iP8 + iWatch 3
Sep 13, 2017, 12:03 pm
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All my iPhones were dead or had serious defaults by the time I stopped using them so I would've got 0$ by selling/trading them (or so little that I would prefer keeping them). Bear in mind that I had only three phones over the last decade: iPhone (2008-2010), iPhone 4 (2010-2016) and iPhone 5 (2012-hopefully 2018).
And even if they were in impeccable condition who's going to buy an iPhone that's six years old?
Been there. My battery inflated after 3 years usage (shortly after I got it from a relative). Changed the battery myself but the screen is slightly bend outwards.
And even if they were in impeccable condition who's going to buy an iPhone that's six years old?
Been there. My battery inflated after 3 years usage (shortly after I got it from a relative). Changed the battery myself but the screen is slightly bend outwards.
Sep 13, 2017, 12:07 pm
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Sep 13, 2017, 12:24 pm
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I see at https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/specs/ that the X and the 8 as well are a good bit heavier than my iPhone SE which is 113 grams. I guess with the newer processor they have to add more battery weight.
Sep 13, 2017, 12:43 pm
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The iPhone 4 went straight to the dump (dropped it of at an electronics recycling point). The screen was completely done (accidentally dropped the phone a month or so after switching to the 5). Doubt that I would've gotten 20$.
Sep 13, 2017, 1:20 pm
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Is there a reason you don't think the date they just announced that it will be available to order isn't the date it will be available to order?
I see at https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/specs/ that the X and the 8 as well are a good bit heavier than my iPhone SE which is 113 grams. I guess with the newer processor they have to add more battery weight.
. On a weight per screen area basis, the 8 and X are 5-20% lighter. On a weight per total volume basis, they're all within a few percentage points.
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Sep 13, 2017, 1:25 pm
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My memory is not reliable but I thought a previous delayed order was delayed yet again. Then again this is partly my frustration wanting the X for October trips.
Sep 13, 2017, 1:38 pm
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I don't know what you mean by a delayed order.
Apple has never announced a shipping date for a phone before the phone was introduced, including yesterday for the X. And AFAIK, they're never missed an announced shipping date.
Apple has never announced a shipping date for a phone before the phone was introduced, including yesterday for the X. And AFAIK, they're never missed an announced shipping date.
Sep 13, 2017, 2:03 pm
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Sep 13, 2017, 2:08 pm
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AFAIK, 1 gram lighter is lighter, no? Point being - all the small phones are lighter than bigger phones. It's not due to more battery for a new processor.
Not that specs mean a lot, but...
Not that specs mean a lot, but...
The first iPhone X and iPhone 8 benchmarks are here, and they’re a nightmare for Android
Apple’s next iPhones will crush Android when it comes to overall performance
Apple’s next iPhones will crush Android when it comes to overall performance
Sep 13, 2017, 6:46 pm
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Sep 14, 2017, 2:09 am
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Do the US operators not have free phone insurance if you are on one of the higher usage plans? That's what I have with Orange and I recently got a brand new SE after the screen cracked on the original.
Sep 14, 2017, 2:23 am
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I've found AppleCare+ useful for my US iPhone purchases as I can just drop into Apple stores abroad and get up to two replacements included within 2 years. And so I've not really been interested in mobile phone service companies' marketed device protection insurance. I've not seen it included for no additional charge, but I'm not really looking.
Sep 14, 2017, 2:29 am
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I know not many here jump on new Apple devices, but my office provides new Apple phones and iPad as I order them.
I bought an iWatch2 (on my own) and my office + personal computers are all Windows 10.
Last year the big September announcements came just as I left for or as I was flying to Brazil. It was tricky getting all the information correct to place my order which didn't start well due (in part) to my location.
This year Apple will release info on an iP8 and new iWatch one day before I go to China. Again I expect complications in tracking all the news and trying to place an order.
My real question is what web does the best job of forecasting what might be formally announced on Sept 12 (regarding iP8 + iW3)?
I bought an iWatch2 (on my own) and my office + personal computers are all Windows 10.
Last year the big September announcements came just as I left for or as I was flying to Brazil. It was tricky getting all the information correct to place my order which didn't start well due (in part) to my location.
This year Apple will release info on an iP8 and new iWatch one day before I go to China. Again I expect complications in tracking all the news and trying to place an order.
My real question is what web does the best job of forecasting what might be formally announced on Sept 12 (regarding iP8 + iW3)?
I use the macsurfer.com site frequently, mainly because it is specifically an Apple news aggregator and generally a tech aggregator, also. So, if you want a site that will give links to all of the Apple news/rumors, etc. on a daily basis, this is the website that I would choose first. Then you can choose the specific websites you want to visit by clicking on the various links provided on macsurfer.com
Sep 14, 2017, 4:52 am
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Under an image from Star Trek's Mirror, Mirror episode, he suggested that if you had an evil twin you should probably use a passcode as an alternative.
And yes, Face ID didn't work the first time, so he mumbled something about "a backup" and moved on quickly. It seemed to work the next few times he used it.
And yes, Face ID didn't work the first time, so he mumbled something about "a backup" and moved on quickly. It seemed to work the next few times he used it.
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/14...-fail-keynote/