Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
09-23-2012, 08:57 AM
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Loving the new phone, it's so much faster!
I definitely feel like it was a solid upgrade from the 4. Faster, better screen, speakers are MUCH louder and I'm actually going to start using the new Apple earbuds.
Anyone trying out Craigslist for selling the 4's? Any luck? What are you pricing them at?
I definitely feel like it was a solid upgrade from the 4. Faster, better screen, speakers are MUCH louder and I'm actually going to start using the new Apple earbuds.
Anyone trying out Craigslist for selling the 4's? Any luck? What are you pricing them at?
09-23-2012, 11:07 AM
#9763
I can only buy AppleCare via Apple Store? I can't get one at AT&T like I did last time? That's a shlep and a half to get to an Apple Store 
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09-23-2012, 11:16 AM
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Loving the new phone, it's so much faster!
I definitely feel like it was a solid upgrade from the 4. Faster, better screen, speakers are MUCH louder and I'm actually going to start using the new Apple earbuds.
Anyone trying out Craigslist for selling the 4's? Any luck? What are you pricing them at?
I definitely feel like it was a solid upgrade from the 4. Faster, better screen, speakers are MUCH louder and I'm actually going to start using the new Apple earbuds.
Anyone trying out Craigslist for selling the 4's? Any luck? What are you pricing them at?
09-23-2012, 11:25 AM
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09-23-2012, 01:39 PM
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Yup, they have to make sure it's not broken before you buy AppleCare+
09-23-2012, 02:50 PM
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Battery slightly better today
09-23-2012, 03:03 PM
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09-23-2012, 03:39 PM
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Just read that the 5 will clock at 1.2ghz under high load and idle at 800mhz. 
09-23-2012, 03:40 PM
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09-23-2012, 04:28 PM
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Is anyone playing with Siri? I wonder why when I ask what's the weather like, she tells me it's 95 degrees and sunny in new york. (weather is in the 60s in NYC)
09-23-2012, 05:15 PM
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Couldn't get a good fix on your location?
09-23-2012, 05:19 PM
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09-23-2012, 07:15 PM
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dammit, this earpod travel case is garbage.
its hard to put back in the case properly and close the lid
its hard to put back in the case properly and close the lid
09-23-2012, 08:40 PM
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Found a routing app with transit support called HopStop. Works nicely with iOS 6 maps app as Siri initiated directions can be "passed" too it by clicking launch on the transit tab. Allows you to save routes too and download trip guides for offline use.
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hopst...303217144?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hopst...303217144?mt=8
09-23-2012, 09:00 PM
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09-23-2012, 09:40 PM
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Yeah, she is having a hard time tonight.
09-23-2012, 10:11 PM
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09-23-2012, 10:16 PM
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Out of the last 100 posts I wonder how many of them are stunna posted apple maps comments or memes?
09-23-2012, 11:12 PM
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The servers are probably taking a massive hit with the new iPhone 5 and iPad traffic... Siri always used to be pretty fast.
09-23-2012, 11:26 PM
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Anyone having wifi issues? Read online some people are having it and apple already knows about it.
I think I am, my wifi seems to drop occasionally and when I look for networks. I see nothing
I think I am, my wifi seems to drop occasionally and when I look for networks. I see nothing
09-23-2012, 11:33 PM
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09-24-2012, 12:01 AM
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09-24-2012, 12:02 AM
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09-24-2012, 12:05 AM
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I mean it was probably a PR stunt to get more followers.
I wouldnt call JPL obnoxious, not like they put a penis drawing anywhere on the rover
I wouldnt call JPL obnoxious, not like they put a penis drawing anywhere on the rover
09-24-2012, 12:09 AM
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09-24-2012, 12:17 AM
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ohhh whoooops.... 
09-24-2012, 02:48 AM
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09-24-2012, 02:50 AM
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1/2 of me says that people should let it go and let Apple fix it, but the other 1/2 remembers that we all got a free bumper case because of the whiners. I would like Apple to either fix the maps or put Google maps back in the app store.
09-24-2012, 07:24 AM
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Pretty cool commercial I saw yesterday during the Dolphins game...
the one showing people waiting outside and apple store...wasn't until like 3/4 through the commercial that I realized it was a commercial for android.
the one showing people waiting outside and apple store...wasn't until like 3/4 through the commercial that I realized it was a commercial for android.
09-24-2012, 09:26 AM
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Apple today announced opening weekend sales of the iPhone 5 topped five million units, exceeding the four million iPhone 4S units sold during that device's debut weekend last year. The number follows the company's earlier announcement that it had taken over two million pre-orders for the device in the first 24 hours of availability. Apple also announced today that over 100 million devices have been upgraded to iOS 6.
“Demand for iPhone 5 has been incredible and we are working hard to get an iPhone 5 into the hands of every customer who wants one as quickly as possible,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “While we have sold out of our initial supply, stores continue to receive iPhone 5 shipments regularly and customers can continue to order online and receive an estimated delivery date. We appreciate everyone’s patience and are working hard to build enough iPhone 5s for everyone.”
Apple's five million iPhone 5 unit sales seem to fall short of many analysts' expectations. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster last week predicted sales of eight million units based Apple's announced pre-order number, calling six million units the worst-case scenario for the company.
The iPhone 5 launched in nine countries last Friday, and will be debuting in 22 more countries this Friday, September 29.
“Demand for iPhone 5 has been incredible and we are working hard to get an iPhone 5 into the hands of every customer who wants one as quickly as possible,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “While we have sold out of our initial supply, stores continue to receive iPhone 5 shipments regularly and customers can continue to order online and receive an estimated delivery date. We appreciate everyone’s patience and are working hard to build enough iPhone 5s for everyone.”
Apple's five million iPhone 5 unit sales seem to fall short of many analysts' expectations. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster last week predicted sales of eight million units based Apple's announced pre-order number, calling six million units the worst-case scenario for the company.
The iPhone 5 launched in nine countries last Friday, and will be debuting in 22 more countries this Friday, September 29.
09-24-2012, 09:46 AM
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Finally using the earpods
Initially they do sound better and louder.
Can hear more lows.
Initially they do sound better and louder.
Can hear more lows.
09-24-2012, 10:10 AM
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better physical design. (subjective)
better user experience.
better integration if you live in a OSX/iOS environment.
Apple has really tightened up its access/use of iCloud. Now with 10.8 and iOS 6 running on two computers, an iphone, and an ipad...I have full cross availability/syncing across all the devices with almost no effort. It all just works, and I can easily put down one device and pick up another and keep going from where I left.
I just don't see that from android. I'm not bashing it either...android is for people who hate apple or love really digging into software and tweaking things. But with that comes the potential for instability and unreliability. A rush to throw out as many competing models as possible....and a watering down of the OS as there are now how many different versions of it running out from jelly bean to ice cream to stripper glitter?
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09-24-2012, 10:18 AM
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I think the screen sensitivity has changed, it's more precise. You must hit exactly to get a response, like deleting an app by hitting the x, even the keyboard requires more precision.
The speakerphone/microphone quality has definitely improved. The screen size change is not drastic but being able to operate my phone with one hand, priceless.
The speakerphone/microphone quality has definitely improved. The screen size change is not drastic but being able to operate my phone with one hand, priceless.