iPhone 8 + 8 Plus - Discussion

awec · 27-10-2017 12:14am

munstermagic11 wrote: »

Saw that earlier today as well.
Not surprised by it. Most people willing to spend the money on an 8 was likely to wait for the X.

I am surprised to see the 7 out selling the 8; but maybe we are getting to a new sales era with smartphones, where people will not update the typical 2yr cycle.

The sales of the X will be very interesting.

More like Apple have saturated their market the past few years with good but also similar phones that they are struggling to iterate on well enough to make people consider upgrading to the very latest.

Lasai · 27-10-2017 10:29pm

kceire wrote: »

Why wait for arnotts?
Why not buy from Apple direct and have it within 2 days?

fifi28 wrote: »

Definitely recommend purchasing directly from Apple

Got One4All vouchers worth €870 from work. Apple does not accept them :P

fifi28 · 27-10-2017 10:31pm

Lasai wrote: »

Got One4All vouchers worth €870 from work. Apple does not accept them :P

Ah! Id say keep an eye on the likes of harvey norman, argos etc aswell as they do accept the one4all

String · 01-11-2017 7:14pm

For anyone that ordered online will eir.ie bill pay. Do I use credit card to pay for the device or do they use my current bank details thats used for my phone bill?

crazyderk · 01-11-2017 9:58pm

Lasai wrote: »

Got One4All vouchers worth €870 from work. Apple does not accept them :P

Carphone Warehouse accept them

Darren 83 · 01-11-2017 10:14pm

String wrote: »

For anyone that ordered online will eir.ie bill pay. Do I use credit card to pay for the device or do they use my current bank details thats used for my phone bill?

I’ve always used my card for upgrades or ordering online.

raytaxi · 02-11-2017 7:19pm

Used my card for online order of phone, no phone and eir don't have record of it. But payment taken rang to sort it still no joy, think i may just cancel all still in 14 days notice period to cancel i think.

123scal · 02-11-2017 9:51pm

Hi

Has anyone got the iPhone 8 Plus? How do you find it and what is the space grey color like? Does it scratch easily ? or show finger prints easily ?
Thanks

kbell · 03-11-2017 9:42am

Anyone having issues with auto lock not working?
I found a fix on an apple forum.

1. Turn off passcode at Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Turn Passcode Off.

2. Restart your device.

3. Turn on passcode at Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Turn Passcode On. (Do not delete your saved finger prints.)

Seems to be working fine now.

Eire Go Brach · 03-11-2017 2:31pm

kbell wrote: »

Anyone having issues with auto lock not working?
I found a fix on an apple forum.

1. Turn off passcode at Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Turn Passcode Off.

2. Restart your device.

3. Turn on passcode at Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Turn Passcode On. (Do not delete your saved finger prints.)

Seems to be working fine now.

Yeh, I noticed this last week. When I was checking but not unlocking my phone. The screen stayed on.

Is this what you mean?

baby and crumble · 03-11-2017 4:28pm

123scal wrote: »

Hi

Has anyone got the iPhone 8 Plus? How do you find it and what is the space grey color like? Does it scratch easily ? or show finger prints easily ?
Thanks

I love mine, first time with the bigger size and I couldn't go back now. I have a 5 for work and it's TINY in my hands now.

I have a case on my phone though so I can't comment on the scratches/ fingerprints.

kbell · 03-11-2017 6:29pm

Eire Go Brach wrote: »

Yeh, I noticed this last week. When I was checking but not unlocking my phone. The screen stayed on.

Is this what you mean?

Yup I had this issue too as well as the auto lock not keep kicking in when phone is left idle.

Darren 83 · 07-11-2017 8:25pm

Ordered a Spigen case and screen protector only had it on a day and I dropped it, no damaged to the phone thanks god. Any one recommend a wireless charger?

Claude Burgundy · 10-11-2017 3:20pm

case for 7 plus will not fit an 8 plus correctly ?

fifi28 · 10-11-2017 3:23pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

case for 7 plus will not fit an 8 plus correctly ?

I believe the case I have is for a 7plus and it fits my 8plus perfectly

murpho999 · 10-11-2017 3:28pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

case for 7 plus will not fit an 8 plus correctly ?

It will fit, phone dimensions are exact the same.

Claude Burgundy · 10-11-2017 3:33pm

Darren 83 wrote: »

Ordered a Spigen case and screen protector only had it on a day and I dropped it, no damaged to the phone thanks god. Any one recommend a wireless charger?

Where did you get it ? I like the look of the one with the hidden wallet.

10-11-2017 3:45pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

case for 7 plus will not fit an 8 plus correctly ?

Fits just fine. The case for mine is a 7 Plus one.

Sad Professor · 10-11-2017 8:12pm

murpho999 wrote: »

It will fit, phone dimensions are exact the same.

Technically not true. The 8 is 0.2 mm wider, longer and thicker. Most cases should still fit, but very rigid ones might be a bit tight.

Darren 83 · 10-11-2017 10:51pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Where did you get it ? I like the look of the one with the hidden wallet.

From Amazon had to use Parcel Motel as they don’t deliver to Ireland

deep1 · 10-11-2017 10:55pm

I have three 7+ apple cases. 2 leather and 1 silicone.
1 leather and 1 silicon fits perfectly on 8 plus but black leather case is bit tight around ringer switch so can’t mute. Which is strange as it is perfect on 7+.

So yeah 7 plus case should fit fine in most cases , only issue might be on some around ringer switch etc.

ballyharpat · 11-11-2017 1:19am

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Where did you get it ? I like the look of the one with the hidden wallet.

I got one on ebay, it has the clear back, I've used otterboxes for the last 6 years, but I found them bilky and the rubber has always broken, so hopefully this one will last.

Eire Go Brach · 11-11-2017 11:19am

I can’t seem to find a plain thin hard case with a lip on the front and back to cover the camera and screen when facing down. You would imagine it’s easy to find. But nope.

Has any one got recommendations? It’s for an the 8 plus. I’m currently using This Torras no lip on the screen though. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074FTFK34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s9SbAbT5GVQQR

Carnmore · 12-11-2017 1:07pm

I've ordered a silver iPhone 8 from Apple UK, delivery via AddressPal, but am having second thoughts about the size and colour.

I've only had an iPhone 5 and although it does seem small I was reluctant to go for the 8 plus thinking it'd be too big.

Which is the best size and colour for the 8 and would there be any issue returning the unopened / unused 8 to Apple?

The Ayatolla · 12-11-2017 1:19pm

Keep the 8, it's a very decent upgrade from the 5. It will take you 2-3 days to get used to the new size.

Eire Go Brach · 12-11-2017 2:01pm

Carnmore wrote: »

I've ordered a silver iPhone 8 from Apple UK, delivery via AddressPal, but am having second thoughts about the size and colour.

I've only had an iPhone 5 and although it does seem small I was reluctant to go for the 8 plus thinking it'd be too big.

Which is the best size and colour for the 8 and would there be any issue returning the unopened / unused 8 to Apple?

The plus does look weird. But you get used to it very quickly. Can’t imagine going smaller now. Main concern for me was fitting in pockets. Skinny jeans sitting down are the only problem ðŸ˜œ

Apple will take it back no problem. I once sent an iPad back. Only problem was. Box was empty when it got there. Obviously the delivers company issue. Still no way to prove it was not me. Still felt poxy when I got that call.