The iPhone Thread - The Airpods thread in disguise

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Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

beanieson posted:

Phone cases are retarded, live fast die young and leave a scratched up worn out iphone 2 years later when you're due for an upgrade.

The first few generations actually looked nice after being worn but id be hesitant without a case nowadays...

Has anyone gone caseless?

Gucci Loafers fucked around with this message at 04:21 on Sep 14, 2014

# ¿ Sep 14, 2014 04:14

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# ¿ May 7, 2024 05:21

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

Does anyone's iPhone actually use more than a 1GB of Ram?

# ¿ Sep 15, 2014 20:37

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...

Is there a need for more than a gig of ram on iPhone? How much of a need?

# ¿ Sep 15, 2014 20:49

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

I'm more concerned about battery life than anything else, it needs to last at least two days with moderate use.

# ¿ Sep 16, 2014 20:47

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

Where's iOS 8? Or is it just coming out later today?

# ¿ Sep 17, 2014 17:31

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

I played with the iPhone 6 at store and it's just too big.

Sure, it's a cool phone but I can't comfortably reach the top row of buttons with just one hand. The second row is acceptable but if throw a case into the mix then it's complicated. It also just feels a little fragile compared to the 5 given how it's so thin and weighs next to nothing.

They should have left the size of the iPhone 5 alone or maybe a tad bigger and then put out their phabelt model but I guess the days of one-handed phones are dead. Steve Jobs is undoubtedly rolling in his grave.

# ¿ Sep 19, 2014 18:08

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I thought t-mobile was the only provider that supported volte or wifi calls?

At least initially...

# ¿ Sep 19, 2014 19:13

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Rubiks Pubes posted:

Is there any way to trigger the popup to forward SMS messages to iCloud? It worked on my 5 but for some reason it isn't doing it now on my 6.

I didn't even know you could? I wish Apple would make a messenger client through iCloud.

# ¿ Sep 20, 2014 00:57

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Even if the new iPhone 5s"e" is just iPhone 6 internals I'd make the jump.

I can't stand two-handed phones.

# ¿ Jan 25, 2016 22:19

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cowofwar posted:

Why are you guys spending $1000 on a smart phone if you just want a lovely texting brickphone?

Most people use their screens and therefore benefit from larger screens.

Because I don't need a massive screen for texting, calling and occasionally reading SomethingAwful.

Smaller Android phones are just too cut down.

# ¿ Jan 26, 2016 01:56

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~Coxy posted:

That would make sense since the 6 is not really any faster than the 5S (and I believe the new iTouch is actually slower?)

The iPhone 5S has the Apple A7 SoC and the iPhone 6 has the Apple A8. It appears the CPU internals are the same but it goes from a PowerVR G6430 to a PowerVR Series 6XT GX6450.

Which I suppose means something?

# ¿ Jan 26, 2016 07:44

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It's rumored to have the same internals as the iPhone 6S. That's just a standard phone but in the typical 4" Form Factor.

It it does everything it's claim but pre-ordering day one. My 5S still works but after having 3 screen replacements it's starting to fall apart.

# ¿ Mar 21, 2016 00:30

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

I'm totally comfortable giving whichever telecom another $300 w/ a 2-year Contract for a non-constrained phone that fits in my hand and pocket.

# ¿ Mar 21, 2016 05:34

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

So...

The 5SE is basically the iPhone 6S Internals in 4" form factor.

Why shouldn't I buy this?

# ¿ Mar 21, 2016 23:40

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smoobles posted:

It's a choice of screen size bro, you gotta choose for yourself. Live your own life.

Thought so.

What's the quickest way to get the new phone? Should I order through Apple or my carrier?

# ¿ Mar 22, 2016 00:21

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

What's the best way to get the 5SE? Should I order through Apple or my carrier?

# ¿ Mar 22, 2016 15:42

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What's the bad iPhone chip thing?

And there's no 5 saddle brown leather case. :smith:

# ¿ Mar 27, 2016 05:57

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Will this fit on the 5SE?

# ¿ Mar 27, 2016 06:52

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td4guy posted:

Yeah, all iPhone 5 or 5s cases fit on the SE just fine. They're identical.

Is there a particular reason why there isn't a Saddle Brown iPhone following like there is for the 6 and 6S?

# ¿ Mar 27, 2016 07:40

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101 posted:

They realised Midnight Blue was the way forward

Froist posted:

Have they launched any new cases specifically for the iPhone SE? Saddle Brown is the pinnacle of case technology and only became available with the 6S.

We've got two Official Apple cases here,

Apple iPhone 5SE Case

I just got my case today in black. The quality of the leather is reasonable and while I minor complaint I don't particularly care for the Apple logo on the leather.

We'll see how it holds up over time.

# ¿ Mar 29, 2016 02:06

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If in another 3-years Apple makes a 5SE^2 with updated internals they'll get another few hundred dollars.

Posted from my 5SE.

# ¿ Mar 31, 2016 23:33

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We need a Saddle Brown iPhone 5SE petition.

Brown 5S isn't the same!

# ¿ Apr 6, 2016 22:42

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

I'm happy with the official 5SE Black Leather Case.

# ¿ Apr 12, 2016 17:38

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Ur Getting Fatter posted:

I know that I'm a dumb idiot poor but I'm actually happy with my 16gb 5s, except that after 3 years the battery is flaking out.

Is swapping out the battery feasible?

It's totally feasible, but I'd just try to find a 3rd Party Repair shop that has the tools and just give them $20 as opposed to buying your own that you'll use just once.

# ¿ May 2, 2016 06:02

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Has anyone left the small iPhone bandwagon? My iPhone 5SE is dying and I'm debating if it's just time to give up for a larger phone. I'm thinking of just buying the iPhone 7 straight up with the $80 trade-in as the other models don't really have that much more to offer or I simply can't justify the cost for even the iPhone 8.

# ¿ Mar 1, 2019 03:44

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

How better is the battery life on the 8 or XR?

# ¿ Mar 1, 2019 05:12

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WithoutTheFezOn posted:

As you�re considering prices, it�s probably not important but remember the 7 is the last base model with 32GB. 8 and newer start with 64.

Good point. My 16 GB nearly full of apps and the rest almost all of other.

# ¿ Mar 1, 2019 06:25

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Duckman2008 posted:

Not a bad thought, but counterpoint: the iPhone 7 has had issues with losing the ability to connect to a cell tower, and once that happens you have to replace it. I think with new in box they�ve fixed it, I�ve been seeing less of them come in, but I wouldn�t risk buying a 7.

The price difference on 7 vs 8 is pretty minute, especially if you need more than 32GB (which is recommended for anyone at this point).

Could you expand on the first point?

On the flip side, the iPhone 8 is another $150 plus I'll need Applecare too.

On a completely unrelated note, how much storage on my Iphone 5SE should be in other? I have maybe 2/3s in it? Should I just re-install iOS entirely?

# ¿ Mar 1, 2019 17:32

Gucci Loafers: May 20, 2006; Ask yourself, do you really want to talk to pair of really nice gaudy shoes?

I assume the thread unequivocally recommends AppleCare+ with a new phone?

# ¿ Mar 4, 2019 18:26

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Saddle Brown Leather Case or Death!

That said, am I dumb or are carriers not charging interest with new phones?

# ¿ Mar 4, 2019 20:56

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iPhone 5SE to iPhone 8 verdict...

It is kind of annoying to have such large device that's kind of requires two hands but it's not nearly as bad as I anticipated. On the flip side, the screen is freaking great and I understand folks being consumed by their phones. Why not just blast through rich articles on NY Times, Washington Posts and whatever my friends have posted on Instagram.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2019 16:10

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Something Offal posted:

iPhone 8 to iPhone X / XS is a huge jump so it's funny you say that with an 8. Screens on the modern ones are truly engrossing.

I just can�t justify the cost as this was only $500.

I�ll probably keep this phone for two years until Apple has a all new XS Design or something similar.

# ¿ Mar 13, 2019 16:24

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I'll probably bounce from my new iPhone 8 until they come out with a crazy MicroLED Display or I get a decent trade-in for a X, XS, etc.

# ¿ Mar 14, 2019 19:18

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If normal wired Apple earbudpodswhatever fit my ears, will the wireless ones work just fine? And I mean, while running for a job excluding weird weight lifting angles.

# ¿ Mar 20, 2019 22:41

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Is the Air Power Pad ever coming out? That's the only thing holding me back...

# ¿ Mar 21, 2019 02:14

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Does anyone use their iPhone without a case?

# ¿ Mar 24, 2019 01:19

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Skeezy posted:

Going to just say that the Saddle Brown leather case is the way to go. The only issue I have with the leather cases though is that they tend to be a bit slippery.

Same. After a few months it wears out and its girp-able.

# ¿ Mar 24, 2019 16:54

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If my iPhone has two or three bars but constantly spins when trying to load whatever website, application or even crashes with a message there�s no internet connectivity - despite being on LTE.

Is this the provider? I rarely had this problem with Verizon and recently switched to T-Mobil on a new iPhone 8.

# ¿ Jul 17, 2019 21:01

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Protocol7 posted:

"Bars" are only a single metric of cell signal performance. The tower you're connected to could be congested, or the fact that T-Mobile signals often struggle indoors unless you have a phone that supports a newer lower band like Band 71 (which the iPhone 8 does not.)

What about T-Mobile is bad for indoor performance?

# ¿ Jul 17, 2019 21:42

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# ¿ May 7, 2024 05:21

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Protocol7 posted:

Probably less of a concern for T-Mobile cause their threshold is like 50 gigs for deprioritization and unless the other goon was on prepaid or something he should have priority.

T-Mobile is just janky. Does have some poor cell service quality I�ve noticed but I�m on wifi most of the time and it�s cheap as hell so I�m not going to complain about it.

I flipped to T-Mobil but as someone who travels all the time for work it�s just not that great.

Who has the absolute best coverage? Verizon or ATT?

# ¿ Jul 18, 2019 17:47

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