HUELEN10
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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HUELEN10
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I have been to a gorillion of locations, but I've seen absolutely no Apple cases. A friend that works at Walmart says they MIGHT get some for friday, but take that with a grain of salt.
Best Buy had no SKUs or stock for any Apple cases, I asked. Perhaps call your local one today?
It will work just fine.
I had the exact same scenario as yourself....
I ordered the iPhone 6 64GB in silver on the way to work this morning
At least you got that. I paid for overnight shipping and preordered it in store the first day, but all I get are texts telling me crap like welcome to Jump!
Their site is horrible. How is it that I still can't check order status when the phone releases tomorrow?!?!?!
BFIB
Member
I had the exact same scenario as yourself....
I ordered the iPhone 6 64GB in silver on the way to work this morning
Are you on JUMP! ? How does that work if you order online, or did you do it in store?
thx. wasnt sure if OS version mattered.
HUELEN10
Member
It doesn't if it's just one step up at least. Now, what you WILL see different is the homescreen layout, as there are new default apps. To prepare for this, why not make some webclips to act as placeholders so you can keep/remember your arrangement.
I'm not on JUMP!. I did it over the phone. I paid off my EIP on the M8 (which I'll now sell to cancel that payment out), and then placed the order for the iPhone.
You might need to go into the store, as I think with JUMP, you need to trade in your old phone for the new one.
Christopher
Member
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All I have left to get is a screen protector, so hype! Probably going to bed in a matter of hours, but don't know if I can sleep!
My iPhone journey?
iPhone->iPhone4->iPhone 5->iPhone 6
Gentlemen, it has been a privilege sharing this hype train with you.
People still buy those...?
infiniteloop
Member
the verge took some pics in Iceland with the 6 and 6 Plus:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/18/6339583/iphone-6-and-6-plus-camera-test-iceland
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/18/6339583/iphone-6-and-6-plus-camera-test-iceland
I have an order with att. The website still says pending, my credit card hasn't been charged and I never got an email with a tracking number even though I always had a 9/19 date. After reading the macrumors forums I decided to try the att app. Low and behold, the app send it was shipped and had a tracking number that seems legit.
So for anyone with att you may want to download the app and check your order status through that.
So for anyone with att you may want to download the app and check your order status through that.
Rollo Tomasi
Member
I fucked up and had my 6 shipped to my parents house and nobody is going to be home tomorrow to sign. I was able to call UPS and they will be holding it at their facility for me. It appears if they get it in tonight I might be able to pick it up early since they close at 8:30PM. I'm not holding my breath though it would be nice to get it a little bit earlier.
Rollo Tomasi
Member
I also ordered through AT&T and got my email with a tracking number early this morning.
BFIB
Member
Ah, ok, thanks. Yep, I'm on the old JUMP! program, so I get 2 jumps a year, EIP is wiped out. I traded in my HTC One M7 to the M8, so I still have one JUMP! left before my calendar cycle is done (next April).
With a 4 month old at home, I'm taking more pictures now more than ever. And the photos look fine on my phone, but man, they look like shit when I view them on anything else. Never really noticed the camera lacking until now.
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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holy shit. Amazing camera. Also Iceland is so beautifull
I think he's kidding...
What? I don't see a plastic band on my 4S.Everyone who chastises the 6 for having the plastic bands because they look "out of place" or "unsightly" and then heralds the iphone 4 and 4s for its design kind of confuses me. The 4 and 4s had plastic bands running all the way around the front and the back of the phone, but nobody complained about it then. The 5/5s got rid of the plastic though (except for the 5c which kind of went in another direction
Wow these look great!
There's a plastic band around the glass on each side. It's for protection, though, not an antenna.
HUELEN10
Member
Why would I be? Why would I not want to spend a very nominal cost to protect an over 800 USD investment?
Not that it matters, but the pictures were taken by a professional travel photographer Austin Mann. So it's not your typical person taking these photos and some of them are also touched up on the phone itself. The quick focus on video looks amazing, can't believe 5s never had it.
God damn. Having an amazing camera on you at all times is such a nice thing. That focus pixels feature works really well too.
bodyofanamerican
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Owlowiscious
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(first the disneyland train ride side by side then) that focus pixel test video has me finally hyped for this phone. nice tech
Valkyr Junkie
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For me checking order status on the app just opens a browser to the ATT site inside the app. You even have to login a second time.
nikos
Member
The screen is the least susceptible part to scratches on the iPhone.
Hard to apply, ruin the look and feel, and completely unnecessary. IMO
Keylime
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Perfect Cha0s
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Does there seem to be a consensus on the 6+ battery life?
I recall reading something like two days comfortably with moderate use.
I recall reading something like two days comfortably with moderate use.
There was some dude on macrumors last night who claimed to be an Apple employee. He said stores would be lucky to get 20 Pluses total. The thread was deleted.
This guy got two days and still had some battery life left.
Keylime
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The Disneyland guy said he was using the 6+ pretty extensively for two days and still have 16% battery without charging it.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
The Plus seems to be so constrained that even though i'm number 12 on the wait list with my carrier, I won't be surprised if I don't get it Friday.
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Deleted member 17706
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Fucking Christ... not what I want to hear. I've got about five T-Mobile stores that I'm going to be calling this evening to ask about inventory. Hopefully they don't bullshit me.
I'm in for a 6 Plus in either Silver or Space Gray at 64GB/128GB. Plan on leaving the house at like 4 A.M. and lining up at one of the locations that will most likely have stock. Probably a shopping mall store.
I realize the 6 is more popular than previous releases, but doing this for the 4S and 5S in the past proved to not be an issue at all. Most people didn't even start arriving until an hour before the shops were to open.
nikos
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An Apple employee on MR said each store is only getting 20-25 Plus models, and that spans across all carriers/options. It's definitely the Gold 5S of this year.
As I said last week, I'm willing to bet Apple will be the only store selling the Plus model.
Perfect Cha0s
Member
Awesome. I think I'm jumping from my HTC One M7 (which has been good to me) to the 6+ to give iOS a whirl, so the idea of over doubling my battery life sounds great.
I think the S versions get less traffic. I remember the 4 had people lined up for weeks.
HUELEN10
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Only if you go cheap/aren't skilled.
Least susceptible doesn't mean completely invulnerable. I've ended up selling my phones in mint condition for years just by using a case and a screen protector; sometimes, the people I sell to don't even believe it's is used since it looks so new!
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Deleted member 17706
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Damn.
I doubt I'll cave and settle for a 6, but I may if I end up lining up and not being able to get a Plus.
Really sucks how supply constrained they are.
LifEndz
Member
Same here, brother. Filled out a reservation at best buy mobile but I'm not sure it makes a difference.
Same. Never used a case or screen protector, though.
HUELEN10
Member
If you, after 2 years, somehow managed to keep a black and slate 5 in truly mint condition with no case or protector, then I must applaud you; you are a god among men.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
If i sold my three year old 4S right now, people would think it looks new, and it's had no protector the whole time.
I don't want to say a protector is a placebo, because it does offer some protection, but I think protector-users underestimate the invulnerability of modern screens.
nikos
Member
That's definitely the upside to using a case. Keeping it mint to get top dollar.
metsallica
Member
Is it normal to be "preparing to ship" if you have a 10/1-10/6 ("7-10 business days") delivery date from Apple? This is my 4th iPhone and the only time I haven't been in the "release day delivery" batch (through no fault of my own, grumble, not bitter, etc). I was planning to go wait on line tomorrow morning for a shot thinking I could cancel this one but now the cancellation option's gone...
Shadow2222
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Well shit Apple apparently didn't like how my billing address was on my card (apartment number listed on second line), so it failed to authorize. I updated my billing now, but I wonder if it is too late
Does anyone think I still have a chance to have it shipped in this first batch? I still was an early preorder (3:25 a.m.).
Apple apparently didn't like how my billing address was on my card (apartment number listed on second line), so it failed to authorize. I updated my billing now, but I wonder if it is too late Does anyone think I still have a chance to have it shipped in this first batch? I still was an early preorder (3:25 a.m.).
twozerotwo
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I already got my screen protectors at home.
I've noticed that I've been slowly scratching my phones screens more and more as time goes on.
I wish I didn't need one but I'm too stupid to be without one.
I've noticed that I've been slowly scratching my phones screens more and more as time goes on.
I wish I didn't need one but I'm too stupid to be without one.