Other USA Apple.com iPhone Air /17/17 Pro/ 17 Max/ Pre-Release, Order And Delivery Thread

[gaedfly]

I funny how a new color can attract a lot of attention. Just remember, in a couple of years from now, the color will out date you.

In a couple of years I won't have my Cosmic Orange. On the IUP.

 

[dweb619_2]

Has anyone who ordered via Apple for launch day received any UPS tracking info yet?

Officially you might not see something until late Tuesday or Wednesday when they get to the sorting hub. Try tracking via reference on their site.

 

[SisterBlue22]

Wait a minute. Y'all track from CHINA?!?! 'Whole nother level over here!

Oh, you have NO IDEA!! LOL, welcome to the madness - the camaraderie and support in this thread for the next week is always legendary. We're glad you're here!

 

[rmeadejr]

my oct 6-oct 13 delivery date changed to 9/19 for a pro max deep blue.

 

[wgaller]

I won’t be surprised if this year, due to the tariffs, all the iPhones would be shipped from the US instead of directly from China.

There are no tariffs on any Apple products - they are all exempt.

 

[Pipper99]

What color is everyone going for in the pro?

I'm so boringly practical Silver makes sense so the anodization doesn't wear away, but I do use cases.
Tempted to change my order to dark blue because it's more subtle and when watching video I want have a shiny silver border around the front of the phone.

Orange. My 16PM is black, and I like the bold, bright color.

 

[PrettyKitty]

What color is everyone going for in the pro?

I'm so boringly practical Silver makes sense so the anodization doesn't wear away, but I do use cases.
Tempted to change my order to dark blue because it's more subtle and when watching video I want have a shiny silver border around the front of the phone.

Silver. It's the easiest to dress in different colored cases.

 

[dweb619_2]

I won’t be surprised if this year, due to the tariffs, all the iPhones would be shipped from the US instead of directly from China.

The phones are either assembled in China or India. They all ship from one of those two countries.

 

[gaedfly]

Orange. My 16PM is black, and I like the bold, bright color.

Orange for me too. My 16PM is natural titanium, like silver, so didn't want that again. I"m not a blue fan so that left orange.

 

[SisterBlue22]

anyone know if India is going to be the shipping origin?

I'm interested to see that this year. Seems like they're manufacturing at least some models in India, so we might have some new shipping routes to learn and track this year!

 

[4sallypat]

There are no tariffs on any Apple products - they are all exempt.

I really hope you are correct.

Recently an order from a Canadian company had a suprise the day of delivery - UPS payment due: $182 for a $130 cable order.

UPS Brokerage dept said their broker fee was $24 while the rest was tariff, customs & duties.

 

[jphall]

I think both my 15 and 16 ProMaxes needed updating right out of the box.

At least the last two have required updating, who knows what version of iOS 26 was available when they were packaged. I think it's been more years, but think upgrading is now required before Migration. You would probably not want to use the shipped iPhone's version this week, especially as it would be older than the version on your current phone.

Also, as iOS improves through time, the migration process also is very likely better with both phones on iOS 26 rather than migrating from iOS 18.

I'd love to see a scientific comparison of the migration methods. I have used iCloud backup restore, and tried phone to phone, and also encrypted backup restore from my Mac. As I mentioned above, iOS 26 likely has some optimization that would make one of them "the best" this year. With almost a TB of stuff on my current iPhone, I was thinking of using a Thunderbolt 5 cable between phones, or between encrypted backup on my Mac to the iPhone. I think iCloud restore required signing back into too many apps, though that is anecdotal and may not be completely accurate, part of why I'd like to see a scientific assessment.

 

[PrettyKitty]

Any of you flight trackers have a phone heading to Texas? I need a buddy who speaks flight tracker language. I only speak UPS and FedEx. Lol

 

[Jackbequickly]

At least the last two have required updating, who knows what version of iOS 26 was available when they were packaged. I think it's been more years, but think upgrading is now required before Migration. You would probably not want to use the shipped iPhone's version this week, especially as it would be older than the version on your current phone.

Also, as iOS improves through time, the migration process also is very likely better with both phones on iOS 26 rather than migrating from iOS 18.

I'd love to see a scientific comparison of the migration methods. I have used iCloud backup restore, and tried phone to phone, and also encrypted backup restore from my Mac. As I mentioned above, iOS 26 likely has some optimization that would make one of them "the best" this year. With almost a TB of stuff on my current iPhone, I was thinking of using a Thunderbolt 5 cable between phones, or between encrypted backup on my Mac to the iPhone. I think iCloud restore required signing back into too many apps, though that is anecdotal and may not be completely accurate, part of why I'd like to see a scientific assessment.

Without a doubt, if there is an update, you will be required to update first.

 

[PrettyKitty]

Oh, you have NO IDEA!! LOL, welcome to the madness - the camaraderie and support in this thread for the next week is always legendary. We're glad you're here!

Thank you!! I didn't see it coming, but I'm glad to be here.

 

[jphall]

It’s a sickness 🤣

Truly, you think people are whacky about orders, just wait till they try to track their phone's flights. Amazing as the phones apparently have access to lounges between flights and have champagne and cocktails while in the air!

It is the tradition!

 

[PTVMan]

my oct 6-oct 13 delivery date changed to 9/19 for a pro max deep blue.

I wish my delivery date of October 6-13 would change.

 

[Ameer_1]

Thank you!! I didn't see it coming, but I'm glad to be here.

Nothing yet other than Shanghai to Anchorage, but I don't think the phones are coming from there

 

[surfzen21]

Did anyone order a Pro or Pro Max in Orange with 2tb of storage?

If so, curious of your shipping date?

 

[CouldBeWorse]

Look for the weight.

One weights .7 pounds and the other weights 1.5 pounds. I imagine the latter could be the watch + AirPods and former could be the case? No idea. Do
You know what the weight of the package with the phone is supposed to be?

 

[CouldBeWorse]

There are no tariffs on any Apple products - they are all exempt.

1) they are exempt form the larger tariffs but not the baseline tariffs
2) the amount that is charged isn’t about where it ships from but the where it is manufactured. At least that is my understanding

 

[Ninjja]

One weights .7 pounds and the other weights 1.5 pounds. I imagine the latter could be the watch + AirPods and former could be the case? No idea. Do
You know what the weight of the package with the phone is supposed to be?

I don't, but maybe some of the other people here who have received tracking information can help with that. I haven't received any tracking details yet.

 

[Lab1]

One weights .7 pounds and the other weights 1.5 pounds. I imagine the latter could be the watch + AirPods and former could be the case? No idea. Do
You know what the weight of the package with the phone is supposed to be?

Don’t know about the weight of the phone. Currently, I only have a Pro silicon case coming via UPS. The weight for that is listed as 0.30 lb. So, less than 1/2 the weight of your first listed package.

 

[batting1000]

One weights .7 pounds and the other weights 1.5 pounds. I imagine the latter could be the watch + AirPods and former could be the case? No idea. Do
You know what the weight of the package with the phone is supposed to be?

Last year, my Pro Max shipping box said 0.4kg on it. Watch box said 1lb.

 

[NotApplicable]

One weights .7 pounds and the other weights 1.5 pounds. I imagine the latter could be the watch + AirPods and former could be the case? No idea. Do
You know what the weight of the package with the phone is supposed to be?

I have a case shipping via fedex that’s listed as 0.7 lbs, coming from Rialto CA.