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[Sir Abacus]

Definitely gonna get my phone shipped next year, I figured I'd be able to walk in after preordering a pickup. I've been on line for close to an hour and my time slot has already passed:/

Are you waiting in the main line or did you go to the store and get in the pickup line?

At Nashua they've been lining up people for the next pickup but in general, you go check in.

 

[Sir Abacus]

That's a shame. They nailed the feel on the macbook pro.

Any chance you can set the amount of feedback or force required in the settings somewhere?

There's three settings with differing amounts of force.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Are you waiting in the main line or did you go to the store and get in the pickup line?

At Nashua they've been lining up people for the next pickup but in general, you go check in.

Pickup line, I thought I'd just get to walk right in.

I better not hear any crap with my extra stuff now; gonna return a watch band, return the phone to do iUP program and buy a watch.

 

[lastflowers]

LMAO now it's shipped with a tracking number and delivery tomorrow.

Seattle, WA, United States 09/16/2016 6:10 A.M. Departure Scan


Time to finally have that perfect non-sim, podcast, and music device (256GB is sorely needed for me). Well.....because I accidentally dropped my phone from too big a height and the wifi/bluetooth is completely broken. Too much using my WP as an engineering device for me to be able to utilize it as a media/streaming device.

 

[Fliesen]

That's a shame. They nailed the feel on the macbook pro.

Any chance you can set the amount of feedback or force required in the settings somewhere?

there's 3 levels of 'taptic' feedback
The issue to most reviewers seems to be the fact that while on the Macbook, only the trackpad clicks/vibrates, on the iPhone pretty much the entire chin of the phone vibrates / clicks, which doesn't really feel like clicking a button.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Got people walking by asking why everyone is lining up in front of an Apple Store, they know damn well it's for the iPhone-_-

 

[Fret]

I'd consider other colours than black if the front wasn't white. The white front looks terrible imo

 

[Dany]

What are the chances UPS delivers within an hour (before 8:30am) before I head to work

 

[The Last Wizard]

This is crazy, wait on a line to get in then wait on a line once you get inside😂

Spoiler

😑🔫

 

[Fliesen]

I'd consider other colours than black if the front wasn't white. The white front looks terrible imo

the iPhone 5C was black in front, colored shell in back.

But seeing as we already got 5 colors, 3 capacities, 2 sizes = 30 (-2, because there's no jet black 32gb models) = 28

- i don't think Apple wants another dimension of (manufacturing) complexity to the table...

 

[Chittagong]

That's a shame. They nailed the feel on the macbook pro.

Any chance you can set the amount of feedback or force required in the settings somewhere?

Yeah you can change it, three intensities. But doesn't change the fact that it feels just like a general force touch rumble, not specific to the button.

Whereas with MacBook my brain refuses to accept the button isn't actually clicking, it's that real.

 

[Crazyorloco]

I went to the store and they had one left (they only received a stock of two lol) but I want a plus model. So I'm waiting it out.

 

[EightBitNate]

Anyone order through T-Mobile? It says order shipping between November 1 - 30th for me.

Lol

I got October 11-24 and I just ordered an hour ago.

 

[OmniOne]

My fiance got his iphone 7. Why is the metallic bubble in all the advertising not a wallpaper option?

 

[Hoo-doo]

Yeah you can change it, three intensities. But doesn't change the fact that it feels just like a general force touch rumble, not specific to the button.

Whereas with MacBook my brain refuses to accept the button isn't actually clicking, it's that real.

Ew, that sounds like the ancient LG Viewty I had back in the day. The worst phone ever made.

Let's hope they nail it on the next iteration.

 

[EightBitNate]

My fiance got his iphone 7. Why is the metallic bubble in all the advertising not a wallpaper option?

I don't have one, but have you checked under live wallpapers instead of just wallpapers?

 

[Tony Iron Man Stark]

I still wonder how are people able to afford iPhones that are nearly $1,000?

The most popular of the two sizes are the Plus size and the most popular storage option is 128GB. That's like $940 after tax in my area.

I'm used to paying $299 for Nexus 4. There are options on Amazon to buy a Moto G4 for $99.

 

[sangreal]

Yeah you can change it, three intensities. But doesn't change the fact that it feels just like a general force touch rumble, not specific to the button.

Whereas with MacBook my brain refuses to accept the button isn't actually clicking, it's that real.

sounds like every old android phone

they removed the 3.5mm for this?

 

[Sir Abacus]

I still wonder how are people able to afford iPhones that are nearly $1,000?

Installment plans.

 

[BearPawB]

You could presign it if you're into that

Nope it won't let me

 

[Couleurs]

Installment plans.

Plus trading in/selling your previous iPhone since they hold their value so well. For the example this time pretty much every carrier was offering $650 credit for 6/6S trades toward 7 purchases. Even if you don't want to wait for statement credits, you can easily sell elsewhere for a few hundred dollars.

 

[icespide]

in line for reservations at infinite loop. pleasantly surprised to see this store isn't so crazy!

 

[Draper]

Why can't I add a notification for NPR under the Apple News app?

 

[sangreal]

Nope it won't let me

You should be able to do it on both apple.com and ups.com but if not you can do a signature release by calling them unless it's too late

 

[Chalupa Batman]

I've always found iCloud Photo Library and Photo Stream pretty confusing conceptually in terms of what gets distributed where, how and when Very Important Things get deleted or not, etc. Not sure the average consumer is going to figure it out without screwing stuff up first. Apple's current cloud photo solution seems way too complicated. I just leave all that turned off and back up manually to Photos on the Mac. They really need to take another pass at it and make it dead simple.

Agreed, it's a mess.

I still wonder how are people able to afford iPhones that are nearly $1,000?

The most popular of the two sizes are the Plus size and the most popular storage option is 128GB. That's like $940 after tax in my area.

I'm used to paying $299 for Nexus 4. There are options on Amazon to buy a Moto G4 for $99.

There's trade-ins, but the reality is most can't if they were honest with themselves. They do financing or installment plans thinking they're saving money. That's why tons of people are in debt.

 

[DrEvil]

Mine is here! Just updating to 10.0.1 before I do my iCloud restore.

longest incremental OS update ever

I still wonder how are people able to afford iPhones that are nearly $1,000?

The most popular of the two sizes are the Plus size and the most popular storage option is 128GB. That's like $940 after tax in my area.

I'm used to paying $299 for Nexus 4. There are options on Amazon to buy a Moto G4 for $99.

That's why I don't do a new iphone every year. I upgraded from an iPhone 5 to this 7, and I bought it outright for two reasons:

1) I'm on a carrier that doesn't officially sell iPhones (WIND)
2) I hate contracts, and you end up paying more over the course of a subsidy payment on said contract.


So, I'm rocking my iPhone 7 with unlimited data and all that jazz for $30/mo.


I don't anticipate updating until probably the iPhone 9 or 10 at this point.

 

[OmniOne]

I don't have one, but have you checked under live wallpapers instead of just wallpapers?

We did. It's not there. Same set of wallpapers as my 6s+ which is also on 10.0.1

Bummer.

 

[BearPawB]

You should be able to do it on both apple.com and ups.com but if not you can do a signature release by calling them unless it's too late

Bought from verizon, who uses fedex, and the option is greyed out and says it isn't available for this package

 

[sangreal]

Bought from verizon, who uses fedex, and the option is greyed out and says it isn't available for this package

ohh my bad

 

[Uno Venova]

Brooklyn, NY, United States 09/16/2016 2:32 A.M. Out For Delivery

 

[Draper]

We did. It's not there. Same set of wallpapers as my 6s+ which is also on 10.0.1

Bummer.

Christ...this update feels kinda lazy.

 

[Tony Iron Man Stark]

Agreed, it's a mess.



There's trade-ins, but the reality is most can't if they were honest with themselves. They do financing or installment plans thinking they're saving money. That's why tons of people are in debt.

$940 is a pretty penny. If I do the trade in, then that'll be $540 after 24 months. That's if I pay another $69 to replace my iPhone 5s screen.

I wonder if I should spend the $940 on a camera instead or anything else.

 

[robotrock]

My fiance got his iphone 7. Why is the metallic bubble in all the advertising not a wallpaper option?

That's a real bummer. I love those bubbles.

 

[Deku Tree]

in line for reservations at infinite loop. pleasantly surprised to see this store isn't so crazy!

Pics?

 

[icespide]

Pics?

that's the walk in line. reservation line is just 6 people deep

 

[DrEvil]

Fun Fact:

When you set up your phone for the first time and you have to update to 10.0.1, selecting "restore from icloud backup" does nothing, because the update 'forgets' that you chose that option before it pinged for said update.

 

[icespide]

oh god the first person in line isn't authorized on his account and needs his dad

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

Yeah you can change it, three intensities. But doesn't change the fact that it feels just like a general force touch rumble, not specific to the button.

Whereas with MacBook my brain refuses to accept the button isn't actually clicking, it's that real.

From what I read on 9to5Mac, the belief is that this is just a stopgap until the button disappears completely next year and the entire screen (or possible the bottom third) is a button/fingerprint sensor.

Brooklyn, NY, United States 09/16/2016 2:32 A.M. Out For Delivery

That's a hell of a way to make garlic bread.

 

[cyberheater]

oh god the first person in line isn't authorized on his account and needs his dad

You're going to have to drop kick him to eliminate the competition.

 

[ClayKavalier]

oh god the first person in line isn't authorized on his account and needs his dad

Haha! That sucks.

 

[dynamitejim]

Tried the lightning->3.5mm adapter on my 6 and it's much louder with my IEMs than the 3.5mm jack ever was. I think it sounds better, too. It might be providing more power to properly drive them.

Spoiler

Or just a Placebo Effect.

 

[Sir Abacus]

that's the walk in line. reservation line is just 6 people deep

Apparently they were doing less reservations and more walk-ins this time. Last year I did the IUP and the reservation line was 40 people. They had the appointments two deep so you were sitting around waiting for a person if you weren't one of the first 20 in the appointment line. I like it better this time around.

 

[VoxPop]

Lets get some pictures boys! (specifically matte + jet black)

 

[Retroid]

The tracking said "Your shipment is scheduled to arrive today after the delivery commitment time" and the scheduled delivery changed from today to "Scheduled delivery information is not available at this time. Please check back later" but I just got the package

 

[robotrock]

Tried the lightning->3.5mm adapter on my 6 and it's much louder with my IEMs than the 3.5mm jack ever was. I think it sounds better, too. It might be providing more power to properly drive them.

Spoiler

Or just a Placebo Effect.

Do a comparison with the new EarPods vs the old EarPods via the lightning to 3.5mm adapter. iPhone 6 or 7 your pick

 

[Sir Abacus]

oh god the first person in line isn't authorized on his account and needs his dad

 

[Out 1]

Quick decision: get matte black one or wait for jet black?

 

[Interfectum]

Quick decision: get matte black one or wait for jet black?

Matte black for sure. Looks better, less fingerprints.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Quick decision: get matte black one or wait for jet black?

This is the easiest decision.

Matte.

Jet black only looks good in press shots. It'll turn to smudgy garbage once it touches your hands.

 

[Clipse]

Does anyone know how long it usually takes Best Buy to start stocking official Apple leather/silicon cases for new phones?

I'd buy them straight from Apple, but I won't be getting my phones until late October and the Best Buy points would be nice to have.