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[Keylime]

What case is that and how much?

Graft Leverage, $60

Comes with an optional backplate that I have no intention of using...but may increase its desireability to "OhMyGodMyPhoneIsGonnaExplode" GAF.

 

[Aske]

Did you get yours yet? Mine came in yesterday. It's nice but the construction of the case disappointed me. One of the pins that holds the assembly together isn't in all the way. I've emailed them, so I hope to get a replacement fairly soon.

It's also a bit of a drag that the dock connector and the headphone connector holes are so tiny. You can't plug anything in but the official sync cable and earbuds.

I won't have my Leverage for a while, it only shipped yesterday and is currently in Long Beach. Eudaemonic should get his before mine shows up since his was shipped first, and my case has to travel to Canada.

I hope the Graft guys replace your case without a fuss. Nothing worse than getting a defective product, especially when you're paying a premium price. I was aware that the headphone and dock connector holes aren't very forgiving, but I don't use anything besides the Apple sync cable, and my Sennheiser headphones have an even slimmer jack than the official ones, so it shouldn't be an issue for me.

 

[HoTHiTTeR]

Does this battery life seem normal, GAF?

2 exchange push accounts w/ email - calendar - contacts. Location services enabled for most Apple apps, streamed music, web browsing, texts and voice.
I wasn't mad about this at all.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I'm a big fan of these after using them for about a year. I use them at work all day, and they last at least a couple of days on a battery charge (which is standard micro USB). The sound isn't bad. There's a pause/skip/startover control. If somebody calls, there's a separate button to answer the call and a mic in one of the ears. It seems to work great, I've never gotten any complaints when I talk to people on it. I don't have a 4S, so I don't know how well Siri hears through the mic, but I imagine it's fine. The only drawback for me is that they're automatically powered off while charging.

EDIT: It's the Sony DR-BT101, and it comes in white or navy blue. And I think they go for about $50 on amazon.

Ordered. Wanted the white, but Amazon only had the black. Was looking for a good set of bluetooth headphones, and since those have a mic it is even better. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Bgamer90]

And what case is that?

http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-4S-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-4S-Barely-There-Cases.asp

I have the clear one.

Here's the closest video example I've found to how it looks (the case is by a different company though):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcrPBSolkIU

 

[whitehawk]

Does anyone use the Square payment service? I signed up today and it seems pretty sleek. Also, the free card swiper is nice (even though it's not required). I don't have any kind of business but it's nice to have and there's no monthly fees or anything

Can't wait till someone owes me money and says they have no cash as the excuse lol

squareup.com

Holy shit, this is brilliant. This is a game changer for small businesses.

 

[eudaemonic]

I received my case earlier today (Graft Leverage – black with a black plate; matte finish for the clasp) and I’m just as happy with it as I thought I’d be.

It’s odd when you pull it out of the packaging because it feels a little flimsy (since it doesn’t have the phone in the middle). Once I popped the back plate in there with the phone and hooked it tight… no worries.

That process was painless, by the way. I read some people having issues getting the back plate and phone in there at the same time but it has a little groove that helps to keep it in place.

Otherwise, it’s not so tight that it feels like it would leave a mark but it’s not loose by any means either. It hugs the phone snuggly. The matte soft rubber feel of the coating is one of my favorite features of it – besides the clasp of course. I suppose with extensive use that could wear off but with its black plastic underneath I doubt you’d be able to tell without really examining it.

As far as the clasp though, mine seemed to be working fine… no craftsmanship errors that I could tell. The sleep button feels like you need a little less pressure to turn it on which means it could go off in your pocket or bag a tad more than usual. There are four corners that are a little more pointed than the rest of the case but it doesn’t seem to be anything I can snag or cut myself on. It’d take some brute force to do any damage on it.

If you put the back plate on, it lays flush on the table. If you leave it off, the edge of the bumper prevents the phone from touching the surface of the table. Same thing if you set the screen facing down.

Slim profile earphone jack only though. I had to buy a different 3.5mm cord because the one in my car no longer fits. I’m impressed by the cut around the speaker/microphone/data port at the bottom though. It’s pretty exact but it adds a little bit so you may not be able to dock it. I always plug my phone in with the cord so I don’t have a dock to check.

Overall, I dig it. It’s sleek and does exactly what I want it to do… it prevents the phone from laying on surfaces. Minimum protection from drops or hard bumps but I was less worried about that. The only downside is that I think 60$ is a bit much - but I’m helping out a starting company. Maybe when they have more business they can drop it $10 or $20 and it’d be a better deal.

Now to see how it stands the test of time. *chuckles*

 

[eudaemonic]

Holy shit, this is brilliant. This is a game changer for small businesses.

There were several people at SDComicCon that used these for purchases at their booth. Super handy.

 

[Vyer]

Graft Leverage, $60

Comes with an optional backplate that I have no intention of using...but may increase its desireability to "OhMyGodMyPhoneIsGonnaExplode" GAF.

It's funny enough that you actually now use a case, but the attempt to save face with another shot at people who buy cases puts it over the top. ;P

 

[Trojita]

My battery lasts so long on my iPhone 4S. It's a big difference coming from my Droid X.

 

[Dupy]

Holy shit, this is brilliant. This is a game changer for small businesses.

These things are all over the place here in SF. They're pretty cool.

 

[Aske]

I received my case earlier today (Graft Leverage – black with a black plate; matte finish for the clasp) and I’m just as happy with it as I thought I’d be.

Sweet! Thanks for the impressions; I'm glad you're happy with the case. The reviews I've read all praise the soft touch finish very highly - sounds like just what I want in order to have an improved grip when taking photos without creating too much extra friction when pulling the phone out of my pocket. I'm not planning to use the backplate, but if I really like the rubberized texture I might end up using it from time to time.

I'm expecting to feel the same way as you about the price. What you described mirrored my feelings about my Portenzo Alano iPad case: loved it, but didn't think it justified the price. However, I'm always prepared to pay a bit more for things I use every day, and the Alano has enhanced my iPad experience immeasurably for almost a year now. I suspect I'll feel the same about the Leverage. Anyway, great to hear it seems to be lving up to the hype.

 

[Xamdou]

I received my case earlier today (Graft Leverage – black with a black plate; matte finish for the clasp) and I’m just as happy with it as I thought I’d be.

It’s odd when you pull it out of the packaging because it feels a little flimsy (since it doesn’t have the phone in the middle). Once I popped the back plate in there with the phone and hooked it tight… no worries.

That process was painless, by the way. I read some people having issues getting the back plate and phone in there at the same time but it has a little groove that helps to keep it in place.

Otherwise, it’s not so tight that it feels like it would leave a mark but it’s not loose by any means either. It hugs the phone snuggly. The matte soft rubber feel of the coating is one of my favorite features of it – besides the clasp of course. I suppose with extensive use that could wear off but with its black plastic underneath I doubt you’d be able to tell without really examining it.

As far as the clasp though, mine seemed to be working fine… no craftsmanship errors that I could tell. The sleep button feels like you need a little less pressure to turn it on which means it could go off in your pocket or bag a tad more than usual. There are four corners that are a little more pointed than the rest of the case but it doesn’t seem to be anything I can snag or cut myself on. It’d take some brute force to do any damage on it.

If you put the back plate on, it lays flush on the table. If you leave it off, the edge of the bumper prevents the phone from touching the surface of the table. Same thing if you set the screen facing down.

Slim profile earphone jack only though. I had to buy a different 3.5mm cord because the one in my car no longer fits. I’m impressed by the cut around the speaker/microphone/data port at the bottom though. It’s pretty exact but it adds a little bit so you may not be able to dock it. I always plug my phone in with the cord so I don’t have a dock to check.

Overall, I dig it. It’s sleek and does exactly what I want it to do… it prevents the phone from laying on surfaces. Minimum protection from drops or hard bumps but I was less worried about that. The only downside is that I think 60$ is a bit much - but I’m helping out a starting company. Maybe when they have more business they can drop it $10 or $20 and it’d be a better deal.

Now to see how it stands the test of time. *chuckles*

Sounds like a great case!

Did you put a screen protector in the front and rear of your 4S?

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

So I got my 4S yesterday and have a question about the SIM card. This is my first smart phone, but is there an actual way to get to the SIM card? I have a really terrible phone before this which I was going to keep around so when I was planning on going out and getting really drunk/stupid I'd leave the iPhone at home and just pop the SIM card into my old phone. Now that I've received the phone I'm starting to think this isn't possible and haven't activated it because of it...

 

[Enco]

So I got my 4S yesterday and have a question about the SIM card. This is my first smart phone, but is there an actual way to get to the SIM card? I have a really terrible phone before this which I was going to keep around so when I was planning on going out and getting really drunk/stupid I'd leave the iPhone at home and just pop the SIM card into my old phone. Now that I've received the phone I'm starting to think this isn't possible and haven't activated it because of it...

On the right side you should see a little hole. You gotta stick the little piece of metal you get in the box in there and move it around a bit. Read the guide you get in the box.

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

On the right side you should see a little hole. You gotta stick the little piece of metal you get in the box in there and move it around a bit. Read the guide you get in the box.

Ohhh beautiful. So I can just pop it back into my old phone and be good to go then?

 

[Keylime]

So I got my 4S yesterday and have a question about the SIM card. This is my first smart phone, but is there an actual way to get to the SIM card? I have a really terrible phone before this which I was going to keep around so when I was planning on going out and getting really drunk/stupid I'd leave the iPhone at home and just pop the SIM card into my old phone. Now that I've received the phone I'm starting to think this isn't possible and haven't activated it because of it...

There is a little hole on the right side of the phone that lets you get at the SIM tray. Just get something thin enough to push inside there and the SIM tray will pop out.

It is a micro-SIM, however. You'll probably need to get an adaptor to play nicely with other phones.

 

[Blackhead]

A verbal command line for the world (via HN)

I've been playing around with Siri since I got my iPhone 4S, and I've seen various articles painting Siri as the next evolution of UI, while others express disappointment that Siri is not as amazing as Apple seems to think.

Allow me to take a quick step outside of the "startup advice" theme of this site to describe why I think Siri is worth paying attention to.

The mighty command line

If you ask geeks everywhere, they will extoll to you the virtues of the command line, affectionately known as CLI (Command Line Interface). CLIs are brilliant if you know how to use them. In an environment designed for CLIs, like Unix (or OS X, or even some aspects of old and modern Windows/DOS), where every piece of software can and is driven by a CLI, the command line is incredibly powerful.

With it, you can type a simple line of apparently mysterious characters, and get "the computer" to perform tasks with nearly magical efficiency. For example, a well-crafted command can easily, in a few seconds, rename 15'000 files across hundreds of folders to fit a new naming pattern.

Learning to "speak" the CLI language may take some time, but once you know it, you can basically "speak" to the computer, via your keyboard, and get it to do your bidding quickly, concisely, efficiently.

The easy GUI (pronounced Gooey)

But command lines have a big problem: they're complex, they admit no error, and by giving you great power they also require you to know what you're doing or risk causing yourself great damage. And they're text-based. Most people don't like reading lots of text. They prefer looking at pictures or talking to people. They like simplicity.

GUIs (an invention commonly attributed to Xerox, and originally delivered to the mass market by the early Apple in 1984), delivered that solution, and most people have been satisfied enough with that, so they haven't ever bothered learning to use a command line.

But those of us who know the right CLI incantations know that GUIs are very limiting. They are slow and inflexible. They lack fundamentally useful capabilities, like passing the output of one program to the next, to make magic happen.

By reducing everything to pointing and clicking (or, in the more advanced iterations, touching with your fingers), GUIs make it easy, but you have to give up a lot of power to use them.

Enter Siri

Siri is not a GUI. It's far more verbose and subtle and versatile than simple pointing and clicking. In practice, Siri is still very limited, but in theory, it's as flexible as language is. In other words, Siri is a command line interface.

It has a few extra pieces - for example, the voice recognition piece, and the natural language processing piece. Those pieces are essential to making the Siri command line accessible to people who have no time, patience, or interest in learning magical incantations. But fundamentally, Siri is a command line that receives your language-based commands and plugs them into whatever services are being offered by the Siri infrastructure. This allows you to do... whatever the language syntax supports. Since the language is the one you speak and think with, eventually you should be able to get Siri to do pretty much anything you can express in your native language.

Currently, the Siri syntax is quite limited. The voice recognition is ok. The natural language processing is passable. But all those are things that can be improved, so long as Siri is minimally useful enough to be worth investing in. And that, it is. Siri is already a great interface for adding reminders, meetings, timers, and so on. It's a decent interface for searching the web ("Search the web for 'how do smoke detectors work?'"), and, in the US, is probably a good interface for interacting with maps and local businesses. That's enough of a starting point to warrant further investment from Apple.

Siri vision

Those who look at what Siri is right now and think "meh" are simply lacking in vision.

The more services are integrated into it, the better Siri becomes. This is not a distant dream, it is simply the next step. It is blindingly obvious that within a few short years, every service that can be integrated with Siri will be. A few months ago, being able to pull out your phone and ask it "When is the next bus 19 coming?" was a pipe dream, science fiction. Now, it's one small step away from reality. Think about that.

Not only that, but as the number of Siri users increases (it's predicted that there will be over 100 million iPhone 4S users within the next year), everyone will want their services to be integrated with Siri. Apple will have to beat service providers away with a stick. If you thought the App Store approval process was draconian, wait till you see the Siri approval process.

The more Apple invests into the voice recognition and NLP technology, the better Siri becomes, too. Right now, some bits of syntax are cumbersome. It took me bloody ages to figure out how to add stuff to my shopping list reminders in a natural way ("Add buy ketchup to my shopping reminders" failed, but "Add ketchup to my shopping list" worked). And Siri's voice recognition utterly fails in noisy environments, particularly when using the Apple headphones. All these are incremental improvements, though (which we know Apple excels at). The real magic, the smooth and intuitive integration of an ubiquitous voice-driven personal assistant with a variety of external services, that's done already.

The vision for Siri is simple and brilliant: it's a command line for the world, for everyone and everything. It's here today, in its infancy, and over the next decade we're going to get to watch it evolve into the main way that most normal people interact with computers.

If that makes you feel "meh", then I don't know what to say to you.

Meh! I'll wait until Siri is out of beta and/or all the API is opened up. Two weeks in an I barely use the service. I prefer a jailbroken iPhone 4 or iPod Touch to be honest.

 

[Double D]

A verbal command line for the world (via HN)



Meh! I'll wait until Siri is out of beta and/or all the API is opened up. Two weeks in an I barely use the service. I prefer a jailbroken iPhone 4 or iPod Touch to be honest.

2 weeks in and I live and die by Siri. I've used Siri more in these two weeks than I ever used voice control on my Droid over the 2 years I had it. What can I say? She just helps a brother out.

 

[Kunohara]

I received my case earlier today (Graft Leverage – black with a black plate; matte finish for the clasp) and I’m just as happy with it as I thought I’d be.

It’s odd when you pull it out of the packaging because it feels a little flimsy (since it doesn’t have the phone in the middle). Once I popped the back plate in there with the phone and hooked it tight… no worries.

That process was painless, by the way. I read some people having issues getting the back plate and phone in there at the same time but it has a little groove that helps to keep it in place.

Otherwise, it’s not so tight that it feels like it would leave a mark but it’s not loose by any means either. It hugs the phone snuggly. The matte soft rubber feel of the coating is one of my favorite features of it – besides the clasp of course. I suppose with extensive use that could wear off but with its black plastic underneath I doubt you’d be able to tell without really examining it.

As far as the clasp though, mine seemed to be working fine… no craftsmanship errors that I could tell. The sleep button feels like you need a little less pressure to turn it on which means it could go off in your pocket or bag a tad more than usual. There are four corners that are a little more pointed than the rest of the case but it doesn’t seem to be anything I can snag or cut myself on. It’d take some brute force to do any damage on it.

If you put the back plate on, it lays flush on the table. If you leave it off, the edge of the bumper prevents the phone from touching the surface of the table. Same thing if you set the screen facing down.

Slim profile earphone jack only though. I had to buy a different 3.5mm cord because the one in my car no longer fits. I’m impressed by the cut around the speaker/microphone/data port at the bottom though. It’s pretty exact but it adds a little bit so you may not be able to dock it. I always plug my phone in with the cord so I don’t have a dock to check.

Overall, I dig it. It’s sleek and does exactly what I want it to do… it prevents the phone from laying on surfaces. Minimum protection from drops or hard bumps but I was less worried about that. The only downside is that I think 60$ is a bit much - but I’m helping out a starting company. Maybe when they have more business they can drop it $10 or $20 and it’d be a better deal.

Now to see how it stands the test of time. *chuckles*

That case is really nice, but I don't like the fact you have to get a smaller cable for the headphones. I have a thick one I bought from monoprice not 2 weeks ago, and I don't want to have to buy another one just for this. Sucks though cause I really like it.

Any cases similar to this one (in terms of design where it doesn't really cover the look the of the phone) and leaves a generous opening for the headphones/mic/camera etc?

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

At a convention this week and working closely with a co-worker who has a Droid. We both pretty much used our phones for the same things all day yesterday, fielding phone calls, e-mails, texts, etc. At the end of the evening we were having dinner and he mentioned that he needed to get his Droid on to the charger, as it was dying quickly. My 4S was still at 60% charge. He was very envious.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/eb7d/

Too funny.

 

[Evlar]

My battery keeps getting better.

 

[Technosteve]

I don't think the iPhone is for you Greyface. Please hand in your Apple Badge of honor

 

[Double D]

Well, I ordered a Switcheasy Nude Ultraclear case the other day. Should have it this week. I was going to roll completely caseless, then I saw this thing. Looks like it should add a little bit of protection and doesn't looks to mar the looks of the phone at all.

Just a followup as I just received the case and put it on my phone.

-The case is hard plastic and has a smooth feel to it similar to how the phone already feels without a case on it.

-Before I put the case on, I feel like if I could have squeezed it and crushed it. Now that it's on, it seems sturdy.

-It doesn't have an extra 'lip' on the front to protect it from sitting face down on a table. If you sit the phone face down, the case provides no protection.

-It looks fantastic on. This is coming from the perspective of someone who did not want to get a case in the first place. At first glance it really looks like there is no case on it.

-This thing was $20. If it saves me on a couple of minor drops, then I've accomplished what I was going for, which is essentially so I don't feel like a total dick if I drop it and it breaks. It kind of gives me that satisfaction cushion of, 'Well, at least I tried'. It may sound stupid, but, hey, I think some of you know what I'm talking about.

-It came with little plastic 'plugs' for the headphone jack and the 'sync jack' (?). Actually came with 2 of each. They aren't on yet, but I'll try them out later on. It also came with 2 front screen protectors, a cleaning cloth, and a squeegee thing (though no spray solution, so I'm guessing they are like stickers)

- The only branding on the case is just to the left of the sim slot, and says 'Switcheasy' in white. Otherwise it is completely clear.

As a final verdict, I'm going to repeat basically what I've said a couple of times already. This is for people who don't want a case at all, but kind of have that feeling in the back of your head that maybe you should just put something on it for a little bit of peace of mind.

 

[Zeth]

Graft Leverage, $60

Comes with an optional backplate that I have no intention of using...but may increase its desireability to "OhMyGodMyPhoneIsGonnaExplode" GAF.

think that would look good on a black phone? might have to pick one up. I'm guessing it's tough to find at brick & mortar?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Those clear plastic cases are trash. They make the phone feel like a house brick.

 

[Kunohara]

Just a followup as I just received the case and put it on my phone.

-The case is hard plastic and has a smooth feel to it similar to how the phone already feels without a case on it.

-Before I put the case on, I feel like if I could have squeezed it and crushed it. Now that it's on, it seems sturdy.

-It doesn't have an extra 'lip' on the front to protect it from sitting face down on a table. If you sit the phone face down, the case provides no protection.

-It looks fantastic on. This is coming from the perspective of someone who did not want to get a case in the first place. At first glance it really looks like there is no case on it.

-This thing was $20. If it saves me on a couple of minor drops, then I've accomplished what I was going for, which is essentially so I don't feel like a total dick if I drop it and it breaks. It kind of gives me that satisfaction cushion of, 'Well, at least I tried'. It may sound stupid, but, hey, I think some of you know what I'm talking about.

-It came with little plastic 'plugs' for the headphone jack and the 'sync jack' (?). Actually came with 2 of each. They aren't on yet, but I'll try them out later on. It also came with 2 front screen protectors, a cleaning cloth, and a squeegee thing (though no spray solution, so I'm guessing they are like stickers)

- The only branding on the case is just to the left of the sim slot, and says 'Switcheasy' in white. Otherwise it is completely clear.

As a final verdict, I'm going to repeat basically what I've said a couple of times already. This is for people who don't want a case at all, but kind of have that feeling in the back of your head that maybe you should just put something on it for a little bit of peace of mind.

Let us know about the headphone jack/usb connector/camera with the case on if it affects anything (what do you mean by the "plugs"). This case looks nice.

I've got a question about pictures taken with the camera. When I connected my phone to my pc, why are all my pictures upside down? I've always thought holding the phone with the volume buttons on the top was the right way since you can use the volume up to snap the picture, same place you would snap a pic with a regular camera, on the top. Is there some setting I'm missing, or do I really need to hold it a certain way?

 

[Double D]

Let us know about the headphone jack/usb connector/camera with the case on if it affects anything (what do you mean by the "plugs"). This case looks nice.

I've got a question about pictures taken with the camera. When I connected my phone to my pc, why are all my pictures upside down? I've always thought holding the phone with the volume buttons on the top was the right way since you can use the volume up to snap the picture, same place you would snap a pic with a regular camera, on the top. Is there some setting I'm missing, or do I really need to hold it a certain way?

Camera, USB jack, and headphone jack aren't affected by the case. Everything fits as it should and pictures come out fine.

These are plugs. They prevent lint from getting all up in your business:

Also, I had not idea the volume button doubled as camera button, so I have been taking all of my pictures with them facing down. (well, not the picture above, that was taken with the phone vertical)




Edit: cjelly, is a house brick just a normal brick? Because I just went and stroked a brick outside and it feels nothing like it. I think it might have been a road brick, though.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

I thought best buy offered an unlimited insurance that had a monthly fee?

All I see is 2 years for $229.98.

?

 

[The Lamonster]

I am really sick of my Otterbox Impact case. It's a dust/hair/lint magnet and I can never keep it totally clean.

However, I do like the coverage, shape and rubbery texture. I absolutely love the way it feels. Any alternative rubbery-style case recommendations that don't attract dust/hair/lint?

 

[Zeth]

I think that upside down picture thing has to be Apple trolling Windows. Can't say I've ever seen anything like that with an iPhone syncing to a Mac.

 

[Keylime]

think that would look good on a black phone? might have to pick one up. I'm guessing it's tough to find at brick & mortar?

I think it's nonexistent in brick & mortar establishments. Pretty sure online is the only place to get it since this particular case maker is really just getting off the ground.

There's a decent amount of pictures on the GadgetMac website if you hunt for it.

 

[Buddha Beam]

Does anybody know of something like a wallet case where the phone is facing out front AND it has a moneyclip holder? I found the Sena Walletskin case, which would be perfect if it just had a way to hold some cash somehow.

Also, will an iPhone 4 case fit the 4s, or are there minor differences?
(I'm sure thats been asked like a thousand times already, haha)

 

[Particle Physicist]

I think that upside down picture thing has to be Apple trolling Windows. Can't say I've ever seen anything like that with an iPhone syncing to a Mac.

What thing?

 

[Epix]

What thing?

Pictures taken with the 4S show up upside down in Photostream on the PC.

 

[Particle Physicist]

Pictures taken with the 4S show up upside down in Photostream on the PC.

Oh, kinda funny.

 

[Kunohara]

It's not photostream or anything, I'm just taking the pictures directly from the phone itself. I'm just moving them from the folders in the phone to my computer.

Will this always happen? Or is it just a fluke type thing?

 

[JaseMath]

Incoming hypocrite post!

After using my iPhone 4S a bunch, I'm starting to see a ton of white iPhone's out there and it's making me feel less special...and I cannot have this. I demand that my phone sticks out, yet remains as untarnished as possible.

With my general aversion to cases, I decided that if I was going to do anything to my phone, it would have to a thin "bumper" style case so the majority of the phone is still nice and pretty. Tons of digging later, and remembering a previous GAF recommendation, I landed on:

...that black on white look is awesome, and the bumper design adds fairly little bulk and a little flair of design of it's own.

A bit steep in the price department, but it's a vanity purchase anyways...so I'll pay it.

Feel free to openly mock me since I've probably been one of the louder anti-case people on GAF...but my reasons are purely related to looks, no protection...so I think I get a pass!

Holy shit...that's exactly what I want...but there's no way I'm throwing down $60 for a case.

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

I think that upside down picture thing has to be Apple trolling Windows. Can't say I've ever seen anything like that with an iPhone syncing to a Mac.

Pictures are upside down on a Mac, too. It depends on the application you use to view it.

It's a bug.

 

[Keylime]

Holy shit...that's exactly what I want...but there's no way I'm throwing down $60 for a case.

That's what I'm hoping most people say! I was about order #3100, so there should be very few of these in the wild.

 

[Epix]

It's not photostream or anything, I'm just taking the pictures directly from the phone itself. I'm just moving them from the folders in the phone to my computer.

Will this always happen? Or is it just a fluke type thing?

If you take a photo with the volume buttons on the bottom, do they show up correctly?

 

[Kusagari]

So...uhhh can you buy Applecare after you already got the phone?

 

[Kunohara]

If you take a photo with the volume buttons on the bottom, do they show up correctly?

I'll have to try when I get home.

 

[IronFistedChampion]

I absolutely love the way it feels.

That's what she said.

 

[Cheech]

My battery life has gotten CRAZY good lately. For the first week I had the phone, I would be lucky to have 20% or so remaining at the end of the day. Now, within the last couple days? 40%+. Very pleased. I even started using BT audio in my car with no noticeable impact on battery life.

This really is the best smartphone on the market, bar none.

 

[Extollere]

I am really sick of my Otterbox Impact case. It's a dust/hair/lint magnet and I can never keep it totally clean.

However, I do like the coverage, shape and rubbery texture. I absolutely love the way it feels. Any alternative rubbery-style case recommendations that don't attract dust/hair/lint?

Magpul Executive Field case. Feels awesome. Made from rifle grip plastic. Hard, yet soft to the touch. Won't attract any dust or lint. Costs 10 bucks. It's awesome.

 

[TommyT]

Magpul Executive Field case. Feels awesome. Made from rifle grip plastic. Hard, yet soft to the touch. Won't attract any dust or lint. Costs 10 bucks. It's awesome.

They say iPhone 4. Are the compatible with the 4S?

 

[Xamdou]

So...uhhh can you buy Applecare after you already got the phone?

I would like to know this as well. I purchased my 4S from att.com and got it launch day. Can I still get Applecare+?

 

[CrankyJay]

I would like to know this as well. I purchased my 4S from att.com and got it launch day. Can I still get Applecare+?

You can buy Applecare up to 1 year - 1 day after you get the phone. Not sure about Applecare+ though. I don't think you can with + because of the nature of their drop/crack policy.