Apple Special Event - 9.9.14 - "Wish we could say more"
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SuperPac
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Yes, and for concert tickets, movie tickets, plane tickets, all that. Super-helpful.
I'd like to think that that will be a big part of the presentation - pedometers are only good if you remember to put them on in the morning AND remember to take them off or don't throw them in the wash as so many people do. With a wrist-worn device you don't have that issue. You could put it on and more or less forget about it.
Aside from battery life itself a big question for me will be how long it takes to get to a full charge. Is this going to be something I have to leave on a nightstand all night or could it get a full charge in the time it'd take just to get ready in the morning. If they had a battery that lasts 2 days and takes 15-30 min to charge fully - it'd be perfect.
Especially if they're also thinking that this will be a sleep tracker of any sort, charging quickly and lasting at least 36 hrs on a charge is going to be key.Wondering how they'll let you interact with this thing - if it'll be all or mostly Siri or if you'll be able to do quick-replies that you set via the screen.
The Real Abed
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You know, I'd kind of consider a 5.5" if I were replacing both my phone and my iPad at once. But I don't really think I'd want to carry a large phone around like that. I'd have to see it in person when it comes out. I'll probably just end up going 4.7" and keeping my iPad mini. Either way I'm eager to see both. I hope they do at least show off the 5.5" and maybe some exclusive features it might get like split-screen. Those things are going to make my 5C look tiny.
You still have a 4? You are going to be rocketed into the future with a 6. My girlfriend went from a 4 to a 5s and was amazed at how much faster it was.
infiniteloop
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That's the only thing I've seen on it. There is some dummy units floating about, but we probably would've seen more parts/finished units if it was out soon.
They might announce it tomorrow for a early Oct release.
Things are even worse in Toronto.
We're still using metal tokens.
I expect mobile devices to be supported sometime around 2042.
infiniteloop
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these numbers were published today;
Fairly even between the last 3 models. Imagine a lot of 4s/5 users are looking to upgrade.
Fairly even between the last 3 models. Imagine a lot of 4s/5 users are looking to upgrade.
Ninja Kn1ght
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The iPad graph is pretty interesting, too.
Lots of old iPad 2s out there. Shows people are much slower to upgrade iPads than iPhones.
High 5, I never go with cases either.
Doominated
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The iPad graph is pretty interesting, too.
Lots of old iPad 2s out there. Shows people are much slower to upgrade iPads than iPhones.
It's actually more of a show of how ridiculous Apple was to keep the iPad 2 around for so long.
Keep in mind, up until very recently, if you didn't want the latest iPad model, the "downgrade" was the iPad 2. Where I work we just recently got iPad 4's in to replace iPad 2's. People were willing to go 3 generations old to save $100, just for the sake of having an iPad. It was ridiculous.
Got the Shakes
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I have both a 5.5" OnePlus One and an iPhone 5. I find myself hardly using the iPhone because it seems so small to me at this point. I'll end up buying an iPhone 6, but don't think I could do smaller than the 5.5" model. By the way, I find a phone that big fits perfectly fine in my pants pocket.
The Real Abed
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I pretty much only use my iPad mini for videos these days. I don't know if I'd be able to watch on a smaller screen than the 8" I have now. But I'd like to see it in person. I don't think I know anyone who even owns a phone that size. I did see someone with a 7" Phablet in the wild once but that's it. As long as it's not so huge that I can still take it with me, but not so small that watching TV and movies on it is terrible (I've actually propped my iPhone up in front of my 15" laptop display and watched videos there before. It's like a picture in picture so the size isn't too much of a problem.) I'd consider the 5.5" as a complete replacement hands down.
I need to find that comparison chart that shows all the screen sizes Apple's used for their iOS devices with the new 4.7" and 5.5" mixed in.
The only problem I'd have is apps I own that only have HD versions. I don't understand why Apple never forced developers to use the Universal feature. Instead they gave them the option to offer separate versions at separate prices. Bullshit. There's no reason the same exact game on the iPad shouldn't have cost the same on the iPhone. No reason at all the HD version of Angry Birds had to cost $5 vs. $1 on the phone. It's the same fucking game. I'll have to purchase the iPhone versions of the AB games I don't have on iPhone.... if I even care about the game franchise anymore at least. /rant
The iPad graph is pretty interesting, too.
Lots of old iPad 2s out there. Shows people are much slower to upgrade iPads than iPhones.
keep in mind Apple kept selling that damn ipad 2 until recently. it was the cheapest way to get a 10" ipad until just this May!
Ninja Kn1ght
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It's true, they did keep that old iPad 2 kicking around far too long.
infiniteloop
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http://9to5mac.com/2014/09/08/macot...called-iphone-6-5-5-inch-model-iphone-6-plus/
I like plus (or +) better than L.
victreeb3l
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I am so hyped for tomorrow omg.
Bomber Bob
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new iphone is single player only
The iPad graph is pretty interesting, too.
Lots of old iPad 2s out there. Shows people are much slower to upgrade iPads than iPhones.
almost 50% of ipad users running ipad 2 level hardware (ipad 2 + ipad mini)
So am I, just because this is the first time I actually need a phone during an iPhone launch. In the past I really didn't need to upgrade, but I would just because. Now I legit don't have a phone (as I just broke it 3 weeks ago). Going that long without a phone has me starving.
The Real Abed
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Guys. Guys. There is literally just over 24 hours left. Holy shit guys. Please please talk about the phone first. (I'm sure they will. Even though everyone knows about the watch, they'll still want to leave that for the end.)
SuperPac
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The more important question - is the wearable going to be iWatch, iPod, iWrist, iTrack, iMeter, iBracelet or something totally different? I kinda like the re-use of the iPod name if they were to go in that direction. That was never specifically music, it's generic yet familiar enough to work.
infiniteloop
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Pro doesn't really seem to fit. Nothing really professional with this over the smaller 6.
They also use the same moniker for the rumored bigger iPad next year.
The Real Abed
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They should just call it the Wristlojackimator and get it over with.
infiniteloop
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PowerWrist
aparisi2274
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Yes, but the iPod name has been embedded into people's minds over the years as a music device... if you call the iWearitonmywrist device an iPod that might throw people off...
I am good with iWatch or iTime.
infiniteloop
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You must get MacRumors push notifications on your Desktop too?
*JONY
Mmmmmm hmmmm.
infiniteloop
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No, that's a Samsung phone.
The iPad graph is pretty interesting, too.
Lots of old iPad 2s out there. Shows people are much slower to upgrade iPads than iPhones.
The iPad 2 was the first iPad to get dangerously close (but not QUITE there) to something that could replace a computer for a lot of people. It's great for web surfing, email, and some of the (in 2014) less intense apps that are out there. I kept mine until I got the Air, when it became clear that I wanted something that could actually be used for real "work" if I didn't have my laptop handy.
It being noticeably lighter was also a nice fringe benefit.
That would be fuckin awesome. I wanted a 5.5 inch model. I wasn't going to wait since I'm out of a phone right now. So this would be amazing if true.
Only if it worked without power though, as being trapped in central with no power and no oyster sounds awful.
What are apple's trade-in prices like in-store? I've got a 64gb iPhone 5 that still works fine but has a crack in the screen at the top near the earpiece and a bunch of dents/scratches. I doubt I can sell it for anything good privately, could I get $200+ from Apple if I traded it in towards the iPhone 6?
The Real Abed
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I hope Virgin gets both models early too. I might actually want to upgrade before Christmas despite only having gotten my 5C in May. I might have to take advantage of their trade-in service.
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