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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 04:49 PM
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I wonder how well that works, cause android has had it for a while now, but sometimes the transcription gets all messed up and ends up being comical
Says Beta...one a couple VM's it seems to work pretty well. One others, not so much.
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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Got it!!
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:54 PM
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Mine still says Oct 4-10
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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I intercepted mine by reserving one and cancelling my other. Now the watch
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 07:41 PM
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Just realized this is my first time not getting an iPhone on the launch date.

ohh well expected since I was overseas with limited access to the internets

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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Just realized this is my first time not getting an iPhone on the launch date.

ohh well expected since I was overseas with limited access to the internets

Shameeeeeeee
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
I intercepted mine by reserving one and cancelling my other. Now the watch
Did you order through a retailer, like Apple, or through apple.com?
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Did you order through a retailer, like Apple, or through apple.com?
Got lucky using this: https://reserve.cdn-apple.com/US/en_...hannel=1&iPP=U
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 01:29 AM
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Got mine on Friday at the Verizon store (got it free except for tax because my contract was up so I was able to do a trade). Went from a 6 to 7. Faster, the battery lasts longer and I think the camera is better. Like somebody said. the home button takes some getting used to. I don't have bluetooth so I still have to use the aux plug in my car. Kind of a pain since I can't charge at the same time that I use the adapter. Good thing the battery lasts longer. I did purchase a Beats wireless headphone when I bought the phone though. Honestly, although it's a nice phone, I'm starting to wonder if I wouldn't have been better off keeping my 6 and waiting for the 8. There just aren't that many differences, IMO. I'm happy with it though.
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuramon
Got mine on Friday at the Verizon store (got it free except for tax because my contract was up so I was able to do a trade). Went from a 6 to 7. Faster, the battery lasts longer and I think the camera is better. Like somebody said. the home button takes some getting used to. I don't have bluetooth so I still have to use the aux plug in my car. Kind of a pain since I can't charge at the same time that I use the adapter. Good thing the battery lasts longer. I did purchase a Beats wireless headphone when I bought the phone though. Honestly, although it's a nice phone, I'm starting to wonder if I wouldn't have been better off keeping my 6 and waiting for the 8. There just aren't that many differences, IMO. I'm happy with it though.
https://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-SMAR.../dp/B008XMV05G
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 08:20 AM
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People who used the AUX plug in cars got his the most by this indeed.
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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I used this in my car for years and LOVE it.. https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...s_1293687011_7
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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Wait for it.. 50 bucks for a 7s.

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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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I've used their non-aux BT adapters in cars for years and they're great. Volume a little low since you use an FM station.
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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I keep reading about how people are getting their iPhone orders early.

Mines still stuck at processing with a delivery date of Oct 4-10

must be nice
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Ohh that's right, I'll need to get a BT adapter for my cars AUX in.

been meaning to get one anyways since I hated dealing with the cable sometimes.
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 12:30 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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I just walked in to a best buy on saturday and was surprised. The only thing not in stock was teh 7 plus, and the 7 in jet black.

Walked out with a matte black 7 128gb.


So far pretty happy, and really glad to be out of my 64gb rose gold 6s plus. It was just too big for me but still very nice. Now i have to sell it.
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by quanaman
It was just too big for me but still very nice. Now i have to sell it.
A tiny posting in here and they'll devour it, not to worry.
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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Haha hey why not. It's only 6-8 months old or so and I have the box and accessories :wink:
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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128gb 7+ in whatever the matte black is called shipped! wheee!8:25 pmLeft FedEx origin facilityFORT WORTH, TX
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 10:52 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 11:48 PM
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Thanks, man. I ordered two!
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
I used this in my car for years and LOVE it.. https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...s_1293687011_7
That solves the problem of using the aux jack and charging the phone while playing music. I have apple car play in the car so this is a non-issue for me, but for others this is great!
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 01:01 AM
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hmmm.... while i understand its still in beta, it looks like a poor photoshop job was done to add in the blur
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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Yeah it doesnt work that great yet



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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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My 7+ came yesterday. I was hating the loss of swipe on my 6+ in 10, really taking some getting used to with the non tactile button. I see no difference between the three home button choices, wtf is that?
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
My 7+ came yesterday. I was hating the loss of swipe on my 6+ in 10, really taking some getting used to with the non tactile button. I see no difference between the three home button choices, wtf is that?
Loss of swipe? What do you mean? Are you using a third party keyboard, and now it doesn't work?

Sounds dumb, but no swipe is a dealbreaker for me... shit
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Loss of swipe? What do you mean? Are you using a third party keyboard, and now it doesn't work?

Sounds dumb, but no swipe is a dealbreaker for me... shit
No, swiping to the left to enter a code to unlock your phone.

you're thinking of swype.

The one thing Im getting used to it just lifting the phone up to activate the home screen if I just want to check real quick. Otherwise I instinctively press the home button and its so damn fast now it instantly unlocks.

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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sarlacc
the one thing im getting used to it just lifting the phone up to activate the home screen if i just want to check real quick. Otherwise i instinctively press the home button and its so damn fast now it instantly unlocks.

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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 02:09 PM
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Ive been making a habit to wake my iPhone 6 Plus by pressing the power button
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
No, swiping to the left to enter a code to unlock your phone.

you're thinking of swype.

The one thing Im getting used to it just lifting the phone up to activate the home screen if I just want to check real quick. Otherwise I instinctively press the home button and its so damn fast now it instantly unlocks.
Oh, that. derp. I like the new three-window lock screen now, as I usually need to take quick photos for work. Swiping to the left is easier than dragging up from the bottom right corner (iOS 9)

I swear I'm not trying to sound like an obnoxious Android fanboy, but I loved that lifting of the phone to activate the home screen. My original Moto X had that feature and while it's not amazing, it's definitely a nice addition.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Loss of swipe? What do you mean? Are you using a third party keyboard, and now it doesn't work?

Sounds dumb, but no swipe is a dealbreaker for me... shit
Swipe to unlock. Now you tap home.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 07:02 PM
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Actually thinking about it some more, I don't really swipe left to unlock my phone very often. Only if Touch ID fails or after a restart and I have to enter in the passcode.

I always press the home button and leave my finger there for Touch ID, or press the power button then unlock with Touch ID.
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I don't do touch id, don't trust it to not lock me out.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
I don't do touch id, don't trust it to not lock me out.



you know that after it fails 3 times it asks for your passcode anyway right...



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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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gotcha...


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