For the first time, I got an email from UPS so I can follow my delivery live (in beta). I know some others have seen this feature previously, but did anyone see it today (launch day) and has never seen it before?
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UPS Follow My Delivery
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Yes! I can see the truck about 50 minutes from me (even though I live 10 minutes from the DC), but it updates the delivery ETA throughout the day. Currently estimated at 3pm.
This might be a MyChoice Premium feature.
eagleglen
macrumors 65816
Wow, this is interesting. I doubt it's available to everyone, but I would upgrade to Premium if it meant I could. According to the UPS site, following your delivery is available when...
I don't think the iPhones sent at launch are using any of those methods. But maybe since you said the email called the service a beta, it will be rolling out in the near future. UPS doesn't usually deliver to my neighborhood until 2-3PM, so that's the only guide I have, unfortunately.
UPS My Choice® members can use the Follow My Delivery live map to view the location of select packages in relation to the delivery address. The package icon updates every two to three minutes as the package moves towards its destination.
Follow My Delivery is available for packages sent using UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Worldwide Express®, and UPS Worldwide Express Plus®.
Follow My Delivery is available for packages sent using UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Worldwide Express®, and UPS Worldwide Express Plus®.
I don't think the iPhones sent at launch are using any of those methods. But maybe since you said the email called the service a beta, it will be rolling out in the near future. UPS doesn't usually deliver to my neighborhood until 2-3PM, so that's the only guide I have, unfortunately.
ckurt25
macrumors 65816
Yeah, I'm getting those emails. I have the Premium MyChoice. It shows To be delivered by: 3:00 PM. This is going to be a long 5 1/2 hours 😉
dnest
macrumors regular
I don't have premium and I am still able to use the map. Don't waste your money.
ckurt25
macrumors 65816
Maybe. I have another package coming from Amazon that originally said 2-6p. I scheduled delivery on that for 2-4p. Typically, UPS doesn't come by my house until 4:30 so we'll see. I'm just happy I'm getting it today 🙂
eagleglen
macrumors 65816
eagleglen
macrumors 65816
When my series 3 watch was delivered 6 weeks ago, I didn't see this feature available and it followed the same route from China. That's why I figured I'd try the Premium promo.
thatJohann
macrumors 68030
You'll receive an email from MyChoice, you'll also see it when logged in and viewing your tracking page
This "Follow My Delivery" is super! Not a premium feature.
Yes to above, maybe on UPS page also, but I found when opened the email from UPS. Click on the feature in second line or so I think.
I can see the truck on the highway a few miles away.
Will be so much fun to check in periodically.
UPDATE: Oh, no! He's going the wrong way! 😛😀😵
Yes to above, maybe on UPS page also, but I found when opened the email from UPS. Click on the feature in second line or so I think.
I can see the truck on the highway a few miles away.
Will be so much fun to check in periodically.
UPDATE: Oh, no! He's going the wrong way! 😛😀😵
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bbates123
macrumors 6502a
If I see the driver is near my house but know he won't be to my house for several more hours, can just drive to where he is and pick it up from him? Yeah, I now, extreme OCD.