The 2018 iPhones (Xs/Xs Max/Xr) thread
Sep 14, 2018, 7:58 am
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The 2018 iPhones (Xs/Xs Max/Xr) thread
I thought I'd start a thread for the latest and SUPER AMAZING REVOLUTIONARY NEW IPHONES, the BEST PHONES EVER. 
I upgrade phones every 3 years, so it was exciting for me to order a new one this morning. I used the Apple Store app on my current phone around 8am. It said the new one would be delivered Sep 28-Oct 5, so I gather that lots of people woke up at 3am to order a phone. Me, I prefer sleep.
I upgrade phones every 3 years, so it was exciting for me to order a new one this morning. I used the Apple Store app on my current phone around 8am. It said the new one would be delivered Sep 28-Oct 5, so I gather that lots of people woke up at 3am to order a phone. Me, I prefer sleep.
Sep 14, 2018, 11:52 am
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I'm a tech addict. The first step is admitting I've got a problem.
Pre-ordered two of the Xs Max in 256GB (Sim-Free) variety. One for me, and one for the wife.
Pre-ordered two of the Xs Max in 256GB (Sim-Free) variety. One for me, and one for the wife.
Sep 14, 2018, 12:06 pm
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Sep 15, 2018, 12:05 am
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I thought I'd start a thread for the latest and SUPER AMAZING REVOLUTIONARY NEW IPHONES, the BEST PHONES EVER.
I upgrade phones every 3 years, so it was exciting for me to order a new one this morning. I used the Apple Store app on my current phone around 8am. It said the new one would be delivered Sep 28-Oct 5, so I gather that lots of people woke up at 3am to order a phone. Me, I prefer sleep.
I upgrade phones every 3 years, so it was exciting for me to order a new one this morning. I used the Apple Store app on my current phone around 8am. It said the new one would be delivered Sep 28-Oct 5, so I gather that lots of people woke up at 3am to order a phone. Me, I prefer sleep.
Sep 15, 2018, 12:08 am
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I can't confirm, but that is my impression. But depending on how you buy them they may be locked to a carrier. I've seen talk of people using the eSim for T-Mobile and the physical SIM for Verizon -- but since the eSIM firmware support won't come until later, who knows if this will actually work...
Sep 15, 2018, 12:11 am
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Just upgraded to iPhone 8, I like the Touch ID rather then FACE ID and I wish they had included Touch ID. Apart from that don't feel anything really new in New iPhone specially with the $$$$ Price Tag.
Sep 15, 2018, 7:14 am
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I ordered one yesterday morning at 3:04am EST. I'll be getting it Friday. I went all out (XS Max 512gb). Got the sim free version. Can't wait to use the dual sim functionality.
Sep 15, 2018, 9:33 am
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The Dual sim thing will be especially great for my wife. Hopefully we can move her t-mo number to the e-sim. then I can put one of my spare Data-only sims into her spare slim slot so she can have full speed data roaming internationally courtesy of Google fi.
Sep 15, 2018, 1:13 pm
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Wonder if fi will allow plan activations on the iPhone(doubt it).