Is ios11 as sucky on it as it is on 6S for me is the real question me thinks.
IOS on the 7 has been rock solid. What is wrong on the 6s?
First field report of iPhone X
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Re: First field report of iPhone X
#52Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why is TouchID superior to FaceID? I just want to understand why you think FaceID is a failure? If FaceID lives up to Apples claims it will have less friction and higher security, so win win, and I'm sure Apple are aware of how popular TouchID is, I don't see them replacing it with a dud.
Because it can be unlocked in your pocket for SOS use cases. Because it can be unlocked under the table or at a very low angle to be used in places such as a restaurant, meeting room, theater etc. Because one can use TouchID for Apple Pay much quicker and more reliably in a crowded/rushed situation such as paying for public transport. Becuase TouchID actually allows multiple users on the same device if if that is not…
But in reality how many times do you unlock your phone and not look at it?
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#53While I love the phone and find it a big improvement over all current market phones (not that innovative though), I wonder how many people will die trying to unlock their phones while driving.
And they will unlock it while driving.
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#54I am excited for this phone (as a lifelong Android user) because of the large screen in the small form factor. I really appreciate high resolution screens but I'm tired of needing ginormous phones to get it. This device seems to have a great screen in the perfect form factor for me. I'm waiting to see some reviews before purchasing but the iPhone X is probably going to be my next phone. Sidenote, anybody have any tip…
The galaxy s8 and LG V30 also have large screens in relatively small form factors - are those too big for you?
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#55Earlier quoted context omitted.
How enlightened to not belong to the "sheeple" merely by buying a competitive brand! /s
Maybe he doesn't buy a $800 Android ? And doesn't buy every new release ? There are new $200+ Android phones.
>Maybe he doesn't buy a $800 Android ? And doesn't buy every new release ? There are new $200+ Android phones.
If you have the money, and use your phone a lot, then why not buy a a $800 phone (Android or iOS) with every new release?
Except if not having enough money or being tight with money even if one has plenty of them, puts one in the "enlightened" category -- or is that only when it comes to mobile phone purchases?
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#56Earlier quoted context omitted.
You appear to be assuming that integrating Touch ID into the display was Apple's first choice. If face ID works as promised I can’t see why anyone would prefer Touch ID over Face ID. Even if your assumption is correct Face ID is still innovative.
There are fairly plentiful leaks from Apple indicating that they attempted to get an "under display" fingerprint sensor to work. I don't know that "Apple" had a first choice at all, and I suspect that there was diversity of opinion within Apple about which authentication method would be superior if both were technically feasible. People might reasonably prefer fingerprint to facial recognition for speed reasons, allo…
I don't understand why they did not put the touch sensor on the back.
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#57Earlier quoted context omitted.
Because it can be unlocked in your pocket for SOS use cases. Because it can be unlocked under the table or at a very low angle to be used in places such as a restaurant, meeting room, theater etc. Because one can use TouchID for Apple Pay much quicker and more reliably in a crowded/rushed situation such as paying for public transport. Becuase TouchID actually allows multiple users on the same device if if that is not…
But in reality how many times do you unlock your phone and not look at it?
I do it constantly i also unlock it at very odd angles all the time from when sitting on the toilet to when sleeping to not wake my SO up.
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#58Earlier quoted context omitted.
I often wonder what people do with these super expensive phones to be honest. I have a cheap Xiaomi phone and it runs the same apps everyone else does. My guess is that the expensive phones are bought primarily for their cameras. I'm not big into photography but I can see how that makes a stronger argument for the likes of the iPhone X and Note 8 etc.
Camera for photos of the kids is certainly my self-justification. My SLR takes better photos - but all the best photos of my kids are on my phone - because it’s what I have in my pocket.
This. 20 years from now you will be happy you have the best possible pictures of the kids.
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#59Earlier quoted context omitted.
There are fairly plentiful leaks from Apple indicating that they attempted to get an "under display" fingerprint sensor to work. I don't know that "Apple" had a first choice at all, and I suspect that there was diversity of opinion within Apple about which authentication method would be superior if both were technically feasible. People might reasonably prefer fingerprint to facial recognition for speed reasons, allo…
I don't understand why they did not put the touch sensor on the back.
I think they regard that as surrender to Android.
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#60Earlier quoted context omitted.
Maybe he doesn't buy a $800 Android ? And doesn't buy every new release ? There are new $200+ Android phones.
I often wonder what people do with these super expensive phones to be honest. I have a cheap Xiaomi phone and it runs the same apps everyone else does. My guess is that the expensive phones are bought primarily for their cameras. I'm not big into photography but I can see how that makes a stronger argument for the likes of the iPhone X and Note 8 etc.
>I often wonder what people do with these super expensive phones to be honest.
For one, some might make so much, that it's not "super expensive" to them -- just a phone, and they buy whatever they like, whenever they like.
Second, some might use it as a status signal that they have such a phone. Which might not be as effective as a house or an expensive car, but combined with other such stuff, works wonders socially compared to not having it. This depends on your social aspirations of course (e.g. caring to play this game, climb some social ladder, for small "status" differences etc).
Others are interested in gadgets, and can save and sacrificice other stuff to have the latest phone/PC etc, even if they don't make as much money.
Others are hobbyists (or semi/pros) and use them for their camera, video, music creation, drawing, etc capabilities.
For others yet it's a fashion accessory. The buy expensive phones for the same reason they wouldn't want to be seen with old cheapo sneakers (this is similar to the "social status" thing).