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It's what's called a "media embargo." Major sites and bloggers are currently using and reviewing units. Then, when they're told it's ok, they publish.
 
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Makes sense, make people order before the reviews come out for a device they know will be turmoil.
 
Drama queen/sensationalist much?
Actually no. Apple doesnt have high hopes for this phone.

And they will sell millions due to the fact that the iphone is such a massively adopted device, that even if apple put **** in a box, they will sell millions. But apple not releasing launch date numbers and them blaming it on "logistics" is a sure fire sign that they themselves know this isnt going to be a hit. There is zero reason Apple changed their pre order and sell date now. Logistically, giving us the release, then letting retailers stock up for weeks is ideal.
 
Actually no. Apple doesnt have high hopes for this phone.

And they will sell millions due to the fact that the iphone is such a massively adopted device, that even if apple put **** in a box, they will sell millions. But apple not releasing launch date numbers and them blaming it on "logistics" is a sure fire sign that they themselves know this isnt going to be a hit. There is zero reason Apple changed their pre order and sell date now. Logistically, giving us the release, then letting retailers stock up for weeks is ideal.
I'd loosen up that tin foil hat a bit. I think it's restricting blood flow. o_O

Seriously though, LOVE these theories that Apple could sell **** in a box Like every single buyer only buys Apple for the brand and has no idea what they're doing. Same old cheap and baseless attacks are still tired, cheap, and baseless. :cool:

You keep fighting the good fight though. :rolleyes:
 
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Actually no. Apple doesnt have high hopes for this phone.

And they will sell millions due to the fact that the iphone is such a massively adopted device, that even if apple put **** in a box, they will sell millions. But apple not releasing launch date numbers and them blaming it on "logistics" is a sure fire sign that they themselves know this isnt going to be a hit. There is zero reason Apple changed their pre order and sell date now. Logistically, giving us the release, then letting retailers stock up for weeks is ideal.
Apple has always made people order before the reviews came out.

They didn't change any part of that process this year.
 
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I'd loosen up that tin foil hat a bit. I think it's restricting blood flow. o_O

Seriously though, LOVE these theories that Apple could sell **** in a box Like every single buyer only buys Apple for the brand and has no idea what they're doing. Seriously, same old cheap and baseless ads are still tired, cheap, and baseless. :cool:

You keep t good fight though. :rolleyes:
You are so clueless to the world around you and its sheep like, repeat cycle, mentality. Also clueless to the snowball effect that is produced when a company like apple gets as big as they are.

the fact that apple could still sells record breaking numbers on their "s" cycles for the iphone, when the biggest upgrade was a camera, should be enough of an eye opener. Speed that most users wont ever realize is there because it's minuscule (unless compared to the original iphone which apple keeps ****ing doing), and other crap that truly doesnt change day to day..

Get out of the pack once in a while.
 
You are so clueless to the world around you and its sheep like, repeat cycle, mentality. Also clueless to the snowball effect that is produced when a company like apple gets as big as they are.

the fact that apple could still sells record breaking numbers on their "s" cycles for the iphone, when the biggest upgrade was a camera, should be enough of an eye opener. Speed that most users wont ever realize is there because it's minuscule (unless compared to the original iphone which apple keeps ****ing doing), and other crap that truly doesnt change day to day..

Get out of the pack once in a while.
Hahahaha. You seem to know a lot about me. :rolleyes:

And the best part? The ridiculous fit you're throwing about Apple's sheeple buying this when you're talking about buying this phone in another thread.

Seriously, can't make this stuff up.
 
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Hahahaha. You seem to know a lot about me. :rolleyes:

And the best part? The ridiculous fit you're throwing about Apple's sheeple buying this when you're talking about buying this phone in another thread.

Seriously, can't make this stuff up.
The fact that I'm buying this phone because it's 100% free for me to get this phone doesn't mean ****, especially since you are saying "u seem to know alot about me".. Pot calling the kettle here... I need to have the latest phones largely in part to battery and the fact they dont ****ing last.

Be on ur way
 
The fact that I'm buying this phone because it's 100% free for me to get this phone doesn't mean ****, especially since you are saying "u seem to know alot about me".. Pot calling the kettle here... I need to have the latest phones largely in part to battery and the fact they dont ****ing last.

Be on ur way
Haha. You're great, man.

You're probably right though; you're probably the only person in the whole world who is both intelligent and ordering the iPhone 7. You're the only one with a valid "excuse." You are a special snowflake. So glad you stopped by to impart your wisdom and pull the wool off of all our eyes. We're so blessed.

Have a great night. Thanks for the laughs. It's been fun.
 
You are so clueless to the world around you and its sheep like, repeat cycle, mentality. Also clueless to the snowball effect that is produced when a company like apple gets as big as they are.

the fact that apple could still sells record breaking numbers on their "s" cycles for the iphone, when the biggest upgrade was a camera, should be enough of an eye opener. Speed that most users wont ever realize is there because it's minuscule (unless compared to the original iphone which apple keeps ****ing doing), and other crap that truly doesnt change day to day..

Get out of the pack once in a while.
So many clichés so little understanding, why do people like you hate it when customers buy what they want with their own money? That common hater theme of others are sheep, and you are an edgy sharp individual looking down with laughter and scorn. Get over yourself, and use what you buy.
 
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Why hasn't any one done a speed test yesterday ?
Why do some folks want things yesterday?

The iPhone 7 can be ordered from tomorrow, 9 September, but will not be available until 16 September. There will be full, in-depth reviews late next week. Before then it will just be previews from pundits and dilettantes.
 
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