TheChewyWaffles
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Now they need to get off their butts and offer a CloudKit option for their Mac version 5.
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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Now they need to get off their butts and offer a CloudKit option for their Mac version 5.
Dimensions wise it's not a huge difference from the 5, but there's an obvious difference. The larger size is harder to use one handed for sure (depending on your size of hand). I tried out the 6 Plus again today, it's such a crazy big size.
Maybe they have read receipts turned off
It also took them several weeks to push out their iOS7 redisign last week.
Yea, I love my 6 but I found it too thin. Put on a minisuit case which is pretty thin for a solid case and it feels great.
Ken Masters
Banned
You know a phone wasn't designed well if it feels better with a case. When I exchanged my 6+ today and took the case off I forget how damn light and thin the things was, felt much better with a case
nhlducks35
Member
man, you had a heck of a turnaround from when you first had the 6. I still like the 'look' of the back of the 5/5s the most, but I agreed with you (at the time) that the 6 feels like the best design overall, in terms of feel and finish, and still feel that way. I do agree though that it can feel 'too thin' and wouldn't miss it at all if it was a little thicker, say enough to make the camera flush.
I was on the new phone high. The 6 is the most refined design of all the iPhones, the issues that cropped up for me was that it was actually too thin, the camera popping out causing wobbling on a table and the rounded design making it harder to hold in landscape for long periods of time (like watching youtube/movies in bed). The curved design is a double edged sword, it feels glorious in the hand and it's so nice to bezel swipe but it's not as nice holding it in landscape for watching videos or taking pics (i hold my iPhone like a camera and use the volume + button to take shots). The 4/5 series don't feel as nice in the hand as the 6 but those other advantages of the boxy design that I mentioned are more important to me ultimately. After a week of using the 6 I realized that the changes in design from the 5/5S didn't really jive with the things I'd come to really like about the iPhone.
Cause it's rounded.
I know it slopes off towards the edges, is it not possible to design a protector to go all the way?
TheChewyWaffles
Member
I know this isn't a Verizon thread, but my two iPhone 5 trade-ins have apparently been stolen in transit to Verizon. Verizon e-mail me to say they haven't received them as of two days ago. I mailed them the week after the 6 came out, so they should have been there by now.
I have until Oct 11 to get them to them or I'll lose my credit - totaling $475 between the two of them. Really bummed about this, and there's absolutely no way I can track them or anything of that nature. I will eventually report them lost or stolen so that they won't work, but it's probably hosing an innocent over who merely bought them from the thieves. Oh well.
I have until Oct 11 to get them to them or I'll lose my credit - totaling $475 between the two of them. Really bummed about this, and there's absolutely no way I can track them or anything of that nature. I will eventually report them lost or stolen so that they won't work, but it's probably hosing an innocent over who merely bought them from the thieves. Oh well.
My 64GB 6 was scheduled for delivery tomorrow. And then it bumped to Thursday. But now it's back to tomorrow, thankfully. Played with one again at the store yesterday and I cannot wait. Time to get this 5S listed and sold.
Is anyone using the device without a case? That's how I plan to use it as I feel they add some bulk and get stuck in my pockets.
Is anyone using the device without a case? That's how I plan to use it as I feel they add some bulk and get stuck in my pockets.
Yeah I definitely see how those issues could pop up, particularly if you tend to go careless.
Damn, that sucks. Did Verizon send you the labels/boxes to ship? I guess there was no sort of insurance involved? Why can't you track them?
MoodyFog
Member
I use this type of cases :
https://www.lucrin.com/cases-for-mo...cts/iphone-6-6-plus/classic-case-iphone-6.htm
So that the phone doesn't get scratched or anything in my pockets, and take the phone out when I want to use it.
NekoFever
Member
I'm fairly sure I read on their blog that it's coming as soon as Yosemite goes public. I agree that it's stupid to make iCloud unusable until then, though, since other apps seem to be syncing fine between iOS 8 and Mavericks.
My Name Is Luke
Member
I think my 4 is starting to gain self-awareness about me using my friend's 6 this past weekend and has been starting to crap out on me even more than usual. My upgrade isn't until December it feels like it's going to be the longest 2 month wait of my life until then.
All my iPhones have been in Sena/Knomo cases. It's slightly annoying taking the phone out of the case all the time, but I've gotten used to it.
Maninthemirror
Banned
All my iPhone's have been in Sena/Knomo cases. It's slightly annoying taking the phone out of the case all the time, but I've gotten used to it.
this is the perfect case for those who don;t use the phone a lot
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
I ordered a 6 last night through Verizon and it's back ordered to 10/24. Do these ever miraculously ship early? Two weeks isn't a huge deal but I'm just curious how accurate the ship date is.
I got the green Apple branded case... Weird I haven't used a case on my phone in 4 years or so. Worried about grip more than ever on the 6, and combined that with one hand it's a little less stable because of the size every little bit of stickiness helps.
I was waiting for my wife at the mall and some kid was frantically telling her mom something, the mom looks at me and says "my daughter sniped out your new iPhone. How is it?" When I eventually start working again I'm sure all the students will be all over it as well. Phones really are the new DS/Gameboy
I was waiting for my wife at the mall and some kid was frantically telling her mom something, the mom looks at me and says "my daughter sniped out your new iPhone. How is it?" When I eventually start working again I'm sure all the students will be all over it as well. Phones really are the new DS/Gameboy
There is no tracking available?
Ken Masters
Banned
All my iPhones have been in Sena/Knomo cases. It's slightly annoying taking the phone out of the case all the time, but I've gotten used to it.
That seems like it would be a pain in the ass to use
All my iPhones have been in Sena/Knomo cases. It's slightly annoying taking the phone out of the case all the time, but I've gotten used to it.
Yes, my favourite type of case.
My pal ordered a Sena one from the US for his iPhone 6 and think it's superb. I went into the Apple Store in Covent Garden, London, and while they had the full suite of colours for the iPhone 5S, the only cases they had for the 6 and 6 Plus were the official Apple cases.
I also found these similar cases on Amazon, £12.95
Garrett Hawke
Member
Chrome has finally been updated for iPhone 6/6+
Don't you have tracking for the package you sent?
Nice. I have always had Chrome on my Mac and iOS devices but never used them.
Does anyone prefer Chrome over Safari? Also how good is Chrome's "Pre Load Webpages" option? Does it use a lot of data?
So long Safari!
I'm considering getting an iPhone 6 64GB, but just temporarily (perhaps 6-9 months). Mostly out of curiosity to see how it's evolved since my old iPhone 3GS, but also because of frustration over not having any sexy new hardware on Windows Phone.
Yes, I do still prefer the Windows Phone OS, and do not have a problem with the App Gap, but until Windows 10-based phones come out, I'd like to try an iPhone 6.
So my question is: what carrier would suit these needs best while costing me the least?
I also have an iPod Touch right now, which I could sell for ~$150 since I'd no longer need it, so that would help offset prices. That's a constant though so it doesn't affect my questions above.
Yes, I do still prefer the Windows Phone OS, and do not have a problem with the App Gap, but until Windows 10-based phones come out, I'd like to try an iPhone 6.
So my question is: what carrier would suit these needs best while costing me the least?
- Should I buy it outright and use it on any carrier, then just sell it 6-9 months from now?
- Should I try AT&T Next or Verizon's similar plan and just do whatever they require to trade-in later?
- What about T-Mobile's monthly charge plan?
I also have an iPod Touch right now, which I could sell for ~$150 since I'd no longer need it, so that would help offset prices. That's a constant though so it doesn't affect my questions above.
Kibbles
Member
Picked up a 6+ at Best Buy but all they had was silver. Is there any community or site where people trade for different colors? Just seems so risky doing it online though.
Also they only had 16gb... If the Apple Store gets say a 64GB would I be able to go there and exchange it in within 14 days and pay the difference or is that only if you bought at the Apple Store? 16GB is fine for me right now but 64GB will give me a lot more freedom.
Also they only had 16gb... If the Apple Store gets say a 64GB would I be able to go there and exchange it in within 14 days and pay the difference or is that only if you bought at the Apple Store? 16GB is fine for me right now but 64GB will give me a lot more freedom.
But silver is the best color.
I have an old iPod Touch 2nd Gen I look at occasionally to remind myself how far the tech has come.
still have an old iphone 3g (first ios device!). weirdly enough i still find its easier/more comfortable to hold than iphone 6 family.
Technosteve
Banned
i'm looking at the orange ostrich leather god damn that price
Futurematic
Member
I had hoped that the iPhone 6 would have had more RAM especially because Apple's longtime conservative position on the amount of included RAM for Macs had improved a lot over the last few years. Didn't expect it of course, but hope.
Speculation (Daring Fireball) that Apple is globally supply constrained on RAM.
Trendforce (analyst company)
The pro-Apple position of course, but certainly plausible.
Speculation (Daring Fireball) that Apple is globally supply constrained on RAM.
Trendforce (analyst company)
The pro-Apple position of course, but certainly plausible.
edit: oops, you have the plus.
I'm only familiar with Next, but as I understand it you would be off contract, and can pay off the phone at any time or just continue with the payments. At a 12 month upgrade I think the 6 64gb phone is like 35 a month. Of course once you pay it off you're clear.
I would be a good deal for you except that I don't think they have the upgrade eligibility within 8-9 months. You might have to wait the full 12 at least? If that's an issue then buying outright is going to be the better option, though it's going to cost you more obviously right out of the gate.
blackaroni
Member
Since Chrome has been updated, I think I'm officially done with Safari now. Is there any way to import your bookmarks from Safari into Chrome?
Also, I used Google Maps for the first time since Apple Maps were released and Google Maps is way better. It even has lane assist. I hope that gets updated soon.
Also, I used Google Maps for the first time since Apple Maps were released and Google Maps is way better. It even has lane assist. I hope that gets updated soon.