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

[dbrose]

So you're going with regular Pro then?
I'm still deciding... I have it reserved for later still and I have no idea if I'll regret getting rid of the pro max.

Yep. No Max came up so it’s a sign!!!

Will just get refund of £110 which will do nicely towards Apple Care+.

 

[Azzin]

My case from Nudient arrived today (Thin Case - Ink Black) and I think it looks fantastic paired with my Space Black 14 Pro:

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I'd originally purchased the Midnight silicone Apple case, but coming from a history of not putting cases on my phones, it just felt too bulky. It also collected pocket lint like it was going out of fashion. I also wasn't a fan of the blue in the colour.

While this Nudient case does pick up a few fingerprints, it's easy enough to wipe clean. There's a really subtle speckled effect in the colour that looks great as it catches the light. I also like that the phone's buttons are ever so slightly recessed in the case. The lip over the screen is barely above the screen, but just enough to offer protection when placed face down. I don't even mind the branding, but that's just my personal preference. It's slightly less grippy than the silicone case, but a lot more so than without a case on the phone.

All in all, very happy indeed - until my Bare Naked case arrives and then we'll see which one ends up staying on the phone.

Yes, I have a problem...

The case in the picture looks really nice.

 

[aldo82]

Just received confirmation of payment from MM, should be in my bank tomorrow. £700 for a 13 PM, I saved the quote for 13 days then checked it out. Posted last Saturday by Royal mail. RM delivered it to the hub on Sunday and MM received it for testing this morning. Obviously I need to get the payment before I can fully relax but happy with how it’s gone so far (touching wood)

 

[Saladin12]

My case from Nudient arrived today (Thin Case - Ink Black) and I think it looks fantastic paired with my Space Black 14 Pro:

View attachment 2074326

I'd originally purchased the Midnight silicone Apple case, but coming from a history of not putting cases on my phones, it just felt too bulky. It also collected pocket lint like it was going out of fashion. I also wasn't a fan of the blue in the colour.

While this Nudient case does pick up a few fingerprints, it's easy enough to wipe clean. There's a really subtle speckled effect in the colour that looks great as it catches the light. I also like that the phone's buttons are ever so slightly recessed in the case. The lip over the screen is barely above the screen, but just enough to offer protection when placed face down. I don't even mind the branding, but that's just my personal preference. It's slightly less grippy than the silicone case, but a lot more so than without a case on the phone.

All in all, very happy indeed - until my Bare Naked case arrives and then we'll see which one ends up staying on the phone.

Yes, I have a problem...

That Nudient case is beautiful in that shot... Making me want to buy one to use occasionally when I don't want to go naked. Now what colour would go well with the Purple?

 

[Lunfai]

I hate the branding they put on Nudient, I want the hard Totalee case but the price of importing is ridiculous for a case..

 

[Jinjin]

some lanyard options for our Friday toys

Best AirPods Pro 2 lanyard options - 9to5Mac

If you unwrapped a pair of AirPods Pro 2 this holiday season, you might be wondering about that new metal...

9to5mac.com

 

[Mr.C]

For peeps who had issues moving to e sim.

What was the outcome resolution?

Just tried to move back to e sim from physical sim and it is stuck at activating or unable to activate.

I moved from a physical SIM to an eSIM on my 13 Pro Max last week and it wasn’t a smooth process. The process and steps are not clearly explained and outlined or user friendly. It’s only last Saturday when going into the EEC app I realised I hadn’t finished the process and still had to activate the eSIM.

I must have still be using the physical SIM which I hadn’t taken out. Once I finished the activation which actually went quickly I had no service and my calls failed on both my phone and watch. It’s only when I mentioned that here someone suggested I take out the physical SIM if I hadn’t already. Once I did that I got 5G and my call’s started to work on both my phone and watch.

Needless to say I went to the EE store on Sunday and got a new physical SIM for my 14 Pro Max which had been without service for a day.

 

[BillGates1969]

I got dpd coming to collect my iPhone 13 Pro in 45 mins through rebuy. Quick question do I just give him the phone no box or anything just the phone and they will do the rest? I have taken pics of the phone just in case any problems etc.

Yep they collected my Wife's Phone 11 this morning. I took photos too, but noticed she had a hairline crack in the screen as I was giving it to them (so they are not to blame)

 

[Cutiekitty92]

I’m also looking for a super slim ideally clear soft phone case, got a crappy cheap Amazon one atm clear glitter that came with 2 screen protectors and 2 camera protectors for £6.99 can’t complain so far

 

[azing]

So after playing with my wife’s regular Pro, I have decided definitively that I am sticking with my silver Pro Max. I know I’d regret it.

So a 256GB Space Black Pro is now up for grabs at Gateshead. Probably already gone!

Now bring on Friday for my ultra so I can hum and har about whether that’s too big 😂

 

[fat jez]

I moved from a physical SIM to an eSIM on my 13 Pro Max last week and it wasn’t a smooth process. The process and steps are not clearly explained and outlined or user friendly. It’s only last Saturday when going into the EEC app I realised I hadn’t finished the process and still had to activate the eSIM.

I used the EE app on my Pro 12 to convert to an esim and it went surprisingly well. Makes me wonder what I’ve forgotten to do? 🤔

I’ll probably regret it when I have to migrate to a new phone…

 

[andy85]

Can anyone recommend a phone holder for car? To hold a pro max and preferably magnetic?

I’m currently using the esr halo lock from Amazon. It’s MagSafe compatible. Can’t fault it.

ESR HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Car Charger, Fast Charging, Compatible with MagSafe Car Charger, Air Vent Mount Compatible with Caseless iPhone 14/13/12 Series Phones and Magnetic Cases, Black https://amzn.eu/d/2a67rKt

 

[Azzin]

For the first time ever, I’m
not sure I want to keep my new phone.

Maybe it‘s the delay, maybe it’s the poor setup experience I’m having this afternoon, I’m not sure, but I do know I’m having 2nd thoughts.

 

[Azzin]

I hate the branding they put on Nudient, I want the hard Totalee case but the price of importing is ridiculous for a case..

I think the branding is kinda cool.

Reminds me of an old skool camera lens.

 

[azing]

For the first time ever, I’m
not sure I want to keep my new phone.

Maybe it‘s the delay, maybe it’s the poor setup experience I’m having this afternoon, I’m not sure, but I do know I’m having 2nd thoughts.

I’ll be honest. If I hadn’t already sold my 13 Pro Max, I would be considering just keeping that if I had both side by side.

 

[Lunfai]

I’m also looking for a super slim ideally clear soft phone case, got a crappy cheap Amazon one atm clear glitter that came with 2 screen protectors and 2 camera protectors for £6.99 can’t complain so far

How you liking the phone?!

Last week because I bought the phone on a whim, I bought some random cases off Amazon and ended up with a 360 clear complete protection case and I was opening it up and thinking wtf did I buy lol... you have to put the back case on and the front, ew. In the bin.

 

[Lunfai]

I think the branding is kinda cool.

Reminds me of an old skool camera lens.

I think it stands out a little too much, kinda like the Casetify branding, but I see why because Casetify is so recognisable now. I think the unbranded version of Nudient (keeps auto correctly to Nudist ugh) is similar to the Torras slim case

 

[Sal09]

I moved from a physical SIM to an eSIM on my 13 Pro Max last week and it wasn’t a smooth process. The process and steps are not clearly explained and outlined or user friendly. It’s only last Saturday when going into the EEC app I realised I hadn’t finished the process and still had to activate the eSIM.

I must have still be using the physical SIM which I hadn’t taken out. Once I finished the activation which actually went quickly I had no service and my calls failed on both my phone and watch. It’s only when I mentioned that here someone suggested I take out the physical SIM if I hadn’t already. Once I did that I got 5G and my call’s started to work on both my phone and watch.

Needless to say I went to the EE store on Sunday and got a new physical SIM for my 14 Pro Max which had been without service for a day.

I downloaded mine and activated in app but it never got activated on the iphone. With EE phone lines so busy contacted chat and they messed it up. Eventually got connected over the phone and tech goes its a mess. You got one Sim showing as in progress and 3 more waiting to be activated lol. Apparently they cannot manually stop them but let them fail automatically. And my physical sim got deactivated in process too.

Got call back arranged tonight to sort out this mess lol.

 

[jr866gooner]

I‘ve planned surprise drinks with my OH at our favourite pub at 5.30pm tomorrow so we can unbox our new 14 pros together with a bottle of bubbles. Then onto a dinner reservation at 6.30pm. New iPhone date night!

My dream date

 

[Jinjin]

For the first time ever, I’m
not sure I want to keep my new phone.

Maybe it‘s the delay, maybe it’s the poor setup experience I’m having this afternoon, I’m not sure, but I do know I’m having 2nd thoughts.

Off with you

 

[Cutiekitty92]

How you liking the phone?!

Last week because I bought the phone on a whim, I bought some random cases off Amazon and ended up with a 360 clear complete protection case and I was opening it up and thinking wtf did I buy lol... you have to put the back case on and the front, ew. In the bin.

Yeah I just needed something for now and its awful the screen protector is plastic not glass, the case is alright though, still plan to get a super thin one eventually. Deffo need to get me an ESR screen protector that actually fits

 

[jr866gooner]

Ouch i remember that day. Me and my partner couldn't stop cursing that Channel 9 reporter. She was right in his face.

Did the phone break? How harsh!

 

[CamiMR]

Wasn’t planning on running betas, but 16.0.1 was so buggy on my 14 Pro (lagging animation swiping up to Home Screen, random phone restarts, poor battery life), so decided to take the plunge on 16.1 Beta 2 .
So far so good, animations smoother, let’s see tomorrow how battery life is…

 

[Saladin12]

I lost 2% between 00:24 and 09:00 today. So looking a bit better, is that as expected for standby drain?

Are you a bot?

 

[Cutiekitty92]

Finally all set up, just downloading the rest of my apps (done a restore from mac back up) love love love so far. The screen is everything and in a few days I’m sure I’ll never look back to regular size. So fun playing around with my apps and stuff to set it all out differently