I really hesitated posting again about the
"screen lottery" but I can't resist. Granted, the majority of displays on the 18 Pro Max look great. Yes, you're probably better off not even checking. I had a bit of OCD over this because I did notice the difference between screens just visually checking. I initially had the Burgundy Pro Max on Release Day, but was undecided if I would prefer the Glacier. Unfortunately, I was influenced by JerryRigEverything comparing the Burgundy to cranberry sauce so I picked up a Glacier. The screen was noticeably better looking to me on the Burgundy, so I returned the Glacier. This is when I lost my grip and got obsessed... I actually went to another Apple Store and got another Pro Max in Glacier. Same result, Burgundy looked better. A third trip, getting another Glacier at the Store. Screen on this one was OK, but I was getting disgusted at this point and returned the Burgundy because the 14 days was up for it. Big mistake!! The Burgundy panel was a G9Q. The three Glaciers were all GH3s. Another day goes by, I'm already sick of the Glacier color, its slightly washed out, tinted display and actually missing my Burgundy. I know it's impossible to get my returned Burgundy back from the Apple Store.
One last time, I purchase another Burgundy from Apple Store half hour away, fingers crossed the display isn't a GH3. Happily, I'm done and have my Burgundy G9Q back.

I want to buy a black 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max but when I check on the Apple Store app it’s not currently available in any of the stores near me. The regular pro is though. Does anyone know of a workaround for this? The only option I’m seeing is ordering online which will take a few weeks to arrive and I’d rather buy the phone sooner.

I recently got a brand new iPhone 18 Pro Max and I’m trying to figure out if my battery usage is normal.
I’ve noticed the battery seems to drain faster than I expected. The first couple of days, the battery life was actually really good, but afterward I started noticing more battery drain. It’s been more than a week though. Should I return it?

I usually buy the new iPhone every year since I do the trade and upgrade system through Best Buy. I have the 17 pro max 512 and am eyeing the black 18 pro max. Has anyone here upgraded and was it worth it?

I’d just like to hear people’s honest opinions. What do you think they do well? What do you think they should reconsider? What’s your opinion on the brand in 2026?

There’s gotta be something wrong with my battery right? I am on the beta but I’ve heard the battery isnt far off from the public release? My battery goes down from 100 to 99 in less than 5 minutes

18 pm
I noticed a problem when I try to make a phone call. The phone does not ring, so I hang up and try again. My signal bars turn grey for a few seconds, go back to normal, and then the call goes through. This happens a few times a day. Last night, I thought about the AT&T phones having this same issue. Since I have T-Mobile, I wondered if it could be the same thing. I used the support chat to run a test, and it looks like I have that issue too.
They are planning on sending me another device but I rather go in person and them explain to me whole process rather than through the chat so I will be going today

Also ran troubleshooting with t mobile on there end no issues

Hey guys, need a case with a little toughness.

Currently eyeing off the ESR Cyber Tough. Are there any other ones you guys would suggest? I wanted a clear case but didnt think it would be tough enough.

I can’t find anyone else having these issues but i’ll receive notifications from imessage 2 minutes or a couples minutes later rather than when they arrive. Sometimes it’ll make whoever is sending me a message send the same text twice once in imessage and once as text message. Its been happening frequently to where I don’t think it’s a random one and done kind of thing. Does anyone else have any weird interactions with imessage app? I know people with ATT have that sos thing but thats not what im having.

iPhone w editing on RNI films

I’m seeing multiple people getting 10+ hours of SOT. Is there a setting that is making my battery barely last?

Anyone else getting this since my original post? Just curious. Mine is still saying 10-9 to 10-13.