Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
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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.
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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.
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What are those analysts smoking? 8-10 million?
Riot at Foxconn probably didn't help either.
Apple supplier halts China factory after violence
BEIJING (AP) -- The company that makes Apple's iPhones suspended production at a factory in China on Monday after a brawl by as many as 2,000 employees at a dormitory injured 40 people.
The fight, the cause of which is under investigation, erupted Sunday night at a privately managed dormitory near a Foxconn Technology Group factory in the northern city of Taiyuan, the company and Chinese police said. A police statement reported by the official Xinhua News Agency said 5,000 officers were dispatched to the scene.
The Taiwanese-owned company declined to say whether the factory is involved in iPhone production. It said the facility, which employs 79,000 people, will suspend work Monday and reopen Tuesday.
Foxconn makes iPhones and iPads for Apple Inc. and also assembles products for Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. It is one of China's biggest employers, with some 1.2 million workers in factories in Taiyuan, the southern city of Shenzhen, in Chengdu in the west and in Zhengzhou in central China.
The unrest happens at a critical time for Apple. The fight started days after the launch of the latest iPhone model in the U.S. and eight other countries. The phone quickly sold out in most stores in the U.S. and Apple has a three to four-week backlog of online orders as it ramps up production to meet demand.
BEIJING (AP) -- The company that makes Apple's iPhones suspended production at a factory in China on Monday after a brawl by as many as 2,000 employees at a dormitory injured 40 people.
The fight, the cause of which is under investigation, erupted Sunday night at a privately managed dormitory near a Foxconn Technology Group factory in the northern city of Taiyuan, the company and Chinese police said. A police statement reported by the official Xinhua News Agency said 5,000 officers were dispatched to the scene.
The Taiwanese-owned company declined to say whether the factory is involved in iPhone production. It said the facility, which employs 79,000 people, will suspend work Monday and reopen Tuesday.
Foxconn makes iPhones and iPads for Apple Inc. and also assembles products for Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. It is one of China's biggest employers, with some 1.2 million workers in factories in Taiyuan, the southern city of Shenzhen, in Chengdu in the west and in Zhengzhou in central China.
The unrest happens at a critical time for Apple. The fight started days after the launch of the latest iPhone model in the U.S. and eight other countries. The phone quickly sold out in most stores in the U.S. and Apple has a three to four-week backlog of online orders as it ramps up production to meet demand.
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4S was 4 million. So 5 beat it by 1 million.
Didn't you read your own post above?
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Didn't you read your own post above?
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.
Last edited by AZuser; Sep 24, 2012 at 12:26 PM.
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Love this 5!!!!!
Incredibly fast. Screen is the perfect size. Phone fits in the pocket so much better....being so slim is fantastic.
Screen seems more precise when tapping than the previous phones.
Incredibly fast. Screen is the perfect size. Phone fits in the pocket so much better....being so slim is fantastic.
Screen seems more precise when tapping than the previous phones.
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I used to be an avid believer of Zagg screen protectors, but the feel of glass is sooo much better.I just get a case that comes up above the face of the screen - yes yes, it adds slight bulk, but i don't have to worry about putting the phone face down.
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I took off my shield on the 4s and had a few minor nicks, but nothing major. I think its coming off.
I've only used power support screen protectors and have been happy with them. When applied properly and paired with a good case, their screen protectors can last a long time.
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I understand, but I should have also mentioned that I use an anti-glare screen protector on my iPhone and iPad because I absolutely despise the amount of glare on these screens. When outside at certain times of the day it's hard to see anything on the screen because of the amount of reflection.
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Have a read, M: http://www.businessinsider.com/two-c...lly-are-2012-9
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If they followed that analysis of 100% growth year after year then the next iPhone should sell 16 million openin weekend, next after that 32 million? Yea not gonna happen.
Have a read, M: http://www.businessinsider.com/two-c...lly-are-2012-9
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I understand, but I should have also mentioned that I use an anti-glare screen protector on my iPhone and iPad because I absolutely despise the amount of glare on these screens. When outside at certain times of the day it's hard to see anything on the screen because of the amount of reflection.
If I'm watching a movie, editing photos in the dark or dimly lit room, I find no problem, but many times, even in my home, I have to constantly turn, rotate the damn thing to avoid seeing reflections. Have the same problem on my iMac 27" at home and my unibody MBP's at work. I know I'm sacrificing some of the color saturation in doing so, but it's what I need to do to keep my sanity.
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Damn might have to bring my shit in, keeps on dropping LTE and cell service. Right now I'm on 4G when I get LTE on my iPad
nvm, a reboot fixed it.
nvm, a reboot fixed it.
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