Other UK iPhone Air /17/17 Pro/ 17 Max/ Pre-Release, Order And Dispatch Thread

[MrGimper]

I got silver this time, got bored with getting dark colours all the time, blue looks sweet though!

I put case on mine regardless, so doesn't really bother me at all.

Same here. Timeless.

 

[MrGimper]

Great to see people are getting their hands on their shiny new phones - still awaiting for confirmation of out for shipping from Raylo (potentially looks like tomorrow!)

Techwoven case came today from John Lewis - I saw Mrwhosetheboss wasn't a massive fan but have to say it feels nicer than expected.

Love my 2. Got sienna and blue for my silver 17 pro max.

 

[RA1N1]

Im still waiting on DHL too. My slot isnt for another hour, but getting impatient and the fact I cannot see the snake anymore is making me anxious!

My slot has passed by 2 hours already, I called them to check wth happened, all I got from them is that it will arrive today and the drivers are doing their best, so bloody unreliable company, and why only my phone has to go with DHL, but not like the others we received by DPD.

Anyone, I'll update once I have anything to add, BBQ won't make itself, you know!

 

[James_C]

Ah the Joy of verification error when trying to log into iCloud. Apple's authentication servers must be on meltdown. I just had to reset mine. Grrr

 

[C225]

Just off phone to DPD, they have a massive backlog and should have it at some point over the weekend.

Given the server issues probably wouldn’t get it working anyway

 

[medavo]

He's beeeeeeennnnnnn. 🤣 🎉

 

[spikez1007]

Great to see people are getting their hands on their shiny new phones - still awaiting for confirmation of out for shipping from Raylo (potentially looks like tomorrow!)

Techwoven case came today from John Lewis - I saw Mrwhosetheboss wasn't a massive fan but have to say it feels nicer than expected.

I’ve ordered the black, strange how they are £10 cheaper on other retailers compared to Apple

 

[beerglass007]

Still waiting on my Pro in Orange. Whilst waiting for DHL I took at trip to the Apple Store, the air is very nice but camera isn't nah !!!!! I almost wanted it over the Pro, it'sitspretty impressive but battery and camera concerns me. If you hold it back to back then yeah its gonna feel loads better than the Pro but the 1X and 2X camera on the Air when you look closer is certainly 5 years old

 

[grist44]

I don't want to be the negative guy in here but I still don't see the excitement about iPhone air. The iPad Pro is even thinner with no compromises. iPad Pro M4 5.1mm (13 inch) vs iPhone Air 5.6mm.

In my view, Apple rushed this when the battery tech just isn't ready yet.

 

[Guv280984]

No idea sorry, thanks for the information.

That’s terrible how it got so bad.

I’m really hoping one of my packages isn’t lost, but will see what happens.

Where did you find out they were delivering tomorrow as well?

I have contacts that work in the Logisitcs industry. I have been assured that all packages are out for delivery today. Phones at least

 

[metheone]

Just off phone to DPD, they have a massive backlog and should have it at some point over the weekend.

Given the server issues probably wouldn’t get it working anyway

Interesting, mines in that lot somewhere

 

[Qountdown]

I still don't see the excitement about iPhone air.

You don't need to. I absolutely love it more than I thought I would now i've held it.

as for battery tech, the battery is fine so not sure what you're referencing to there.

 

[Ifti]

How you guys protecting the camera bump on the pro/pro max, which is left exposed?
Being Aluminium - the slightest scratch and the silver will show through.....

DBrand do skins, but full coverage skins. I just want a clear skin to cover the camera bump area.....

 

[D1G1TALR0B0T]

I have contacts that work in the Logisitcs industry. I have been assured that all packages are out for delivery today. Phones at least

That’s great, thanks again.
My AirPods haven’t updated since 7am does that mean they will be on a different day?

 

[Qountdown]

My apple watch won't pair.

 

[Pewpewpew]

I don't want to be the negative guy in here but I still don't see the excitement about iPhone air. The iPad Pro is even thinner with no compromises. iPad Pro M4 5.1mm (13 inch) vs iPhone Air 5.6mm.

In my view, Apple rushed this when the battery tech just isn't ready yet.

I think it’s one of, if not the best iPhone Apple has ever made.

 

[amzchhabra]

Well, DHL just arrived over an hour early! His comment was, I have delivered hundreds of these already, you are the first one to receive 5… they are not all phones but was funny anyway!

 

[grist44]

My apple watch won't pair.

Have you checked this resource? https://support.apple.com/en-gb/104956 I was just reading it to be ready

 

[jonnyb]

After dutifully ordering my iPhone 17 Pro Max on pre-order day and buying two relatively expensive, premium screen protectors I have bitten the bullet and just ordered an Phone Air.

As others have mentioned, it's giving me iPhone X vibes and I have been persuaded by various sexy impressions videos. I am excited. I'll send the Pro back to Apple when it gets here.

If anyone wants to buy an 17 Pro Max screen protector, please PM me. I have one of these arriving soon. It's an anti-reflective protector so should retain the anti-reflectiveness of the new screens.

Astropad's 'Fresh Coat' Screen Protector Cuts iPhone Reflections by 75% Without Color Loss

Astropad today announced the launch of Fresh Coat, a new anti-reflective screen protector that's designed to make the iPhone easier to see...

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I also have a Benks one to get rid of.

 

[Guv280984]

That’s great, thanks again.
My AirPods haven’t updated since 7am does that mean they will be on a different day?

More than likely tomorrow as the phones were getting priority and anything left was being delivered tomorrow

 

[MrGimper]

I’m pleased with my choice of 17 pro max over the Air, but it is stunning. Holding it was like holding the iPhone X for the first time.

 

[alFR]

Love my 2. Got sienna and blue for my silver 17 pro max.

How are the insides of the cases? Seen a couple of folk complaining that the interior is rough, to the extent that they are worried about it scratching the phone.

 

[James_C]

 

[FlexPen76]

If you are NI and received the 'to be delivered by another company' type message...take this as you want....I had two packages to arrive, I received an alert about one being out for delivery from earlier. The other package is the one to be delivered by 'another company.'

I've just got the DHL one that was trackable. I asked the guy about the other one, and he says, 'they got 900 in today and are just out there doing their best'. Seemed rushed off his feet poor guy. I'm just north of Belfast area if it matters. He said they should all be getting delivered today though.

 

[Mabincredible2]

For those who are still experiencing verification failed error message, I found a solution that worked for me from Reddit.

I turned off wifi and connected to my old phone’s hotspot which fixed the issue. I imagine 5g may work as well.