Haloid1177
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Damn those Spigen cases got me back on the jet black train.
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iPhone 7 | OT | Pre-order Sept 9, Available Sept 16
- Thread starter wachie
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Last year I called in my order the day of. Took a few tries because the first representative I spoke to wasn't familiar with the process and the second attempt was cut short by a dropped call. :/
Tap to play/pause/skip with the AirPods.
Got the Shakes
Member
Ah. Nice. The AirPods page makes no mention of anything working with a tap except activating Siri and answering calls. Glad you can do it all with a tap.
The wait until 3am begins. Last time with the 6s there were still some options available at my local Apple store in the morning(like normal 8 am morning). I'm curious if there will be with this one. 7 is a bigger jump but I think a lot of people are going to be turned off in the beginning with no headphone jack. Plus being on the east coast there probably aren't as many people trying to reserve one in store at that time. I'm sure a lot of people just want to order it online.
LumpOfCole
Member
Looks like the Apple Store site and app are down for the next six hours.
Zeyphersan
Banned
It begins
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Spoke to my local Apple store:
If you are on T-mobile and want the Apple upgrade program you must pre-order in a physical Apple store tomorrow.
I asked about placing an online preorder for full price and then at the pickup appointment switching to Apple upgrade.
Employee said that will not work. I would have to pay full price, activate, return, and then get in line to rebuy under the Apple upgrade program.
Apple's hands are tied here because of T-mobile's requirement.
Fuck T-Mobile. 😖
If you are on T-mobile and want the Apple upgrade program you must pre-order in a physical Apple store tomorrow.
I asked about placing an online preorder for full price and then at the pickup appointment switching to Apple upgrade.
Employee said that will not work. I would have to pay full price, activate, return, and then get in line to rebuy under the Apple upgrade program.
Apple's hands are tied here because of T-mobile's requirement.
Fuck T-Mobile. 😖
Zeyphersan
Banned
Holy shit, that's awful. Yeah, T-Mobile has been doing a lot of stuff lately to restrict activation at Apple Stores
Tony Iron Man Stark
Banned
I got some iPhone 5 laying around so I'll trade those in to T-Mobile for $250 iPhone 7. I would've gone with Apple otherwise.
finalflame
Member
I wish they'd make a white ceramic iPhone SKU. I'd pay big buckos for it.
Zeyphersan
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It's looking like yes. Before they took the site down that was an option on my end
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
So, being new to the apple in-store process, I plan to pre-order at midnight and pick the earliest in-store slot they have. How long after I get there will I generally have to wait? If your time is 8:15AM will they be sure to get to you before the next slot?
I ask because I cam getting married next Saturday, so Friday I need to be back in town at 1230!
I ask because I cam getting married next Saturday, so Friday I need to be back in town at 1230!
DeadlyVirus
Member
I've seen rumors next year's phone will use glass or new material for its case. I wonder if they'll do some kind of ceramic mix.
DeadlyVirus
Member
I really hope Verizon doesn't let me down come 3AM
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
I believe their stores open at 10am.
I would block at least an hour there to get out with the phone.
LumpOfCole
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The_Inquisitor
Member
Skipping my usual biyearly upgrade and seeing what's on tap for next year. Instead, I am going to go from Apple Watch 1 to Series 2 because of added GPS. I'm tired of lugging my phone for running outdoors.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I can do an hour. I just hope i can get in right away...
Nothing1016
Member
Dial 611 on your tmobile phone at 12:01AM PST.
The plus model is already near that cost.
Cool thanks!
I get that there's going to be a wait, but is my phone guaranteed to be there waiting for me all day of i choose to go later?
finalflame
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finalflame
Member
So wait two years or get a 7+? I'd say get a 7+ then save $10 a week and get the 8 in 2 years.
TheZink
Member
rumor is there won't be a 7s. Next year is the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and all indications say they're going to jump to the 8
Tony Iron Man Stark
Banned
So far my mind is set at the iPhone 7 Plus 128GB Jet Black.
Paying $220 extra for the "Plus" and "128GB".
I do really need the Plus? I could always go smaller, but the camera seems appealing.
Paying $220 extra for the "Plus" and "128GB".
I do really need the Plus? I could always go smaller, but the camera seems appealing.
finalflame
Member
Oh, shit, really? Where'd that rumor come from? That would explain the minor design update on the 7. Shiiiitttt.
I'm also getting the Plus for the camera, and 128gb for Jet Black. I think it's fine dude. Unless you want the features of the dual camera, you could always just go with the regular 7. This has kinda been my dilemma too, though.
xAngelicNinjax
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Okay i'm really struggling with which model I want to get. I'm leaning towards a 128gb jet black 7+, but I don't know. My current phone is a 5.1 inch screen and I don't really want to go smaller then that, but 5.5 is quite large. Also, I don't know if I need more then 32 gigs of storage. I have a 32 gb phone right now and still have like 10 left after 3 years. Granted, having a phone with a nicer camera would probably cause me to save more photos. So should I just shell out the extra money and get what is the most future-proof?
Zeyphersan
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I think in the print they reserve the right to release the stock after x amount of time, but I honestly don't know if they do. Different stores might have different policies. Try and be cool and get there around your time
It looks like I'll have to pay $120 to get to 50% paid on my current 6S then I can trade it in with Best Buy and get a new device. Will a new cycle of AppleCare begin with that should I choose to continue to pay for it monthly? Torn on whether or not I want to size up to a Plus this time. I absolutely want to go caseless with the matte black but I am concerned about the Plus being awkward to hold and thus me dropping it.
finalflame
Member
Apple pls give me iPhone 8 Edition in white ceramic. APPLE PLS.
Thanks for the link, hope the rumors are real.
Tony Iron Man Stark
Banned
I'm looking at my 6S+ 64GB and I have less than 5GB left. At least 27GB is filled by Google Music.
I might go for the Jet Black 7 Plus. I choose Jet Black because it's "rarer" than the other colors.
finalflame
Member
Same. I feel like the other colors it's not even noticeable that you have a 7 and not a 6/S. Jet Black will be immediately evident/rarer.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Hope everyone can grab the preorder that they want. This whole iUP thing online is new and I have no idea how it's going to look at all. Gonna duck out of the thread until the preorders start I think, good luck and have fun
I'll be back for the 12:01 shitstorm
I'll be back for the 12:01 shitstorm
finalflame
Member
Are you guys gonna use the app? It worked well for me for the Watch. Does Apple "reserve" your item once you add it to the cart, or does it do the "this item sold out" before you checkout even if it's in your cart?
NyMartin90
Member
I got in quick with the apple store app for the 6 launch. I think its the sold out before checkout even if its in your cart
How do trade-ins work if I wanna pre-order tonight? Looking to order online from the Apple Store. Not too much detail from the Apple site (http://www.apple.com/iphone/trade-up/)
Can I drop off my 6 at an Apple store after I get my 7? Will they retroactively apply the trade in credit to the purchase price of the phone? or will I be stuck with a $250 gift card that I won't be able to put towards the 7?
Can I drop off my 6 at an Apple store after I get my 7? Will they retroactively apply the trade in credit to the purchase price of the phone? or will I be stuck with a $250 gift card that I won't be able to put towards the 7?
DOWN
Banned
Always use the app. And yes, the item can sell out while it is in your cart.
So will you or will you not pay $2500 for a ceramic iphone 8 when it releases?
Hmm still deciding on 256GB Black or JetBlack.
Black looks sexy as fuck issue with JetBlack I see overtime is even with a case is micro scretches even with a case if small dirt gets in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVRcbo9_OdA
Fuck why is it so hard to choose it's 2016 cant we have glossy black that won't get any marks.
Though Black is still sexy love the way it absorbs light
Black looks sexy as fuck issue with JetBlack I see overtime is even with a case is micro scretches even with a case if small dirt gets in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVRcbo9_OdA
Fuck why is it so hard to choose it's 2016 cant we have glossy black that won't get any marks.
Though Black is still sexy love the way it absorbs lightChalupa Batman
Member
I'm looking to order a T-Mobile phone for my friend. I'm going to pay full price. Is there going to be an issue buying it? Will I need my friend's T-Mobile account in some way? I know that the phone will only be shipped to my address, which is fine, but other than that, what else do I need to be aware of?
Stealth edit: Yassss first post!
Stealth edit: Yassss first post!
Solideliquid
Member
Regarding iUP returning veterans: if your phone had a small crack on the screen, and you go to exchange it but the genius has an eagle eye and calls you on it, can you pay the $99 apple care + right there and get the new phone? Or should it be done ahead of time, like before next Friday?