You can make the argument then that the use of the device would be worse. Part of the reason that I've seen some people saying that the 4.7" and 5.5" don't feel huge is because they are much thinner and rounded, hence much easier to hold in your hand than if you'd just scaled the Leica-style 4-5S models to the same sizes.
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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You can make the argument then that the use of the device would be worse. Part of the reason that I've seen some people saying that the 4.7" and 5.5" don't feel huge is because they are much thinner and rounded, hence much easier to hold in your hand than if you'd just scaled the Leica-style 4-5S models to the same sizes.
Edag Plata
Banned
Mine did until last night when it charged my card. This morning I had the tracking number, so I wouldn't give up hope yet. They overnight them, after all.
Dreamwriter
Member
I ordered my gold iPhone 6 64GB directly from T-Mobile, and shipping is a complete guessing game with them. Because my current phone is on their prepaid plan, they didn't link the preorder to my account, so I don't get any estimated shipping dates. Best I can do is look up my current status, which is "We received your electronic signature authorization on 09/13/2014"
I *might* be getting it on Friday, because this morning they charged me my $400 deposit...a second time. Now I wish I had ordered it for in-store pickup, but stupidly T-Mobile doesn't let you change a thing the moment you make the order - you can't even cancel the order, until you receive the device.
I *might* be getting it on Friday, because this morning they charged me my $400 deposit...a second time. Now I wish I had ordered it for in-store pickup, but stupidly T-Mobile doesn't let you change a thing the moment you make the order - you can't even cancel the order, until you receive the device.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Yeah. Iphone 4 was when Apple became Rolex of smartphones. It's when I realized their phones will no longer be judged just on tech specs and OS, but practically as if they're a piece of jewelry. 5 just reinforced that, and it's why I think it sucks they have plastic stripes on 6. Other design elements of 6, especially its continuous surface more than make up for it though.
Maninthemirror
Banned
the iPhone 6 Plus screenshot is in its Native resolution of 2208x1242 intead of screen resolution of 1080p
also it seems the purple fringing issues on previous iPhone Cameras is gone.
also it seems the purple fringing issues on previous iPhone Cameras is gone.
The stripes seem a bit noticeable in terms of being there for function rather than design (meanwhile who realized what the little cuts in the metal frame of the 4-5 series were?) But they only look *bad* to my eyes on the gold due to the contrast. The grey and white have much less differentiation and thus it's not that noticeable to me.
I had been considering getting the gold just to change it up for me, but seeing that I think I'm going to stick with white again.
Maninthemirror
Banned
Techcrunch did a Camera stability test between a dedicated camera and an iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 destroyed the dedicated camera
Video: http://techcrunch.com/video/iphone-6-vs-point-n-shoot/518419209/
Video: http://techcrunch.com/video/iphone-6-vs-point-n-shoot/518419209/
thank god. My phone turned any outdoor picture into a purple mess
Why the hate? What changed?
Keylime
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Pure curiosity on part caused things to change. I bought a Macbook Pro to figure out what the hell all the Apple hype was about.
Macbook Pro came with free iPod Touch (was using a Zune prior to this) which then made me want to just get an iPhone to replace the iPod Touch...which led to a rabbit-hole of Apple products.
I hated them because I considered myself to be a tech guy and the performance to cost ratios all seemed like total dogshit. It's the same stuff you see people spew in every Apple thread today. I was that guy. "The specs are super weak, and it costs $500 more...you're an idiot".
It wasn't until I tried everything that I got it, and the premium price point was something I could afford so I made the switch.
Now the business model of Apple vs. that of Google is insanely attractive and makes me love them even more.
bodine1231
Member
Decided to ditch my Note 3 for a 64gb regular iphone 6.
While the size of the Note isn't a problem by any means for usability/productivity, I find that it physically gets in the way more than I benefit from the larger screen size. What annoyed me the most is when I'm working out or doing something physical it gets in the way,especially if I'm wearing loose fitting shorts. If I need to take it out of my pocket quickly to change songs or answer a call it would get hung up on the lip of my pocket. And since the iphone 6+ is the same size as the Note 3 I didn't see any point in paying more money for the same problems.
I don't really play that many games anymore or watch movies,just the occasional Youtube video,so the smaller screen won't bother me in regular use.Dropping down will be painful at first but like anything I'll get used to it.
I did the same thing, and also didn't get an estimated ship date. However when I first got to the screen it said the arrival date was 9-25 but that was with regular 5-7 day shipping. I paid for overnight so the I should get it the 19th so we'll see. I was going to wait and go to the store Friday and get one there but I didn't want to take the risk if the website said I'll get it Friday/Saturday.
While the size of the Note isn't a problem by any means for usability/productivity, I find that it physically gets in the way more than I benefit from the larger screen size. What annoyed me the most is when I'm working out or doing something physical it gets in the way,especially if I'm wearing loose fitting shorts. If I need to take it out of my pocket quickly to change songs or answer a call it would get hung up on the lip of my pocket. And since the iphone 6+ is the same size as the Note 3 I didn't see any point in paying more money for the same problems.
I don't really play that many games anymore or watch movies,just the occasional Youtube video,so the smaller screen won't bother me in regular use.Dropping down will be painful at first but like anything I'll get used to it.
I did the same thing, and also didn't get an estimated ship date. However when I first got to the screen it said the arrival date was 9-25 but that was with regular 5-7 day shipping. I paid for overnight so the I should get it the 19th so we'll see. I was going to wait and go to the store Friday and get one there but I didn't want to take the risk if the website said I'll get it Friday/Saturday.
phatmike128
Member
Anyone in London lining up at retail store in Westfield Shepherd's Bush? What would be the go there...? Just turn up before Westfield opens on Friday?
I didn't preorder.
I didn't preorder.
The_Inquisitor
Member
You have no idea how happy that makes me.
The question I had with this was, what happens when I install a case on it? At the minimum I'm gonna have bumpers installed so that a drop to flat surfaces don't affect the phone, and it'll certainly affect its grip.
for everything iPhone did right, the two reasons I went with AT&T Tilt (HTC) came down to:
price : memory ratio
lack of 3G
lack of apps
iphone was clearly the future.. but OG at the same time was clearly 1.0 of that future.
by the time iPhone 3G hit, it went from "whoa that's pretty cool" to "you would be insane to buy any other smartphone"
3G
App Store
minimum 8GB for $199 on contract
GPS with built in Google Maps
etc
StarlordDial
Member
Just went to sprint to upgrade my 4s which i had for 2 years now and went with the 16gb 6+ Since i'm already eligible for an upgrade with our famplan.. Says they will be calling me back 4-6 weeks from now when it comes to them so i can pick it up ... They said at first they don't really know the timeframe and etc .... So hopefully by 4 weeks i can get it 
Vivalaraza
Member
I might try and go along to the Covent Garden store. Probably going to miss out due to queue of people waiting overnight or whatever but it's only 10 mins from work so I'll chance it.
SoundsOfScience
Member
Wow, side by side its amazing how much better the iPhone 6 is. Day and night difference.
Ape Gone Insane
Member
Still the most superior model (aesthetics wise) in my opinion. I would have loved the current shape/size of the iPhone 6 with the iPhone 4 material.
Maninthemirror
Banned
Nilay Patel has lost control over his Verge staff over iPhone 6
So a writer posted this article about the iPhone 6
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/6334173/iphone-6-plus-review-erotic-poetry
titled:
Read erotic poetry constructed exclusively from iPhone 6 reviews
the first reply:
So a writer posted this article about the iPhone 6
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/6334173/iphone-6-plus-review-erotic-poetry
titled:
Read erotic poetry constructed exclusively from iPhone 6 reviews
the first reply:
I agree it's a gorgeous phone. Personally, I prefer the 5 and 5s. I'm not a huge fan of the glass on the back of the 4, but everything else about the phone is fantastic
BruiserBear
Banned
In that case you should be very excited. Going from the 4 to the 6 is going to be a huge upgrade. I'm going from a 5 to a 6.
If you're gonna get a new one I'd tell you to just get the 6.
I know that feeling you're talking about. The 4 and 5 were incredibly designs for their time. Just looking at pics of the 6 I don't get quite the same impression. It looks OK, but nothing about it strikes me as incredible.
Same here. Know a few people who got theirs at 4:00 AM EST that got a shipping confirmation.
I got mines at 3:30 AM EST; still nothing. Just a shipping range (first week of October). Could it be due to me getting the 128 GB?
Just strange overall. Will remember to pre-order my phone via Apple next time.
Mammoth Jones
Member
That's reassuring then. I could live if it took a few extra days either way, just really looking forward to playing around with it considering it's going to be my first smartphone, replacing a third gen ipod touch (i.e. before the high-res screens). Going from that to a 6 plus is going to be a gigantic jump.
That good news anyhow. That means you and I will probably get the phone soon vs October.
Come on confirmation!
Nilay Patel has lost control over his Verge staff over iPhone 6
So a writer posted this article about the iPhone 6
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/6334173/iphone-6-plus-review-erotic-poetry
titled:
Read erotic poetry constructed exclusively from iPhone 6 reviews
the first reply:
Uh wat. If he has control over the site, why not just pull it down and fire the employee? Seems bizarre for an employee to write something against another writer, and then have the editor reply in the comments to it. Are these people professionals are what.
Interfectum
Member
When did you order yours and when did they order theirs?
Mammoth Jones
Member
I ordered my iPhone 6+ at about 3:15am the night preorders went live. Still no shipping confirmation and an Oct eta.
It might depend upon where you live and how much stock they have nearby too.
Sir Abacus
Member
I ordered my phone 11:58PM PDT while one specific example is a person who ordered theirs at 12:30PM PDT. Same phone: iPhone 6 Plus Space Grey 64GB.
I'm not against them doing it, to be clear. I think it's really funny! I guess I'm just confused by what happened. I guess I took it too seriously?
EDIT: oops, guess I did. I took the GAF post literally, that members on the staff were disagreeing with each other and sniping one another in public. It went over my head that the editor in chief was in on the joke. My bad. Guess I'm an airhead.
Sickness702
Member
I cancelled my preorder from AT&T because I have a preorder at best buy as well. apparently my ship dates from AT&T were the last actual dates you could have a slot for. The only other slot past the 11/9 - 11/27 I had was the dreaded "back order" slotGonna be a long wait till October for me
That character was beyond annoying
metsallica
Member
Possibly a weird question but I have to imagine this has come up during past iPhone launches. I currently have a preorder through Apple scheduled to deliver between October 1st and 6th (so much for being up at 3AM and refreshing thousands of times on 3 devices for three hours, but I digress). I work "on top" of a gigantic Apple Store that will presumably have a lot of stock on Friday. I plan to scope out the situation and if it isn't too much of a zoo (which it will be but I'm being a little positive) I'll try to buy a phone. What does that mean for my subsidy? Or my plan? Can I have Apple cancel my order before I buy my phone in store? Will I only see the full price? Will I lose my grandfathered unlimited plan?! Surely others have done this in the past and have experience; ideally I'd like to just buy the phone, get back to a computer, cancel my online order and be done with it, but knowing the back-end at AT&T (and Apple to a lesser extent) I'm not sure it'll all go according to keikaku. Experiences?
For me it went
iPhone > 3GS > 4 > 5 > 6
Also... iPad > iPad 3 > iPad mini + iPad air
And iBook 2005 > Macbook 2008 > MacBook air 2010 > MacBook pro 2012 + iMac 2007
Nice.
Interfectum
Member
My smartphone journey has been: Blackberry Curve > iPhone 3G > iPhone 4 > iPhone 5 > iPhone 6 Plus
Written by Chris Plante, Co-Founder of Polygon.
One of my family members used another lines upgrade. Can it be activated on the proper line when it arrives? Does it come with a new sim?
Trying to figure out if a AT&T visit is necessary before Friday. It's an upgrade from a 4, so if the sim isn't included I guess it's necessary anyway.
Trying to figure out if a AT&T visit is necessary before Friday. It's an upgrade from a 4, so if the sim isn't included I guess it's necessary anyway.