iPhone 7 - September 16th Release

guil

dan786 wrote: »

Says it's removed

gfog

it showed it for a few minutes. maybe Meteor requested it to be removed?

DubDJ

Image never showed up for me either, but it happens regularly on the new Boards site. Just shows (invalid img).

dodzy

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

a couple people got their 6S' early too I think, Remember hearing some one got theirs on Wednesday last year too. Lucky them I've still 12 days wait for my 7 plus black 256gb

Ah yes, the hardship

paul79

DubDJ wrote: »

Could be one of the first in Ireland with an iPhone 7.

Let us know what the home button experience is like, your coming from Android so it's not going to be noticeable but curious to what you think.

My order is still preparing for dispatch since Friday from Apple.

Home button feels strange at first as it's not a button as such, when you press it you don't get a physical press but a vibration and a click sound,there is a 1,2,3 option when setting up the phone for different sensitivity level's.

Bob24

paul79 wrote: »

Home button feels strange at first as it's not a button as such, when you press it you don't get a physical press but a vibration and a click sound,there is a 1,2,3 option when setting up the phone for different sensitivity level's.

Yes that's what I read in the reviews, and while not a big deal it is a slight disappointment.

Originally I expected it to pretty much feel like a physical button (Apple managed to do that very well with FoceTouch track-pads), but maybe the fact that the home button is much smaller than a track-pad and that a phone is not resting on a steady surface made it more difficult to simulate the feeling of an actual button.

paul79

Bob24 wrote: »

Yes that's what I read in the reviews, and while not a big deal it is a slight disappointment.

Originally I expected it to pretty much feel like a physical button (Apple managed to do that very well with FoceTouch track-pads), but maybe the fact that the home button is much smaller than a track-pad and that a phone is not resting on a steady surface made it more difficult to simulate the feeling of an actual button.

With the vibration feedback it does sort of feel like a button hard to explain really, I've not had an iPhone before so can't compare it to the older phone's, but it's very easy to press and you know it's pressed by the feedback ,hope that makes sense

Mr Velo

DubDJ wrote: »

I went for the Spigen Thin Fit matte black case. Only 5.99 on Amazon so it was well worth it, even if I don't like it in the long run. Suppose to arrive the day before the iPhone, which is also nice fast shipping.

My iPhone has been preparing for dispatch since Friday evening. That's a long wait, so I suspect Apple have them sitting there ready to go out. I'll be glad to see it shipped and get the delivery estimate from the carrier.

You won't regret that Thin Fit Matte black case from Spigen. Have had it on my 6S from the beginning. Great feel to it - good grip etc. Plus - i use it with the Spigen magnet car holder when in the car.

DubDJ

Mr Velo wrote: »

You won't regret that Thin Fit Matte black case from Spigen. Have had it on my 6S from the beginning. Great feel to it - good grip etc. Plus - i use it with the Spigen magnet car holder when in the car.

It looks pretty thin and minimal which is why I went for it. I've used Spigen in the past too and found them good quality.

As much as some people hate leaks ruining the surprise, it's really helpful for buying accessories. Being able to order cases and screen protectors even before the phone is announced is really handy when you get to be prepared for launch day.

Saying that, I'm surprised there aren't more lightning earphones and headphones about, that headphone jack rumour has been going since 2015.

IamMetaldave

That person from the Verge is OBSESSED with the headphone jack being gone... How many time can one person mention it?!?!

I'm thinking I'm gonna go with the matte black though... The gloss sounds like it'd drive me mad. Although I did love it on the 4/4s, but that was glass..

DubDJ

From the reviews the Jet black seems pretty bad for scratching. Even from just a day of use they started to appear. Not a good sign, but it looks like a really nice finish.

Bob24

DubDJ wrote: »

From the reviews the Jet black seems pretty bad for scratching. Even from just a day of use they started to appear. Not a good sign, but it looks like a really nice finish.

Based on this I'd say it will scratch even in some cases. If small particles can get in between the inner part of the case and the phone, they will likely damage the finish overtime due to slight friction.

maximum12

Bob24 wrote: »

Based on this I'd say it will scratch even in some cases. If small particles can get in between the inner part of the case and the phone, they will likely damage the finish overtime due to slight friction.

Even my iPhone 6 has damage from grains of sand/grit getting under the case.

Bob24

maximum12 wrote: »

Even my iPhone 6 has damage from grains of sand/grit getting under the case.

Yes same on my space grey 6 I have a few localised spots (though not too bad) but that's after 2 years.

If the jet black 7 is significantly more prone to scratches, this type of issue might make it look pretty bad after a few months in a case.

IamMetaldave

My 6 is fairly beaten up. I don't think a Jet Black would stay shiny with me very long!

Somedaythefire

Just purchased a Peel Super Thin case. God knows when it'll get here though.

IamMetaldave

Somedaythefire wrote: »

Just purchased a Peel Super Thin case. God knows when it'll get here though.

Tell me more about this.

Scratch that. Found them.

Somedaythefire

IamMetaldave wrote: »

Tell me more about this.

Scratch that. Found them.

https://buypeel.com/ $25 dollars with $5 international shipping. 10% off with POP10

mansize

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GIWI87U/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ordered this for my 7 Plus

It will hide the Rose Gold lol

DubDJ

That peel case looks great. I don't like to spend too much on cases but I might fork out for that one eventually.

With the scratches on the Jet black iPhone I feel a new '-gate' is coming.

Tiny-scratch-gate???

IamMetaldave

Or Brushed Steel Gate... If it scratches that easily!

shanec1928

My tech21 case arrived from apple today. Now just to wait for the phone.

Bob24

DubDJ wrote: »

That peel case looks great. I don't like to spend too much on cases but I might fork out for that one eventually.

With the scratches on the Jet black iPhone I feel a new '-gate' is coming.

Tiny-scratch-gate???

I like these thin cases myself but just a warning if you haven't used them before: while they are perfectly form fitting at first, all he ones I have had (a Peel and a Puro) did start stretching over time and letting the phone move around a bit inside the case (the Peel did it faster than the Puro). No a huge deal but in my experience if you want a perfect fit you will have to get a new case every 6 to 8 months.

ohsomuchbetter

shanec1928 wrote: »

My tech21 case arrived from apple today. Now just to wait for the phone.

Got mine too.
Phone is showing delivery date of next Tuesday, hoping it might ship tomorrow and I'll have it on Friday but probably wishful thinking 😬

Dades

Bob24 wrote: »

I like these thin cases myself but just a warning if you haven't used them before: while they are perfectly form fitting at first, all he ones I have had (a Peel and a Puro) did start stretching over time and letting the phone move around a bit inside the case (the Peel did it faster than the Puro). No a huge deal but in my experience if you want a perfect fit you will have to get a new case every 6 to 8 months.

And when they stretch - that's when they start letting in dirt/sand etc.

Scratchy McScratch.

alandoonan

Word of advice. If you receive your iPhone 7 earlier than launch day don't go broadcasting it to the world as meteor and apple will read it and recall all phones currently out for delivery. Like what happened today my phone was scheduled for delivery today too but has now been sent back to the warehouse as meteor have requested them all back apart from those that got delivered already.

mansize

alandoonan wrote: »

Word of advice. If you receive your iPhone 7 earlier than launch day don't go broadcasting it to the world as meteor and apple will read it and recall all phones currently out for delivery. Like what happened today my phone was scheduled for delivery today too but has now been sent back to the warehouse as meteor have requested them all back apart from those that got delivered already.

Mine too.

DubDJ

That's brutal, I didn't think they'd bother. Or maybe they shipped out and then Meteor realised themselves and recalled the deliveries. I'd be surprised if they read it here for example.

F34

DubDJ wrote: »

That's brutal, I didn't think they'd bother. Or maybe they shipped out and then Meteor realised themselves and recalled the deliveries. I'd be surprised if they read it here for example.

No but someone could have and rang them ranting about not being due to get their phone today

FourFourRED

Friday is the release date. If you get your phone on that date, be happy.

People giving out about others talking about getting their phone early affecting them getting an early delivery is much more annoying than those talking about getting it early