12-09-2018 16:03 - edited 19-10-2018 09:18
12-09-2018 16:03 - edited 19-10-2018 09:18
We're pleased to confirm Apple’s latest products, the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max have now launched and are available to purchase from today, Friday 21 September. Customers will be able to pre-order the iPhone XR beginning Friday 19 October, and launching on Friday 26 October.
If you'd like to get your hands on one of these beauties, click the appropriate link below to order online, or alternatively you can call our customer services, or visiting us in-store.
Questions?
With what is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated device launches of the year, we suspect many of you will have questions. Check out our extensive Q&A section immediately under this post which we hope will answer any questions you have. We will add more Q&A's over time but if you've got a question not listed, please feel free to reply to this thread and let us know.
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on 14-09-2018 22:12
on 14-09-2018 22:12
on 14-09-2018 22:26
on 14-09-2018 22:37
It has gpu in them as well as the cpu
on 14-09-2018 23:47
on 14-09-2018 23:47
@anticpated wrote:
Depends on the panel quality of the screen. Big phones are not unusual..A screen with Active HDR as well as oled on a handset would be technically tricky and costly. Perhaps they need the correct isp or a gpu with the ability built into them.
But anyway, i'm sure we mere mortals will be impressed either way.
Most OLED panels are 10bit capable by default nowadays, it the GPU as you said needs to be able to push the 10bit colour to the display to enable the HDR.
Luckily the GPUs on most chipsets has been compatible with HDR since early 2017, some the full 4k HDR is possible (shameless xz premium mention) in oreo, HDR became natively built into android, and YouTube has been HDR capable in app for well over a year now.
HDR on android is pretty much standard now, with iPhones it's a new technology that will see more adoption through the media we share, it's an unfortunate system that whilst we on android are years ahead with technology, mass market adoption only really comes when the iPhones take it on.
on 15-09-2018 00:26
on 15-09-2018 00:28
@SteveM3CP It’s likely that you take into account the device & airtime plans where as Apple sell just the handset
on 15-09-2018 08:03
on 15-09-2018 08:03
I got an iPhone a few years ago on their refresh plan, and it was actually cheaper after all the payments were made than buying it direct from Apple. The device refresh is independant of your air time contract.
I think it comes down to the fact that O2 used to lock the handset and therefore be guaranteed of clawing some of that money back by knowing you'll be using their network. Now with unlocked devices (as others have posted to confirm), why would O2 give you 0% finance when you can take the phone and use it on another network? They are not a bank, and certainly not in the buisness of providing 0% finance without another incentive.
I'm not familiar with the range of options and prices on the O2 shop nowadays so don't pretend this to be definitive, just an aspect to consider. One thing their web shop does say is that the total device cost stays the same when adjusting the contract term and bundled data - £1,127.99 for the 64GB XS, which is £129 more expensive than buying direct from Apple, even if you take just a 3 month contract. Only O2 can explain that, but my guess is Apple distribution discounts aren't that great and O2 has to make money.
on 15-09-2018 08:23
on 15-09-2018 08:23
@Grandad. I think O2 are relying heavily on Refresh and their other discount schemes ie Open, Family plans etc, to keep their customers.
Also it's no coincidence that their decision to sell phones unlocked came pretty much at the same time as their custom plans....(allowing people to opt for 3 years if they so desire)
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 15-09-2018 09:26
on 15-09-2018 09:38
on 15-09-2018 09:38
There will be no transition for me @anticpated. I am perfectly happy with my Note 8 which apparently is streets ahead of this new range of iPhones....
Veritas Numquam Perit