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[……forgetit]

Steve Jobs is rolling around in his grave right now.

I doubt he would have ever approved of the camera sticking out of the back slightly.

No way in hell would he approve it, but it's not a big deal.

 

[Bacon]

Not to freak you out, but I've had to line up literally 12 hours ahead of time for the iPhone 4 launch and just made the cut by about 50 people.

Definitely keep your eyes on Macrumors forum where there will be threads per Apple Store to cover what the line situation is. I saw that there were already 100 people in line and I bolted over to get my spot.

I think people pre-order much more readily these days (this was for the original iPhone 4), but things COULD be psycho still. I haven't lined up recently to have an updated tale to tell.

Good tips, thanks!

On another note, now that I'm potentially getting this $200 gift card to verizon if I choose to keep the preorder, are there any accessories on the verizon store that are decent? I may try and get a case through them but I don't know how the quality is.

 

[HUELEN10]

No way in hell would he approve it, but it's not a big deal.

It kinda is for those that don't use a case; phone won't lay flat.

 

[Deku Tree]

Question regarding the iOS 8 GM:

I want to see notifications that I choose on my lock screen, like email, etc, but I don't want my lock screen to light up every time I get a new notification to save battery life. So I only want to see the notifications when I click on the home button.

Is there any way to set things up to do it that way?

(The last time I checked the usage settings in iOS8 the home screen was using up more than 10% of my battery life...)

Thanks!

 

[……forgetit]

It kinda is for those that don't use a case; phone won't lay flat.

Oh God you're right......

 

[Mononoke]

According to Sprint, I guess all 6 + models bought through them will be 4-6 weeks delayed. Like that goes for the majority of orders. Damn. I wonder if the Sprint model is different or something?

 

[Keylime]

Steve Jobs is rolling around in his grave right now.

I doubt he would have ever approved of the camera sticking out of the back slightly.

FadeX
Banned
(Today, 10:23 AM)

Damn! :lol

 

[outsidah]

*Preparing for shipment*... yay! From the Apple Store

 

[number11]

It kinda is for those that don't use a case; phone won't lay flat.

Is that a big deal?

Serious question

 

[Haloid1177]

Is that a big deal?

Serious question

The wobble would be annoying I'd think.

 

[MicH]

Is that a big deal?

Serious question

It is for me, at least. I don't want my phone to wobble when laid on a table

 

[Deku Tree]

The wobble would be annoying I'd think.

Yeah but the improved picture quality would be greatly appreciated (by a lot of people) IMO.

Seriously if you don't want a big case, and you don't want the wobble, then you can just buy one of Apple's super slim cases...

 

[Dreams-Visions]

It is for me, at least. I don't want my phone to wobble when laid on a table

Given the wide stance, I don't think it's going to wobble unless you intentionally press on the top size opposite the camera. And even that that won't be a wobble; more like a tilt. Let it go and it's wide stance will stop any additional movement.

 

[Bomber Bob]

FadeX
Banned
(Today, 10:23 AM)

poor dude *_*

 

[Team Top Hat]

It's possible to pick up an iPhone at the apple store without a preorder right?

 

[Dreams-Visions]

FadeX
Banned
(Today, 10:23 AM)

Damn! :lol

poor dude *_*

hardly.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=130249163&postcount=63

 

[MicH]

Given the wide stance, I don't think it's going to wobble unless you intentionally press on the top size opposite the camera. And even that that won't be a wobble; more like a tilt. Let it go and it's wide stance will stop any additional movement.

That is true, I'm just not a fan of it. I'll buy a case so it won't be a problem, though.

 

[Keylime]

According to Sprint, I guess all 6 + models bought through them will be 4-6 weeks delayed. Like that goes for the majority of orders. Damn. I wonder if the Sprint model is different or something?

Yeah, the Sprint iPhones are a different model number than the other ones. It's apparently the only true world phone that got all of the other LTE bands in it...but there's some weirdness with it not being able to be unlocked to work on the other US carriers.

hardly.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=130249163&postcount=63

Oh shi-

I thought that was a bit tame to get some hammer. That other comment makes a lot more sense :lol

 

[Keylime]

Accidental DP

 

[Haloid1177]

It's possible to pick up an iPhone at the apple store without a preorder right?

If you wait in line more than likely yes.

 

[trudderham]

It kinda is for those that don't use a case; phone won't lay flat.

My iPhone 5s wobbles when I have a pair of headphones plugged in. Annoying but you get used to it.

 

[Juice]

Yeah, the Sprint iPhones are a different model number than the other ones. It's apparently the only true world phone that got all of the other LTE bands in it...but there's some weirdness with it not being able to be unlocked to work on the other US carriers.

Sprint's policy is apparently not to unlock its phones no matter what, right?

 

[Apath]

My 5S case is difficult to put on 100% perfect, so it has a very slight wobble to it that annoys me to hell and back. If I were not using it a case with the 6, it would probably have the same effect.

Maybe knowing it's the actual hardware and not the case will reduce that annoyance.

Accidental DP

The best kind.

 

[Keylime]

Here's a hard to read article on all the LTE band chaos and the different phones.

Sprint's policy is apparently not to unlock its phones no matter what, right?

Not sure, still scouting for details.

 

[HGStormy]

Awh. If the RAM difference is true, the spec difference between the 6 and 6+ will make me sad my hands are too tiny to get a 6+! Darn you apple

 

[Ken Masters]

I've been using iOS 8 for the last few months and even with only a few things open and one or two tabs safari always seems to need to refresh. If more ram would prevent that I'd be all for it

Also I'm on the 5s and currently the GM. Haven't noticed a difference with tab refreshing yet and I use Safari A LOT

Right, all the software updates in the world aren't going to mask 1GB of RAM

 

[LyleLanley]

Awh. If the RAM difference is true, the spec difference between the 6 and 6+ will make me sad my hands are too tiny to get a 6+! Darn you apple

Aren't we pretty sure that they both have 1 GB?

 

[mackattk]

Aren't we pretty sure that they both have 1 GB?

If the 6+ has 2GB of RAM, while the 6 only has 1GB, it will make it absolute hell on developers. Or they would have to resort to segmenting the market saying that this game will only work on the 6+.

I highly doubt that the 6+ will have 2GB of ram.

 

[Keylime]

If the 6+ has 2GB of RAM, while the 6 only has 1GB, it will make it absolute hell on developers. Or they would have to resort to segmenting the market saying that this game will only work on the 6+.

I highly doubt that the 6+ will have 2GB of ram.

Not to say that there isn't some truth to this, but there have been generations where the new device has more RAM than the previous and top-tier games worked fine on both.

Seems like an additional consideration, but not "hell".

Aren't we pretty sure that they both have 1 GB?

We are.

 

[sangreal]

Got the case for my 6+ today; It's really not as unwieldable as I expected

Only slightly bigger than my GF's S5

 

[kaskade]

Reviews are supposed to go up around 9pm eastern tonight? I feel like I already know what they are going to end up saying anyway. It'll just be nice having some stuff to read for the next couple days.

 

[Majine]

I wonder if they can use the NFC for wireless charging. Not initially ofcourse, but down the line.

 

[Keylime]

Reviews are supposed to go up around 9pm eastern tonight? I feel like I already know what they are going to end up saying anyway. It'll just be nice having some stuff to read for the next couple days.

"Should you upgrade? While the new iPhones are slimmer and offer bigger screens, the performance improvement from the previous 5S is nothing to write home about. If you're already invested in iOS and you're due for an upgrade, this is a great evolution of the existing product. If battery life is a concern for you and you're OK with carrying around a much bigger phone, the 6+ offers an answer to the age-old "wall-hugger" meme. At the end of the day, the increased resolution and optical image stabilization are great features, but don't make or break the experience.

If you're perfectly happy with your 5S now, there isn't a very compelling reason to upgrade here."

8.6

 

[ZeroX03]

I wonder if they can use the NFC for wireless charging. Not initially ofcourse, but down the line.

I don't think every NFC chip has wireless charging capability. So while it probably won't happen with the iPhone 6, I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility in future models.

 

[mackattk]

I wonder if they can use the NFC for wireless charging. Not initially ofcourse, but down the line.

Not going to happen. NFC does not have the capability to charge a phone.

 

[kaskade]

"Should you upgrade? While the new iPhones are slimmer and offer bigger screens, the performance improvement from the previous 5S is nothing to write home about. If you're already invested in iOS and you're due for an upgrade, this is a great evolution of the existing product. If battery life is a concern for you and you're OK with carrying around a much bigger phone, the 6+ offers an answer to the age-old "wall-hugger" meme. At the end of the day, the increased resolution and optical image stabilization are great features, but don't make or break the experience.

If you're perfectly happy with your 5S now, there isn't a very compelling reason to upgrade here."

8.6

You write for The Verge? If not you should haha.

 

[infiniteloop]

Exclusive: This is Apple’s retail store gameplan for iPhone 6/Plus launch

Apple’s big week starts with the arrival of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus inventory “as early as Wednesday, September 17th.” Retail inventory specialists (Back of House) have been instructed to “hold back 4% of overall inventory by SKU (minimum 1 device/SKU) for DOA holdbacks.” This ensures that customers will not be let down if their new iPhone has an issue right out of the box. Devices that were preordered for in-store pickup will be set aside so they are not accidentally sold to walk-in customers.
Around 5 am, Apple specialists are directed to begin interacting with the line by sharing their excitement for iPhone 6/6 Plus and answering any questions. At this time, the line will be split based on order type: one for walk-in customers and one for Personal Pickup (PPU).

Next, walk-in customers will start getting their Reservation Pass placeholders. This new digital queue system will replace the physical product reservation cards that Apple used during previous product launches. Reservation Pass will be sent to customers’ phones via SMS or email and can be stored in PassBook. Apple will issue the old physical cards to customers who do not have access to text or email while in line. As always, Apple will also be handing out refreshments (most likely coffee and water) throughout the morning. The Genius Bar will not be open for service appointments until “the majority of inventory is out of stock.”

Once the clock strikes 8 am, customers will be greeted with a “warm welcome” and then paired with a specialist who will either confirm the Reservation Pass number for walk-in customers or scan the Ready For Pickup (RFP) barcode for Personal Pickup customers. The specialist and customer will head back to the Genius Bar to retrieve their iPhone of choice and begin the transaction.

Every customer will be asked if they would like a Personal Setup, which is a one on one experience with a specialist who helps get your new iPhone up and running. If a customer declines the Personal Setup, then specialists are directed to inform them about Express Workshops and hand out “Icing” cards, which invite the customer to return to the Apple Store for future training needs.

 

[Jigolo]

"Should you upgrade? While the new iPhones are slimmer and offer bigger screens, the performance improvement from the previous 5S is nothing to write home about. If you're already invested in iOS and you're due for an upgrade, this is a great evolution of the existing product. If battery life is a concern for you and you're OK with carrying around a much bigger phone, the 6+ offers an answer to the age-old "wall-hugger" meme. At the end of the day, the increased resolution and optical image stabilization are great features, but don't make or break the experience.

If you're perfectly happy with your 5S now, there isn't a very compelling reason to upgrade here."

9

fixed that.

 

[DarkFlow]

Exclusive: This is Apple’s retail store gameplan for iPhone 6/Plus launch

I think they should get those t shirt guns and just fire them into the crowd.

 

[HGStormy]

Tried all three color options in all three sizes and none of them have the option for in-store pickup in my area sadface

 

[DarkFlow]

Tried all three color options in all three sizes and none of them have the option for in-store pickup in my area sadface

Did you try AT&T stores or whatever your carrier is? People normally have better luck snagging one there if they didn't pre-order.

 

[Keylime]

You write for The Verge? If not you should haha.

I was channeling my inner Verge when I wrote that

fixed that.

I re-read what I wrote like 5 times before I realized you changed the score. I'm dumb.

 

[Mononoke]

Yeah, the Sprint iPhones are a different model number than the other ones. It's apparently the only true world phone that got all of the other LTE bands in it...but there's some weirdness with it not being able to be unlocked to work on the other US carriers.


Oh shi-

I thought that was a bit tame to get some hammer. That other comment makes a lot more sense :lol

Well damn, that sucks.

This really has me worried. I'm thinking, even those that got their pre-orders in from midnight to 10am that day will be 4 weeks pushed back. Anyone after that (even though it was a pre-order on the first day), could be 6 weeks +

 

[Haloid1177]

Tried all three color options in all three sizes and none of them have the option for in-store pickup in my area sadface

That just means the stock allocated for in store pickup sold through. You can wait in line and more than likely get one.

 

[HUELEN10]

God, I hope they don't get that pushy about personal setup as they have in prior years.

No, I can manage fine.

Yes, I know about iCloud backups.

No, I can't do one; it will not work in my case.

Yes, I want to go home.

 

[Dash27]

So is the 6+ in higher demand than the 6?

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-6-iphone-6-plus-preorders-top-4m-in-first-24-hours/

Apple, as well as several wireless carriers, have shown on their websites a longer wait in delivery time for the larger-screen iPhone 6 Plus.

Or is there a longer wait because they need more time with the larger screen etc.

I've only had Droid and never considered Iphone because of the size. 6+ would definitely be a consideration now, but I just got an S5 so I'm set for a while.

 

[Keylime]

God, I hope they don't get that pushy about personal setup as they have in prior years.

No, I can manage fine.

Yes, I know about iCloud backups.

No, I can't do one; it will not work in my case.

Yes, I want to go home.

Dealing with Apple Store employees is so hit or miss. Some of them get that you're cool and understand...some of them have this internal script that they're going to run through no matter what social clues you're giving them.

Hopefully the personal setup thing will just be nothing more than a question and then you can go about your business since they'll be so busy.

 

[PAULINK]

Im pretty sure they had really low (if any) stock of the iphone 6 plus. To be one of the first ones to order through the app and still get a 1-6 oct delivery time seems suspect.

 

[Mononoke]

So is the 6+ in higher demand than the 6?

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-6-iphone-6-plus-preorders-top-4m-in-first-24-hours/



Or is there a longer wait because they need more time with the larger screen etc.

I've only had Droid and never considered Iphone because of the size. 6+ would definitely be a consideration now, but I just got an S5 so I'm set for a while.

Hard to say. I know 6+ models were supply constrained compared to 6. Substantially so. But it being higher demand could be based on pre order figures that haven't been fulfilled yet. Those specific numbers haven't been released I don't think.

 

[HUELEN10]

Dealing with Apple Store employees is so hit or miss. Some of them get that you're cool and understand...some of them have this internal script that they're going to run through no matter what social clues you're giving them.

Hopefully the personal setup thing will just be nothing more than a question and then you can go about your business since they'll be so busy.

Hopefully.

I know I will lose it, and demand for a new box, if the specialist insists on opening the box; that's for ME to do when I get home.