iPhone X - Discussion

Rew

Out for a walk with the kids earlier. Had hat, sunglasses and a baby strapped to my chest (who’s face was just below my chin) but Face ID still worked flawlessly. Have to say it really lives up to the hype.

Marty Bird

Rew wrote: »

Out for a walk with the kids earlier. Had hat, sunglasses and a baby strapped to my chest (who’s face was just below my chin) but Face ID still worked flawlessly. Have to say it really lives up to the hype.

Apple really nailed it, it just works.

AidenL

Big question - AppleCare or not?

These repair prices are scary........

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/iphone/repair/service/pricing

og2k7

AidenL wrote: »

Big question - AppleCare or not?

These repair prices are scary........

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/iphone/repair/service/pricing

100% - we had it since 5s and it just gives that extra piece of mind. And previous phones were never that expensive

You have 60 days after the day of purchase to get it

AidenL

og2k7 wrote: »

100% - we had it since 5s and it just gives that extra piece of mind. And previous phones were never that expensive

You have 60 days after the day of purchase to get it

Ive never bought it, but very tempted this time alright.

Bob24

Looks like Face ID might be a bit too forgiving when telling siblings appart: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/04/face-id-brothers-video/

Assuming these videos are not fake, it is having issue to differentiate people who don’t look *that* identical.

Blazer

Bob24 wrote: »

Looks like Face ID might be a bit too forgiving when telling siblings appart: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/04/face-id-brothers-video/

Assuming these videos are not fake, it is having issue to differentiate people who don’t look *that* identical.

its a learning system though. Siblings tend to share similar bone structures so its to be expected. Also the phone is supposed to know faces who had aged, grown beards, scars, wear glasses etc so there's a security risk in that it allows close enough matches to allow siblings etc to use their brother's sisters phones.
I'd love to see their competitors though..apparently Apple are 2 years ahead of other companies so I can imagine for Samsung if I threw a pair of glasses on my dog he's unlock my S8 for me

Bazsutto

Littlewoods.ie claim to have all models in stock. Would be a good option for someone looking to buy outright. Free delivery.

https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/electricals/iphone/iphone-x/e/b/121556,126436.end

Agent Coulson

Bazsutto wrote: »

Littlewoods.ie claim to have all models in stock. Would be a good option for someone looking to buy outright. Free delivery.

https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/electricals/iphone/iphone-x/e/b/121556,126436.end

Per Orders none in stock looking at that. All for delivery by 18th of December.

mad muffin

Everyone has it in stock. Yet those who preordered 5 minutes and above past 8am still wait…

Bazsutto

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Per Orders none in stock looking at that. All for delivery by 18th of December.

See that now when you click on one of them.

DubDJ

Question, when charging the phone with a wireless charger does anybody get the new charging sound? I remember it was found in iOS 11 and Apple showed it off at the keynote. Maybe it’s only certain chargers that activate it?

Marty Bird

DubDJ wrote: »

Question, when charging the phone with a wireless charger does anybody get the new charging sound? I remember it was found in iOS 11 and Apple showed it off at the keynote. Maybe it’s only certain chargers that activate it?

No not with mine.

mad muffin

Is there supposed to be a new charging sound in iOS 11?

Marty Bird

I’m only using a 12w iPad charger.

Bob24

Blazer wrote: »

its a learning system though. Siblings tend to share similar bone structures so its to be expected. Also the phone is supposed to know faces who had aged, grown beards, scars, wear glasses etc so there's a security risk in that it allows close enough matches to allow siblings etc to use their brother's sisters phones.
I'd love to see their competitors though..apparently Apple are 2 years ahead of other companies so I can imagine for Samsung if I threw a pair of glasses on my dog he's unlock my S8 for me

Yeah for sure competing systems are a total joke compared to Face ID and most of them will be fooled by a picture or someone who looks vaguely similar.

But still given that Apple calls Face ID less prone to false positives than Touch ID these videos are a bit surprising.

As you say hopefully accuracy improves over time.

AidenL

Mr.S wrote: »

You could get decent phone insurance for less then that, which would cover theft too. I get that AppleCare is hassle free though.

I am thinking of standard insurance, but who would you recommend?

DubDJ

mad muffin wrote: »

Is there supposed to be a new charging sound in iOS 11?

Yeah as far as I’m aware, unless they removed it later on in the iOS betas.

Here’s the one to be exact.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAgpgtgrh88

mad muffin

Mustn’t have made it to final release?

stimpson

Mr.S wrote: »

You could get decent phone insurance for less then that, which would cover theft too. I get that AppleCare is hassle free though.

Except you can’t. I haven’t found anyone to insure a 256GB iPhone X. Blue insurance will cover a 64GB, but their insurance tips out at €1200.

stimpson

Mr.S wrote: »

Zurich will cover you up to €1500, if they don't accept the iPhone X 256gb online, it's just because they haven't updated, will be fine in a few days / weeks.

Apple Car is still the far easier option though, just a bit of a rip off and doesn't include theft.

I don’t see phone insurance on their website.

adam88

Donal55 wrote: »

My sister is in the States now but is coming home in two weeks time. If she brought back one of these, could it be used here?

You need to ask the agent in the store for the version that can be used in Ireland. That's what I was told when I enquirer about my 6. Something to do with sims or gsms or some lark like that

iancairns

og2k7 wrote: »

AidenL wrote: »

Big question - AppleCare or not?

These repair prices are scary........

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/iphone/repair/service/pricing

100% - we had it since 5s and it just gives that extra piece of mind. And previous phones were never that expensive

You have 60 days after the day of purchase to get it

'The 60days till after you purchase to get it' 
Is this only applicable to phones bought via Apple.com or does it apply to carrier contracts etc.
Do I just set a reminder in my phone to insure it in 59days or am I best to log on now and do it?
Crazy prices but I'm resigned to get it.
I bought the 256gb version also so not sure what to do re insurance.
I've never lost a phone (touches wood) and haven't had insurance for last 3 years with my dying iphone 6, also my days of messy nights out are loooongg gone as well.
To Insure, or not to insure, that is my question.

Marty Bird

iancairns wrote: »

'The 60days till after you purchase to get it' 
Is this only applicable to phones bought via Apple.com or does it apply to carrier contracts etc.
Do I just set a reminder in my phone to insure it in 59days or am I best to log on now and do it?
Crazy prices but I'm resigned to get it.
I bought the 256gb version also so not sure what to do re insurance.
I've never lost a phone (touches wood) and haven't had insurance for last 3 years with my dying iphone 6, also my days of messy nights out are loooongg gone as well.
To Insure, or not to insure, that is my question.

www.mobilephoneinsurancedirect.ie

€12.99 PM or €142 annually for the 256.

AidenL

Marty Bird wrote: »

www.mobilephoneinsurancedirect.ie

€12.99 PM or €142 annually for the 256.

That might be more sensible than AppleCare and roughly same price for 2 years, with Loss and Theft cover.

flexcon

iancairns wrote: »

'The 60days till after you purchase to get it' 
Is this only applicable to phones bought via Apple.com or does it apply to carrier contracts etc.
Do I just set a reminder in my phone to insure it in 59days or am I best to log on now and do it?
Crazy prices but I'm resigned to get it.
I bought the 256gb version also so not sure what to do re insurance.
I've never lost a phone (touches wood) and haven't had insurance for last 3 years with my dying iphone 6, also my days of messy nights out are loooongg gone as well.
To Insure, or not to insure, that is my question.

It doesn't have to be bought direct from Apple. 60 days from the date Apple gets notification of activation or from the Till point.

stimpson

Marty Bird wrote: »

www.mobilephoneinsurancedirect.ie

€12.99 PM or €142 annually for the 256.

Finally! Getting worried that they are uninsurable. Found Zurich and they don’t list the X.

AidenL

stimpson wrote: »

Finally! Getting worried that they are uninsurable. Found Zurich and they don’t list the X.

I’ll probably take out that cover myself too.

stimpson

AidenL wrote: »

I’ll probably take out that cover myself too.

Just signed up. They seem legit. 142 for annual cover including loss and theft is good value.

Donal55

adam88 wrote: »

You need to ask the agent in the store for the version that can be used in Ireland. That's what I was told when I enquirer about my 6. Something to do with sims or gsms or some lark like that

Thats great, thanks.