PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
you guys think this is bad? You should see it on ipad, same 3x3 squares lol.
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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you guys think this is bad? You should see it on ipad, same 3x3 squares lol.
This is still a crime against humanity and should be regulated by the hague
side note, that damn twitch icon needs to be updated to be flat like everything else ios 7/8
I never notice stuff like this until it's actually pointed out to me. Part of the problem etc.
One of the guys said it was his front pocket, but he had it in there for a huge amount of time. Still I would think a huge amount of people put their phone in their pocket (front or back) so I would assume we'd have heard a lot more about it by now. Time will tell!
I feel like you got that attention more because the phone came out and people were interested in seeing it in person. I think the iPhone 5 was the best looking iPhone. When I had my HTC One M7 that was the first phone I ever owned where people in city whether at work or different events would randomly ask me about it. So damn sexy.
The Lamonster
Member
Should I 'reduce motion' on iPhone 6 iOS8 as per usual, or is it actually just as fast with the new processing power?
I even reduce motion on my iPad Air because it's faster.
I even reduce motion on my iPad Air because it's faster.
BFIB
Member
Yeah, thats possible. The HTC One M8 (and M7) really does give Apple a run for its money with the build quality. Its outstanding.
dont think reduce motion actually increases the time for stuff to boot. Placebo.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
This happened with the iphone 5 and 5s. remember about those? No one remembers, because they were not widespread issues.
RubxQub
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Surprised the 6 Plus is as close to the 6 in just about every test there is as well. Thought for sure the divide would be wider there.
Also good to see both models at the top of just about every test as well. Wasn't sure if they'd retain their lead with the more modest speed bump this year.
I'm loving the battery life of my 6 so far. Then again, I came from a Nexus 5... By far the worst battery life I have experienced on a phone.
Haloid1177
Banned
I do because I thought it saves battery but looking back not sure if I made that up or not in my head.
NekoFever
Member
Do people give consideration to the fact that their battery runs down quickly when they're playing with their new phone all day? I got mine down to <10% on Saturday and Sunday quite easily, but now that I'm at work and busy doing other stuff, in a more typical use scenario for me, it's still around 80% in the middle of the afternoon.
SoundsOfScience
Member
Got around 12-13 hours of on and off use and was still only at around 30%. Not bad at all in my books.
Edit: This is with the normal 6.
Edit: This is with the normal 6.
These were the best folders, especially with the Infinifolders tweak installed. I wish someone would develop a tweak to get the folders working that way again, it'd be much better.
Haloid1177
Banned
Yeah the backing inside the case is microfiber, no scratches (hopefully).
Same. I was using my phone today and thought to myself that the screen was pretty bright and I might be able to reduce it to save battery and it was actually well under 50%.
The screen looks really great, honestly. Don't care in the slightest that it isn't 1080p.
HUELEN10
Member
Battery life is fine, easily last the whole day as did my 5 before it.
BFIB
Member
Right now I'm sitting at Standby 23 hrs 51 minutes and Usage at 8 hrs 31 minutes with 10% left. Letting it die completely today.
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
After the weekend I wanted to chime in with my feelings. This is going from a 4S to a 6 non-plus:
+ Love the larger screen
+ Can still one-hand the phone as needed
+ TouchID is wonderful. So much easier to unlock the phone
+ Camera and performance greatly improved
+ Despite 1GB RAM, much less reloading than on the 4S so I'm happy
+ Battery life seems good. Initial charge drained pretty quickly and worried me, but after recharging all night I was able to make it through the day with 50% left and that's with all the new-phone playing I was doing.
- I don't like the rounded edges and I feel the phone is too thin. If I'm laying down using the phone (in bed, etc.) and have to grip the phone to hold it up the thin, rounded edges tend to dig into my palms and become uncomfortable. I have a case to go on it but it's equally thin and rounded so no help there. I kind of wish they had stuck with the flat edges like on the 4/5, personally. And if the phone was a little thicker I would not complain since it would likely increase battery life as well.
+ Love the larger screen
+ Can still one-hand the phone as needed
+ TouchID is wonderful. So much easier to unlock the phone
+ Camera and performance greatly improved
+ Despite 1GB RAM, much less reloading than on the 4S so I'm happy
+ Battery life seems good. Initial charge drained pretty quickly and worried me, but after recharging all night I was able to make it through the day with 50% left and that's with all the new-phone playing I was doing.
- I don't like the rounded edges and I feel the phone is too thin. If I'm laying down using the phone (in bed, etc.) and have to grip the phone to hold it up the thin, rounded edges tend to dig into my palms and become uncomfortable. I have a case to go on it but it's equally thin and rounded so no help there. I kind of wish they had stuck with the flat edges like on the 4/5, personally. And if the phone was a little thicker I would not complain since it would likely increase battery life as well.
Yeah, must be. I ordered online on Friday and got 5-7 day shipping.
I don't have my phone yet, but I looked at the case at BB on the weekend and thought this one was nice.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ballistic-tungsten-tough-case-for-apple-iphone-6-ice-blue-battleship-gray/8548198.p?id=1219345071223&skuId=8548198&st=categoryid$abcat0811006&cp=3&lp=14
I just wish I could find one with a removable front cover that does NOT have a clip attached.
RubxQub
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Any easy steps to reproduce? I'm swiping through threads quickly and don't see any kind of obvious issue.
Perhaps if there are more pictures or something in the thread vs. just text?
infiniteloop
Member
DisplayMate: "iPhone 6 Plus is the Best performing Smartphone LCD display that we have ever tested"
http://displaymate.com/iPhone6_ShootOut.htm
http://displaymate.com/iPhone6_ShootOut.htm
Glad I went white with this phone
Why exactly? I've always liked the black personally. Makes the colors pop better? At least with the 4S compared my black vs my wife's white.... Edit: I mean the bezel.
NYR
Member
Glad I went white with this phone
Gold looks dope in person.
RubxQub
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DisplayMate tests iPhone 6 and 6+, rates it the best LCD display on the market
Overall best display goes to Samsung Note 4 which is OLED.
A lot of detail in there, but in case anyone was curious...the iPhone 6 and 6+ displays are boss, with the 6+ taking the overall LCD crown.
They do breakdowns of LCD vs. OLED pros and cons, but it seems like the Samsung Note 4 is still considered the best display on the market from their POV.
Edit: What infiniteloop said.
Overall best display goes to Samsung Note 4 which is OLED.
DisplayMate said:
A lot of detail in there, but in case anyone was curious...the iPhone 6 and 6+ displays are boss, with the 6+ taking the overall LCD crown.
They do breakdowns of LCD vs. OLED pros and cons, but it seems like the Samsung Note 4 is still considered the best display on the market from their POV.
Edit: What infiniteloop said.
Still arguably the worst color combination in the history of the world.Colors aren't half bad either
It makes the design of the phone pop more and it really actually contrasts the display fairly nice.
Good read! Looking forward to seeing that quality jump in person.
Playing around with the Note 3, I've got to say it's really impressive in a bunch of situations. My 5S struggles a bit in direct sunlight with clarity, but the Note 3's OLED is crystal clear in the harshest sun. Will be glad to see that size and quality on an iPhone.
Anything by Speck is my go-to. I have a CandyShell on it atm, but I'm eyeing the new MightyShell.
I think this is gorgeous for a case in terms of minimal added bulk and great protection. Colors aren't half bad either
I got the http://www.bestbuy.com/site/speck-c...086&skuId=8259221&st=speck iphone 6&cp=1&lp=3 just to add a bit of color. Seems to protect well, but it's a tiny bit bulky IMHO.
Spycarnegy
Member
What's currently frustrating me is this: I went through the process of trying to get an Iphone6+ the other night through Apples replenishing of stock over the weekend(They actually had some available). Here's the thing. If you decide you want to go through the ATT Next program (which they are currently advertising the hell out of) you go through the process of picking your phone etc. But there is no options for personal pickup. Why? If I choose the 2 year contract upgrade(I have an upgrade no matter what since I currently have a launch day Iphone 5) which is 399$+40$+Tax (vs 50$ tax through the ATT next program) I could have gotten the personal pick up., I obviously elected not to choose that choice and even if I wanted to I probably wouldnt have had time to buy it as they go within the first 2-3min after or around 10pm. Any one know why that is? At this rate I should just order and wait to see what kind of shipping I'm going to get. (It says around Oct 23-30th or whatever.)
Here are some of my impressions after using it over the weekend.
- Screen is absolutely gorgeous. Coming from a HTC One (M7), I think the iPhone looks even better despite having a lower resolution (regular 6).
- Build quality is as wonderful as expected. The materials and shape just feels wonderful in the hand. The camera protrusion and bands on the back are nowhere near as bad as I thought they would be. (space grey)
- Size is perfect and was an easy transition from the M7. Readability is a godsend for one handed use. The aluminum and rounded edges do make it a little slippery to hold but it does feel damn good. Still rolling naked but I ordered the Apple leather case so I'll see how that is. Went to the Apple Store at like 11PM yesterday to pick up a case and there were still insane lines despite the phone having come out on Friday so it was a no-go.
- Camera is superbbbb. Coming off the godawful cameras on the Nexus and M7, it feels great to have a good camera again.
- So I let the battery die the first day I got it by going max brightness and running a bunch of games and videos. Did a full charge afterwards. I've been using it over the weekend at around 50% brightness and moderate usage. Didn't really play any games or videos though except my friends just opening them and checking out how they look. Just a bunch of web browsing, reddit, downloading apps, tinkering and endless iMessages. Haven't charged it since.
Battery has been fantastic! This was on the regular 6 so I can't even imagine what the Plus battery would be like.
- I do want to check out the Plus but I just don't see myself going with such a huge phone. I've handled my fair share of Note 2's and 3's and I'm just not a fan. Especially without the benefit of the stylus.
I'm very content with my purchase and absolutely love the phone. Perfect size, screen, battery in one package. No compromises that I can think of except the lack of a back button which I do miss but Readability remedies that somewhat. I'm so glad to be off Android and to be back on the iOS ecosystem.
Now just eagerly waiting jailbreak so I can get a filesystem going along with widgets, themes, and all the tweaks
- Screen is absolutely gorgeous. Coming from a HTC One (M7), I think the iPhone looks even better despite having a lower resolution (regular 6).
- Build quality is as wonderful as expected. The materials and shape just feels wonderful in the hand. The camera protrusion and bands on the back are nowhere near as bad as I thought they would be. (space grey)
- Size is perfect and was an easy transition from the M7. Readability is a godsend for one handed use. The aluminum and rounded edges do make it a little slippery to hold but it does feel damn good. Still rolling naked but I ordered the Apple leather case so I'll see how that is. Went to the Apple Store at like 11PM yesterday to pick up a case and there were still insane lines despite the phone having come out on Friday so it was a no-go.
- Camera is superbbbb. Coming off the godawful cameras on the Nexus and M7, it feels great to have a good camera again.
- So I let the battery die the first day I got it by going max brightness and running a bunch of games and videos. Did a full charge afterwards. I've been using it over the weekend at around 50% brightness and moderate usage. Didn't really play any games or videos though except my friends just opening them and checking out how they look. Just a bunch of web browsing, reddit, downloading apps, tinkering and endless iMessages. Haven't charged it since.
Battery has been fantastic! This was on the regular 6 so I can't even imagine what the Plus battery would be like.
- I do want to check out the Plus but I just don't see myself going with such a huge phone. I've handled my fair share of Note 2's and 3's and I'm just not a fan. Especially without the benefit of the stylus.
I'm very content with my purchase and absolutely love the phone. Perfect size, screen, battery in one package. No compromises that I can think of except the lack of a back button which I do miss but Readability remedies that somewhat. I'm so glad to be off Android and to be back on the iOS ecosystem.
Now just eagerly waiting jailbreak so I can get a filesystem going along with widgets, themes, and all the tweaks
Any 6 Plus owners still unsure yet, At first the size was pretty daunting, but after using it for the past couple of days I kind of got used to it. I also used my friend's normal 6 and the size was pretty nice as well. The 6 Plus is perfect for use in the home, watching videos and reading forums was a blast. One handed use is definitely harder on the plus, but not impossible. Battery life is awesome as well. The plus totally fits in my fitted/skinny jeans as well, for those of you wondering I tried out the 6 Plus in a pair of Levi's Slim Fit 511.
Idk, I think both phones are excellent, but I'm still torn on which size to go with. Anyone else still undecided?
Idk, I think both phones are excellent, but I'm still torn on which size to go with. Anyone else still undecided?
Dreams-Visions
Member
but I was told it didn't have enough specs...
Maninthemirror
Banned
Anything by Speck is my go-to. I have a CandyShell on it atm, but I'm eyeing the new MightyShell.
I think this is gorgeous for a case in terms of minimal added bulk and great protection. Colors aren't half bad either
many people have recommended me the speck but then I see the weird lines, odd colors and huge branding and logo and I tell myself, why would I ruin a perfectly sleek phone with that.
if speck made a phone without the big ass branding and logo and removed those weird lines and got in simple colors, quality wise they are good but look wise they are atrocious
Ah when did you order? Cannot believe mine still hasn't shipped while I'm seeing everyone everywhere getting shipping notices.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Holy shit....
suddenly, my preference has become for a hard case. >_>
Uh...the phones are out now, along with display models. Go to Best Buy/ Radio Shack / AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile / Apple Store and decide for yourself.
64GB/128GB Space Grey seemed the best to me. Gold looks good too but thought the Gold 5S looked a lot better.
BFIB
Member
Try a Best Buy? Or Apple Store? I'd recommend going hands on w/ the 6 Plus. To me, 4.7" to 5" is the "sweet spot" for screen size.