iPhone 18 Pro Max
I picked up an iPhone 18 Pro Max in an Apple Store today. I had an appointment. The store was busy but not mobbed. Service was excellent. The transition from one iPhone to another seems to get better each time I upgrade. But transferring still takes a long time. Activation on VZW was painless. I have yet to really try out the phone.
I also had to unpair and repair my Apple Watch.
In all the transfer process took about three hours. This is not something to do if you are in a hurry. The process has gotten better but there remains room for improvement.