Congrats! Same phone here. Apple's website store came up before the mobile app at around 5:03 AM PT, but it wasn't obvious how to complete the order until I scrolled to the bottom of the page. I decided at the last minute to have the phone delivered to a nearby Apple Store one week from today. (I assume you meant Friday the 22nd.) Not as convenient as home delivery, but possibly more reliable. UPS is generally good around here, but FedEx often messes up. This will be my first max size since the 6 Plus, and that one was considerably smaller.
Congrats man! Right, I did mean Friday (now disappointed that it's not Wed! lol), fixed thanks. So you're hoping to ensure delivery date by getting it directly from the the Apple Store? I probably should've done that myself now that I think about it.
Yeah, I figured picking it up at the store might be more reliable, but who knows? It's just that I've had poor experience with FedEx rescheduling deliveries, sometimes more than once. I don't know how old you are — I'm in my 70s — I'm hoping the larger screen makes a difference.
I think I would struggle on a smaller screen now TBH.
This is what I ended up getting, was the first option and I just went with it. (this is probably what confused me about Wed).Are you getting a case? If so, which one? I have a Spigen on my current iPhone and it's fine. I've always used screen protectors, but mine cracked last year and I never replaced it, so I may go without. I hate putting those things on — they're always slightly misaligned or have a bubble or two that won't press out. First world problems for sure.
Wow that is crazy, sorry to hear that. I didn't think there would be such a demand for this I guess.
IMO the camera is so similar in the 14 that I agree it's probably not worth the move, though they do say it has 1000 nits compared to 800 on the 14. I'm coming from the 13 PM and after looking at my buddy's 14 the screen clarity and brightness was like day and night, so much better on the newer model. Looking forward to this change as it seems significant enough to justify it.
I agree with this, unless you want USB-C and some of the other improvements, such as the tetraprism camera. I'm upgrading from a 12 Pro, so I expect the differences will be significant.
That sucks, though I've found the anticipation of delivery is sometimes as satisfying as the device itself. Still, I hope you get your phone sooner than October 4.
I’m holding off until I can handle the Pro Max in store (coming from a 12 Pro), but I was thinking of doing the same thing payment wise. Is there any reason not to vs. pay in full now? I couldn’t think of one, and I’ve been burned by in store zero apr offers (with crazy fine print) before. Apple Card payments have always been super smooth and reasonable for me.
Agreed, it should be a huge difference.
I should have been clearer: I've used monthly installment payments before for my iPhone 12 Pro, Mac Studio, and Apple Studio Display. It's super convenient. The only downside I know of is that it reduces the credit limit on your Apple Card account by the total amount financed, which could theoretically affect your credit score, I guess. That hasn't happened in my case, though. You can also pay it off early if you decide. I'll be happy to let you know how the 15 Pro Max compares to the 12 Pro when it comes.
Good question. I tend to think not unless you abuse your iPhone. But I just ordered a Spigen case (Core Armor, same that I have now, but with MagSafe). They have an ongoing promotion that includes a free screen protector, so I took advantage of that.
Ah good, that’s pretty much what I was thinking. Thanks!
Right, not really sure if the actual screen would've cracked had there been no protector on it.
But I'll be taking it off when I send it back for the rebate, I'm guessing it's in perfect condition but won't really know until I take all that shit off lol.
