biosnake20
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Just got the green 5S case. Didn't even know a green one existed until I saw it in the Apple store. It's not on the online store. Probably retailer exclusive.
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I used the TouchID demo app at the Store. After you're set up, it tells you to press your finger on the sensor, but then it just makes a green thumbprint logo. Release, "press your finger to the sensor." "OK good job!" *release* "press your finger to the sensor." "OK good job!" *release* "press your finger to the sensor."
Just that over and over. I could see that it was working (and quickly) but I think it's a bad demo cuz it doesn't show you what unlocking is really like.
Just that over and over. I could see that it was working (and quickly) but I think it's a bad demo cuz it doesn't show you what unlocking is really like.
Sounds like a third party 5 case. Can't find any evidence Apple makes a green leather 5s case, store exclusive, or not.
biosnake20
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Now that i've opened the package it seems like it's the yellow one. The package is green though. My life is in shambles.
Ouch, sorry bro. I actually think the yellow looks great with the black 5s. Maybe a bit too sunny for the white ones... dunno.
The packages are transparent aren't they? The one I ordered was. Like, you can see the case through the package although the card backing has a colour.
biosnake20
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The background color of the package is clearly green. It still seems like it has a slight green tint to it though. Looks good either way on my black 5.
Just got the 5s love it but one issue. I have a GOgroove flex smart x2 in my car it worked great with the 4. I paired it with the 5s and music will play when I push play from the music app or use instacast app but I cannot use the controls on the device itself. Anyone have a idea why it won't work on the 5s?
My Galaxy S2 is driving me nuts with its Google Framework crashing so much. I was thinking of waiting till next year for the Iphone 6 and its larger screen. But I don't know... Maybe I should switch over... I already have Mac Book Pro Retina.
How long does the Iphone 5s battery last?
How long does the Iphone 5s battery last?
SmackCrackleNPop
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Depends on how you use it , I can get about 8 hours of actual usage, and a ton of standby time. Starting at full, I go to work and get home it has about 70% leftover.
I'm getting longer-lasting battery compared to my 4S.
I'm almost at 24 hours of standby with a little over 4 hours of usage, and I'm at 35%.
Well, 5sGAF, I think I'll be returning mine either tonight or tomorrow. I realized I really don't use my phone for much more than texting, calls, and occasional browsing (I knew this beforehand, but thought maybe a better phone would change it).
With the PS4 coming up, that $700 could be put to better use, such as a TV or Vita...or anything else really.
I'm sorry guys
With the PS4 coming up, that $700 could be put to better use, such as a TV or Vita...or anything else really.
I'm sorry guys
Well, 5sGAF, I think I'll be returning mine either tonight or tomorrow. I realized I really don't use my phone for much more than texting, calls, and occasional browsing (I knew this beforehand, but thought maybe a better phone would change it).
With the PS4 coming up, that $700 could be put to better use, such as a TV or Vita...or anything else really.
I'm sorry guys
You should probably give it more of a chance before dismissing it, but I get that funds could go somewhere more used.
I personally love my smartphone. It makes organising my life easier with calendars and reminders on the go. An encyclopedia, dictionary, maps, directions at my fingertips at all times.
It means I don't have to organise myself as much and can concentrate on doing the stuff I need to as opposed to planning.
Oh no, don't get me wrong, I love this phone. But, this was something I was struggling with before buying the phone. I had been going back and forth about getting a new phone for about a month or two, almost buying both an HTC One and LG G2 (I would have, but they seemed to be pretty locked down and I don't want an Android device I can't mess with).
I'm just a gadget geek who really has no use for the gadgets. Hopefully I'll remember this the next time something new comes out.
Robin64
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Not sure I like how it handles slow motion video.
I copied the .mov file to my PC and it was just running at normal speed. I guess the video gets a header that tells the iPhone to play certain bits at 1/4 speed.
Does uploading to YouTube straight from the phone keep the slow motion info?
I copied the .mov file to my PC and it was just running at normal speed. I guess the video gets a header that tells the iPhone to play certain bits at 1/4 speed.
Does uploading to YouTube straight from the phone keep the slow motion info?
I believe so. I think it's anything in the 'share sheet'. (Currently Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo)
I'm getting around 7 hours after customizing my settings the way I want and with fairly heavy usage currently.
Robin64
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It'll just say "100% Charged" on the lock screen. Lightning bolt doesn't change.
Thank you.
Diablohead
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I think it's great that we can now record and slow down footage without faking slowdown in other apps, it's one feature I approve on with the new phones outside of better gaming power.
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I'm going to go ahead and assume most people have no idea how most things work.
I think I've narrowed down my selection of cases to the Incase Pro Snap Case and the official leather case (not sure what colour yet).
I didn't put a case on my 4S for most of the time I've had it, but the iPhone 5S seems like it could attract scratches and damages in general easier.
I didn't put a case on my 4S for most of the time I've had it, but the iPhone 5S seems like it could attract scratches and damages in general easier.
eudaemonic
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I was playing around yesterday using the sprayer in the sink and the slow-mo. Ahhh the things you try when you get something new like this. Get to be a little kid and experiment.
Overall really liking it though it kinda makes me with I didn't spoil iOS7 on my 4S before the new phone. Would have felt more of an impact. That TouchID thing is crazy better than I thought (even though a lot of you on here mentioned it) though I keep clicking the button out of habit and getting Siri. Of which I start asking her dumb shit since I summoned her. My uses with Siri have never been as practical as the commercials.
Solideliquid
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Been trying to switch my space grey for gold or silver at the apple store no luck. When are they going to have stock laying around?
I only have another week to return.
I only have another week to return.
BigDaddyFatSack
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How the fuck is it that 5/5s is able to run things smoothly with only 1gb of ram yet android phones with 2-3gb of ram with comparable CPUs fail to come close to this level of fluidity?
Yep, got the email this morning, looking to arrive on Tuesday!
Snkfanatic
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Well, 5sGAF, I think I'll be returning mine either tonight or tomorrow. I realized I really don't use my phone for much more than texting, calls, and occasional browsing (I knew this beforehand, but thought maybe a better phone would change it).
With the PS4 coming up, that $700 could be put to better use, such as a TV or Vita...or anything else really.
I'm sorry guys
If you payed out of contract I completely understand.
How?
What settings do you have? Do you turn on 3G?
I don't understand how I get 1-2 hours less than you and we both have the same phone.
That's about the average usage I get on a 5.
7-11 hours of usage (depending on how much I'm browsing/how much time I'm on Wi-Fi).
Well for one I know TouchWiz (Galaxy phones) use quiet a bit. I saw a post that said that alone was using .9 gb of RAM. I'm on Cyanogenmod right now so I can't check my GS3. I think just the way iOS handles multitasking and what the OS uses just doesn't require as much.
it's easier to build a os for a number of different devices compare to a billion.
Got the Shakes
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One of the benefits of Apple not only building the OS, but also building the hardware that it runs on. People may complain about the things Apple locks down, but it does have its advantages too.
Talking out my ass, but I suspect the way iOS handles multitasking is less ram heavy, too. Seems like it just takes a screenshot of the last state a program was in then restores it to that point when you actually open the app back up. That, versus actually having he program run in the background.
bucknuticus
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So my 5s battery life is sucking compared to my 4s. at 19% battery with 4.5 hours of usage and 7.5 hours of standby
Yeah, there was a developer guy in the announcement thread that posted a lot about this. Can't find the exact post, but he mentioned that the way it handles multi-tasking, 2GB isn't really necessary at this point.
Serves you right for living on the rock.
But seriously, I'm pretty sure the apple store won't even sell you an unlocked phone. My dad wanted an unlocked iPhone 5 last year but they told him to buy online instead. He was less than impressed.
I dunno, depending on how I calibrate my phone (the turn it 360 degrees to roll the calibration ball around the screen), the angle reading is completely off. If I do the calibration tilting without tilting the phone depth-wise, the reading is correctly at -0 when level on my desk. If I carelessly/more quickly do the tilt calibration, then the angle reading can be way way off while level (5-10 degrees off).
Same on a 5 as a 4S..
Example from my 5:
RedAssedApe
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is it normal for the power buttons on the 5/5s to be slightly loose?