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What model are you getting?


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Is this a business purchase? That usually restricts payment options

It’s not no, she’s also managed to order a case since the pre order successfully

Could you not continue with the visa ending in 1154? That is what I selected and it worked for me.

When we choose that it says authentication failed yet she’s used that card to buy a case since
 
Can we be real geeky like I used to be and track flights with the phones on from Schenzen?
Not with UK phones. Apple use syncreon for logistics. They’re quite likely already at their warehouse in Hinckley. The first sniff we get of movement is when they start allocating out orders on Thursday. Usually split between DPD and dhl. DPD folk usually get a notification early doors via their DPD app.
 
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When we choose that it says authentication failed yet she’s used that card to buy a case since
I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like 1) the bank is declining that amount, or 2) you have accidentally inputted the card wrong when ordering (unless it was already saved and you are using the same card you used for the case purchase). For the latter, it could be a digit off, or the security code or expiration date or even the postcode. And I am not sure how that could be fixed.
 
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It was already saved and is fine and it’s not declining because she’s approving it then we get that sad face in the verification window.

It’s definitely not the card at fault.
What a mess. It's Apple's fault then. I really don't know what I would do other than contact CS and persist. Maybe try calling instead of the chat.
 
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Evening all! are any of you upgrading from a 12 pro max? if so, what are the reasons?
Used to upgrade annually but stopped at 12 Max Pro as the “upgrades” were much slimmer increments. Now the camera, 120hz screen, processor and many other aspects (including me wanting to down size the physical and storage size (use less than 200gb on a 512gb phone)).
 
I had this payment issue too earlier, but for a pre-order of watch bands and not the phone. I couldn’t get it to work regardless of card, so cancelled and re-ordered which went through fine. Only did that because the dates hadn’t slipped, but that’ll not be a good solution in your case. I’d try to contact customer services.
 
My ESR Armorite screen protectors have just arrived. So excited can’t wait for Friday to come! When using my iPhone I prefer it naked as the Apple Gods intended

My favourite protection has always been a fitBAG. Was thinking of getting this one to go along with my Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro.


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Love the look of this, thanks for sharing - ordered 🙂
 
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Not with UK phones. Apple use syncreon for logistics. They’re quite likely already at their warehouse in Hinckley. The first sniff we get of movement is when they start allocating out orders on Thursday. Usually split between DPD and dhl. DPD folk usually get a notification early doors via their DPD app.
Thanks pal. Good auld days of Flight Radar24. Falling aslee watching airspeed and distance to destination in the early hours. Prolly better for our health they do what they doin now then!!!
 
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I had this payment issue too earlier, but for a pre-order of watch bands and not the phone. I couldn’t get it to work regardless of card, so cancelled and re-ordered which went through fine. Only did that because the dates hadn’t slipped, but that’ll not be a good solution in your case. I’d try to contact customer services.
Thanks mate, all is not lost as well have to try for a pre order with JL or something it’s just so annoying!!

We get sent the approval passcode, input it and then apple just doesn’t go any further.
 
Evening all! are any of you upgrading from a 12 pro max? if so, what are the reasons?
Yup, I am.

I had saved the money already to be honest, so unless there was absolutely zero reason to upgrade then I was going for it.

Looking forward to a play with Dynamic Island, and also a change from my usual safe grey colour to deep purple.
 
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Unfortunately not on this side of the pond. Phones won’t move for a few days yet.

Rough timeline of ‘tracking day’ which should be Thursday next week, based in previous years. The below was a summary from 2021 and was similar last year.

8.30am - first DPD app notifications of delivery but nothing from Apple and no updates on order
12.00pm - apple order status pages went a bit wonky and not available (ensue panic)
12.37pm - order pages available again, panic over, the world is good again... expect still no updates on orders
12.40pm - first confirmed Apple.com order update as shipped - Syncreon tracking on order page... let the post carnage begin! with this tracking people could see if they got UKmail too (no early notification from them)
4.40pm - DHL/UKMail texts went out with tracking working
5.41pm - the annual 'Why is my phone in Newcastle?' post when its just down the road near Hinkley (https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ers-and-dispatch-thread.2251576/post-29089512)
6.30pm - typo by someone asking if DPD provide 1 hour sluts for their deliveries! 😂 😂 🤣
7.15pm - my instore collection status changed to ready to collect. people getting notification of 'ready to collect'
7.47pm - more dispatch emails sent out from apple.
I know I should be over it by now but every time I see the ‘one hour slut’ typo it makes me crack up. Not sure I’ll ever fully recover from it!!!
 
Evening all! are any of you upgrading from a 12 pro max? if so, what are the reasons?

Yep.
I want a new phone.
My phone is both a business and personal expense, I use it for both so it goes through the accounts 50/50 and I can claim the VAT back.
My wife's iPhone SE is showing it's age and she will take the 12PM when I get the 14PM.

The upgrades in tech, camera etc is no real interest to me. I'm a professional photographer and only use the iPhone camera for snaps of the dog doing stupid stuff.
 
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Someone earlier in the thread was having the exact same issue but I don’t know if they sorted it or not.
Try a different device or browser maybe?
Yup it was me and it just worked without me doing anything in the end!! I did have an order number though. If not sorted by Monday probably phoning them would best. Hope it sorts itself out
 
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