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Previous thread (2014-2022): https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3664222 Latest Apple Event (9.12.23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiP1l7jlIIA Newest iPhone models: iPhone 15 - 6.1" iPhone 15 Plus - 6.7" iPhone 15 Pro - 6.1" iPhone 15 Pro Max - 6.7" All 15 models have the Dynamic Island. All 15 models have USB-C, but the 15/15 Plus have USB 2.0 speeds while the 15 Pro/15 Pro Max have USB 3.0 speeds. Compare all iPhone models here: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ AppleCare (Apple's extended warranty program) offers 2 plans: AppleCare+: AppleCare+ for iPhone includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to the service fees listed below, plus applicable tax. In addition, you’ll get Express Replacement Service and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss: Get everything included in AppleCare+ and up to two incidents of theft or loss coverage every 12 months. Each incident is subject to the deductible listed below. Theft and loss coverage requires you to have Find My enabled on your device at the time it is lost or stolen and throughout the claims process. More AppleCare details: https://www.apple.com/support/products/iphone/ iOS 17.4.1 is the latest version of iOS. In iOS17, the battery percentage can be displayed in the battery icon on the status bar. To turn this on or off, go to Settings > Battery. Some top iOS17 features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-kMfV9Dx1Y iOS App thread: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3668654 iPad thread: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3552944 Thread recommends Anker for chargers/charge cables. Rageaholic fucked around with this message at 20:46 on Mar 21, 2024 |
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Re posting from old thread. EL BROMANCE posted:Yeah I feel bad for the people in the stores/phones who are stuck behind a garbage system. Naturally after dealing with web chat/phone call/reddit (wtf) support, the answer was 'go to a store and they will fix it'. As one of those poor bastards dealing with it, the positive side is that since I have a quota, every time a customer calls upset that the website isn’t working right I literally say “oh that’s great, that keeps me employed I’ll get you set.” Tbh, the systems I use are not bad at this point. There are really annoying things that they should be able to do but mess up, but I’ve used them so long I know almost every trick. Btw, for everyone in general, in terms of from my perspective , the 14 launch is def not the same volume / pace / energy as the 13 was(not really surprising IMO). Last year was the first year the carriers did $800 trade ins (recently at least) and a LOT of people did them and now , surprise surplus, aren’t eligible this year. Also no surprise, I get a lot of people wanting to buy the 14, but they got the iPhone 12 or whatever on a 30 month payment plan so it’s like “well, you have 8-10 months left and owed $500 still, did you want to pay that off to upgrade early?” Unsurprisingly the answer is usually no, although shiny new phone does make a few people do crazy things. Also, already starting last year, the 13 Pro was noticeably picking up more orders than the regular 13. This year it’s like, no one buys the 14 during preorders. Expect good inventory of the 14, the Pro and Pro max are def the hot topic ones. Which is usually the case for preorder (early adopters), but even more so this year. I have had literally one 14+ preorder, the plus is gonna be a dud because anyone wanting the bigger phone will just get the max.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:02
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Bringing this sick filth over from the last thread.withak posted:How do I get Comic Sans for the clock on my lock screen.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:04
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Thank you Rageholic for taking this on!
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Sep 14, 2022 20:08
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HalpBoris Galerkin posted:I just updated to iOS 16 and now the App Store forces me to enter my password every time I want to download a new app/game. Before it would just prompt me for FaceID. How do I turn this back on because my AppleID password is super long and unmemorable so I have to paste it in from 1Password each time.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:12
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cage-free egghead posted:Thank you Rageholic for taking this on!  If any of y'all have suggestions for the OP,  and I'll update it.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:18
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As someone with an (old) bartender's license I'd like to volunteer to serve up your mixed drinks of choice on Dynamic Island!
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Sep 14, 2022 20:19
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Rageaholic posted:Happy to help Obviously add in sections for screen protectors and AirPods since the thread ends up debating that more than talking about the actual phones anyway.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:23
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Duckman2008 posted:Obviously add in sections for screen protectors and AirPods since the thread ends up debating that more than talking about the actual phones anyway. Battery percentages. And screw comic sans, where's my impact.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:31
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Rageaholic posted:Happy to help Some formatting when you get the time, and a current list of iPhones on offer, and maybe some honorable mentions from the refurb store.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:35
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Duckman2008 posted:As one of those poor bastards dealing with it, the positive side is that since I have a quota, every time a customer calls upset that the website isn’t working right I literally say “oh that’s great, that keeps me employed I’ll get you set.” Ha, I'm glad someone is benefitting from it at least! At 3pm I just got an email saying 'we couldn't verify this order was from you' despite the fact I ordered from my existing AT&T account I've had for years, they have all my contact details to tell me something is up etc. Unbelievable, but I'm glad my spidey senses kicked in before it was too late.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:42
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New thread smell is fantastic. Much like my very not new iPhone XR Yellow 
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Sep 14, 2022 20:51
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Thread, what case brands are we recommending? I've got a Spigen on my 12PM currently, and I know they were recommended in the previous thread. But who else? Apple brand cases? Are Otterboxes still used?
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Sep 14, 2022 20:57
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My Spigen for the 14 should be here tonight, I haven't got the handset yet but I can check that it's OK quality at least. I've had them before and been fine, and found it much better than the $40 otterbox than essentially broke down, got replaced, and did the exact same thing. Mixing material types did not work well for that model.
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Sep 14, 2022 20:59
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Spigen are great for good protection at a cheap price. They might not last years but also they’re a fraction of the price of Apple or Otterbox.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:02
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I also like Smartish stuff. I have their wallet slayer case and it's kept my 12 nice and safe for 2 years through some pretty nasty drops.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:05
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SweetMercifulCrap! posted:Spigen are great for good protection at a cheap price. They might not last years but also they’re a fraction of the price of Apple or Otterbox.  Also, good news for 13 Mini users who wanted the battery percentage: https://twitter.com/MacRumors/status/1570113243959685125
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Sep 14, 2022 21:06
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EL BROMANCE posted:My Spigen for the 14 should be here tonight, I haven't got the handset yet but I can check that it's OK quality at least. I've had them before and been fine, and found it much better than the $40 otterbox than essentially broke down, got replaced, and did the exact same thing. Mixing material types did not work well for that model. My wife and I ordered cases that said they were MagSafe compatible and we got them and they don’t have magnets so back they go. Hard to use these when the charging pads you have are the raised kind.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:08
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There hasn't been a lot of content about the Camera in Video mode, should I see dramatic improvement over my 12 Pro in low light situations?
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Sep 14, 2022 21:09
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Sep 14, 2022 21:12
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Delzuma posted:There hasn't been a lot of content about the Camera in Video mode, should I see dramatic improvement over my 12 Pro in low light situations? I think in the Verge review it's mentioned that low light is nicer in the 14 Pro.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:21
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Rageaholic posted:Thread, what case brands are we recommending? I've got a Spigen on my 12PM currently, and I know they were recommended in the previous thread. But who else? Apple brand cases? Are Otterboxes still used? I'm a fan of Ringke and the occasional Merkury case, which I'm currently running. Otherwise: Spigen.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:23
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After a lifetime of Android phones, I'm picking up my first iPhone this weekend with a 14 Pro Max. How are those official iPhone leather cases?
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Sep 14, 2022 21:48
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Very nice. They patina quick so if you like a pristine spotless look they might not be for you, but the material quality is superb and they feel super nice to hold.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:50
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They're made of the cheapest trash leather imaginable, but feel nice enough in hand.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:54
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Detective No. 27 posted:After a lifetime of Android phones, I'm picking up my first iPhone this weekend with a 14 Pro Max. A good rule of thumb for apple products is 1) never buy the first version of any new product and 2) if there's any problems people will complain about them relentlessly so if you haven't heard anything negative about a product it is functional and good. no one talks about the leather cases that much because they are functional and good.
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Sep 14, 2022 21:55
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Kirios posted:As someone with an (old) bartender's license I'd like to volunteer to serve up your mixed drinks of choice on Dynamic Island! Took me way too long to realise you weren't taking about the Mac app
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Rageaholic posted:Thread, what case brands are we recommending? I've got a Spigen on my 12PM currently, and I know they were recommended in the previous thread. But who else? Apple brand cases? Are Otterboxes still used? Caudabe Sheath 👌🏻
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Sep 14, 2022 22:01
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Anyone have experience with Pitaka cases?
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Sep 14, 2022 22:06
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For my last 4 or so iPhones I’ve bought SB whatever ~$10 clear soft practice case I could get on Amazon and have had no complaints. One yellowed one time but I figured buying another one seemed justified.
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Sep 14, 2022 22:15
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Feedbacker posted:Anyone have experience with Pitaka cases? The edges are a little too sharp to be comfortable in the hand for long periods
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Sep 14, 2022 22:28
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I've taken to using Otterbox Symmetry cases and really like them. They are very slim but have well thought out ridges around the cameras and screen to protect against drops. They also often come in fun colors, as I noted in the previous thread:  Bit on the pricey side though
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Sep 14, 2022 22:32
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According to people testing with the iOS 16.1 beta, the iPhone 11, 12 mini, and 13 mini will get their numeric battery percentage back in the status bar when 16.1 finishes testing.
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Sep 14, 2022 22:41
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I’m using the new wallpaper where its a view of the globe, centered on your city. As I awakened my phone the thing flashed rapidly in a way that would 100% trigger an epileptic episode. It went away after a few seconds but wow.
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Sep 14, 2022 22:42
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I like the thinnest Spigen Liquid Crystal, which is the thinnest case that makes the camera bump go away so the phone doesn't slide around on surfaces like a bar of soap. I use it on an iPhone Excess but presumably they make one for the 14 also.
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Sep 14, 2022 22:45
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Detective No. 27 posted:After a lifetime of Android phones, I'm picking up my first iPhone this weekend with a 14 Pro Max. i've always liked them and they have done a good job of protecting my phones lo these many years
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Sep 14, 2022 22:49
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101 posted:Caudabe Sheath 👌🏻 Caudabe haver here and yeah it's expensive but it has a unique texture to it that feels great. It's plastic that feels like suede almost. Really easy to grip but doesn't get stuck in your pocket at all.
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Sep 14, 2022 23:06
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So there isn't one brand to recommend in the OP? Spigen, Caudabe, Apple, Otterbox...they all sound like they're good for different reasons.
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Sep 14, 2022 23:12
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I've been thinking about Rhinoshield's Mod NX cause I can have a red band around the white iPhone and a clear back. Not sure though. Also looking into dBrand's Grip case. Saw it in a video today and the Solstice looks really rad. https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/iphone-14-pro-max-cases I usually go with the standard Apple silicone but if they had a Product RED leather one, I'd 100% switch to that. EDIT: Speaking of that, the case came in just now. It's a bit of a lighter red than the 13 Pro Max silicone case. ThermoPhysical fucked around with this message at 23:24 on Sep 14, 2022 |
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I had a product red leather case on my XS. Sold the phone and case to my brother when I got my 12 and the red is now basically black. They do patina nicely with oil from your skin but they scratch easily and it doesn't heal well.
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