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[Cuphead]

Hmm, AT&T site is telling me it'll be $270 for my 32gb device. I'll go to the AT&T store tomorrow and check it out though.


This site seems heavily convenient and incredible. Is it truly that easy? Is there no way for a buyer to scam me here? I assume everything is shipped to Glyde and then Glyde ships it out and verifies if it gets there.

I haven't used it but I plan on trying it to sell my 5S.

The site says buyers have 48 hours to return the item but it seems pretty safe overall.

 

[Aquamarine]

Never mind.

 

[giga]

I want the 16gb just because it's cheap and right now all I listen to is podcast and for music is Pandora, so I should be good with 16gb right

Should be fine.

 

[basic_element]

My 3 year old iPhone 4s with zero scratches (not even under the light) says that personally, I don't need one.

I assume you don't live near a beach or ever sit in the sand with your phone.

 

[Flo_Evans]

I used to be case free... then I took an arrow to the, no wait I had kids and they scratched the fuck out of my phone.

Probably going to get one because

a) the phone might just be too thin without it (crazy!)

b) my kids still suck.

 

[wetflame]

So how does launch day delivery work? I'll be on holiday on that Friday and wont get back until Saturday morning so I'm not going to be home when they deliver, will someone have to sign for it?

 

[civilstrife]

I see they're going for the classic "way too little or way too fucking much" pricing scam for storage.

I'll jump in when the base storage is 32gb. Expecting that to be the case next year.

 

[LCfiner]

Music, yes, with iTunes match. There's also Google Music, which is free.

Movies, no.

maybe someone could store the movies in iCloud drive under a folder for an app like goodreader or some other video player app? assuming they’re not itunes movies, which are in iCloud anyway.

although streaming an entire movie would usually take up a gig or more of cell data, if that’s an issue.

 

[fse]

WHY

Kinda reminds me of my Lumia 925

 

[Cuphead]

So how does launch day delivery work? I'll be on holiday on that Friday and wont get back until Saturday morning so I'm not going to be home when they deliver, will someone have to sign for it?

In the past I was able to print out a sheet from fedex to sign and tape to the door.

 

[Two Words]

So now that the screen size has been significantly changed, does this mean the iPhone may one day accept external storage devices?

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

In the past I was able to print out a sheet from fedex to sign and tape to the door.

Yup. Although in his situation that is less than ideal. I'd pre-sign the waiver and have a friend pick it up.

 

[Flo_Evans]

So now that the screen size has been significantly changed, does this mean the iPhone may one day accept external storage devices?

haha good one.

 

[PAULINK]

I used to be case free... then I took an arrow to the, no wait I had kids and they scratched the fuck out of my phone.

Probably going to get one because

a) the phone might just be too thin without it (crazy!)

b) my kids still suck.

Definitely helps with resale value too. Had my iphone 5 for almost 2 years and looks like it has never been used, what a beaut.

 

[Namikaze]

So what's the best strategy for securing my iPhone 6 "tonight?"

I was thinking about trying the Apple store app on my phone first--if that doesn't work I was gonna try Verizon's online store.

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

So what's the best strategy for securing my iPhone 6 "tonight?"

I was thinking about trying the Apple store app on my phone first--if that doesn't work I was gonna try Verizon's online store.

Your plan is sound.

 

[Operations]

Will the iPhone 6 Plus still fit into my jeans front pockets?

 

[ciD_Vain]

Is it better to not use Apple's website?

 

[wetflame]

Yup. Although in his situation that is less than ideal. I'd pre-sign the waiver and have a friend pick it up.

Hmm, I'll have it delivered to a friend at work who lives nearby, he can sign for it and I'll collect it on the Saturday. Less risk all round. Thanks!

Will the iPhone 6 Plus still fit into my jeans front pockets?

Depends how big your jeans pockets are, but probably not unless they're deep.

 

[Mononoke]

So what's the best strategy for securing my iPhone 6 "tonight?"

I was thinking about trying the Apple store app on my phone first--if that doesn't work I was gonna try Verizon's online store.

I would also say, be vigilant. If the site crashes, or it says sold out, keep refreshing like a mad man. Even if it's 40 min in, do not give up. I find if you are relentless, you can get stuff when others start to give up.

 

[Souless_PJ]

Will the iPhone 6 Plus still fit into my jeans front pockets?

Depends on your jeans really.

http://youtu.be/o8Y8HMCz7p4

 

[CyberPunked]

After reading the anandtech review, I'll pass. The display, ironically, is the worst part of the G3. It's hugely detrimental to battery life, comparatively dim in outdoor settings, over saturates colors, and extreme sharpening adds significant display artifacts.

They fixed all of the colour issues in a patch recently.

 

[CyberPunked]

this is my situation right now (note i have unlimited data plan)

Final decision GAF: Contract renewal or NEXT

How long is this contract for?

 

[Namikaze]

Your plan is sound.

I would also say, be vigilant. If the site crashes, or it says sold out, keep refreshing like a mad man. Even if it's 40 min in, do not give up. I find if you are relentless, you can get stuff when others start to give up.

Thanks! I'm starting to feel more confident that I'll be able to get one tonight.

 

[NYR]

Printed out the Ars mock ups - I cannot stress how important it is to do this, people. I am totally on the Plus bandwagon after printing the mock ups - it is not as big as it seems and fits well in one hand. The iphone 6 is the same size of my work Blackberry z30 - not interested.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/0...-plus-find-out-with-our-handy-paper-template/

Make sure "fit to page" is turned off on your printer.

 

[Ingueferroque]

If I want to switch to T-Mobile, can I order my 64GB iPhones at Apple and walk into a T-Mobile store with them? Or do I need to order them directly through T-Mobile?

 

[Cuphead]

ordering mine at 2am, screw sleep!

Thanks! I'm starting to feel more confident that I'll be able to get one tonight.

I'll be there with you.

 

[Dany]

ordering mine at 2am, screw sleep!

 

[Yankee Ruin X]

Are you supposed to be able to order from the Apple store app and online from midnight in the UK because it's 00:10 here now and it's still not changed to allow preorders.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Anyone know what time they'll be available unlocked on the UK site? Can't find any info anywhere, but EE and O2 have apparently said they're on at 8:01am...

 

[Neverfade]

Anyone know what time they'll be available unlocked on the UK site? Can't find any info anywhere, but EE and O2 have apparently said they're on at 8:01am...

8:01 am there would be 12:01 am pacific, so that sounds about right.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

8:01 am there would be 12:01 am pacific, so that sounds about right.

Herp
Okay, thanks

 

[SeanR1221]

Well, after a lot of back and forth, I decided on the regular size. I looked at a printout of the 5.5 and it's just too massive, especially for when I go to the gym.

Im getting a space grey 64gb, should be ready for me next friday.

Good luck to everyone pre ordering tonight. Always love a good iPhone launch

 

[Solideliquid]

Called the apple store, they said you can't preorder and purchase off contract phones tonight. They said if you want to buy the phone off contract, you have to purchase at the apple store in person next week.

Sucks.

Edit: ATT

Edit #2: US

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Called the apple store, they said you can't preorder and purchase off contract phones tonight. They said if you want to buy the phone off contract, you have to purchase at the apple store in person next week.

Sucks.

US or UK?

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I'm really excited for what the MIMO and 802.11ac is going to do for the signal integrity of my iPhone in my apartment. With my iPhone 5, the signal was always just weak enough in my room with 802.11n that FaceTime Audio would occasionally drop out. (I swear that my apartment has lead paint or something). The new antennas, combined with WiFi calling and VoLTE and the additional "X"LTE bands that Verizon supports that my iPhone 5 did not are really going to improve reception and signal in my apartment.

 

[metareferential]

Is there a per-country release date list?

 

[Xamdou]

Does anyone know how the preorders will work for att?

 

[asdad123]

Im not eligible for an upgrade (I purchased the 5s last year). If I purchase it for full price from apple using my phone number, will I still have to pay the $40 activation fee for AT&T?

 

[Zeth]

Does anyone know how the preorders will work for att?

I'm on ATT, it looks like I should be able to preorder through Apple's site? Not worried about retaining data plans or anything, but I see lots of people mentioning the ATT site.

 

[Ovid]

Called the apple store, they said you can't preorder and purchase off contract phones tonight. They said if you want to buy the phone off contract, you have to purchase at the apple store in person next week.

Sucks.

Edit: ATT

Edit #2: US

You're never able to preorder unlocked/off-contract iPhones. Unlocked phones are usually made available a month after initial release.

 

[Two Words]

So how much can I get for my AT&T 64 GB black iPhone 5 in good conditions (only a couple of edge scuffs) if I risk getting stabbed on Craigslist?

 

[Ceres]

I'm sure this has been discussed but cant search through the pages. We have an AT&T family plan but my husband still has grandfathered unlimited data and wants the iphone 6 (still using an iphone 4). Can I upgrade on my line but activate his # when it comes? We're both eligible for an upgrade but main issue is keeping his unlimited data.

 

[Xamdou]

I'm on ATT, it looks like I should be able to preorder through Apple's site? Not worried about retaining data plans or anything, but I see lots of people mentioning the ATT site.

Preordering at apple.com is my main focus, just thinking of a backup plan just in case I wouldn't be able to preorder there.

 

[asdad123]

I'm sure this has been discussed but cant search through the pages. We have an AT&T family plan but my husband still has grandfathered unlimited data and wants the iphone 6 (still using an iphone 4). Can I upgrade on my line but activate his # when it comes? We're both eligible for an upgrade but main issue is keeping his unlimited data.

You can upgrade and keep the unlimited data with his line no problem. Just make sure you don't change your data plan when you're upgrading.

Once you change it, its gone for good.

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

I'm on ATT, it looks like I should be able to preorder through Apple's site? Not worried about retaining data plans or anything, but I see lots of people mentioning the ATT site.

Yeah. I've always ordered directly from Apple and retained my unlimited plan, but I'm worried about tonight. Also, if we order from AT&T's site, do they deliver on the 19th?

 

[Ovid]

Yeah. I've always ordered directly from Apple and retained my unlimited plan, but I'm worried about tonight. Also, if we order from AT&T's site, do they deliver on the 19th?

Yes.

 

[FinKL]

If I want to switch to T-Mobile, can I order my 64GB iPhones at Apple and walk into a T-Mobile store with them? Or do I need to order them directly through T-Mobile?

You can order the T-Mobile variant iPhone from apple, it will be contract-less and full price. You can then go to T-Mobile store and purchase/get a sim card and they can set you up on an account.

What you should look into, is actually ordering from T-Mobile's website instead as they offer 24month payment plans with 0% interest. Basically would you want to spend $650 now or $100 now and ~$31 more a month for 2 years (contractless still). I'm sure they'll have them in store day one as well.

 

[Seth C]

I'm on ATT, it looks like I should be able to preorder through Apple's site? Not worried about retaining data plans or anything, but I see lots of people mentioning the ATT site.

When the iPhone 5 came out I ordered through Apple and was able to keep my grandfathered data plan.

 

[ryan299]

If you order from Att you can't keep your the unlimited plan?