Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
12-17-2018, 10:40 AM
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PSA for those with 6's and 7's. Don't forget to get your batteries exchanged via Apple Store by EOY! I'm going to get my dad's replaced this week and mom's next week. 
$29 versus $99 or whatever.
$29 versus $99 or whatever.
12-17-2018, 11:32 AM
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It goes up to $49 Jan 1st.
not a terribly large jump. But yes get it taken care of if you can.
also note when I got mine replaced last week, They said the service time is a lot longer since everyone is trying to get theirs changed before EOY.
i waited 2 hours for mine.
not a terribly large jump. But yes get it taken care of if you can.
also note when I got mine replaced last week, They said the service time is a lot longer since everyone is trying to get theirs changed before EOY.
i waited 2 hours for mine.
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12-17-2018, 11:36 AM
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@thoiboi ohh. No. It took me 2 hours. when I changed the battery on my old iPhone 6 Plus back in September it took 30-45minutes 
12-19-2018, 06:43 AM
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12-19-2018, 09:47 AM
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That's what I've been thinking, too.
I wonder if there's a mixup. The XS and XS Max can do a kind of portrait mode focusing with dogs and flower vases, but it's very hard to do with an XR, nearly impossible.
If they say for sure they're doing it, I believe them, but I know it's nearly impossible.
I wonder if there's a mixup. The XS and XS Max can do a kind of portrait mode focusing with dogs and flower vases, but it's very hard to do with an XR, nearly impossible.
If they say for sure they're doing it, I believe them, but I know it's nearly impossible.
12-19-2018, 09:48 AM
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And I am surprised people are not talking more about eSIM and multiple cellular plans on a single XR, XS or XS Max.
In other venue, it's about all that people want to talk about.
In other venue, it's about all that people want to talk about.
12-19-2018, 01:25 PM
My bad, I missed the part about it being an XR. I remember doing it on my 7 Plus, even.
12-19-2018, 03:29 PM
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That's what I've been thinking, too.
I wonder if there's a mixup. The XS and XS Max can do a kind of portrait mode focusing with dogs and flower vases, but it's very hard to do with an XR, nearly impossible.
If they say for sure they're doing it, I believe them, but I know it's nearly impossible.
I wonder if there's a mixup. The XS and XS Max can do a kind of portrait mode focusing with dogs and flower vases, but it's very hard to do with an XR, nearly impossible.
If they say for sure they're doing it, I believe them, but I know it's nearly impossible.
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01-09-2019, 03:18 PM
I'm just starting to use iMessage more for work group chats, and I get notifications that I'm mentioned. Google only showed results for enabling that option, didn't clarify on how to do it.
I thought using "@namehere" would do it, but I guess just mentioning someone's name will do it?
I thought using "@namehere" would do it, but I guess just mentioning someone's name will do it?
01-09-2019, 03:24 PM
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They have that option? 
01-10-2019, 01:48 AM
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01-10-2019, 10:13 AM
Yeah, there's an option to enable when you are mentioned in an iMessage group chat. As you know my name is pretty common - not sure how it works exactly when there's 2+ people with the same name.
Well, I work at Apple now... not surprising that everybody here uses iMessage. Slack? What's that?
Well, I work at Apple now... not surprising that everybody here uses iMessage. Slack? What's that?
01-10-2019, 10:18 AM
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01-10-2019, 10:25 AM
All we do is send memes to each other.
One thing I can say is yes, what most people think is pretty much true. Design is everything.
One thing I can say is yes, what most people think is pretty much true. Design is everything.
01-10-2019, 10:26 AM
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@thoiboi ohh. No. It took me 2 hours. when I changed the battery on my old iPhone 6 Plus back in September it took 30-45minutes
Went in on 12/31 for my appt and turns out everyone had the same idea so the part needed to be ordered
Got a callback on Monday that I need to come in by the end of the week so I'll go in on Saturday to get it replaced.. Quoted 2-4 hours. Still got in at the $29 price though 
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Yeah, there's an option to enable when you are mentioned in an iMessage group chat. As you know my name is pretty common - not sure how it works exactly when there's 2+ people with the same name.
Well, I work at Apple now... not surprising that everybody here uses iMessage. Slack? What's that?
Well, I work at Apple now... not surprising that everybody here uses iMessage. Slack? What's that?
I didn’t know @Costco was a common name where is this notification option? I dun see it.
01-10-2019, 02:33 PM
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Ohh I see. It’s only available on MacOS. 
01-10-2019, 04:15 PM
My bad. Yes, only on Mac 
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01-10-2019, 04:45 PM
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he says in the iPhone thread
01-10-2019, 05:10 PM
Yeah well, there is an Apple Hardware thread, but no Apple Software thread, and I figured you guys were more familiar with it, plus this page is near the top and more active, and also criticism makes my hardware become software so 
no I didn't search for the software thread
no I didn't search for the software thread
01-10-2019, 05:29 PM
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well then start one 
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01-11-2019, 09:40 AM
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If you have Android people in your group, it's a challenge getting everybody to agree to an application that's available to both iOS and Android, offers equivalent security, and which application allows full-on high quality video.
So most iMessage people just try to ignore the Android people.
01-11-2019, 09:42 AM
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iMessage is a huge, huge advantage to Apple.
If you have Android people in your group, it's a challenge getting everybody to agree to an application that's available to both iOS and Android, offers equivalent security, and which application allows full-on high quality video.
So most iMessage people just try to ignore the Android people.
If you have Android people in your group, it's a challenge getting everybody to agree to an application that's available to both iOS and Android, offers equivalent security, and which application allows full-on high quality video.
So most iMessage people just try to ignore the Android people.
Don't forget the all important blue cloud > green cloud debate
01-11-2019, 10:00 AM
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01-11-2019, 11:38 AM
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It truly is barbaric... 
I just start responding in binary
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I just start responding in binary
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01-11-2019, 03:36 PM
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01-11-2019, 04:34 PM
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Ain't no time for OEMs. iPhone or Pixel. That's it.
01-11-2019, 06:30 PM
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I think Google's missing a chance with the Pixel, to do with Android what Apple has done with iOS; namely, tailor the operating system and hardware to each other.
Perhaps if they did that, other manufacturers would accuse them of something, but it seems to me they're missing the chance to make Android something special by concentrating how to improve its performance relative to the Pixel.
Perhaps if they did that, other manufacturers would accuse them of something, but it seems to me they're missing the chance to make Android something special by concentrating how to improve its performance relative to the Pixel.
01-15-2019, 04:14 PM
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Smart cases released today. Supports Qi wireless charging
iPhone XS Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXK2LL/A
iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXQ2LL/A
iPhone XR Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MU7M2LL/A
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/01/15...battery-cases/
iPhone XS Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXK2LL/A
iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXQ2LL/A
iPhone XR Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MU7M2LL/A
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/01/15...battery-cases/
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Wtf happened here
01-15-2019, 04:45 PM
Smart cases released today. Supports Qi wireless charging
iPhone XS Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXK2LL/A
iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXQ2LL/A
iPhone XR Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MU7M2LL/A
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/01/15...battery-cases/
iPhone XS Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXK2LL/A
iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MRXQ2LL/A
iPhone XR Smart Battery Case - Black
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MU7M2LL/A
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/01/15...battery-cases/
And they're still
01-15-2019, 05:09 PM
What warrants the 30.3% price increase ($99 --> $129) over prior model?
01-15-2019, 05:36 PM
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01-15-2019, 05:37 PM
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Wireless charging support 