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Re: iPhone 7

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Post by dzhiurgis »

tedmiston wrote: post #706
__david__ wrote: post #409

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You can already do #1. I've been using one of these [1] plus an Apple 30-pin dock to lightning converter for years. It's been worth it just because there's only one thing to plug into the phone, and it allows you to route your cables nicely if you want. [1] https://www.amazon.com/SunbowStar-Universal-Charger-Adapter-...

My car doesn't have aux, so I've been achieving it with a Bluetooth FM transmitter. It's not ideal with occasional FM interference when traveling, but it's also ≤ $50 vs replacing the head unit, etc. And it works in every car.

Head unit is $20 these days http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Car-In-Dash-FM-Radio-Stere...

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by Viper007Bond »

sbierwagen wrote: post #813
randomsearch wrote: post #749

I have two thoughts on the headphone jack: 1. Most of the use cases being discussed here are irrelevant for the average iPhone user. Charging and listening at the same time is not a thing for most users. I know there are perfectly reasonable scenarios where it is useful, but most people don't care. Regarding battery life: personally, I use my iPhone quite a lot, often with bluetooth headphones, and I have had to char…

They are a huge status symbol for teenagers and early 20-somethings. Are you nuts? No they're not.

Why do you think Beats are so popular? They're literally a fashion accessory, often not even being used for music.

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by snuxoll »

r00fus wrote: post #644
tdy721 wrote: post #215

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I never use a case for my phones. Honestly, I kinda like the way phones "wear down". It's mine, and I scratched it up a bit, no problem.

If you plan to resell it (either as an upgrade program, or as used pre-owned) then a case helps you retain resale value. Used to be I could just gift to my relatives, but they're pretty happy with their iPhone5's.

I don't know about the iPhone Upgrade Program, but T-Mobile's JUMP plan doesn't give a crap about the condition of the body of the phone as it is usually replaced when refurbished for sale as a pre-owned device or use as a Like-New Replacement. As long as it powers on, doesn't have a cracked screen and has no water damage they'll happily take it (replacing the body is cheap in most cases, so why care).

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by component »

dingo_bat wrote: post #843
primitivesuave wrote: post #582

I found the WhatsApp integration the most intriguing part of the announcement. By allowing calls from WhatsApp to also be received, I am assuming they are making the native calling/iMessaging API available to any iOS application. While messaging with iMessage, Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, etc. can be done over WiFi only, calling is traditionally reliant on a cellular provider. The new iPhone only requires a WiFi net…

>By allowing calls from WhatsApp to also be received Oh so till now whatsapp calls were android only?

Nope, only FaceTime had the ability to show native call interface.

Previously, WhatsApp showed you a notification when you get an incoming call (if app closed / minimized).

Seems iOS 10 is allowing apps to take over the screen for calls (just like they did on iOS 9 with reply via notification which was only available on iMessage)

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by mthoms »

ajosh wrote: post #840
sbierwagen wrote: post #813

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They are a huge status symbol for teenagers and early 20-somethings. Are you nuts? No they're not.

Maybe not where you live but I have definitely seen people in that game range use headphone brands as a status symbol in the same way they use cell phone brands as a status symbol.

Yup. Beats owes its very existence to this fact. They certainly didn't get popular due to superior audio quality.

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by snuxoll »

mikeash wrote: post #831
SurrealSoul wrote: post #25

Honestly if you had an iPhone 6 why would you upgrade? Better battery life is cool, and it being waterproof is novel. However, its basically the same phone for the end consumer.

I have a 6+ and I can't answer that question. I'll probably sit this one out and see if the 7s is more compelling (or if my 6+ is less compelling by then). I can't blame Apple for it. I think they've reached feature saturation. The stuff is just Good Enough now.

iOS 9 seems to have fixed some of it, but my 6+ still lags on occasion - the 6s+ seems to have fixed it and I feel like I should have waited the extra month but my Xperia Z3's screen got smashed and I needed a replacement device and my Android issues saw no end. I will probably upgrade just for the performance improvements alone, sucks that I'm losing a headphone jack but outside of the car I never need to charge + use the headphone port simultaneously so I think I'll survive with the dumb dongle.

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by randomdata »

joakleaf wrote: post #400
troncheadle wrote: post #105

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Bluetooth headphones outsold standard audio jack headphones in the US last month for the first time. This is perfectly timed.

Does the survey account for the number of phones that are sold with audio jack headphones? It could be that the only reason bluetooths outsells jacks, is because people get jacks anyway for free.

Does it matter in this case? If the remaining headphone users stick with whatever headphones come packaged with their phone for free, then they still wouldn't be using the audio jack with the iPhone 7, as the iPhone 7 comes packaged with lightning headphones.

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by oldmanjay »

theli0nheart wrote: post #473
georgespencer wrote: post #428

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> the biggest difference is that those technologies were all on the downward slope of their popularity when Apple made the move Were any of them? MacBook Air released in 2008. DVD media sales rose YOY 2005 => 2009. Flash video did not decrease in popularity pre-iPhone, it decreased because of the iPhone. > The headphone jack is just as popular today as it has ever been "DVDs are as popular today as they have ever bee…

>> the biggest difference is that those technologies were all on the downward slope of their popularity when Apple made the move > Were any of them? MacBook Air released in 2008. DVD media sales rose YOY 2005 => 2009. Flash video did not decrease in popularity pre-iPhone, it decreased because of the iPhone. And yet most people still need to buy external DVD/Blu-Ray drives. It's been 7 years, and not having DVD drives…

I'm not sure most Mac owners are buying external DVD drives. Do you have any reason for believing that?

It's possible my experience isn't representative but I do know hundreds of Mac owners and DVD drives aren't very evident. Nor are any discs, generally. It seems to be a very networked subculture.

Re: iPhone 7

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Post by jsz0 »

tebruno99 wrote: post #183

I'm not even upset about the headphone jack. Whatever. I'm really upset because you won't be able to do the following: 1.) Audio+GPS+Charging in non-Bluetooth Car. 2.) Listening to music at desk and still have enough charge for the Audio+GPS for the drive home. 3.) No more listening to music/audiobooks as I fall asleep because in the morning the iPhone won't be charged for my desk usage the next day unless I wake up…

> iPhone won't be charged for my desk usage

Your desk probably has a power outlet located nearby in case you are willing to change your routine.

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