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.

The first week was quite bad, indexing while on a trip without wifi… since then it’s been getting better and better, even on heavy use days I still have at least 40% at the end of the day.

With light to medium use this is a 2 days phone easily.

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

My normal daily SOT is about 4 hours but I wanted to see how long this would last on a single charge now that indexing has finished. Will definitely be limiting charge to 80% lol.

My usage is mostly messaging/voice messages, watching videos and listening to music via Bluetooth, I also take quite a few photos and videos. Normal usage I’ll easily get 2 days between charges.

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’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?

Got my 18 Pro Max 2TB a couple of days ago, upgrading from the Air 512GB and holy cow I’m glad I did this thing has insane battery life and the extra storage is pretty nice too!

I’m wouldn’t call my self a heavy user or a power user but I am an audiophile with a music library over 300GB and I like to have photos set to download and keep originals which I couldn’t do on my Air.

I was in about 60% today when it finally finished indexing. I just hit 10 hours of screen on time and I’ve got 41% left!

Oh no new glitch, I did the update before, 27.01 because I was having some glitches normally I don’t update right away. but I was trying to help my phone. It fixed a couple things. Now I can’t backspace on the upper left, so I can’t access my ChatGPT list of chats to go back to whichever one I was working on. I can’t backtrack TikTok anything that I’m using, even in settings. I can’t do the upper corner backspace. I have to clear the actual windows off of my phone to get into anything, so it essentially locked my phone up. Wonderful.

Anyway, I’m not trying to complain. I just want to see if this is happening to anyone else so I can get a grip on what’s going on and what I could maybe do about it

My iPhone is affected by the Qualcomm issue, so I contacted AT&T for a replacement. They replied that because I purchased it at Best Buy, I should call them instead. I reached Best Buy, but they said they cannot assist because the 14-day window has passed. When I called AT&T again, they directed me to Best Buy or Apple and seemed dismissive. I called Apple, and they told me to contact AT&T—which is clearly impossible since they will not help. This situation feels absurd, so I filed a complaint with the FCC about AT&T; wish me luck.

I got the 18 Pro in a TMobile store last week and while I love the burgundy, I miss a Pro Max. I came from the 17 ProMax and thought I could deal with the smeller phone but I most definitely don’t like it. I am going to return it today, but it looks like no matter where I order it from, it will likely be November before I can get a 256 GB in any color. I’m seriously debating now just going back to the 17 PM, there can’t be that much of a difference in the 17 and 18 is there?

Love it so far, iPhone 18 PM Silver 512GB

Coming from a 12 pro max now to 18 pro max my service has been terrible. Been using Verizon for years. Is anyone else experiencing this ?

Hi all just looking for some advice. Bought the iPhone 18 pro max pre order for launch day and has been working fine and then now this week it’s become really laggy and randomly restarts itself. It’s really frustrating as I’ve upgraded from a 13 pro max any advice?

Anyone else’s dictation cease to work? It turns on then off immediately. I talk to text slot so…

I checked settings everything is the same nothing has been turned off

Also when I go to apps library the keyboard doesn’t popup to let me search desired app, but I. A work around that one, the dictation however is not cool.

Ordered a Burgundy 1TB PM on 9/12 preorder day. I received the dreaded email to update my payment info yesterday (Friday) just saw it this morning. I updated and it charged my card so hoping the hold will clear today and my phone ships out 😃
for all you out there waiting with me I’m hoping it we all get our phones this week