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This may sound like the most ridiculous criticism, but I was really disappointed that the iPhone still uses the lightning charger port and not USB-C. Every other device charges with it including Apple's own laptops. Though seeing how long they take to adopt some features that seem standard to android users (like 4G LTE and wireless charging) in their smartphones, I guess this is to be expected.
Neat, wireless charging, exactly like I had on my Nexus 5, around 5 years ago :) The best thing about the iPhone 8 is that it might finally make wireless chargers more commonplace, they are extremely convenient as Android users have been trying to tell for years. Here's another one trick Apple might want to pick up on: I own both an iPhone 7 and a Nexus 6P, and the fingerprint sensor being in the middle of the back o…
And I think we can all be grateful Apple decided to go with the Qi standard here rather than roll their own! What a mess that would have been...
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1) if you have Bluetooth headphones, they just work. Any brand. 2) if you prefer wired headphones, they just work too using the contents of the box your phone came in. Seriously, you act like Apple released a smartphone without a screen. Grow up!
Bluetooth headphones are far from being at a point where they "just work". Pairing, battery life, and comfort have a long way to go.
And all the Apple ones with the W1 chip "just work" when pairing.
Shit, even the 20€ chinese Bluetooth FM transmitter in my car "just works".
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Bluetooth headphones are far from being at a point where they "just work". Pairing, battery life, and comfort have a long way to go.
Try out the AirPods, all three of your issues are addressed. Sound quality still doesn't remotely rival my studio monitors, but I also wouldn't be caught walking down the street with them either. YMMV!
I wrote them off immediately because they look identical to the pack-in iphone earbuds, and those are unbearably painful for me to wear.
I'm so underwhelm right now... They are giving so much marketing to wireless charging, seriously?? that's $11 on amazon years ago!! FaceID, hasn't Microsoft and Android been experimenting with that for quite a while now? Apart from what has been motioned here already... can I just find a facebook picture of the person and unlock the phone!? I miss the days when Android imitated apple...
The "picture of person" attack works for basic version of facial recognition, like the one Google or Samsung have been doing for ages (though I think both now allow you to require a moving face with blinking or whatever). What Apple (and Microsoft via Hello) are doing is a little more interesting, and they're actually capturing a 3D model of the face, using an IR projector that works a bit like the Kinect did. They f…
If your threat model includes state actors, then you shouldn't be using any of these. Also start to toughen up your body for rubber hose crypto :)
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My old plastic/rubber back Nexus 5 had it. The glass is there for more than just wireless charging.
It used to be machined aluminium. So yeah, the glass was needed. No way Apple would put plastic or rubber bodies in their devices.
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Some friends and I have defeated a few other devices with face unlock features. It was the super technical task of finding and printing a photo found on social networking sites, then holding it up to the camera. I wonder if apple has hardened against this.
30 seconds of googling would've told you that it uses a 3D mapping camera + IR to scan your face. So no, printing a photo found on social media won't work. 3D printing a perfect model of a face might, we'll see.
Neat, wireless charging, exactly like I had on my Nexus 5, around 5 years ago :) The best thing about the iPhone 8 is that it might finally make wireless chargers more commonplace, they are extremely convenient as Android users have been trying to tell for years. Here's another one trick Apple might want to pick up on: I own both an iPhone 7 and a Nexus 6P, and the fingerprint sensor being in the middle of the back o…
McDonalds and Starbucks _will_ have Qi charging tables by the end of next year.
It was interesting to see how Apple tried to market the fact that you have to look at the phone for FaceID to work. I see that as a hassle, not a feature.
I said this in another thread, but it really doesn't seem unreasonable to require your attention to unlock your phone, since it requires your attention in order to use it!
It really is the speed that will make or break this feature. If it's slow, forget it, if it's quicker than it takes you to move your thumb to the screen, then it probably won't matter to most people.
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They did say you have to look directly at the phone. If looking away is enough to prevent it from unlocking, that doesn't seem too bad.
Effectively you'll need to have your head on the table if you're ever detained, or be closing your eyes shut and not able to walk, or waving your head around. Any of those could be seen as not complying with police.