I am curious as to how dynamic island is gonna look with a screen protector on.
So the screen protectors for the pill shape doesn't have a cut out.
So the screen protectors for the pill shape doesn't have a cut out.
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iPhone 14 series announced, 14 (6.1") and 14 Plus (6.7") w/ A15 Bionic. iPhone 14 Pro has a new punch hole like design called Dynamic Island
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talk me about of the plus size
also how long will these be hard to get it? was thinking of getting one in november when it wont be as crazy?
also how long will these be hard to get it? was thinking of getting one in november when it wont be as crazy?
Do Apple Stores typically stock 512GB storage phones? I know locally, my carrier does not — always have to order for anything above base storage.
Just get a full screen protector. I had one with a cutout for the notch then replaced it with a full screen one (minus the tiny speaker) and its better imo. Protects the glass up there and doesnt really reduce selfie quality in any way. Same would go for the dynamic island shape.
Apple Stores get them all in but I think higher storage models get less deliveries because demand is usually for the cheaper models so they want to have more of those ready
Pure naked. I have only cracked my screen once in the last 3 years and had apple care so the $30 replacement was quick and easy. Worth it for me
How shit can a battery go for a phone with such excellent battery life? How long does it last now relative to when you first got it?
Well, I have the 11 pro max. I bought it around the first time it was released. Currently, the battery life is about 78%
Same Here, mine is just below it as well and I'd rather do that because otherwise I'll have to wait for next week and order it then :(
I guess I can just order the watch & Airpods that way instead
Unfortunately, the installment is technically reserving all the required credit needed for the full purchase immediately. Otherwise people could double their debt by the end.
How long does 78% last you nowadays? Are you charging halfway through the day with moderate use like I have to with my 84% XS Max, or is it getting truly through the day consistently? Thanks so much!
They won't be hard to get at all after the launch hype. You can see estimated shipment dates on Apple and Amazon. If you want to get one in November, you should order a few weeks earlier in October.
Only an issue for people who want it right now. Don't stress about it.
See I thought, because you qualified for the apple card, and had good standing with them, they'd know you were "good" for it same as any mobile provider plan. But I can also understand them doing it this way which isn't really an installment plan though it's sort of billed as that. Sigh. Guess I'll have to finally sign up for a regular mobile plan as much as it pains me
Well, I'm pulling the trigger on the 14 Pro Max w/ the mid storage option.
I'll just sign up for the iPhone upgrade program and swap it out next year if/when we get the USB-C model, and that hoe will hold me for a while.
Now that I've decided, I'm excited. It'll be a decent upgrade from my 11.
I'll just sign up for the iPhone upgrade program and swap it out next year if/when we get the USB-C model, and that hoe will hold me for a while.
Now that I've decided, I'm excited. It'll be a decent upgrade from my 11.
So the pre-pre-order thing on the apple store for t-mobile only lists the magenta plan deal but no the non-magenta deal. DO i have to go through t-mobile for the non-magenta deal? Or do I just select t-mobile and it will eventually give me the non-magenta deal when I end up preordering it?
i'm not sure that argument holds given the prevalence of phones with whacked-out 120W+ USB-C chargers in much of the developing world.
qi charging is less efficient, yes, but legislating against it would be like legislating against the existence of SUVs. and besides, phone batteries are good enough these days to the point where i'm almost always fine just charging once overnight. the point of fast charging is when you're in situations where you actually do run out of battery
It's an installment in that you will not owe interest and only owe a portion per month. That's often how it works on credit lines, but I get what you mean. Would be nice if it didn't tie to your credit limit on the card itself.
anyone have experience with the "unlimited" accident repairs with apple care? I usually hold my phone for at least 4 years before an upgrade, if I can drop my phone before my two year apple care runs out, I'd love to get it replaced for a new in box of my model if possible. or at the very least, new battery, etc.
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The non-Magenta Max deal is there on Apples website. It's the deal on the right.
The non-Magenta Max deal is there on Apples website. It's the deal on the right.
yeah, it's listed there, but it is not listed when you try to save the preorder through the app.
Because you need to do T-Mobile's EIP finance for 24 months in order to get that deal. That opens up when preorders go live.
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So it's been a million years since I participated in an Apple launch day craze, but my current phone is broken so I need a new one urgently.
What is the best bet to get one on the 16th? I read that the Apple Store App is usually well regarded. If I have chosen everything in the App until launch time, do I need to refresh it somehow or will the order button appear automatically? And do you know whether I will be triggered for 2 Factor authentication for the purchase?
Also, is Amazon an alternative or do they have no phones at launch? Would be attractive for the cashback with their credit card.
What is the best bet to get one on the 16th? I read that the Apple Store App is usually well regarded. If I have chosen everything in the App until launch time, do I need to refresh it somehow or will the order button appear automatically? And do you know whether I will be triggered for 2 Factor authentication for the purchase?
Also, is Amazon an alternative or do they have no phones at launch? Would be attractive for the cashback with their credit card.
I think you misunderstood what I said; there are tons of fast-charging phones - especially here in SEA where Huawei, etc all survive. But Qi, on the iPhone, is 15W limited, and even that requires a special method. So if you remove the USB-C you are literally throwing out fast charging because as much as there are badass USB-C chargers everywhere, I'd say 99% of all Qi Chargers are 5W or 10W at best.
I mean this is really about different use-cases. If I'm playing Pokemon Go or Clash, I'm looking at around 4 hours tops on a 13 Pro. I'm sure the Max gets more, but not everybody is using that. And families in particular - what are the odds that you perfectly charge the device on time every day? I can't tell you how often - on modern devices - that phones or ipads go flat.
And to your point about SUVs, well, the EU was willing to legislate USB-C. And both Europe and the US are in an energy crunch. I can't imagine the news of "a slow charging iphone" would go well, especially with the inevitable "80% more power" headline. They are both just totally unnecessary credibility hits when there isn't a particular problem with staying to the one port they have now.
most chinese phone companies have their own fast-charging wireless solutions, they're just built on top of qi — ie the chargers will only work at 5W or 10W for a phone from a different company. apple could certainly develop something similar, but i'm sure they could also do the same with a lightning port if they really wanted to. seems to me they're just not interested in truly fast charging whether wired or wireless, whether for battery health reasons or safety or something else.
honestly though i think 15W is fine for most people. that's faster than what most people get with a cable, certainly until recently.
i don't disagree in principle, i just don't think it'd move the needle. even if they moved to USB-C (which yes they might do because of europe!) they'd get negative headlines about forcing people to throw all their lightning cables away and buy new accessories.
Usually a couple of days before release, so maybe next Wednesday or so.
probably leaning purple but still uncertain. LIked my blue 13 pro, silver seems a bit plain and black isn't black enough.
For the first time in a while I've only ordered one case - spigen ultra hybrid magsafe (transparent). often I'll just buy a few from amazon as I can't really tell until they're in the hand. But I've liked both Ringke fusion and spigen before and ringke doesn't have a magsafe transparent case.
the white magsafe ring was a big contrasty on my 13 pro and will be even more on the darker purple - wish they'd do options with body coloured magsafe rings. Or even a white/black option so you can minimise how much it stands out.
For the first time in a while I've only ordered one case - spigen ultra hybrid magsafe (transparent). often I'll just buy a few from amazon as I can't really tell until they're in the hand. But I've liked both Ringke fusion and spigen before and ringke doesn't have a magsafe transparent case.
the white magsafe ring was a big contrasty on my 13 pro and will be even more on the darker purple - wish they'd do options with body coloured magsafe rings. Or even a white/black option so you can minimise how much it stands out.
Is that new and US only? Just checked UK and they have two claims and then the cover cancels for the accidental damage part. And £79 excess for each non-screen claim
So £200 of nothing goes wrong, £279 for accidental damage one time. I've gone with case and no AC+ to keep the price down. Pretty soon I'll have saved enough for an out of warranty repair
Not a fan of iup in the UK as they force you on a 20 month plan and you have to pay 11 months to qualify plus the upfront payment. So way past half paid before you can upgrade
They also do 'just buy the phone' over 24 months 0% and the trade in is almost always enough to pay off after halfway - so 'iUP lite' and seems more balanced
Deep Purple (Smoke on the water?) iPhone 14 Pro for me.
So hope I get one, otherwise it'll have to be Gold I think. Or go for the Pro Max.
So hope I get one, otherwise it'll have to be Gold I think. Or go for the Pro Max.
Yeah, I just ran into the same issue lmao.
Good luck to both of us smh
Do most people here opt for Apple Care+? I've never dropped, broken, or lost a phone in my life, so I couldn't fathom paying that much when I could just put that towards my next phone in 3-4 years, but I've also never spent more than $600 on a phone before and here I am doubling that figure…
I've never got it. I get a case and a screen protector and that's enough for me.
I have dropped my phone on occasion so the case and screen protector come in handy because I trade in the phone to Apple every year when I upgrade so the phone is in the best condition possible.
Never damaged a phone but I went for Applecare+ Theft and Loss when I signed up to the iPhone Upgrade programme.
Debating if should get rid of my One plan for the iPhone 14 pro with Magenta Max deal.
Has any one done this before? Worth it?
Has any one done this before? Worth it?
This is what happens every year. They shut the app and website down in the morning before every preorder launch.
I haven't used a screen protector since... the iPhone 3G? I really don't think they're actually needed anymore these days, and are more of a habit than anything else. Am I crazy?
I've never once put a screen protector on an iPhone in 15 years, and I never will.
I used to never put on screen protectors but my iPhone 11 has a lot of micro scratches.
The screens are good against cracking but they still get scratched.
Battery life issues would be me. XS Max that has been at "Service" for about a year. Shows 78% capacity or so.
If I have a full charge I can get 4-5 hours? However my phone almost never turns off. I use it literally for everything.
Got it at launch back in 2018, so it's now officially 4 years old now.
If you're careful and don't care about hairline scratches, sure.
A tempered glass screen protector isn't necessary, but I prefer having one for peace of mind. Having a pristine phone is great for reselling/trade ins too.
This is my first time buying a phone off the Apple site ever, especially on a launch day. Do any members out there mind giving this newbie some tips/pointers? I set the preorder up last night with all the information loaded and ready to go. Does the site go live at exactly 8 am? Or does it launch a few minutes early? Should I try on the app also?
My wife and I are upgrading from an 11, so we are both excited. Normally we go through T-Mobile but we own the phones and don't want to have to pay additional fees or get monthly credits with a trade in. Figured I can get more bang for my buck by selling the phones myself.
My wife and I are upgrading from an 11, so we are both excited. Normally we go through T-Mobile but we own the phones and don't want to have to pay additional fees or get monthly credits with a trade in. Figured I can get more bang for my buck by selling the phones myself.