chinacat
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Post by chinacat on Sept 23, 2017 6:52:07 GMT -8
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Post by ono on Sept 23, 2017 9:19:44 GMT -8
iPhone SE on T Mobile: Update with iOS 11 and carrier update went smoothly. Performance seems just as smooth. I've not noticed any change to battery life. Still using old iTunes 12.6.2, without any problems.
A friend updated his 6 or 6S, and he swears it improved keystroke and screen responsiveness.
Some fonts in native apps are silly large, such as All Inboxes.
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Post by rob_london on Sept 23, 2017 10:14:24 GMT -8
I highly recommend this review of the new Apple Watch from the perspective from someone who normally writes about mechanical watches. I remember he had one of the best reviews of the original Apple Watch: A Week On The Wrist The Apple Watch Series 3 Edition. It is particularly interesting to read how the introduction of the Apple Watch has affected the traditional watch industry.
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Post by tuffett on Sept 23, 2017 10:20:07 GMT -8
iOS 11 is nice. I like the new control center. Agree that the title fonts are way too big - imagining it on a 4” phone like the SE makes me cringe.
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Post by galleybob on Sept 23, 2017 12:26:25 GMT -8
Apple Car Play now is very glitchy since I did the update. Anyone else notice this
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Post by aaplcrazie on Sept 23, 2017 15:08:59 GMT -8
Store Report Norfolk VA
But like a dream I'm flowing without no stopping Sweeter than a cherry pie with Reddi Whip topping From mic-to-mic, kickin' it wall-to-wall Well, I'll be calling out you people like a casting call…
Very Busy, lots o iPhone activations going on. overhead from a Teenager "Am waiting for the X" like dropping a grand on an iPhone aint no thing..... The store really did feel like a Casting Call.......
All portends for good things AAPL
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Post by chinacat on Sept 23, 2017 19:02:44 GMT -8
I highly recommend this review of the new Apple Watch from the perspective from someone who normally writes about mechanical watches. I remember he had one of the best reviews of the original Apple Watch: A Week On The Wrist The Apple Watch Series 3 Edition. It is particularly interesting to read how the introduction of the Apple Watch has affected the traditional watch industry. Tremendous article, thanks for posting! I was never a Watch Guy; we're talking Timex until I got my first iPhone, and haven't put one on since. The author most certainly is, and I give him credit for noting the craftsmanship of the Apple Watch along with the utility. As he points out, this could be yet another industry disrupted by Apple, though not in the usual way. But the fact that a true Watch Guy would even consider wearing one for utility while keeping his expensive pieces for times when their qualities are more valuable is pretty incredible IMHO. He also pointed out how the AirPods are the perfect complement now that Apple Watch has LTE, something that I am sure was planned even though the AirPods came first.
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Post by 4aapl on Sept 24, 2017 11:24:15 GMT -8
One thing the watch article didn't get into was why ceramic for the casing is preferable to metal. It noted some high end watches, that were nearly identical in price for a gold vs ceramic version.
I'm guessing it's more durable, but that is a heck of a pricing difference. But as a luxury item (especially the edition version), maybe that's fine.
Just thinking of it in the way he did, of if this small usage of ceramic was a prototype for something larger. If so, what would be the advantage of making an iPhone case, or even a laptop, out of ceramic? I suppose that like glass, it could easily be used for wireless charging. I don't know if the choice of ceramic vs glass on an iPhone would let it be thinner or cheaper....or just more durable.
My guess would be that ceramic would be about the same thickness, more expensive, but more durable than gorilla glass.....but that's just guessing.
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Post by bud777 on Sept 24, 2017 15:10:59 GMT -8
I went to my local Apple store yesterday to buy a new mini-iPad and a watch. It was crowded and the watches were getting a lot of attention. Demo watches were not connected so it really wasn't possible to try them out.One thing that came to mind when I was there was that the watch is really not a web access device. Certainly you can ask Siri a question, but if it comes back with "I found this on the web" I think you are high and dry. Phone on the wrist, check. heart monitor and fitness device, check. weather, stocks and news, check. Link to all the information on the web? Better check back. I walked out with neither device, but I am not giving up.
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Post by rickag on Sept 24, 2017 17:22:43 GMT -8
One thing the watch article didn't get into was why ceramic for the casing is preferable to metal. It noted some high end watches, that were nearly identical in price for a gold vs ceramic version. I'm guessing it's more durable, but that is a heck of a pricing difference. But as a luxury item (especially the edition version), maybe that's fine. Just thinking of it in the way he did, of if this small usage of ceramic was a prototype for something larger. If so, what would be the advantage of making an iPhone case, or even a laptop, out of ceramic? I suppose that like glass, it could easily be used for wireless charging. I don't know if the choice of ceramic vs glass on an iPhone would let it be thinner or cheaper....or just more durable. My guess would be that ceramic would be about the same thickness, more expensive, but more durable than gorilla glass.....but that's just guessing. Hence the $100 million Apple invested with Corning? Off the wall supposition: merger of IP from Liquidmetal and Corning?
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Post by tuffett on Sept 25, 2017 6:10:42 GMT -8
I went to my local Apple store yesterday to buy a new mini-iPad and a watch. It was crowded and the watches were getting a lot of attention. Demo watches were not connected so it really wasn't possible to try them out.One thing that came to mind when I was there was that the watch is really not a web access device. Certainly you can ask Siri a question, but if it comes back with "I found this on the web" I think you are high and dry. Phone on the wrist, check. heart monitor and fitness device, check. weather, stocks and news, check. Link to all the information on the web? Better check back. I walked out with neither device, but I am not giving up. Agreed. The whole notion that the watch will one day replace the phone seems absurd to me. It’s a companion device. Great for what it’s meant to do, but it’s not going to be a great web surfing tool, media player or camera - all essential functions of the smartphone.
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