’ve updated the 13 to the latest version of iOS 15.
Not a big deal but why aren’t the later ones showing? I’ve updated the 13 to the latest version of iOS 15.
256GB Pro Max sierra blue - The poor 7 plus struggled with the image :') So glad to have a better camera now!!
…..these shots of the new phone incased within the blue silicone case look awesome. 👌🏼Haven’t long been in from work. Was so excited to open the box. It’s a thing of beauty!!
The first thing I noticed was the weight. This thing is significantly heavier than my iPhone 12. Currently installing iOS 15 update and then will transfer from my old phone.
Restored phone from backup at 11am this morning, scanned the 2 QR codes for ESim with EE and still both showing No Service. Do I need to be concerned?
Any updates on this?
This is my back up plan should I not manage to get at least £519 on FB MarketPlace for my iPhone 12 128 Gb (I’m sure I will though!).
This is crazy and awesome at the same time. My old phone already knows my new phone is going to be with me soon.
What the hell?!
What the hell?!
Nothing yet. Not sure how quickly places email when they’ve received things. Maybe hear on Monday 🤷🏻♀️
Picked mine up at my local Apple store at 1, it’s a stunning colourscreen protector already on and all restored
screen protector already on and all restored 
A thing of beauty!
My Vodafone eSIM swap went well. Password protected PDF file emailed about 2 mins after requesting the swap, and scanned and active immediately.
Oh wow, it has gone quiet in here!
So, what's the deal with AppleCare+? I purchased monthly payments with the device but it doesn't seem to be activated, weirder still, it says I have 56 days to purchase it ??? (shouldn't it be 60?) Does anyone else have this or am I missing something obvious?
So, what's the deal with AppleCare+? I purchased monthly payments with the device but it doesn't seem to be activated, weirder still, it says I have 56 days to purchase it ??? (shouldn't it be 60?) Does anyone else have this or am I missing something obvious?
If it's any consolation, my DPD time slot was 5:12-6:12pm, and the driver finally showed up at 7.08pm (iPhone 13 mini Blue 128).
The thing is it’s almost 8pm and I think they only deliver till 8pm so I’m getting a bit worried now.