iPhone 5 - Discussion [READ MOD NOTE IN FIRST POST]

Creamy Goodness

frozenfrozen wrote: »

In the stripped down pictures of the 5 the battery does look much much bigger than it does in the 4.

The new processor must be draining a serious amount of power

the new processor actually consumes less power, as does the wifi chip. the biggest culprit of battery draw in the new iphone will be the screen and the LTE chip

Mactard wrote: »

And don't forget it still has to power a bigger screen too. I reckon there'll be no noticeable gain in battery life but there will be a good few threads asking why the battery life is so awful - just like there was with the 4s.

But....what powers the bag :P

this is what phil schiller said. wireless charging isn't just there as a tech yet, something still has to be plugged into a power outlet somewhere. wireless charging isn't going to be a big deal until i can comfortably walk around my house with my phone charging in my pocket and it's getting it's power from thin air.

also I don't get what people's obsession is with complaining about charging their phones every day? i'm a heavy user i charge mine every day but it's either when i'm in work and the phone is on the desk, or it's when i'm asleep. it's very simple :pac:

Media999

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

this is what phil schiller said. wireless charging isn't just there as a tech yet,

Philip W. Schiller is the senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple Inc

Of course hes gonna say that.

I like the idea of the top of my bedside cabinet being a charger that i cant really forget to plug in and just leave it on top. maybe something up on the mantle piece that when i leave a phone on it, it will sync up with amplifier and stream Audio / Video.

It will be a big selling point for the Nokia. It will have great potential for Innovating Accessories.

Media999

Just stumbled across something interesting with regard to NFC.

When i seen it wasnt included in the 5 i was convinced it was because they where bringing out something of their own. I still think they will.

Schiller told All Things D that the decision not to include NFC actually stemmed from Passbook, which he said "does the kinds of things customer need today." The app, which organizes digital tickets, coupons and more, will roll out with iOS 6 on Sept. 19.

They will definitely launch something a bit more than an app. Apple like every other handset seller would love to control the mobile payments market. And thats a very big potential market.

opinion guy

Media999 wrote: »

Just stumbled across something interesting with regard to NFC.

When i seen it wasnt included in the 5 i was convinced it was because they where bringing out something of their own. I still think they will.



They will definitely launch something a bit more than an app. Apple like every other handset seller would love to control the mobile payments market. And thats a very big potential market.

Yeah I kind of think you are on to something here. There's no reason why you couldn't integrate a payment system into passbook. In fact in some ways it might be more secure - depends how you implement it. But yes I'm inclined to think Apple have something up their sleeves on this one.

frozenfrozen

That wireless charging handbag thing is a terrible idea.
It's cool tech, but defeats the purpose of making phones smaller if you have to carry around a heavy battery in your bag to charge it

Giblet

Just downloaded IOS 6, seems most places inside the canals are rendered in 3D, including the trees and cars Pretty cool looking.

pleasant Co.

frozenfrozen wrote: »

That wireless charging handbag thing is a terrible idea.
It's cool tech, but defeats the purpose of making phones smaller if you have to carry around a heavy battery in your bag to charge it

I don't disagree, entirely, but then it's just an accessory provided by a 3rd party.

Media999

frozenfrozen wrote: »

That wireless charging handbag thing is a terrible idea.
It's cool tech, but defeats the purpose of making phones smaller if you have to carry around a heavy battery in your bag to charge it

Heavy battery? Have you seen how light the battery in just about any smartphone is? S3 is about as heavy as a single AA battery. Literally. Id say if the iphone was removable it would be the same.

1ZRed

After looking around at the iPhone 5, I'm seeing a lot of nice points about it.
I like the thinness of it, brilliant build quality and the camera is probably one of the best for a phone. Not to mention the wireless technology is fantastic, albeit useless here for ages.

But I was texting and browsing the Internet last night and I just found the screen far too small, especially in width.
I like the phone and I'm thinking of getting it if only to sell it again but it doesn't seem like anything new. This could just be a thinner, taller, slightly faster 4S to me.

Btw, where could I download iOS 6 for my iPad? I'd get it for my phone but that's just a 4 and wouldn't get all the features.

guil

1ZRed wrote: »

After looking around at the iPhone 5, I'm seeing a lot of nice points about it.
I like the thinness of it, brilliant build quality and the camera is probably one of the best for a phone. Not to mention the wireless technology is fantastic, albeit useless here for ages.

But I was texting and browsing the Internet last night and I just found the screen far too small, especially in width.
I like the phone and I'm thinking of getting it if only to sell it again but it doesn't seem like anything new. This could just be a thinner, taller, slightly faster 4S to me.

Btw, where could I download iOS 6 for my iPad? I'd get it for my phone but that's just a 4 and wouldn't get all the features.

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DubDJ

1ZRed wrote: »

After looking around at the iPhone 5, I'm seeing a lot of nice points about it.
I like the thinness of it, brilliant build quality and the camera is probably one of the best for a phone. Not to mention the wireless technology is fantastic, albeit useless here for ages.

But I was texting and browsing the Internet last night and I just found the screen far too small, especially in width.
I like the phone and I'm thinking of getting it if only to sell it again but it doesn't seem like anything new. This could just be a thinner, taller, slightly faster 4S to me.

Btw, where could I download iOS 6 for my iPad? I'd get it for my phone but that's just a 4 and wouldn't get all the features.

Maybe wait till Wednesday? When it's officially released.

1ZRed

DubDJ wrote: »

Maybe wait till Wednesday? When it's officially released.

I'm not too pushed about the update anyway because it's nothing special, so if I can do it without much bother I'll try it out instead of waiting.

120_Minutes

I don't think I'll be installing iOS 6 till I know google will be bringing out their own standalone maps app.

Doylers

120_Minutes wrote: »

I don't think I'll be installing iOS 6 till I know google will be bringing out their own standalone maps app.

Good point, i'll rely on the tomtom app for my maps which has always served me well

miralize

120_Minutes wrote: »

I don't think I'll be installing iOS 6 till I know google will be bringing out their own standalone maps app.

They've already confirmed that they are building their own.

DubDJ

1ZRed wrote: »

I'm not too pushed about the update anyway because it's nothing special, so if I can do it without much bother I'll try it out instead of waiting.

iMessage integration is a big on for me. Do Not Disturb will be handy. The overall refinements too. New stores, Notification Centre sync. All handy stuff I'll be looking forward to.

1ZRed

DubDJ wrote: »

iMessage integration is a big on for me. Do Not Disturb will be handy. The overall refinements too. New stores, Notification Centre sync. All handy stuff I'll be looking forward to.

You can reply by iMessage with your phone number off an iPad/iPod touch, isn't that the new deal with it? That is a handy addition alright if you have multiple iOS devices.

I was hoping for much improved stores and a bit of colour but anything is a welcomed improvement over what it was.

Honestly, their biggest features are useless here and even then, they're not exactly very exciting. Some nice additions but I could do without many of them and still not miss them.

Johnmb

1ZRed wrote: »

I'm not too pushed about the update anyway because it's nothing special, so if I can do it without much bother I'll try it out instead of waiting.

If you're not too pushed, then why don't you just wait?

DubDJ

1ZRed wrote: »

You can reply by iMessage with your phone number off an iPad/iPod touch, isn't that the new deal with it? That is a handy addition alright if you have multiple iOS devices.

I was hoping for much improved stores and a bit of colour but anything is a welcomed improvement over what it was.

Honestly, their biggest features are useless here and even then, they're not exactly very exciting. Some nice additions but I could do without many of them and still not miss them.

Yeah and from a Mac too. I'll often leave my phone on the other side of the room or in a different room so i'll be able to instantly reply without getting up. A lazy persons dream It'll be my first time having a go of Siri too. Won't use it but it'll be fun to mess around with for a while. Safari tabs and history sync. Especially the web history, I've often been looking for a link and had to log onto my Mac to find it. welcomed updates.

386dx_009

guil wrote: »

Whats wrong with it? the FUP on my contract is 45000 mins, 10000 texts and 15gb data. Before I went on bill I was spending at least €20 a week on credit for just calls and texts and that was trying to use the phone only when I had to, to me the plan I'm on is a bargain

I cant believe people pay over £500 for a 16gb iphone with less than stellar tech.

guil

386dx_009 wrote: »

I cant believe people pay over £500 for a 16gb iphone with less than stellar tech.

what in gods name has that to do with my post and the most i ever paid for an iphone was €9 when the iphone 4 was released, i got it on upgrade for €259 and sold my 3GS for €250, i got my current 32gb iphone 4 for nothing from emobile

Media999

386dx_009 wrote: »

I cant believe people pay over £500 for a 16gb iphone with less than stellar tech.

Yep. Same for all smartphones but others tend to be a bit more exciting.

I had no problem paying top dollar for a 4S when it came out as it was fairly stellar but now id feel short changed and wont be buying into the marketing.

They have a point in saying it fits in your hand perfectly. Its a one handed phone and others are two handed but id rather that if it meant better reading, media viewing and web browsing. Prefer a wider 16x9 phone.

I wonder what a 16x9 movie looks like on an iPhone 5. Id say its fairly awkward looking. Would have to be stretched or cropped in some way.

frozenfrozen

Media999 wrote: »

Yep. Same for all smartphones but others tend to be a bit more exciting.

I had no problem paying top dollar for a 4S when it came out as it was fairly stellar but now id feel short changed and wont be buying into the marketing.

They have a point in saying it fits in your hand perfectly. Its a one handed phone and others are two handed but id rather that if it meant better reading, media viewing and web browsing. Prefer a wider 16x9 phone.

I wonder what a 16x9 movie looks like on an iPhone 5. Id say its fairly awkward looking. Would have to be stretched or cropped in some way.

No it doesn't have to be cropped. a 16:9 movie on a 16:9 screen would be displayed in 16:9

Media999

frozenfrozen wrote: »

No it doesn't have to be cropped. a 16:9 movie on a 16:9 screen would be displayed in 16:9

Is the iPhone 5 16x9?

edit - it is. I didnt realise that now. I though it was a bit longer.

mad muffin

386dx_009 wrote: »

I cant believe people pay over £500 for a 16gb iphone with less than stellar tech.

Less than stellar you say?

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1443297

Stainless_Steel

mad muffin wrote: »

Less than stellar you say?

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1443297

This is what I expected. Specs only give an indication of performance when it comes to SOCs. Android owners love touting their specs. They mean nothing. It's how the tech actually performs is what counts.

Apple know that some people dont get this. This is why they have not given exact specifics on the tech specs. They tell you its twice as fast. And it is. If they said the iPhone 5 was only a 1GHz dual core then people would have a field day.

DubDJ

Media999 wrote: »

I had no problem paying top dollar for a 4S when it came out as it was fairly stellar but now id feel short changed and wont be buying into the marketing.

But the 4S was probably one of the smallest upgrades Apple have ever released. I wouldn't of upgraded even if I had a 3GS. I woulda just went for a 4 and ignored the minor upgrades of the 4S. I think people underestimate the new iPhone. It's been upgraded in every aspect. Including cables and earphones. There was nothing else to change. I think that's bang for your buck. I was really happy with what they've changed and although they could of added extras like quad-core of NFC I'm still really happy. And I'll definitely trading up from my iPhone 4.

Also if those benchmarks are indeed true.... Wow.

eamon234

guil wrote: »

what in gods name has that to do with my post and the most i ever paid for an iphone was €9 when the iphone 4 was released, i got it on upgrade for €259 and sold my 3GS for €250, i got my current 32gb iphone 4 for nothing from emobile

Exactly. Noone seems to ever factor that they have a great resale value, unless you're too lazy to sell it properly and 'trade it in' to the likes of Gamestop or Envirofone.

Media999

DubDJ wrote: »

But the 4S was probably one of the smallest upgrades Apple have ever released. I wouldn't of upgraded even if I had a 3GS. I woulda just went for a 4 and ignored the minor upgrades of the 4S. I think people underestimate the new iPhone. It's been upgraded in every aspect. Including cables and earphones. There was nothing else to change. I think that's bang for your buck. I was really happy with what they've changed and although they could of added extras like quad-core of NFC I'm still really happy. And I'll definitely trading up from my iPhone 4.

Also if those benchmarks are indeed true.... Wow.

True but it was my first iPhone so it was an upgrade to me.

Media999

eamon234 wrote: »

Exactly. Noone seems to ever factor that they have a great resale value, unless you're too lazy to sell it properly and 'trade it in' to the likes of Gamestop or Envirofone.

No one ever seems to factor the fact they pay about 50 a month for 2 years either. It works both ways.