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  1. Raptor007

    ManeSIM creates a new carrier tax on users

    I converted my 13 pro max sim to eSIM at no charge but I ordered my 14 pro max from apple and Verizon charged me a $35 new device fee when it was replacing my 13pro max. According to their site, you can swap eSIM to another device as noted below. If it's a new device how can it have been used...
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    I don’t understand Verizon. Very frustrating

    That makes sense and if you can upgrade once 50% is paid off that would be worthwhile. Verizon sucks but in my area it's better than the other 2. YMMV.
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    I don’t understand Verizon. Very frustrating

    Figured and that sucks. But we should be able to go 3 years between iPhones but clearly, I don't but should.
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    ManeSIM creates a new carrier tax on users

    I'm actually going to send a letter to my US senators about it. As technology moves forward consumers should benefit not pay to prop up profits. T-mobile clearly lets you eSIM transfer based on a review feom 9to5Mac on YouTube he showed how he could so maybe AT&T doe it as well, looking for...
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    The island and screen protectors.

    I'm using screen protectors that have the earpiece only and same on 12 and 13 and no issues
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    ManeSIM creates a new carrier tax on users

    So with iPhone. 14 being eSIM only in the US Apple is costing customers a lot of money when they upgrade. You no longer can move your sim from phone to phone. Verizon doesn't support eSIM transfer so you will get billed $35 every time you want to upgrade your phone or switch between phones if...
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    Why was the Always on Display feature not on when I woke up?

    Re: Always on display Seems they included some smart parameters for AOD turning off, but there needs to be a brightness adjustment as well. My phone is in a Vaja wallet case so I bet AOD would never be on.
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    Why is the Always on Display feature on my iPhone not staying on overnight?

    Re: Always on display issue Nah apple wants you to buy an Apple Watch and put that into night stand mode.
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    I don’t understand Verizon. Very frustrating

    I'm curious for those who trade in with Verizon what are the key benefits of it? Are you going for 3 years between phones as they make you get trade-in credit over 3 years towards the monthly payment? I have always sold mine and purchased from apple directly, but now with eSIM, there isn't a...
  10. Raptor007

    Do you Ever Power Off Your iPhone?

    I power cycle my iPhones every one in a while but usually just leave it on and recharge as needed.
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    Always On display or not

    AOD is too bright and pretty useless for me at least as I have a wallet case so it’s always covered. As is typical Apple lags on its innovation when trying to improve upon android options.
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    iOS 16 Lock screen Widget Problems and Disappointments.

    My hearing aids show up, but my watch, phone and beats fit pro do not. My wife's 12 pro max got updated and she has no issues with widgets showing up at all. My guess is something in the update is screwed up per usual with Apple iOS launches over the past few years. I have had to delete and...
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    Verizon iPhone 14 Series Preorder Thread

    I opted to get my iPhone at my local Apple store in the morning so I don't have to deal with UPS and their random delivery window on a Friday. This way I can get my phone migrated and the old one packed and shipped out to the buyer.
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    Who’s upgrading? Who’s staying?

    I'm upgrading this year, my wife is on a 12 pro max and had her last iPhone 6S Plus until she got the 12 pro max. I plan to take a break from annual upgrades despite next year getting USB C and some other changes I feel the dynamic island is going to be here for a bit and really what is 3nm...
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    iOS 16 Lock screen Widget Problems and Disappointments.

    I installed iOS 16 on my 13 Pro Max yesterday and so far lock screen widgets are a huge disappointment. First I tried to add the battery widgets for my devices as I wanted my iPhone battery status to be there, but its not an option to add neither are any other devices except for my bluetooth...
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    Apple Watch 8

    Ordered my ultra once the store was as open, went to change my order to a different band and well not happening since the lead time was late October. Mine will be arriving as planned. Now about cases and screen protectors, there are 0. Yea a nice watch still benefits from protection.
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    Touch ID vs FaceID

    They touted FaceId as the best thing to replace Touch ID and now we are back to saying we need both. No got used to Face ID yes the mask is an issue and apple fixed that by making the passcode pop up faster sure Touch ID would be helpful but isn’t it implied by Apple that the face was better...
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    MagSafe will other companies be able to add this?

    Good idea, it would be great to have a batter pack that can be added on the back and when it needs charging you set it on a Qi charger.
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    MagSafe will other companies be able to add this?

    Are we only going to be able to get MagSafe cases from Apple or will other companies jump on and if so how much will apple take to the MFI? If the point is to have magnetic attachments once you put a competitors case on if you lose that feature then is apple forcing everyone to their boring and...
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    iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max? (POLL)

    Upgrading 11 Pro Max to 12 Pro Max and my wife is finally upgrading her 6S Plus to a 12 Pro Max.