Uno Venova
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It seems like Apple ended up being backordered much faster than any carrier, so I'm going to hold off on moving to the Apple Upgrade Program.
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iPhone 7 | OT | Pre-order Sept 9, Available Sept 16
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Basically I need to cancel my shipped phone (since impossible to put on program) and hope it doesn't cancel my other phone reservation. The other phone I will have to do a run around to even get on the program, nice. You would think they would have a full FAQ for this stuff
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
You run the risk on the in phone store that after charge, activation, and cancellation that you have to place a brand new order and this get pushed back to November or beyond.
I am wary, and it's going to require a bit of adjustment as I do a lot of listen & charge on my commute in a car without Bluetooth, but since I follow rumors I've had more than a year to acclimate to the idea.
The design trade off seem reasonable enough to me. I'm willing to give it a shot.
Honestly, I'm more worried by the reliability of the "always getting pocket lint stuck in it" lightning port. I'm unimpressed by the mechanical design, and it's a regular hassle for me. Hopefully the rumors of wireless charging for the iPhone 8 are real.
Edit: I am suffering the pocket lint problem yet again, even though I've done my best to clean it out today, twice. I generally love Apple but this port straight up sucks.
Yeah I can see them doing this, luckily the 7 seems to have more supply.
So I just canceled the one they were shipping to me and keeping the one I have on reservation at store (since it's essentially the first opening). I'll ask them about it, if they give me the run around, I just won't pick it up and cancel it in the store. I don't think you are obligated to pick it up it.
Guess I'm gonna be Apple store refreshing every chance I get 16th onwards
Weird. I was not approved for financing when trying to order with the upgrade program.
I've always had a good credit score so I don't know why it wasn't approved. Does anyone know if there's people randomly being denied the same way they were last year due to citizen one's systems being hammered?
I've always had a good credit score so I don't know why it wasn't approved. Does anyone know if there's people randomly being denied the same way they were last year due to citizen one's systems being hammered?
Mattlikewhoa
Member
It's going in a case the minute it arrives... I think I'll go for the matte finish.
Got the Shakes
Member
Do you have a fraud alert on your credit reports for any reason? I do and that was the reason they said I was denied. Well not actually denied, but they need to call me to get some personal info to make sure it was me who was trying to apply for the program.
RowdyReverb
Member
If it's going in a case, you can get the gloss without worrying about the downsides. That's what I did. I need a case to use my magnetic phone mount in the car, so it was never a question
This will be my first "big" phone. Is there a handy list of the extra things you can do with an iPhone Plus, over the regular 4.7" iPhone?
From what I remember from the iPhone 6 Plus launch two years ago, there's app advantages like landscape mode where the mail is split in landscape, and you can actually use iOS itself rotated into landscape mode, right?
From what I remember from the iPhone 6 Plus launch two years ago, there's app advantages like landscape mode where the mail is split in landscape, and you can actually use iOS itself rotated into landscape mode, right?
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
You can rotate iOS.
Some apps have different widescreen functionality to display more stuff.
Double tap (without pressing the home button) and the screen moves down so you can reach the top one handed.
You'll get used to it in no time. There is a reason the + sells out so much faster. It's what the majority desires.
Hmm I'm not sure if I do. It also said I would receive an email with the reason I wasn't approved within 24 hours. How long did it take you to get that email? Or how did you find out the reason?
Haloid1177
Banned
All phones go into processing after order right? I see people getting their hopes up on MacRumors because their phone is processing but I thought that was the what all orders said regardless of ship date.
ExtremePopcorn
Member
I've 'reserved' a regular black 64GB to pick up next Friday morning.
Does this reservation mean I'll definitely get the phone or just reserve a spot in the line?
Does this reservation mean I'll definitely get the phone or just reserve a spot in the line?
Got the Shakes
Member
I didn't receive an email. When I went to check out a screen popped up that said they couldn't process my order because of the fraud alert that I placed on my credit reports. It said they would call me within 24 hours to get the necessary information to verify my identity and then tell me how to proceed.
you jet black guys... man, that thing is going to be a major fingerprint/scuff magnet. it looks nice on display..
went with Black 7. stayed with 128GB. This will be the first phone I didn't grab the biggest storage size, but I still have like 40GB free on my 6s..
next year won't be S. I am guessing they are going to drop the numbering next year for the anniversary.
went with Black 7. stayed with 128GB. This will be the first phone I didn't grab the biggest storage size, but I still have like 40GB free on my 6s..
next year won't be S. I am guessing they are going to drop the numbering next year for the anniversary.
Crazymoogle
Member
You should get a phone unless their shipments fall short. Apple is really reliable about this so you should be good. The only thing that can screw these up is if you're doing a carrier upgrade and the carrier's computer systems go down, but even then you can usually get them to hold it for you.
It's not a lock but I think it's at least a 75% chance. The form factor is successful; it's really more of an issue with what features do they want to add and can it all fit in the frame.
Damn. Mine specifically said "There is an issue with your application. Unfortunately you were not approved for financing". Then the note about getting an email. I was using the Apple Store app to order.
TimFL
Member
That's also in the 4.7"
I'm going to skip out on buying one this year. I've read a lot about the weak haptic feedback you get with the new home button setup. It apparently has the whole lower half of the phone vibrate instead of creating an artificial click feeling similar to the MB trackpads.
I hope they up their game next year and add an improved taptic engine/more taptic engines to recreate the physical click feeling.
Nevertheless I'm excited that we are moving away from the headphone jack. I hope we see quite a few battery breakthroughs in the coming years to iron out the last woes of a fully wireless future. I could easily see them going with something like "put your AirPods on the new iPhone XYZ to wirelessly charge them" with future models.
Got the Shakes
Member
Sounds like your issue is different from mine.
Interfectum
Member
Same.
ExtremePopcorn
Member
Thanks, good to know I won't be wasting my time, hopefully.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Pretty sure you can get the larger storage models but you will need progressively more cash upfront.
Tony Iron Man Stark
Banned
Does anyone know what T-Mobile check for when trading in iPhone 5 or 6 for 7?
I got a 5s, but it's not sparkly new.
I got a 5s, but it's not sparkly new.
I'm fine with doling out another $150 or so up front. Looks like I'm gonna check with my local TMo store after work.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
I believe they look for cracked screen, powered on, and touchscreen responsiveness.
I had my order in by 12:10 am (Apple Store App wouldn't even work for me until about 12:05 am). The shipping date is October 4-10. Crazy how it moves like that in a matter of minutes.
Someone please tell me that it's possible they'll ship it before then. I don't wanna wait another month :/
Someone please tell me that it's possible they'll ship it before then. I don't wanna wait another month :/
Michael F. Assbender
Banned
Okay, dumb question time:
I'm new to this yearly upgrade thing with Sprint (I assume their program works like the rest though). I pay ~$40 per month for the phone. So after a year, I trade in the phone and get a new one. Am I still paying down the old phone as well as making payments on the new one, or does me trading it back in cover the rest of the cost?
Also, does anyone know if Verizon offers to pay off your device if you switch to them? Cuz seriously, fuck Sprint.
I'm new to this yearly upgrade thing with Sprint (I assume their program works like the rest though). I pay ~$40 per month for the phone. So after a year, I trade in the phone and get a new one. Am I still paying down the old phone as well as making payments on the new one, or does me trading it back in cover the rest of the cost?
Also, does anyone know if Verizon offers to pay off your device if you switch to them? Cuz seriously, fuck Sprint.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
I don't think the new $29 price is retroactive. I think you'll be on the hook for the old "fix it" price, which was either $99 or $129.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
When you trade in your device, after meeting the first 12 months of payments, the new phone will then restart your payments - so you'll have to pay another 12 to upgrade again.
The cost doesn't stack. One monthly fee supersedes the other.
I would think this, but there's nothing on the support site saying "effective xx/xx/2016"
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Totally ran a audible, and switched to the gloss. The current wait time from Rogers is 6+ weeks. For the matte finish it's 1-2 weeks.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Hhahahahaha
My girlfriend was a hater but she's going all in with 7 after the keynote
I should contact customer service huh?I keep getting a "page cannot be found" when I try to compete my reserved order from earlier. Help
Michael F. Assbender
Banned
Excellent. Thank you.
since the content with the highest storage cost on the iPhone is recorded pictures and, even more so, movies, i welcome them doubling it to 128GB.
since my iCloud photo library kinda caps that kind of storage for me with the $ .99 50GB tier, i would've been fine with a 64 gig, too.
Doubling the entry point to 32gigs was sorely needed.
DOWN
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The agreement you received when you enrolled is the agreement you are serviced by. Whatever Apple Care you agreed to buy at the time you got the phone is the Apple Care you get, fees and all.