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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: keith on September 12, 2012, 08:40:35 am
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My HTC desire is out of contract now and I was thinking of getting the HTC One X but a few folk have mentioned that the Iphone 5 is out this month. So whats folks views on them both. There is probably no chance of getting the 5 free on a new contract? and my exisiting network Virgin dont stock the Iphones so I would have to move away which is a shame as the virgin dual network works well for me coverage wise. Voda-no-network is bad up here so not looking at them.
Or am I better just taking a 4S as they might be discounted with everyone wanting a 5?
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You'll probably get more opinion on the iPhone 5 this evening when people know the facts. It's certain though that you'll be able to get a 4S for a lot less in the coming weeks. I'd advocate any move to an iPhone, but I think todays announcement won't shock too many people. It's not going to be hugely better than the 4S.
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Currently 4's are around £200, 4S around £300 ... lets see if this changes much after today
I'll be getting the 5 I expect as out of contract and got to admit its not the best phone in the world but the other advantages sway it for me - except for the still sh*te battery life.
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ONE X been out for while, i would not upgrade to ONE X its bit outdated now, especially when Galaxy S3 out.
Go for Iphone 5, if you won't like, you can always easily sell it.
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Looks good to me
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Ive been waiting for it without upgrading since march, nowadays you only get an upgrade every 2 years and i phone 5 is meant to support 4g for faster net access so in the next year when the network has been upgraded it will be worth having !
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The iPhone 5 will have 4g and it is supposed to work world wide
Been reading a blog from the apple event
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19572820
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Says a 16gb one will be £123 , now that can't be right ? Right ?
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Nothing special then. SWMBO got and S3 last night and IMO puts the iPhone to shame.
Does anyone know what this reworked iTunes is like? Is it jut the usual overhaul or is there big changes to it?
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looks like foo fighters are playing now
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Says a 16gb one will be £123 , now that can't be right ? Right ?
Probably used the the current exchange rate for what america will pay. Usually to get our prices swap the $ to a £ and add a bit on
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Says a 16gb one will be £123 , now that can't be right ? Right ?
That's the quoted contract price for a 24month deal on AT&T or another supplier.
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Just my opinion and not everyone will agree as peeps have there own opinions and once having an iPhone that's all people want and once having a Samsung that's all people want. I have had both the IPhone 4s and the galaxy S, my wife has the Galaxy S 2 and I have now upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and have to say it is absolutely awesome, and I'm still just getting to grips with it. It has everything you require, and what the IPhone offers then some. The apps are cracking and the new music stores etc.. Along with the same function as iCloud to store data etc... Online. The camera and the way it works and picture quality is absolutely awesome. And this is all before I get to grips properly with it! Linked up to skygo which was a problem on my galaxy s 1 but no issues with this and it works a treat. So fast with its quad core processor and as I say if you are due an upgrade do NOT discount this. Forget iTunes and the iPhone apps the Samsung has them and more but in a better way IMHO. Cheers :happy2:
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Just my opinion and not everyone will agree as peeps have there own opinions and once having an iPhone that's all people want and once having a Samsung that's all people want. I have had both the IPhone 4s and the galaxy S, my wife has the Galaxy S 2 and I have now upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and have to say it is absolutely awesome, and I'm still just getting to grips with it. It has everything you require, and what the IPhone offers then some. The apps are cracking and the new music stores etc.. Along with the same function as iCloud to store data etc... Online. The camera and the way it works and picture quality is absolutely awesome. And this is all before I get to grips properly with it! Linked up to skygo which was a problem on my galaxy s 1 but no issues with this and it works a treat. So fast with its quad core processor and as I say if you are due an upgrade do NOT discount this. Forget iTunes and the iPhone apps the Samsung has them and more but in a better way IMHO. Cheers :happy2:
Lol. In every iPhone thread there is someone trying to make everyone buy an android device. Personally, I hate android and think its a total pile.
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androids suck simple :P
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There isn't enough on the iPhone 5 to make me want to upgrade from my 2 year old iPhone 4
When the iOS upgrade comes out its just going to be a slimmer phone with a bigger screen and faster processor, still not keen on Siri as it does not work in the uk properly yet and doesn't understand Scottish anyway
4g won't be available here untill next year and I don't even get 3G where I live yet
I'll still be keeping my iPhone though as I'm just not a fan of android
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Ha the haters are out there already! Let's not forget Samsung releasing news today of sueing apple for 3 patents they have covering them for 4g, so don't get your hopes up yet with it having 4g or the release date! :P back at ya lol.
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Sued you first and won :booty: I have a samsung galaxy s2 in my house and it is a good phone but it's too plasticky for me and looks cheap too
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Sued you first and won :booty: I have a samsung galaxy s2 in my house and it is a good phone but it's too plasticky for me and looks cheap too
With a sh*t OS!! :laugh:
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This is away to turn into an apple vs android thread :wink:
To be honest I think it's just what OS people are used to and the other just doesn't seem right
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There isn't enough on the iPhone 5 to make me want to upgrade from my 2 year old iPhone 4
As a designer I'm turned on by amazing product design, and there aren't many better at it that Mr Ive. The iPhone 4/4s always felt clumsy to me, so I'm very eager to see what the 5 is like. By all accounts it looks amazing, design wise.
However as someone who has a 4s it's unlikely I'll get one, but it looks good for 9 - 12 months down the line when I am ready for a new phone.
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There isn't enough on the iPhone 5 to make me want to upgrade from my 2 year old iPhone 4
As a designer I'm turned on by amazing product design, and there aren't many better at it that Mr Ive. The iPhone 4/4s always felt clumsy to me, so I'm very eager to see what the 5 is like. By all accounts it looks amazing, design wise.
However as someone who has a 4s it's unlikely I'll get one, but it looks good for 9 - 12 months down the line when I am ready for a new phone.
But in 9-12 months you will know that another iPhone will be due to be released and going by current trends it will be a 5s
I will have a look and play with the new iPhone when it is available in the apple shop and make up my mind then
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There isn't enough on the iPhone 5 to make me want to upgrade from my 2 year old iPhone 4
As a designer I'm turned on by amazing product design, and there aren't many better at it that Mr Ive. The iPhone 4/4s always felt clumsy to me, so I'm very eager to see what the 5 is like. By all accounts it looks amazing, design wise.
However as someone who has a 4s it's unlikely I'll get one, but it looks good for 9 - 12 months down the line when I am ready for a new phone.
But in 9-12 months you will know that another iPhone will be due to be released and going by current trends it will be a 5s
Yep, with the same case design is what I meant
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I've had an iPhone now for over 2.5years (3GS and now 4S) and I'm very biased towards apple products, but in comparison to how the android OS has come on over the same time period I think the apple OS is now on the back foot.
The other half had a Sony Ericsson Android phone a year and half ago and it was crap, she only had it a month or so and then got a blackberry, she said then she wouldn't have another android phone, but now she has the S3 and what that can do in comparison to the old SE android and even my 4S puts the S3 in another league IMO.
Until IOS 6 comes out or I've had a play with the iPhone 5 I can't say 100% that the S3 is a better phone but I from what I've read on the iPhone 5 I can't see it being better. Saying that I'll probably still get an iPhone for my next upgrade, by then the 5S will probably be out, but I feel Apple has some catching up to do.
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I phone 5 official video.
Android users gonna hate lol
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Speaking as a big apple fan and a user of macbook pro, mac cinema screen, iphone 3, 3s, 4, numerous ipods.... I'm disappointed with the 5. No new technology, no NFC, no lightfield camera that was rumoured. Just 'slightly' taller / thinner / faster. Not exactly groundbreaking.
Sadly though i'm a bit stuck into the brand now and have several iphone apps that I use regularly and need... so I dont have many options. I might pick up an iphone 4s for now.
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The iPhone will always be Number 1. What it lacks in absolute processing power, features and handling it makes up for in innovation, reliability, beautiful design and build quality. The Samsung's and HTC's are simply plasticky, copycat wannabes and their owners sore they didn't jump when the iPhone was first introduced as they were waiting for something cheaper. And uglier.
Comparable with a VW Golf Gti v Ford Focus ST ??!!
Lets see what other simile's you've got people......
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The iPhone will always be Number 1. What it lacks in absolute processing power, features and handling it makes up for in innovation, reliability, beautiful design and build quality. The Samsung's and HTC's are simply plasticky, copycat wannabes and their owners sore they didn't jump when the iPhone was first introduced as they were waiting for something cheaper. And uglier.
Comparable with a VW Golf Gti v Ford Focus ST ??!!
Lets see what other simile's you've got people......
So many decent objective posts then you come along and read one like this :laugh: Apple must love having people like you who buy their products blindly! I'd rather weigh up my options accordingly and then make the informed decision.
I've had both phones and don't hold attachment to either side as both have their merits. Currently got an S3 but was waiting to see what apple brought out to decide whether it was going to be my next phone. Very disappointed to be honest. You talk about apple making up in terms of innovation, I'm struggling to find anything they've done with the 5 that justifies the upgrade. I don't really think making the phone with a bigger screen can be classed as innovation.
One thing I'll definitely agree with is the build quality. You definitely feel like you've got a premium product in your hand. Although the price is high for this, I guess you get what you pay for.
Genuinely disappointed, thought apple would have offered so much more. When you're talking over a thousand pound for the initial outlay and a minimum of 24 months on the contract I can't defend upgrading to one. Guess I'll wait for the next one!
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Meh
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Ha!
My Dad could 'ave your Dad. Are we really arguing about phones?
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Does it ring someone = yes, does it text someone = yes :signLOL:
all do the same thing pretty much just in a different box :P
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Ha!
My Dad could 'ave your Dad. Are we really arguing about phones?
+1 get a grip guys its just a phone!
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Love how worked up this topic is getting certain people.
I've never bought anything blindly Jstav - especially something as expensive and important as a mobile telephone. I'm freelance, my livelihood rests on being available for work and that means contactable. Sure - there are many telephones on the market but as I've always had Apple Macintosh computers, the natural progression from the mundane Nokia's and Motorolas I've had over the years was to the iPhone. I didn't jump on board immediately, I waited for the inevitable bugs to be ironed out, read all I could and bought the 2nd iteration.
The Samsung products are a direct response to the iPhone. As is the Taiwanese HTC family. I don't really see your point Jstav - the iPhone was and still is a 'game changer'. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and the Japanese & Taiwanese haven't moved anything forward. Apple are simply honing their craft. If there was a truly new and innovative product out there from anyone I'd be interested. There isn't one.
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Had both, nothing wrong with either.
Apparently a few groans were heard in the 'event'!
I have an S2 with a year left on the contract so ill be sticking with it, again nothing wrong.
I was considering a change next year back to Apple but I won't make that decision yet.
I think Apple think they can just rest on their laurels now and ride the Gravy Train with their name on it.
Shame I used to love Apple, still do, but they have to refind their dynamism again, that left with Steve Jobs, R.I.P. :sad1:
I am also not sure if I like the Ferrari method of protecting their image/name/products etc etc it can sometimes have a negative effect.
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A few impressions of the new iPhone
nano sim - absolutely no chance in picking up a local payg sim abroad :sick:
IOS 6 minor changes, nothing to write home about
LTE, at last
taller screen, those older apps are going to look pretty nasty stuck in a letterbox :sick:
new dock connector, and they want £30 for an adapter to fit the old docks, a total ripoff, and how will this work with the VW MDI interface?
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A few impressions of the new iPhone
nano sim - absolutely no chance in picking up a local payg sim abroad :sick:
IOS 6 minor changes, nothing to write home about
LTE, at last
taller screen, those older apps are going to look pretty nasty stuck in a letterbox :sick:
new dock connector, and they want £30 for an adapter to fit the old docks, a total ripoff, and how will this work with the VW MDI interface?
Well summed up! :happy2: I have an iPhone 4S at the min so I'm not even considering changing for the very minor hardware changes. iOS 6 will be available for my phone on the 19th so after then I'll have a phone with no less capability (software-wise) than the 5.
As you say the taller screen will give a letterbox effect. Most app providers say this will be fixable very easily so I'd expect this to be fixed with an app update pretty soon. LTE won't affect me as I currently struggle to get 3G at my home.
Nano SIM's will be readily available anywhere, home or abroad. All it'll require is a pair of scissors and a template. My friend is currently running his only full size sim in an iPohne 4S after my handy scissor-work converted it to a micro-SIM for him. It'll just be cutting it closer to the chip this time round.
The new connector is where I weep tho. We all understand the redundancy of te old 30-pin connector but apple adaptors are never gonna be cheap. And how many dock/accessories/MDI/etc are we all gonna have to convert over... :scared:
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A few impressions of the new iPhone
nano sim - absolutely no chance in picking up a local payg sim abroad :sick:
IOS 6 minor changes, nothing to write home about
LTE, at last
taller screen, those older apps are going to look pretty nasty stuck in a letterbox :sick:
new dock connector, and they want £30 for an adapter to fit the old docks, a total ripoff, and how will this work with the VW MDI interface?
You forgot to mention the new A6 chip, which is said to be twice as fast as the A5 that is in the 4S and the iPad. :star:
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Will be sticking with my nokia3720c. it's one phone I've not broken whilst on site. If the new iPhone can do this, I'm sold!
http://www.google.co.uk/url?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DLcTyDhdakps&rct=j&sa=X&ei=UIpRUI3zGpTM0AXWzoDQBw&ved=0CEIQuAIwAA&q=nokia+3720c+demo&usg=AFQjCNFlzlI6RO4mC6N42vv_1RtfZyrXPA
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Well, im definitely upgrading. Love my 4S to bits, so that with a nice widescreen, a bit more power and a slimmer case is all excellent imo. I'll just cut my micro sim down.
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Well, im definitely upgrading. Love my 4S to bits, so that with a nice widescreen, a bit more power and a slimmer case is all excellent imo.
Sucker :wink:
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Well, im definitely upgrading. Love my 4S to bits, so that with a nice widescreen, a bit more power and a slimmer case is all excellent imo.
Sucker :wink:
Call me what you like. :happy2: I couldnt give a hairy flying monkey. I spend my money on what i like.
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I am changing from the 4 so should be a good change for me as I never go for the s version
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can the micro sims be cut down? I thought the chip was actually slightly different rather than just a smaller carrier? Dunno. I phone 3 yesterday and they wanted £5.32 for a new nano sim! Told them to jog on for the extra cash, then the said ok... F.O.C lol
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Well, im definitely upgrading. Love my 4S to bits, so that with a nice widescreen, a bit more power and a slimmer case is all excellent imo.
Sucker :wink:
Call me what you like. :happy2: I couldnt give a hairy flying monkey. I spend my money on what i like.
I'm just pulling your leg!
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can the micro sims be cut down? I thought the chip was actually slightly different rather than just a smaller carrier? Dunno. I phone 3 yesterday and they wanted £5.32 for a new nano sim! Told them to jog on for the extra cash, then the said ok... F.O.C lol
You might be right, ive just read that the nano sim is also 15% thinner.
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Think I am going to shop around as I don't have a contract so need to find a good deal as I am with 02 and have been for over 7 years :rolleye:
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Just spoke to Three. They can send me a Nano sim, but when its received my old sim would be deactivated within 24 hours. :stupid:
Asked why they cant send a deactivated nano sim and i will swap the services over when i want to, but they dont have that facility. So i need to wait until mid week before requesting a nano sim. Idiots.
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Is it worth looking at EE?
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Mmmm will this be the phone to pull me from my trusty 3GS...
Still like the Galaxy SIII though...
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If only that Nano could make calls...
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I dont care who makes a phone... if its better it gets my business.
What makes me laugh is those that own apples and and will not even look at anything else. Dont worry we have all been there.... but with the iphone 5 not being enough of a change from the 4s means they are falling further behind, and slowly but surely people are picking up on this.
I look forward to seeing the next iteration of the samsung galaxy range... pretty sure this will be another nail in the coffin for the iFad generation.
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I'll be changing from my trusty 3GS have been waiting for this coming since being out of contract in April I can't wait :jumping:
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What makes me laugh is those that own apples and and will not even look at anything else....
For me personally, I use a Mac Pro daily at work, have an iMac and MacBook Pro at home, and an iPad. I've never had, or really used a PC and my entire media library is iTunes based. It's got to be something pretty special to lose that level of integration.
I also think that you're forgetting that a large percentage of people aren't really interested in technology. They just want to be part of the coolest brand with the most aesthetically pleasing products. That brand is most certainly not Samsung, and IMO never will be.
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Apple has been trying to differentiate itself from other phones by manufacturing beautifully crafted, innnovative products for which buyer were happy to pay a premium. They also managed to create a loyal / fanatical customer base who will buy anything with Apple logo on it regardless of quality/functionality.
I think that beautifully crafted still stands but the gap is getting narrower. However regarding innovative I think Apple is now lagging.... They have two options - become innovative again, lower prices to match competition or we will see what's gonna happen....
Just my opinion
Paul
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So in that respect what are Samsung doing that is more innovative than Apple? It's an honest question, I've really never looked at or used one of their phones...
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What makes me laugh is those that own apples and and will not even look at anything else. Dont worry we have all been there.... but with the iphone 5 not being enough of a change from the 4s means they are falling further behind, and slowly but surely people are picking up on this.
Ive tried Android. I dont like it. I lived with an Android phone for 6 months, and counted down the minutes until i could be rid of it.
I have integration throughout all of my devices at home by sticking with Apple, which is the ecosystem i have invested in. I like it, works seamlessly.
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Back when I chose to go with the best-selling HTC Desire I Had a look at the iPhone 3, 'test-drove' them both and still preferred the UI, feel and overall functionality of the Desire.
Two years later, I'm looking at the iPhone 5, or HTC one X which IMO seem quite similar (quad core, unibody design, dimensions etc) and with no such hatrid towards Apple products, I'm still swaying towards the One X as it's available at a price which will more than certainly be around £10-20 per month cheaper on contract, based on Apple's previous records. Horses for courses :happy2:
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So in that respect what are Samsung doing that is more innovative than Apple? It's an honest question, I've really never looked at or used one of their phones...
Samsung hasnt really been an innovator. Their phones are more powerful than they need to be for headline figures. Thats about it. Google is the innovator really, and they just thrown so many unnecessary features into the phone os. Great for the tinkerers. I have to tinker at work all day, i want my personal devices to work.
Of course, all IMO.
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So in that respect what are Samsung doing that is more innovative than Apple? It's an honest question, I've really never looked at or used one of their phones...
Samsung hasnt really been an innovator. Their phones are more powerful than they need to be for headline figures. Thats about it. Google is the innovator really, and they just thrown so many unnecessary features into the phone os. Great for the tinkerers. I have to tinker at work all day, i want my personal devices to work.
Of course, all IMO.
I dont really tinker with my phone... it just does everything as it should, really well. Not to say the iphone doesnt.... but its easier to stick with something you are familiar with.
As for integration with other devices... you have obviously paid plenty for the priveledge so no one would expect you to just get rid. However what most dont realise it that most of what apple offers was already available (for much cheaper), they just mastered the marketing side of things and making them easier to use. The game has moved on however as it does...
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Forget this phone on the upcoming O2 and Vodafone LTE networks, none of the three versions of the phone that are being released for different markets support the LTE frequencies 800 and 2600 that these networks will use along with large parts of Europe.
They could always release a new version later, they have done that in the past
I've had a 3GS, a 4 and my current 4S but I don't think I'll be going to the 5, too many disadvantages for me at the moment.
Roll on the iPhone 5S
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Forget this phone on the upcoming O2 and Vodafone LTE networks, none of the three versions of the phone that are being released for different markets support the LTE frequencies 800 and 2600 that these networks will use along with large parts of Europe.
They could always release a new version later, they have done that in the past
I've had a 3GS, a 4 and my current 4S but I don't think I'll be going to the 5, too many disadvantages for me at the moment.
Roll on the iPhone 5S
Interesting article covering that here:
http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3380973&pagtype=allchandate
Seems we need to wait for a new flavour of phone that is compatible with these frequencies. However, im not sure that is going to be an issue. The majority of people will stick with 3G for the near future, 4G is going to be expensive comparatively.
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At the time I bought my 3GS, I was seriously considering the HTC HD2. What put me off was reports of it crashing (including from a friend who had one). It also had a short run. I now have the 4S but seriously considering switching. The problem is the apps I've bought. You're effectively locked in.
Tablet computers have been around since 2001.
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Forget this phone on the upcoming O2 and Vodafone LTE networks, none of the three versions of the phone that are being released for different markets support the LTE frequencies 800 and 2600 that these networks will use along with large parts of Europe.
They could always release a new version later, they have done that in the past
I've had a 3GS, a 4 and my current 4S but I don't think I'll be going to the 5, too many disadvantages for me at the moment.
Roll on the iPhone 5S
They might have to give anyone that has bought an iPhone 5 a new phone if the 4g won't be compatible like they did when the 3G was released
In the presentation they stated that it will work with 4g all over the world
But I have a feeling it will be a good few years before 4g will be available up here in Scotland as said earlier there is no 3G where I live yet
Interesting article covering that here:
http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3380973&pagtype=allchandate
Seems we need to wait for a new flavour of phone that is compatible with these frequencies. However, im not sure that is going to be an issue. The majority of people will stick with 3G for the near future, 4G is going to be expensive comparatively.
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I don't think there is much between the top phones these days. I've had every iphone since launch and 5 months ago I picked up a one x which I ran side by side with the 4S. I eventually sold it as the phone was badly built and a little too big. After a few weeks I felt bored again of the 4S and managed to pick up a brand new s2 for not much cash so I gave that a try. It's an awesome phone, the amoled screen is much nicer than the retina and the blacks are just stunning. It's not got the same precision build as the iphone but ICS running on this phone is much nicer than IOS6.
I'm actually impressed with the iPhone 5. I wish it was marginally bigger at 4.3"but i can live with 4". What I like is the precision build, design, battery life and the camera was much quicker to take photos on my 4s which i miss on the s2. The IOS6 updates are basically adding features ICS does out of the box so brings it a little closer. If I'm honest I'd like the iphone design and build with an amoled display and android s/w. That hasn't happened yet so a black 5 will be on order tomorrow as it's time for a new toy :smiley:
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Well, my 4S is for sale. Plan to order my 5 first thing tomorrow (well, whenever the Apple Store app recovers from being hammered).
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Well, my 4S is for sale. Plan to order my 5 first thing tomorrow (well, whenever the Apple Store app recovers from being hammered).
Make sure you get a nano sim for when it arrives and hope its deliverd on time I got seriously messed about by TNT when I got my iPad a week after release date (even though they promised it was on the van every day they never turned up)
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The reason why apple will always be favoured with the young and the hip for now is because all the other major smart phones are bricks. Too big, too bulky, it's not sexy, and that ultimately what young people want.
Hence why most youngsters have either iPhones or blakberrys, and Infact many people have both.
Androids are left to the tech geeks :D
All IMO of course
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Sorry couldn't resist, its futile to try.
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who else is up to order an iphone then :)
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who else is up to order an iphone then :)
its late. they said 12:01 pdt.
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the apple store app lets me add to basket but not checkout, whilst the website still says its back soon
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its making me late for work now!
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working now... .slowly
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All done.. that wasnt too bad.
1x 32gb black and 1x 16gb white for the mrs.
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You seen the size of that s3 .... its like an i pad not a phone . things huge , i would not like to be carrying that about im my pocket that's for sure . :laugh:
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I ordered a 32gb White iPhone 5 at bang on 8am via the Apple Store App. Was a painless and easy transaction. While everyone on Macrumors was complaining about not being able to get on the Store via the website. :grin:
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you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
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Black 32GB iPhone 5 ordered!
you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
It depends how you do it. Yeh its a fair whack, but its going to be worth £400 in a year.
This time last year I bought a 4S, it got it for about £550. (32gb model) I sold it last week for £450. It cost me what... £8/month to have the latest iphone? Then a sim only tarrif... so if you do it smart, you can have the latest iphone and save some cash too.
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you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
Total cost of ownership is always cheaper if you purchase the phone outright and run a SIM only contract, as opposed to paying big money on a 24 month contract.
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you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
I spent £600 on a 32gb phone. But the cost is offset, as ive advertised my 16gb 4S for £320 inc special delivery. I dont have kids and enjoy my gadgets. :wink:
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you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
I spent £600 on a 32gb phone. But the cost is offset, as ive advertised my 16gb 4S for £320 inc special delivery. I dont have kids and enjoy my gadgets. :wink:
I have kids AND enjoy my gadgets :wink:
Who would have thought that was possible!
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you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
I spent £600 on a 32gb phone. But the cost is offset, as ive advertised my 16gb 4S for £320 inc special delivery. I dont have kids and enjoy my gadgets. :wink:
I have kids AND enjoy my gadgets :wink:
Who would have thought that was possible!
Most people complain their kids cost so much they cant afford gadge!!! :grin:
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you guys have to much money to be buying a mobile phone out right , i looked on the apple store prices start from £539 ! are you kidding me its a f ing phone
I spent £600 on a 32gb phone. But the cost is offset, as ive advertised my 16gb 4S for £320 inc special delivery. I dont have kids and enjoy my gadgets. :wink:
I have kids AND enjoy my gadgets :wink:
Who would have thought that was possible!
Most people complain their kids cost so much they cant afford gadge!!! :grin:
I just deprive them of essentials such as nappies and milk for a while :evilgrin:
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They just need to stop dressing 3 year olds in Gucci that they grow out of in 2 months!
I'd quite like one, but then I look at my 4S and think, do I really need one? Nah, it'll wait a while longer.
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Ordered mine today. Pity I go back offshore for 2 weeks on Monday.
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You seen the size of that s3 .... its like an i pad not a phone . things huge , i would not like to be carrying that about im my pocket that's for sure . :laugh:
yes the 1mm extra thickness and .5" screen are really going to make it difficult to fit squeeze into your shorts :signLOL:
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I decided to just order one too in the end
But just found out giff gaff won't Be doing nano sims
Tried calling orange, Vodafone ,O2 and t mobile and none of them have a clue what a nano sim is
Looks like I'll have a Shiney new iPhone next Friday that I wont be able to use untill the networks catch up with the technology
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Three seem to be the only network that are actually on the ball with nano sims.
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Three seem to be the only network that are actually on the ball with nano sims.
And doing a good deal on the phones too
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http://www.three.co.uk/Store/Phones/iPhone/iPhone_5
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There is no ipod out on the iPhone 5 even with the adapters so does that mean that the MDI in the VW range is now obsolete? :fighting:
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im hearing reports of play controls (next track, pause, volume etc) not being compatible with the new connector.
good job ive got bluetooth streaming in both my vehicles!! haha
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Yeah same as me but I have an iPod plugged in to the car through a parrot kit so it does me
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You need this
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MD820ZM/A/lightning-to-micro-usb-adapter?fnode=48
If it will fit
Doesn't that just allow you to charge the iPhone over a USB cable?
A bit more reading and it appears that IPOD OUT only came with IOS 4 so if the Ipod classic works with the MDI then the new iPhone 5 will as well fingers crossed
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http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter?fnode=48
Should have put this one :rolleye:
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Three seem to be the only network that are actually on the ball with nano sims.
And doing a good deal on the phones too
There is no coverage from 3 where I live
I really want to go with orange as when they become EE and launch 4G it will be the only UK network that will be compatible with the iPhone 5 on 4G
But it looks like I will just be going with whatever network can supply the sim on time
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25 quid to use your old accessories? :ashamed:
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I got my confirmation at 8.10 this morning with order processing to deliver the 21/09 :laugh: Went black for myself and ordered a white for the missus
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I went to O2 today at lunch and they couldnt give me any tariffs or prices of handsets only.
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Yeah I got the same from 02 too
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Ordered my nano sim from three today. Delivered Monday.
Glad to see there's one organised network out there!
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Three are offering £98 cashback on the iPhone 5 through Quidco as well. Only on pre-orders for the next 3 days!!
:happy2:
http://www.quidco.com/three/
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Just about the lightning adaptor it says thats some accessorys are not supported !
So i wouldnt be so sure that it will still work on MDI, i wont be ordering one until someone confirms its working
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I went to O2 today at lunch and they couldnt give me any tariffs or prices of handsets only.
There are some tariff prices online from O2....
http://www.o2.co.uk/mobile/iphone/iphone-5#wantIt
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I went to O2 today at lunch and they couldnt give me any tariffs or prices of handsets only.
There are some tariff prices online from O2....
http://www.o2.co.uk/mobile/iphone/iphone-5#wantIt
Cheaper on 3 Carlo & better tarrif :happy2:
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Just about the lightning adaptor it says thats some accessorys are not supported !
So i wouldnt be so sure that it will still work on MDI, i wont be ordering one until someone confirms its working
VW will probably release a new adaptor for the new iphone. It wouldnt surprise me if all the new ipods follow suite so they will more than likely produce one as their system is based around it
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ordered my nano sim late on yesterday, it arrived this morning! great service from three! all FOC too!
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ordered my nano sim late on yesterday, it arrived this morning! great service from three! all FOC too!
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Did you get a nano to micro sim adaptor in the pack?
I have just took out a 1 month contract with three and want to make sure I can get a signal at home with them ASAP
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You can get a full signal in the home with three by getting the home signal device that plugs into your broadband router :happy2:
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You can get a full signal in the home with three by getting the home signal device that plugs into your broadband router :happy2:
Cheers :happy2: I'll have a look into that
Will need to make sure it works at my mates houses and at the pub too though
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Picked up my Nano Sim and Micro Sim adapter today at my local Three store. All activated within a couple of hours, excellent service. They were out of stock of micro sim adapters, and the guy behind the counter gave me his that he had saved. Excellent service. Three have handled this whole experience really well.
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whats the 3 network coverage like? heard its not the best?
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whats the 3 network coverage like? heard its not the best?
I moved from o2 9 months back and 3 coverage is far better. Great data speeds everywhere too
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It's the Indian call centres that made me move away from three. I upgraded with Vodafone. I managed to get the 16GB for £49.99 and £36 a month which I'm happy with
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great you already got the nano sim.
O2 are still being clueless and saying to come back next friday!
I might jump to three.
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http://funny-pictures-blog.com/2012/09/15/iphone-5-meme/ :grin:
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I jumped to 3 after almost 10 years with O2 due to them keeping me on hold for an hour twice now and when getting through them not having a clue
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I'll be moving to three too.
Their deals are just unbeatable :congrats:
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I was gonna go down to Regent Street/Covent Garden on Friday at around 6am and queue up for their 8am opening. anyone done this before? im a bit scared of the queue going all the way to brixton :signLOL:
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thats what i normally do but this time i thought sod it as looking at pre order online most have sold out :rolleye: i know pre order with 02 and apple both say sold out 3 weeks wait
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thats what i normally do but this time i thought sod it as looking at pre order online most have sold out :rolleye: i know pre order with 02 and both say sold out 3 weeks wait
What have your experiences been of it in the past? is two hours before early enough or are all the real apple geeks camping overnight?
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that depends on the how big the store is or the town/city you live in as the que could be huge and depending how much stock they get it might be best to make a phone call to you store to check if they know how many they are getting in stock and colours and gig so it gives you some kind of idea what your dealing with
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thats what i normally do but this time i thought sod it as looking at pre order online most have sold out :rolleye: i know pre order with 02 and both say sold out 3 weeks wait
What have your experiences been of it in the past? is two hours before early enough or are all the real apple geeks camping overnight?
I went for the iphone 4 release to the apple store in cambridge. I was there at 6:30 am and there was already a big queue and would have had to wait hours! luckily for the iphone4 they allowed you to pre order from the website but then collect in store and so there was a VIP line for those that had pre ordered and it seemed people had missed that trick so where i would have been about 30th-50th approx in the normal queue I was able to go into the VIP queue and was number 4 :)
Unfortunately they got rid of this option for the 4s and 5 and the pre order is only for delivery.
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I am not bothering getting one until December, hopefully that way all the die hard fanboys and campers will have theirs and I can just walk in the shop and buy one :happy2: :grin:
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I am not bothering getting one until December, hopefully that way all the die hard fanboys and campers will have theirs and I can just walk in the shop and buy one :happy2: :grin:
Mine was easier than that. I ordered it at 8am last Friday and it will be delivered into my hands this coming Friday! ;) No hassle, no visiting the shops.
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I am not bothering getting one until December, hopefully that way all the die hard fanboys and campers will have theirs and I can just walk in the shop and buy one :happy2: :grin:
Mine was easier than that. I ordered it at 8am last Friday and it will be delivered into my hands this coming Friday! ;) No hassle, no visiting the shops.
me too even had a phone call and email from 3 to confirm my order
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O2 redeemed themselves today.
I rung them lasst friday just after I'd ordered my iphones and asked them about the nano sim. The guy I spoke to took my details and said he would get back to me. I'd since then called them twice asking about the sims and not had much luck. I'd all but decided to leave and then this morning I got an email from the guy I spoke to on friday and he has sent me 2 nano sims today (had the official O2 order email too)
He also informed me of the new contract they are doing which is cheaper than my current deal so I'm moving onto that as well.
"On&On" £20 per month for sim only 12 month contract. Unlimited minutes, Unlimited txts, 1gb data allowance.
Roll on Friday now :)
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Do you know if that On&On tariff lets you use minutes abroad with a 50p connection fee & £1.99 data charges per day, as recently implemented?
My contract's up next week so thinking about buying a phone outright then going SIM only.
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Do you know if that On&On tariff lets you use minutes abroad with a 50p connection fee & £1.99 data charges per day, as recently implemented?
My contract's up next week so thinking about buying a phone outright then going SIM only.
oh really.. thats pretty good tbh. much better than how expensive it used to be to use the phone abroad
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As promised my Nano sims arrived this morning.
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Also swapped my contract over to the new on&on tariff.
All ready for friday now.
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All ready for friday now.
Not worried it might be a bit of an anticlimax?
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All ready for friday now.
Not worried it might be a bit of an anticlimax?
Ha dont get me wrong.. im not an apple fan boy.. Im often the first to point out their flaws among my friends...
But I'm going from the 4 to the 5 so the camera is vastly improved and the processor is much faster so it will be a good upgrade and my girlfriend is going from a 3gs to the 5 so that will be an even bigger upgrade and I got it as a present for her so just looking forward to getting it and giving it to her really.
I'm under no illusion that its a ground breaking phone that will change the world lol.
But its new and shiny and I get to unwrap it and thats always fun no matter what it is :happy2:
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All ready for friday now.
Not worried it might be a bit of an anticlimax?
Ha dont get me wrong.. im not an apple fan boy.. Im often the first to point out their flaws among my friends...
But I'm going from the 4 to the 5 so the camera is vastly improved and the processor is much faster so it will be a good upgrade and my girlfriend is going from a 3gs to the 5 so that will be an even bigger upgrade and I got it as a present for her so just looking forward to getting it and giving it to her really.
I'm under no illusion that its a ground breaking phone that will change the world lol.
But its new and shiny and I get to unwrap it and thats always fun no matter what it is :happy2:
Yeah, for me the improvements to the camera was the best thing about going from 4 to 4S. It really is a very good camera.
I was just reading about the new features in iOS6 and I really don't see anything that excites me apart from iCloud Tabs.
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Really? I think there are a lot of good features with iOS6.
http://www.cultofmac.com/191190/every-single-feature-that-is-new-in-ios-6-mega-guide/
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None of them bother me much, bar slight improvements to Safari.
What's getting you hot under the collar about it?
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Im looking forward to some of the minor tweaks, although trivial, are much needed. No passwords on app updates, DND mode, reply with message when you cant take a call, safari improvements, icloud tabs, app store and itunes updates, intrigued to see how well Apple can improve Maps once there is much better coverage..........i do think this should be ios5.5 though.
For iOS7 i would like to see something really exciting happening with the UI, but not holding my breath........for now i still feel its the best mobile os.
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Am i being stupid here or is the iphone 5 not the exact same as the 4s just with a bigger screen, a fater processer and 4g wich i dont think any network is running at the moment ... could be wrong .
but to me it seems pointless as the procesor on the 4s is fine and the whole reason i have an iphone over the rest is because its smaller!
both phones run i0S6 so is there really any big diffrence? :scared:
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Am i being stupid here or is the iphone 5 not the exact same as the 4s just with a bigger screen, a fater processer and 4g wich i dont think any network is running at the moment ... could be wrong .
but to me it seems pointless as the procesor on the 4s is fine and the whole reason i have an iphone over the rest is because its smaller!
both phones run i0S6 so is there really any big diffrence? :scared:
Faster CPU. Look at the benchmarks, over twice as fast as the 4S. Supports video stabilisation. Taking stills from video. Larger screen. New design. Thinner. New connector. New In cell display, meaning the display can also be thinner. It is in essence a completely new design.
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i think ill wait till it comes out before i goahead and buy one . im not that much of a tech person and cant really fault the 4s at the moment so for me to go out and spend 500 quid on a phone that to me is no diffrent would be pointless .. i dont really use that many apps on my phone anyways think facebook and instagram are the only two i have .. im guessing the faster processer etc is just for people who play games on it ?
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Got mine :smiley:
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I'm in no rush to get one. Why didn't they make the screen 720P? :-/
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It's so light and thin :drool:
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http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/20/crap-maps/
Bad news for those who ordered the iPhone 5 expecting delivery today. The delivery guys are using iOS maps to try to find your house.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
In all seriousness though, I hope everyone enjoys their new gadgets!
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19659736
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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its so nice and light and is a nice step up from my 4 :P
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doesnt feel that light though haha
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It does when you have the other one in the other hand to compare
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earphones are a big step up too from the last ones
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i think matt probably pre cummed when he first touched it :laugh:
only kidding pal .
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nah just had my iphone 4 since they came out and have been waiting ages for a new phone so i am happy i waited :smiley:
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Same boat as you matt but ive got the 3gs !
Best thing ive ever bought the iphone !
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Got mine delivered at 10am this morning. First impression is the brilliance of the build and the materials. I'm still not sure on the screen, had a s2 for 3 months as a stop gap between my 4s and 5 and I don't think it is big enough, not such a nice browsing experience and I'm missing some android os features (cant believe I'm saying that)
Camera is superb though, the speed you can snap is insane and quality in low light is better than my lumix compact camera. Panoramic mode is brilliant too. Suppose what's spoiling it at the moment is the lack of iphone 5 modded apps, everything except facebook and twitter is running 3.5".
Gonna give it a few days but I may go back to the s2 and pop the 5 up for sale :sad1:
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Had mine for a couple of hours now. White/silver 32gb. The build quality is immense in this model. The design is superb. Already played with ios6, so used to all those features, but the speed this thing runs at is insane. The camera is stunning. Full screen video in 16:9 makes the display seem all the more huge. Very impressed. The weight is amazing, it feels really light compared to the 4S.
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Called on the off chance of getting through to someone today and did in about 5mins .. damn it! Anyway, ordered 2x 32GB's and while was on the phone they got more 16GB's allocated from Apple so had 2 of these also. Not sure when they will arrive but not fussed. Orange said they had 50,000 out for delivery over the next few days.
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anyone else noticed their battery going down FAST
and no im not using it any more than i used my 4
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My mate told me last night to not get one yet and that he's gonna take his back. His words being, not enough of a improvement over the 4s :o
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It's a nice step up from the 4 but not sure on the 4s as I never bother with them
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My mate told me last night to not get one yet and that he's gonna take his back. His words being, not enough of a improvement over the 4s :o
This is what i've told people as well.
I had a 4 and my girlfriend has a 3gs so for us its a good upgrade and it seems SO fast.
My friend though has a 9 month old 4s and having played with them its not really worth the extra outlay at the moment.
Plus being an early adopter is going to be a bit of a pain i think with the charge point being different. I'm always going to have to have my cable on me rather than being able to top it up at friends houses now with their old 'wide boy' connectors.
Apple maps is officially CRAP as well although thats ios not the phone but its the biggest mistake the company has made recently i feel.
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After putting iOS6 on my 4S I tend to agree, I don't see much point to the 5.
Bet the 5 phone side will be as bad - got 1 and 2 bars at home, I call my mobile from the land line 8times and everytime it goes through to the answerphone - moved it to another window to get 3 bars and then it rings ... pathetic, why have a signal if you cant take a call.
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That's down to your operator. My phone signals have been fine on the iPhone 4/4S and 5.
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I'm sick of getting dropped calls on my 4. Not sure of its O2 or the phone.
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That's down to your operator. My phone signals have been fine on the iPhone 4/4S and 5.
Partly yes but also the fact the iPhone needs a decent signal to actually talk - its fine elsewhere but where its rubbish (home) other orange phones work fine.
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Anyone else thought the iphone5 battery is running down fast?
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Anyone else thought the iphone5 battery is running down fast?
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The battery in my 4 seems to be draining alot quicker since I upgraded to IOS 6, might be the softwear causing he drain.
I don't get my new iPhone untill Monday as I'm in a remote location?
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I'm sick of getting dropped calls on my 4. Not sure of its O2 or the phone.
Rich,
With O2 the issue is going to be one of two things. Handover from one cell to another or the crap propagation with sudden drop off of the Jaybeam antenna they insisted on using Tri-Band antenna sites. With 4G on the horizon they will be swapping out most of their antennas so hopefully they start using reliable antennas. In the nine years i spent building base stations for O2 i lost count of the number of times they deemed cost to be of a higher importance than using a quality antenna.
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Anyone else thought the iphone5 battery is running down fast?
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Mines been ok. Full 24 hours so far since last charge.
Just looked at my stats. 6 hours usage. 24 hours standby. Pretty good!!!!
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Anyone used it on an mdi or other interface yet ?
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Anyone else thought the iphone5 battery is running down fast?
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Mines been ok. Full 24 hours so far since last charge.
Just looked at my stats. 6 hours usage. 24 hours standby. Pretty good!!!!
hmm... mine was 5.5 hrs use and 13 hrs standby before i was down to 5% battery.
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so what case / screen protector if any are people using?
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I'm using the SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector. Feels nice. Very close to the original glass.
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
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Battery is pretty shocking although research suggests its a software problem.
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
:indifferent: you can keep your plastic pap phone. iPhone is like a German car well made and does the job and s3 is like a jap car well you get the idea :smiley:
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
:indifferent: you can keep your plastic pap phone. iPhone is like a German car well made and does the job and s3 is like a jap car well you get the idea :smiley:
S3-sound more like german car :wink:
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
I dont like the S3.... too big and I dont like the software.
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I'm using the SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector. Feels nice. Very close to the original glass.
i was looking at these ones but cant work out what the difference is between the Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic films.
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I'm using the SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector. Feels nice. Very close to the original glass.
i was looking at these ones but cant work out what the difference is between the Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic films.
The crystal is thicker and harder, the oleophobic feels nicer to touch but isn't as durable.
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
Not according to benchmarks, and Android is a complete POS IMO.
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I'm using the SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector. Feels nice. Very close to the original glass.
i was looking at these ones but cant work out what the difference is between the Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic films.
The crystal is thicker and harder, the oleophobic feels nicer to touch but isn't as durable.
OK thanks.. I've ordered one and will see how it goes.
I had a zagg invisible shield one before and it wasnt very nice.
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
Not according to benchmarks, and Android is a complete POS IMO.
Lol show me one reputable review stating iphone is better
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
Not according to benchmarks, and Android is a complete POS IMO.
Lol show me one reputable review stating iphone is better
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You can jailbreak an iPhone and make the OS exactly the same as android :grin:
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S3 sh*ts all over it though still i had a iphone 4 and 4s 5 was never much of a upgrade now the s3 is another league
Not according to benchmarks, and Android is a complete POS IMO.
Lol show me one reputable review stating iphone is better
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Why do the Android owners try to work so hard to try and FORCE people to like their phones/OS?
This is an Apple thread, just go away!!
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You can jailbreak an iPhone and make the OS exactly the same as android :grin:
Unless you have a iPhone 5 or have upgraded to iOS 6 then you are stuck with the worst mapping app on the planet :grin:
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Iphone = Looks good. Smooth. Easy to use.
Galaxy S3 = Looks good. Larger screen. More advanced features. Not so smooth! Takes getting used to if you come from Iphone.
Both great phones, cant go wrong with either one.
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Iphone = Looks good. Smooth. Easy to use.
Galaxy S3 = Looks good. Larger screen. More advanced features. Not so smooth! Takes getting used to if you come from Iphone.
Both great phones, cant go wrong with either one.
Bit impartial for you, J. You apple hater :P
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Ma dad upgraded from the 4 to the galaxy s3, gave it two months sold it then went back to the 4 the only thing he misses is the camera.
Tbh a phone is a phone pay your money buy what you want !
Has any one stuck it in an mdi yet !!!!!!! ?
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So if I'm going to get the Mrs a Ip5, on a £36 a month 24 month contract, can she get it now, or will she have to wait three weeks?
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So if I'm going to get the Mrs a Ip5, on a £36 a month 24 month contract, can she get it now, or will she have to wait three weeks?
How would we know if there is stock? Speak to the network of choice for availability!! :)
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So if I'm going to get the Mrs a Ip5, on a £36 a month 24 month contract, can she get it now, or will she have to wait three weeks?
How would we know if there is stock? Speak to the network of choice for availability!! :)
Wow, Ok, seeing as it was a thread, I maybe thought it was a "Nah mate, you're all out of luck everywhere is sold out now." or "You should be fine, I called XX this weekend and they said they have stock in".
But don't worry :P
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They will most likely get restocked next week. I dare say your best bet is visiting a phones4u/carphone warehouse to check availability.
You can even take out a contract via an Apple store, so could check there too.
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If its a new contract mate you should see it on the 4th of october from three !
If its an upgrade and go in to a three shop it will be the 10th of october !
I went through that on saturday and mines is here the 10th
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If its a new contract mate you should see it on the 4th of october from three !
If its an upgrade and go in to a three shop it will be the 10th of october !
I went through that on saturday and mines is here the 10th
Thanks buddy!
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If its a new contract mate you should see it on the 4th of october from three !
If its an upgrade and go in to a three shop it will be the 10th of october !
I went through that on saturday and mines is here the 10th
Thanks buddy!
You would be more likely to walk into a 3rd party shop and get one than direct. :happy2:
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Love my iP5. One gripe is needing a new cable for my MDI kit in my car. Killing me not being able to listen to the phone in the car. Need these adaptors to arrive in stock....
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look on youtube for Android Authority iphone 5 drop test.
Wet myself when I saw the S3 shatter while the iPhone 5 was rock solid...... :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Why do the Android owners try to work so hard to try and FORCE people to like their phones/OS?
This is an Apple thread, just go away!!
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I'm using the SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector. Feels nice. Very close to the original glass.
i was looking at these ones but cant work out what the difference is between the Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic films.
The crystal is thicker and harder, the oleophobic feels nicer to touch but isn't as durable.
OK thanks.. I've ordered one and will see how it goes.
I had a zagg invisible shield one before and it wasnt very nice.
Just following up... My SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector never showed up from ebay so have asked for a refund as I've since bought another one.
My girlfriends did turn up though but after 10 days its so scratched and even one of the scratches pierced though the protector. Not impressed at all with the quality. She had a zagg one before and although it went a bit yellowy at the edges it didnt mark once and she just used to throw that phone in her bag with her keys etc... Shes been really looking after the iphone5 though and the screen protector still got marked.
Poor product IMO
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I was thinking of going back onto contract to get the iPhone 5 but found the monthly contracts expensive with insurance,
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Hi guys, I have a few questions regarding the iP5.
I did try the iP4 but sold it as I had a few gripes. So looking for answers below (as I have the SG3 at the moment)
* Can you use the iP5 in a Mass Media Drag and Drop capacity at all? Even with third party apps?
* How does the battery life compare to the iP4. As I barely got one full day out of it with medium use.
* How does the longer phone feel in the hand? I struggle use the SG3 with one hand, as it's too long and wide, so be interested to know here.
* Is there, or will there be any plans to use "SWYPE" on the keypad as an input method, I could never use the iP4s Keypad for SMS etc
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Hi guys, I have a few questions regarding the iP5.
I did try the iP4 but sold it as I had a few gripes. So looking for answers below (as I have the SG3 at the moment)
* Can you use the iP5 in a Mass Media Drag and Drop capacity at all? Even with third party apps?
Nope
* How does the battery life compare to the iP4. As I barely got one full day out of it with medium use.
About the same battery life
* How does the longer phone feel in the hand? I struggle use the SG3 with one hand, as it's too long and wide, so be interested to know here.
Feels very light compared to older iPhones, I prefer the width of the iPhone 5 compared to the SG3
* Is there, or will there be any plans to use "SWYPE" on the keypad as an input method, I could never use the iP4s Keypad for SMS etc
Apple won't allow it
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Thanks for the responses, looks like I'll be giving the 5 a miss this time round.
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Well after taking delivery of a white and black one for me and the missus on launch day I can now report I have sent both of them back for a refund. I've owned every iphone but I just hated this one and after a couple of days use I couldn't help but think it was a waste of money. Luckily for me apple are very good and offered to collect and refund it for me. To my surprise the missus said a couple of days later she'd like to do the same and TNT promptly picked the second one up. I sit here relieved and I'm gonna stick with my old phone for a good while more.
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I went from the iphone4 to the 5 and I'm loving it more the more I use it
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I went from the iphone4 to the 5 and I'm loving it more the more I use it
Same.
Usually impartial about phones but the 5 is so much slicker than my 4.
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I'm using the SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector. Feels nice. Very close to the original glass.
i was looking at these ones but cant work out what the difference is between the Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic films.
The crystal is thicker and harder, the oleophobic feels nicer to touch but isn't as durable.
OK thanks.. I've ordered one and will see how it goes.
I had a zagg invisible shield one before and it wasnt very nice.
Just following up... My SGP spigen steinheil ultra oleophobic screen protector never showed up from ebay so have asked for a refund as I've since bought another one.
My girlfriends did turn up though but after 10 days its so scratched and even one of the scratches pierced though the protector. Not impressed at all with the quality. She had a zagg one before and although it went a bit yellowy at the edges it didnt mark once and she just used to throw that phone in her bag with her keys etc... Shes been really looking after the iphone5 though and the screen protector still got marked.
Poor product IMO
Mine is 100% unmarked after 2 weeks.
My iPhone 5 on the other hand is a complete bag of sh*t. Nice to look at but I'm having major wifi issues.
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anyone got any news on the new MDI cable we need? pit of a pain having to charge it everynight.
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Mine is 100% unmarked after 2 weeks.
My iPhone 5 on the other hand is a complete bag of sh*t. Nice to look at but I'm having major wifi issues.
Send it back to apple, I had issues with parts of the screen not responding, called apple and they tried to blame it on a softwear issue, I informed them that the phone had only been released a few days so how can the softwear be at fault!
They sent me out a replacement within a few days but I had to sign a disclaimer incase I never returned the phone so they could charge me credit card, otherwise they wanted me to send them my phone first.
I put up with bad wifi on my iPhone 4 but the 5 is brilliant for wifi, I have to take my router off automatic channel changing as it sometimes picks a channel that does not seem to be compatible with any apple devices
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Mine is 100% unmarked after 2 weeks.
My iPhone 5 on the other hand is a complete bag of sh*t. Nice to look at but I'm having major wifi issues.
Send it back to apple, I had issues with parts of the screen not responding, called apple and they tried to blame it on a softwear issue, I informed them that the phone had only been released a few days so how can the softwear be at fault!
They sent me out a replacement within a few days but I had to sign a disclaimer incase I never returned the phone so they could charge me credit card, otherwise they wanted me to send them my phone first.
I put up with bad wifi on my iPhone 4 but the 5 is brilliant for wifi, I have to take my router off automatic channel changing as it sometimes picks a channel that does not seem to be compatible with any apple devices
Its too commonplace to be hardware. Thousands of people are having wifi encryption issues and Apple have aknowledged it. I'll put up with resetting the network settings every couple of days for now, and running an unenrypted wifi network at home on my 2nd router with mac filtering and a hidden ssid.
Hoping apple get to the bottom and release a software fix soon.
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I've heard Apple also have problems with the finish on the phones and people are returning them, sometimes 4-5 times before they get one they are happy with!! :surprised:
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Im glad (well not really glad, but you know what I mean) that I don't have the money to spunk on the iPhone 5...... seems like a daft upgrade at the moment from anyone with a 4/4S.
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Im glad (well not really glad, but you know what I mean) that I don't have the money to spunk on the iPhone 5...... seems like a daft upgrade at the moment from anyone with a 4/4S.
I had my iphone 4 for two years and think the 5 is much better in comparison. It's just way faster doing everything, and feels a lot lighter. As for the 4S then I'd agree there won't be much of a jump, but there is a definite jump from 4-5.
I'm not one of those that pre-order either as I got it out of necessity (inadvertently killed my 4 and needed a new one ASAP).
It's good enough for a simpleton like me :smiley:
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This is why I planned to wait for the 5S.
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This is why I planned to wait for the 5S.
There is no 5's the next is just going to be the 6 :wink: well so i was told :smiley:
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From all the troubles people are having the phrase "released to market prematurely"sounds familiar.
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I think its a ios 6 problem as oposed to the actual i phone 5 !
As my 3gs has started having wifi problems since upgrading to ios 6.
Works fine on some networks crap on others
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From all the troubles people are having the phrase "released to market prematurely"sounds familiar.
The quality issues have been addressed at Foxconn. It has resulted in skirmishes apparently.
The iOS6 issues need fixing soon. Considering this phone has been in field test for the best part of 12 months, it shouldnt have the OS bugs we are seeing, but then the GM release of iOS6 only came out in September...............so.