iPhone 14/Plus UK iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[sparkie1984]

People seem to see this happening every year: give it a couple of days and see what you think then. There’s a lot of background stuff going on in the first couple of days (downloading data from iCloud, indexing etc.) that can affect the battery. Techcrunch’s review of the 14 / Pro comments on it and says that’s why they won’t comment on the battery life in detail as they’ve not had the phone long enough.

I’ve never noticed it so obviously that’s all. As I said may be due to my downsizing too so naturally the battery isn’t as big

 

[jameseld82]

I always think it needs a few days to stabilise, index everything and stuff.

Today is the first time I’m using the phone from 100% so I will see what my battery is like.

If I remember rightly last year when I first got the 13PM that wasn’t amazing on battery for the first few days then it performed like a champ after.

 

[Diorama]

Having come from an iPhone X on it's original 2017 battery (at 75% health), the battery life on this 14 Pro Max is simply inconceivable

 

[squawk7000]

It’s grey and miserable until you cross the Tyne

Then it’s the promised land.

Five bridges cross the Tyne
And the city sits close by
For some go north and some go south
But each one seems to cry

There's no good complaining 'bout dirty air
'cos there's nothing much else to breathe
And it's no good shouting from nine to five
if you haven't got the guts to leave

 

[G3Blue]

Freudian slip or just a big fan of the show?

On purpose slip 😄 I repeat I do not watch love island.

 

[jameseld82]

On purpose slip 😄 I repeat I do not watch love island.

I second that. Would rather pit pins in my eyes 😂

 

[bbfc]

How are you all faring with your battery life on 14PM?

Not having a great experience with battery life on my 14 PM. It might settle down or it might be because I’m running iOS 16.1 beta. My 13PM had terrible battery life after using iOS 16 though.

 

[bbfc]

Honest opinions from non YouTubers/influencers wanted, is the upgrade from 13PM to 14PM worth it?

It’s not a huge jump, but I do like the camera improvements, dynamic island and the AOD. Did I need to upgrade my 13 PM? No. Did I want to and I couldn’t stop myself? Yes 😂

 

[sparkie1984]

It’s not a huge jump, but I do like the camera improvements, dynamic island and the AOD. Did I need to upgrade my 13 PM? No. Did I want to and I couldn’t stop myself? Yes 😂

I think this covers at least 80% of us 😂

 

[arkitect]

Is anyone going to use a smart drop kiosk today. I wonder if the payment system will be working today.

Unless you desperately need to recoup the money, I'd wait till next week.
The system seems a bit overwhelmed right now and a Sunday might have fewer staff.

Rather enjoy the day and go do some interesting things with the new phone. 🙂

 

[jameseld82]

I think this covers at least 80% of us 😂

This is 100% me ha ha.

 

[Azzin]

It’s even crazier when you see the raw.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1571209773303070721

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/pictures-taken-with-new-iphone-14-pro-and-iphone-14-pro-max-photos-up-thread-worldwide-2022-2023.2359225/page-3?post=31493193#post-31493193

 

[Azzin]

Friday night I charged my 14PM to 100% then when I woke up Saturday morning it had 99% and in the evening 65%. I then charged it Saturday night and by this morning it only has 93% 😮 Not used at all between charging and checking the percentage this morning

Stop checking % and charging your phone and enjoy your new toy.

 

[Saladin12]

Anybody who did the MM SMARTDrop Kiosk yesterday, did you get just get an email from MM saying they haven't received your item? I double checked my account online and it does confirm that they 'have sent [my] payment', I've taken screenshots of the confirmation.

Hopefully just an automated email but worried it still came through!

 

[Lyrical]

At a MM kiosk. It’s been at least 10 minutes. Had to click try again once. Doesn’t look like anyone’s working. 😭😭

 

[Jackmw14]

Stop checking % and charging your phone and enjoy your new toy.

I refuse

 

[Jackmw14]

Anybody who did the MM SMARTDrop Kiosk yesterday, did you get just get an email from MM saying they haven't received your item? I double checked my account online and it does confirm that they 'have sent [my] payment', I've taken screenshots of the confirmation.

Hopefully just an automated email but worried it still came through!

😮 I haven’t got this email, when did you get it I think we used the kiosk at pretty much the same time.

 

[D1G1TALR0B0T]

Sorry for being slightly off topic.
I saw in earlier discussions there were EE discount codes. Does anyone have any that can be applied to the Apple Watch £7 plan?
Thanks.

 

[Saladin12]

😮 I haven’t got this email, when did you get it I think we used the kiosk at pretty much the same time.

Email came through at 10:32am this morning. I locked in, ordered, my price last Saturday (10th)

 

[Jackmw14]

Email came through at 10:32am this morning. I locked in, ordered, my price last Saturday (10th)

I think as long As your order status in your account says they have processed the payment it should be good. I have just logged in and mine says it has been processed as well.

 

[aldo82]

I've had the pitaka case in the past and agree that it's great but....a fingerprint magnet! Drove me nuts!

Yeah I get the fingerprint annoyance with these cases but I think it gets better over time. It’s defo the worst when the case is new

 

[H-B0mb]

At a MM kiosk. It’s been at least 10 minutes. Had to click try again once. Doesn’t look like anyone’s working. 😭😭

Any joy? I was going to try the kiosk the today but I might wait until Tuesday

 

[martint235]

I do slightly miss the screen of the 13 Pro Max after downgrading to the Pro this year but ergonomics and comfort wise, the Pro is so much better for me. Also the battery on the Pro, which was one of my fears about downgrading, has so far been great despite background indexing, playing music, watching videos etc.

I’m glad I made the switch to the Pro from Pro Max overall…you’ll be compromising either way but for me this is the best option (though it may not be for you!).

Same here. Switched down from a 13PM to a 14 Pro and love it. I’ve not really noticed a downside yet but the smaller size is great (and I have big hands)

 

[Lyrical]

Any joy? I was going to try the kiosk the today but I might wait until Tuesday

It worked in the end. Took around 20 minutes in total. Only had to press try again once. Also got offered the quote price for my iPhone 11 Pro Max.

 

[Azzin]

🙄 🙄 🙄 🙄 🙄