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

[GigabitEthernet]

I did the maths on it and with the loan you can still upgrade whenever you want, after a year you're about £100 or better off than iUP, if you are curious.

I'm paying for AppleCare+ month by month, should work out the same as buying it and claiming the refund back later

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

I hope you're also prepared with backup connectivity - mobile 4G/5G, cable, fibre, copper landline etc. You can never be too careful.

pray no power failure 😁

 

[GigabitEthernet]

Might have to give an Apple leather case a go then, never used one before

 

[SquealingCustard]

Plan of action

Take lunch at 12.55
13:00 - Use iPad to finish processing my pre-order
Relax
Grab some lunch

 

[ct2k7]

pray no power failure 😁

That reminds me, I need to get a small UPS..

 

[azing]

Still unsure on colour and capacity so let's just see what happens!

 

[HalfPintOfInnes]

Might have to give an Apple leather case a go then, never used one before

I’ve used both Apple leather and silicone cases, silicone can get grubby really quickly depending on colour. Leather usually ages over time which looks nicer than new in my opinion.
Never had problems with dropping my phone and it not being protected though.

 

[Saladin12]

I have the Apple battery pack and if I know it’s going to be a heavy day, I attach it at the start and then take it off when it’s empty, or I keep it in my bag to add some charge whilst it’s in my bag. I’ve been using a temp reg 13 for a couple of weeks since I sold my 13pm and the size is lovely and fits much better in places. The battery has lasted me all day and the 14 pro battery is even better.

I'm feeling so confused! If I'm being honest with myself - if they hadn't increased the price, I'd be picking the Pro Max... But I'm not sure if I can justify it to myself at £1199. At £1099, the Pro is a lot easier (though that is relative) to stomach. Fudge, fudge, fudge! Do I just bite the bullet and spend the extra £100?!?

 

[BillGates1969]

I'm on the fence still, no pre pre order (left it too late). I have a 12 Pro 128 and am considering a 14 pro 256, but so on the fence. 12 Pro going to wife so no resale, £800 apple vouchers in hand so 'only' £400 for a new phone. Or do I wait and put them towards a new Mac in October. 1st world problems I know.

What do we thing are the best colours to get launch day delivery? Silver and gold and 256?

 

[Jinjin]

argh, jus realised that my daughters iPad will be signed in with her Apple ID and the store will log in with her account... that's a good 2 mins to add to the time to log in with mine when the store opens!

also, I've got my wallet and card next to me... why you ask?... no idea, given I'm going Barclays again!

 

[PineappleSorbet]

pray no power failure 😁

I'm sorry, what kind of n00b doesn't have Anker's 140w USB-C PD3.1 24k/mAh power bank on standby?

 

[i-aamir]

I'm feeling so confused! If I'm being honest with myself - if they hadn't increased the price, I'd be picking the Pro Max... But I'm not sure if I can justify it to myself at £1199. At £1099, the Pro is a lot easier (though that is relative) to stomach. Fudge, fudge, fudge! Do I just bite the bullet and spend the extra £100?!?

If you are a Max guy and have been you have to bite bullet for the extra £100! No question!

 

[appleboyy]

"The pre order for this will start after 1pm.

I can see that there is no fees coming up after upgrade anytime upgrade selection, you will only have to return your old phone back to us which should be in good condition and you can upgrade on higher plan."

This is what EE just said to me!

 

[Jinjin]

I'm feeling so confused! If I'm being honest with myself - if they hadn't increased the price, I'd be picking the Pro Max... But I'm not sure if I can justify it to myself at £1199. At £1099, the Pro is a lot easier (though that is relative) to stomach. Fudge, fudge, fudge! Do I just bite the bullet and spend the extra £100?!?

think of it as about 50 Pret coffees

 

[GigabitEthernet]

"The pre order for this will start after 1pm.

I can see that there is no fees coming up after upgrade anytime upgrade selection, you will only have to return your old phone back to us which should be in good condition and you can upgrade on higher plan."

This is what EE just said to me!

Are people still getting phones on carrier plans? They are terrible value for money.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

Case arrived at Manchester store not bad since it was suppose to be Tues ETA

 

[appleboyy]

Are people still getting phones on carrier plans? They are terrible value for money.

Not when you get discount through staff

 

[PineappleSorbet]

Just a tip (or perhaps it was my awful WiFi) but I had to toggle wifi/data to force the Apple Store app to "refresh" and let me into the store when it went live again.

 

[azing]

iPad, iPhone and Mac at the ready...

 

[SquealingCustard]

I get 20% off EE through NHS but even with the discount for me it's still cheaper to finance the phone and get a separate SIM only contract.

 

[yourmn]

Who's started refreshing the store? 👋

 

[GigabitEthernet]

Not when you get discount through staff

I used to work for the Red company and got a staff discount, SIMO was still cheaper

 

[jameseld82]

Why is it I'm now wondering if I'm going to make the correct colour choice.... I was all in for deep purple and now after looking at videos I'm attracted to space black!!!

 

[appleboyy]

I used to work for the Red company and got a staff discount, SIMO was still cheaper

probably works out slightly cheaper, but reselling the phone every year etc, less hassle

 

[Jinjin]

iPad, iPhone and Mac at the ready...

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much less panic looking than me!