Poll: *** The Official iPhone 15 thread (it has USB-C and everything!) ***

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Are you getting an iPhone 15?

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malachi said:
Go whichever offers the most, avoid Ebay. Maybe CEX can offer something if you have one by you.
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I have been really put off eBay (although to give eBay their dues it’s not entirely their fault). Buying and selling “stuff” was practically a hobby for me (mostly phones and camera gear) but I had a handful of shocking experiences last year with Royal Mail and actually ended up with 3 successful claims against them for late and lost items - but this was not without its headaches.
It of course doesn’t help that eBay is littered with <insert derogatory word here>…
Living in NI my options for sending expensive items is pretty much limited to RM so I’ve really dialled it back lately. In the future I will much prefer going down the recycling route (Music Magpie etc) where they provide the label and take responsibility etc.
 
Update installed on mine. Geekbench results seem just fine and in-line with what they should be:



Phone didn't get warm during the test, but to be fair I never noticed any heat issues beforehand anyway.
 
Pretty sure my 15 pro max is running cooler while doing normal stuff after the update, social apps and browsing. Maybe placebo I guess but that’s how it seems to be behaving.
 
These phones overheat, all modern phone SOCs overheat. Just look at the news, the Pixel 8 was just released and it's G3 chip is overheating and the future Galaxy S24 Ultra's new Snapdragon chip, big surprise, is also overheating in leaked tests
 
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Grim5 said:
These phones overheat, all modern phone SOCs overheat. Just look at the news, the Pixel 8 was just released and it's G3 chip is overheating and the future Galaxy S24 Ultra's new Snapdragon chip, big surprise, is also overheating in leaked tests
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That’s because no one gives a crap about those phones. So it’s not worth even mentioning it or speaking about it.
 
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I sold my 14 Pro to Music Magpie for £670 (dialled in the offer before the 15 was announced). My printer was having a bit of a mare so I sent it using their QR code (which is tracked only) rather than Special Delivery which they recommend. The tracking hasn't been updated since it was accepted at the post office on Monday so I'm starting to panic a little!
 
ChrisD. said:
I sold my 14 Pro to Music Magpie for £670 (dialled in the offer before the 15 was announced). My printer was having a bit of a mare so I sent it using their QR code (which is tracked only) rather than Special Delivery which they recommend. The tracking hasn't been updated since it was accepted at the post office on Monday so I'm starting to panic a little!
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Royal Mail track and trace was goosed on Tuesday. They’re still a day or so behind in updating and adding tracking.
 
ChrisD. said:
I sold my 14 Pro to Music Magpie for £670 (dialled in the offer before the 15 was announced). My printer was having a bit of a mare so I sent it using their QR code (which is tracked only) rather than Special Delivery which they recommend. The tracking hasn't been updated since it was accepted at the post office on Monday so I'm starting to panic a little!
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I m think you should be okay, I wouldn’t panic until next week!
 
An RM paid next day (Tuesday 1pm) of mine still isn’t showing delivered, but the recipient has it and has confirmed. You should be fine I reckon.
 
Faded said:
Looks like I've managed to snag a 15 Pro. What case and screen protector is everyone opting for?
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I have always used these ones:

Deal: TORRAS Crystal Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case Shockproof NO.1 Anti-Yellowing Certified by RoHS, SGS Military Protective Slim Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case Silicone Cover for iPhone 15 Pro Max Clear https://amzn.eu/d/4hnOpUE

Spigen EZ Fit Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 15 Pro Max (2 Pack) https://amzn.eu/d/0SVKcIQ

The clear case does eventually start to yellow and will need to be replaced to keep it looking nice. I don’t want to hide my phone away though and at the same time I don’t want to use it without a case. This Torras case is excellent. After two years, my 13 Pro Max is immaculate, not even the slightest mark or scratch. It also works fine with my wireless charging pads.

These screen protectors are very easy to apply with the plastic template and are excellent overall, despite a questionable amount of single use plastic waste with the application system.
 
Trig said:
Everything feels better unprotected, but its not always a good idea...
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There's Apple Care+ for any unfortunate events.

Decent cases and screen protectors aren't exactly the cheapest of things and they must contribute to unnecessary plastic waste.

I haven't used a case for about 4 years and I haven't had any issues.
 
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