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#322600 3-Sep-2025 14:50

Hi, Guys.

The announcement date for Apple showcase will be the 9th of September.
The 12th of September will be the pre-order date and the 19th being the date of release (and presumably when the phones will be sent out).

Do you guys have any experience on whether the phone actually does get delivered fast when you utilize Spark?
The reason i ask is because I have a trip on the 26th, i am hoping i have a Snazzy new phone before I relax.

Thanks.

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#3410742 3-Sep-2025 15:01

Depends on if you are within the first few being allocated or the second batch.. or even third batch.

Probably cutting it a bit fine...

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#3410746 3-Sep-2025 15:26

turtleattacks:

Depends on if you are within the first few being allocated or the second batch.. or even third batch.

Probably cutting it a bit fine...

So am I aiming for the first batch? wouldn't mind waking up at 12AM to get to be in the first batch

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#3410747 3-Sep-2025 15:28

alpayaldi:

turtleattacks:

Depends on if you are within the first few being allocated or the second batch.. or even third batch.

Probably cutting it a bit fine...

So am I aiming for the first batch? wouldn't mind waking up at 12AM to get to be in the first batch

Probably the best idea and your best shot to get your phone early. Best of luck.

Sometimes pre-orders open a week after the iPhone announcement.

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#3410809 3-Sep-2025 16:11

Per every year since at least iPhone 4. If you want a new iPhone on release day your best bet is direct with Apple.

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#3410810 3-Sep-2025 16:14

lxsw20:

Per every year since at least iPhone 4. If you want a new iPhone on release day your best bet is direct with Apple.

Only reason I want to get it through spark is because i get a monthly Credit as well as the Trade-in.

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#3410897 3-Sep-2025 19:24

Surely it will be the iPhone 26 Pro?

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#3410905 3-Sep-2025 20:00

Look forward to the yearly "I pre-ordered through <insert telco> but I haven't heard anything yet?!" threads

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#3410907 3-Sep-2025 20:03

dfnt:

Look forward to the yearly "I pre-ordered through <insert telco> but I haven't heard anything yet?!" threads

@dfnt Was thinking the same thing! Just wait for the flood of threads

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#3411015 4-Sep-2025 09:40

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dfnt:

Look forward to the yearly "I pre-ordered through <insert telco> but I haven't heard anything yet?!" threads

@dfnt Was thinking the same thing! Just wait for the flood of threads

And the "I just cancelled my order with [insert name here] and have ordered with [insert other name here] because they apparently have stock"...

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#3411016 4-Sep-2025 09:47

If you get the first batch you’ll receive it on launch day

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#3411025 4-Sep-2025 10:38

You're almost 100% guaranteed launch day delivery these days if you order within 1–2 minutes of their pre-orders opening.

Source: Have done this almost every year for the past 5–10 years, with every major telco, and have never not received it on day one.

It's not for the faint hearted though because usually you don't receive any notifications/emails/updates until 2–3pm on the Thursday when you get a courier tracking email.

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#3411317 4-Sep-2025 20:17

I do like the assumptions about what phones will be released and when orders will be able to be made. Definitely time to get the popcorn ready...

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#3411331 4-Sep-2025 21:17

I really opened a can of worms asking this question 😅

I'll take the leap of faith and let you guys know if i have a snazzy new phone before my trip

Benjip:

You're almost 100% guaranteed launch day delivery these days if you order within 1–2 minutes of their pre-orders opening.

Source: Have done this almost every year for the past 5–10 years, with every major telco, and have never not received it on day one.

It's not for the faint hearted though because usually you don't receive any notifications/emails/updates until 2–3pm on the Thursday when you get a courier tracking email.

Just curious, when does pre-order usually open? is it on a saturday for New Zealanders?

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#3411422 5-Sep-2025 08:47

alpayaldi:

I really opened a can of worms asking this question 😅

I'll take the leap of faith and let you guys know if i have a snazzy new phone before my trip

Benjip:

You're almost 100% guaranteed launch day delivery these days if you order within 1–2 minutes of their pre-orders opening.

Source: Have done this almost every year for the past 5–10 years, with every major telco, and have never not received it on day one.

It's not for the faint hearted though because usually you don't receive any notifications/emails/updates until 2–3pm on the Thursday when you get a courier tracking email.

Just curious, when does pre-order usually open? is it on a saturday for New Zealanders?

@alpayaldi This will be put on the all the carriers websites just check it daily

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#3411486 5-Sep-2025 09:43

Because I hate myself I’ll probably partake in the Spark pre-order.

It’s hard to stomach iPhone prices these days, I imagine this year they may cost more with the current economic climate.

My iPhone 13 Pro Max charge port is borked from all the times I’ve got out my wife’s car with the cable still attached to the phone (cos no wireless CarPlay)

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