iPhone 13 UK iPhone 13/13 mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Aniseedvan]

View attachment 1882057Giving the wallet a go.

Genuine question for those with the wallet, presumably you have to take it off to use contactless? I’d put it down in a shop and leave it all the time

 

[Aniseedvan]

I don’t have any experience with the official Apple one but I do have this Anker magnetic portable battery pack. I don’t it will give a full charge to a Pro Max but it does give quite a high percentage. It’s fairly small and would probably fit in a pocket. It’s a good thing to have if you urgently need to get some charge into your phone and don’t have access to a power outlet.

Anker Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger, PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless 5,000mAh Power Bank with USB-C Cable, Design for iPhone 13/13 Pro/13 Pro Max /13 Mini /12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max/12 Mini (Black)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08TW7BRTJ/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_BBEVMEYZYFBTB03ENSB6

I’m a fan of the Anker battery packs, but I honestly can’t see the point of a wireless one when usually a decent pd pack will charge your phone much quicker. I usually have one or two when out on day walks, especially on my own.

 

[akash.nu]

Genuine question for those with the wallet, presumably you have to take it off to use contactless? I’d put it down in a shop and leave it all the time

Why do you think it needs to be taken off for contactless payment?

 

[Dino F]

Why do you think it needs to be taken off for contactless payment?

.....because if you don't remove the wallet from the phone, the contactless reader will pick up the card in your wallet AND the card you have for Apple Pay on your phone at the same time resulting in 'card clash'.

 

[akash.nu]

.....because if you don't remove the wallet from the phone, the contactless reader will pick up the card in your wallet AND the card you have for Apple Pay on your phone at the same time resulting in 'card clash'.

Ah the wallet is RFID resistant. So I think it’ll work fine. Actually that’s a good point, I’ll try it out today and see what happens.

 

[Vundu]

Ah the wallet is RFID resistant. So I think it’ll work fine. Actually that’s a good point, I’ll try it out today and see what happens.

You can leave the wallet on and use Apple Pay on your phone fine. Like you said the cards inside the wallet are RFID shielded.

 

[Jinjin]

Now just gotta dig out the original strop

King of the original strop [mention]Dino F [/mention]

 

[Jinjin]

Those beats fit pro are pretty tempting. Having to use aftermarket wing tips on my airpod pros at the moment when exercising to keep the fit tight. It’s a pain to keep adding them and removing again to charge.

I’ll wait and see what a 2022 pro update brings and see!

 

[Dino F]

So I received my feeble returns pack today from EE/Likewise to use to send back my Apple Watch (S4) and yep, its the same sized idiotic padded envelope that Likewise use for the phone - its barley big or padded enough to protect anything..?!! ?

I'm wondering if I should just use my original watch packaging (yes, I still have it!!) as that will give 100% better protection than the stupid envelope I received today....!!

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[yegon]

So I received my feeble returns pack today from EE/Likewise to use to send back my Apple Watch (S4) and yep, its the same sized idiotic padded envelope that Likewise use for the phone - its barley big or padded enough to protect anything..?!! ?

I'm wondering if I should just use my original watch packaging (yes, I still have it!!) as that will give 100% better protection than the stupid envelope I received today....!

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Same boat for sending my 11 Pro. I'd be downright scared to used the provided packaging, totally inadequate.

I found an old XS Max leather case box, ripped out the innards, and put my 11 Pro in the provided jiffy, into the XS Max leather case box, then into a larger jiffy. Much better!

 

[Aniseedvan]

You can leave the wallet on and use Apple Pay on your phone fine. Like you said the cards inside the wallet are RFID shielded.

Thank you both - in that case I may look at one shortly!

 

[MrJM]

Thank you both - in that case I may look at one shortly!

Just to chime in, I’ve been using the wallet for 12 months now and I always use Apple Pay, never had issues with it picking up the cards.

 

[Dino F]

....well - seems like this thread is coming to an end what with less than one post a day.
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[Yorkshire Lad]

....well - seems like this thread is coming to an end what with less than one post a day.
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Now that's just asking for trouble...

Actually, I had just popped in to report that eBay sales have started to appear. Quite a few are from people with little or no previous feedback, and some have Buy It Now prices higher than the list price. Most seem to be 'Opened - never used' sales or auctions.

 

[yegon]

....well - seems like this thread is coming to an end what with less than one post a day.
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And still no one has owned up to buying a Product Red iPhone 13.

 

[CamiMR]

....well - seems like this thread is coming to an end what with less than one post a day.

It will keep going a bit longer, just less active…
Black Friday is just around the corner, and I tend to get good tips on SIM only deals in this yearly iPhone thread

 

[vine-boating]

Besides AirPods Pro was are some good wireless earphones for the 13 Pro Max in terms of good fit (use at the gym) and decent sound quality?

 

[Saladin12]

Besides AirPods Pro was are some good wireless earphones for the 13 Pro Max in terms of good fit (use at the gym) and decent sound quality?

My wife lost her AirPod Pros so I’ve given her mine (she travels to work and back and I am currently WFH). This has left me earphone-less. Very tempted by the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pros at £139.99… reviews seem very good. The only thing stopping me from ordering them is I found that the Pros fit perfectly in the tiny pocket in my jeans (making them always on my person without much thought) - the Liberty 3 Pros case looks much larger.

 

[MrJM]

Besides AirPods Pro was are some good wireless earphones for the 13 Pro Max in terms of good fit (use at the gym) and decent sound quality?

I’ve recently acquired some Bose Soundsport Free. The sound is fantastic and they are perfect for exercising. I run in mine and once they are in you can just forget about them, they have a really solid fit.

I think there might be a newer version out now but they look pretty much the same.

 

[Aniseedvan]

I’ve recently acquired some Bose Soundsport Free. The sound is fantastic and they are perfect for exercising. I run in mine and once they are in you can just forget about them, they have a really solid fit.

I think there might be a newer version out now but they look pretty much the same.

Interestingly I had these and sold them, I found (for small ears) the fit wasn’t great and something in the silicon really irritated my ears!

 

[Jinjin]

Besides AirPods Pro was are some good wireless earphones for the 13 Pro Max in terms of good fit (use at the gym) and decent sound quality?

the beats fit pro seems like a good alternative to the AirPods pros. the ear hooks useful for gym/activity use.

Beats Fit Pro - Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Beats

Beats Fit Pro are true wireless, noise cancelling earbuds that have a secure fit without sacrificing comfort. With Spatial Audio and 6 hours battery life.

www.beatsbydre.com

looks like a 2022 UK release though!?

 

[itsmed]

Anyone not received their phone within their given timeframe?

 

[Sal09]

This beauty came in post yesterday in proper Apple packaging.

 

[Sal09]

Rush, Black Hawk Down and Fury soundtracks to kick off bonfire weekend.

Beautifully composed and will give you goosebumps.

 

[akash.nu]

This beauty came in post yesterday in proper Apple packaging.

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Lol! Why would you do that to yourself?!