Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
11-30-2017, 10:09 AM
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11-30-2017, 10:34 AM
Needs more Lemon Pledge
That's the thing... I am not going to switch, was just hoping that V would have a similar deal.
Will probably go to the Apple Store and trade in her 6 (16GB) for about $140 and then purchase an 8 (64GB)... Do they do in-store trade-ins for use on a right-then-purchase?
Also, V charges like $30 to change your device. Any reason I cannot simply buy the non carrier specific iPhone 8 from Apple and swap out the SIM card on my own for free?
Will probably go to the Apple Store and trade in her 6 (16GB) for about $140 and then purchase an 8 (64GB)... Do they do in-store trade-ins for use on a right-then-purchase?
Also, V charges like $30 to change your device. Any reason I cannot simply buy the non carrier specific iPhone 8 from Apple and swap out the SIM card on my own for free?
11-30-2017, 10:36 AM
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They take the trade ins. Usually they dont give you as much as you can get privately, but a 16GB 6 wont get you too much more.
11-30-2017, 11:00 AM
Target's offering $300 off iPhone 8/8+ if you port from TMobile to Verizon. Easiest thing to do would be to
- buy (1) prepaid TMobile SIM kit for $10 to get a TMobile phone # (SIM kit is activated by TMobile with new # automatically) : https://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/...IM-Starter-Kit
- buy (1) H2O SIM kit which can be had for $0.01 on Amazon, or have Best Buy price match
- Port TMobile number over to Verizon and activate new line of service with iPhone 8/8+ on DPP
- When you get home, pay off iPhone 8/8+ on Verizon since you're on DPP (Device Payment Plan).
- Suspend Verizon service: https://www.verizonwireless.com/supp...-service-faqs/
- Within 3 days, port out new Verizon line to H2O so you don't get charged for activation fee or monthly service plan fee : https://www.verizonwireless.com/one-...return-policy/
- Swap SIM from old phone into new iPhone 8/8+
- Sell iPhone 6 on Swappa, eBay, etc.
- . . . .
- Profit!
11-30-2017, 03:15 PM
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Maybe I should trade in my old 6 Plus and get an 8 Plus.
screen is starting to give me issues. Random lines on the top right of the screen. Unresponsive screen. Screen randomly registers touches.
If i smack the device thou. It starts working like normal.
screen is starting to give me issues. Random lines on the top right of the screen. Unresponsive screen. Screen randomly registers touches.
If i smack the device thou. It starts working like normal.
11-30-2017, 03:25 PM
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Do it. Such an improvement from the 6Plus. You'll wonder why you didn't do it earlier.
11-30-2017, 03:36 PM
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11-30-2017, 03:45 PM
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oh. I don't really see why you would update a phone you don't use - but -
11-30-2017, 03:57 PM
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Yea I should sell it instead.
11-30-2017, 04:04 PM
7 Plus black
128GB
Unlocked T Mobile
If I ask $400 what do you guys think?
128GB
Unlocked T Mobile
If I ask $400 what do you guys think?
11-30-2017, 04:11 PM
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11-30-2017, 04:24 PM
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11-30-2017, 04:31 PM
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11-30-2017, 04:58 PM
sound like the iPhone 6+ touch disease
11-30-2017, 05:12 PM
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11-30-2017, 05:34 PM
Well member here got a great deal
he PMd me first
just paid
shipping 7plus to him in the morning
he PMd me first
just paid
shipping 7plus to him in the morning
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11-30-2017, 05:48 PM
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11-30-2017, 09:55 PM
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Google has updated Maps and Home with iPhone X support. Looks really nice.
12-01-2017, 09:45 AM
Needs more Lemon Pledge
If you're on Verizon, you'll have to go to a reseller like Best Buy, Costco, Target, Walmart, etc.
Target's offering $300 off iPhone 8/8+ if you port from TMobile to Verizon. Easiest thing to do would be to
- buy (1) prepaid TMobile SIM kit for $10 to get a TMobile phone # (SIM kit is activated by TMobile with new # automatically) : https://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/...IM-Starter-Kit
- buy (1) H2O SIM kit which can be had for $0.01 on Amazon, or have Best Buy price match
- Port TMobile number over to Verizon and activate new line of service with iPhone 8/8+ on DPP
- When you get home, pay off iPhone 8/8+ on Verizon since you're on DPP (Device Payment Plan).
- Suspend Verizon service: https://www.verizonwireless.com/supp...-service-faqs/
- Within 3 days, port out new Verizon line to H2O so you don't get charged for activation fee or monthly service plan fee : https://www.verizonwireless.com/one-...return-policy/
- Swap SIM from old phone into new iPhone 8/8+
- Sell iPhone 6 on Swappa, eBay, etc.
- . . . .
- Profit!
Target's offering $300 off iPhone 8/8+ if you port from TMobile to Verizon. Easiest thing to do would be to
- buy (1) prepaid TMobile SIM kit for $10 to get a TMobile phone # (SIM kit is activated by TMobile with new # automatically) : https://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/...IM-Starter-Kit
- buy (1) H2O SIM kit which can be had for $0.01 on Amazon, or have Best Buy price match
- Port TMobile number over to Verizon and activate new line of service with iPhone 8/8+ on DPP
- When you get home, pay off iPhone 8/8+ on Verizon since you're on DPP (Device Payment Plan).
- Suspend Verizon service: https://www.verizonwireless.com/supp...-service-faqs/
- Within 3 days, port out new Verizon line to H2O so you don't get charged for activation fee or monthly service plan fee : https://www.verizonwireless.com/one-...return-policy/
- Swap SIM from old phone into new iPhone 8/8+
- Sell iPhone 6 on Swappa, eBay, etc.
- . . . .
- Profit!
12-02-2017, 09:21 AM
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The "12:15 Bug"
ROFL.... I can't even....
If you've got it, switch your time zone when you manage to get control, and upgrade to 11.2 immediately.
If you don't have it, you should still upgrade to 11.2 immediately.
ROFL.... I can't even....
If you've got it, switch your time zone when you manage to get control, and upgrade to 11.2 immediately.
If you don't have it, you should still upgrade to 11.2 immediately.
12-02-2017, 09:32 AM
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In NYC with a friend and her X is doing this thing where it goes to a black screen with spinning circle randomly 
. Looked online tried some basic stuff no go. Anyone know how to fix? She is on ATT
. Looked online tried some basic stuff no go. Anyone know how to fix? She is on ATT
12-02-2017, 12:26 PM
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12-02-2017, 01:19 PM
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Yup 11.2 was just released.
apple pay cash released. Faster wireless charging and date bug fix.
apple pay cash released. Faster wireless charging and date bug fix.
12-02-2017, 01:22 PM
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iOS 11.2 introduces Apple Pay Cash to send, request, and receive money from friends and family with Apple Pay. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
Apple Pay Cash (US Only)
Send, request, and receive money from friends and family with Apple Pay in Messages or by asking Siri
Other improvements and fixes
- Adds support for faster wireless charging on iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X with compatible third-party accessories
- Introduces three new Live wallpapers for iPhone X
- Improves video camera stabilization
- Adds support in Podcasts to automatically advance to the next episode from the same show
- Adds support in HealthKit for downhill snow sports distance as a data type
- Fixes an issue that could cause Mail to appear to be checking for new messages even when a download is complete
- Fixes an issue that could cause cleared Mail notifications from Exchange accounts to reappear
- Improves stability in Calendar
- Resolves an issue where Settings could open to a blank screen
- Fixes an issue that could prevent swiping to Today View or Camera from the Lock Screen
- Addresses an issue that could prevent Music controls from displaying on the Lock Screen
- Fixes an issue that could cause app icons to be arranged incorrectly on the Home Screen
- Addresses an issue that could prevent users from deleting recent photos when iCloud storage is exceeded
- Addresses an issue where Find My iPhone sometimes wouldn’t display a map
- Fixes an issue in Messages where the keyboard could overlap the most recent message
- Fixes an issue in Calculator where typing numbers rapidly could lead to incorrect results
- Addressed an issue where the keyboard could respond slowly
- Adds support for real-time text (RTT) phone calls for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Improves VoiceOver stability in Messages, Settings, App Store, and Music
- Resolves an issue that prevented VoiceOver from announcing incoming Notifications
Apple Pay Cash (US Only)
Send, request, and receive money from friends and family with Apple Pay in Messages or by asking Siri
Other improvements and fixes
- Adds support for faster wireless charging on iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X with compatible third-party accessories
- Introduces three new Live wallpapers for iPhone X
- Improves video camera stabilization
- Adds support in Podcasts to automatically advance to the next episode from the same show
- Adds support in HealthKit for downhill snow sports distance as a data type
- Fixes an issue that could cause Mail to appear to be checking for new messages even when a download is complete
- Fixes an issue that could cause cleared Mail notifications from Exchange accounts to reappear
- Improves stability in Calendar
- Resolves an issue where Settings could open to a blank screen
- Fixes an issue that could prevent swiping to Today View or Camera from the Lock Screen
- Addresses an issue that could prevent Music controls from displaying on the Lock Screen
- Fixes an issue that could cause app icons to be arranged incorrectly on the Home Screen
- Addresses an issue that could prevent users from deleting recent photos when iCloud storage is exceeded
- Addresses an issue where Find My iPhone sometimes wouldn’t display a map
- Fixes an issue in Messages where the keyboard could overlap the most recent message
- Fixes an issue in Calculator where typing numbers rapidly could lead to incorrect results
- Addressed an issue where the keyboard could respond slowly
- Adds support for real-time text (RTT) phone calls for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Improves VoiceOver stability in Messages, Settings, App Store, and Music
- Resolves an issue that prevented VoiceOver from announcing incoming Notifications
12-02-2017, 01:31 PM
A weekend update? Dang. You don't see this too often. A lot of fixes.
You finally going to update, Miz?
Do it. Do it. Do it.
You finally going to update, Miz?
Do it. Do it. Do it.
12-02-2017, 01:49 PM
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Nope 
12-02-2017, 01:58 PM
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12-02-2017, 02:09 PM
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12-02-2017, 02:17 PM
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Just going by the watt number 
12-02-2017, 02:22 PM
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Actually
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/14...ging-iphone-x/
With support for 7.5W charging speeds, the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X will be able to charge more quickly over a wireless connection, and it appears 7.5W wireless charging speeds are faster than the speeds you get with the standard wired 5W power adapter.
12-02-2017, 09:06 PM
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Am I reading this wrong, or is it saying that the 5 and 7.5 charged at close to the same rate?
Using the Belkin charger that Apple sells, which does support 7.5W charging speeds, the iPhone X was charged from 46 to 66 percent over the course of thirty minutes.
The same iPhone charged from 46 percent to 60 percent over 30 minutes when using a wireless charging accessory that does not offer 7.5W charging speeds.
The same iPhone charged from 46 percent to 60 percent over 30 minutes when using a wireless charging accessory that does not offer 7.5W charging speeds.
12-03-2017, 01:45 AM
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12-03-2017, 08:06 AM
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12-05-2017, 03:33 PM
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https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipho...eeds-compared/
For the value the $19 iPad 12W charger is the best.
These damn iPhones really need to start shipping with the 12W charger
The 5W charger costs the same too! $19
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12-06-2017, 08:14 AM
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Very helpful chart. Thanks.
I have two 29 w USB-C charges, which were quite cheap.
I've never timed them, but I can certainly testify that it's really quite speedy.
Meanwhile, the two Seneo wireless "fast" chargers really don't seem that fast at all. :-)
I have two 29 w USB-C charges, which were quite cheap.
I've never timed them, but I can certainly testify that it's really quite speedy.
Meanwhile, the two Seneo wireless "fast" chargers really don't seem that fast at all. :-)
12-06-2017, 08:40 AM
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I really can't find the point of wireless charging other than if you're actually watching a video on your phone at the same time. You're wireless charger is probably somewhere near a TV/monitor anyways Mind you I have it for my S7 Edge.
Mind you I have it for my S7 Edge.