iAmMaximus
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Anyone else not using a case for their 5? I decided to just go with Ghost Armor and AppleCare. Feels good.
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Well I barely used the gps so I guess that's not it then. Likely culprit is the screen (i.e. I'm using the device too much).
sorry, I meant to say is it always available when it's on. Like, can any app just start using it when it needs it or do they need to notify the user?
It seems like it would be easy to kill the battery if you left it on and apps could just use it in the background (for location services, ads etc).
The Faceless Master
Member
guy probably also doesn't "get" why some people leave the new stickers on their fitted and don't bend the lip.
Because they are idiots?
FlashFlooder
Member
Apps will only ask your permission the first time they are run, after that it's automatic as long as it's enabled in settings. Very few apps will use it in the background, and the arrow will always let you know whether it's in use (background or otherwise)
There's a list of apps that have ever/recently requested GPS in the location services section of settings.
The Faceless Master
Member
^^^ i think i've proven my point.
Were you playing games? Also, did you adjust the brightness at all?
RukusProvider
Banned
Is there a pull to refresh option in safari now?
Why no tabs?
Why no tabs?
Gary Whitta
Member
Well those people ARE idiots.
People are idiots for innocuous fashion choices?
This is why you guys get called rabid.
a secret-boss
Banned
if I want to exchange my Sprint Black iphone to white, I should just go to Apple store?
You think hating on the stickers left on baseball caps is exclusive to Apple fans?
Of course not, but there's a difference between saying stickers on hats looks ridiculous, and saying those people are idiots for doing it.
Come on, coco. This is an Internet forum, we call people idiots for everything under the sun all day long. That's certainly not an Apple exclusive. Not even close.
Nope wasn't playing games. Streamed some videos though. Lowered the brightness in the evening on the first day. Didn't change the brightness at all on the second charge
Diaz said:
I cannot tell if the writer was making this sentence intentional. Regardless, my eyes bled a little after reading it.
I got a chance to play around with a store display model iphone 5 today. both black and white models. Noticed that it does feel super light - even with that plastic cradle they put on the thing for security purposes (I was in future shop). I was able to reach all around the screen with my thumb but part of that was because I was holding it differently since it was in the cradle. I usually hold my phone a lot tighter than I was able to hold this demo model.
I also saw some small scuffs and silver aluminum coming through on the black model. not really surprised there since it's been manhandled all weekend. But it concerns me how it'll end up looking after a year in a pocket - the hardness of the iphone 4 was something I really liked about it.
it really does seem like a (mostly) nice evolution/ iteration of the iphone 4 design. I am looking forward to a tweaked model next year that does something different with the black finish so it's less fragile (I'm still not a fan of the white/ silver color scheme)
I also saw some small scuffs and silver aluminum coming through on the black model. not really surprised there since it's been manhandled all weekend. But it concerns me how it'll end up looking after a year in a pocket - the hardness of the iphone 4 was something I really liked about it.
it really does seem like a (mostly) nice evolution/ iteration of the iphone 4 design. I am looking forward to a tweaked model next year that does something different with the black finish so it's less fragile (I'm still not a fan of the white/ silver color scheme)
How'd the white one look after store use? And in general, how are people that own the white one on here finding it in terms of scuffs? Still haven't figured out what I'm going to do with the black one, but keeping it seems low on the list.
saw no scuffs on the white one. I looked around the edges and saw nothing.
On the black one, I saw the tiny little chips with silver coming through on both the edges (only a couple locations) and on a couple speaker grill holes on the bottom.
Ken Masters
Banned
I expect Verizon to slowly increase data caps, aka if you have 6GB a month, it will be 8 or 10 for the same price
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I've always been skeptical of the battery tests in reviews (engadget's said they got like 14 hours after heavy use with LTE and wifi on), so it's nice to see real world numbers instead of thinking my phone or battery is defective. I never got as good battery life out of my 4 as sites claim, so I'm hoping to get good life out of the 5, will be interesting to see battery stats get posted in the coming days
Yeah, mine actually had a chip in the paint out of the box. Real bummer but you have to be looking for it to see it. Still under whelmed given all those videos hyping the production methods behind the chamfered edge. Did you listen to any music on it? I think it sounds a lot crisper and more open than the 4. Real nice surprise that I noticed straight on. It sounds a lot closer to the SQ of the 2012 iPad. Other than that, I'd say it's a huge upgrade over the 4, extremely snappy and sexy phone
Marty Chinn
Member
I know GPS is a killer but I just assumed he meant it wasn't disabled like Bluetooth; not that he was using an app that was constantly using it.
Sounds about right. One day of use and mine has a tiny chip near the volume controls, and I'm not sure how it got there. Guess I should just try the white one for a couple years.
If they're laying down fiber backhaul to the towers and LTE is much more spectrum efficient than 2G and 3G, this whole notion of "bandwidth hogs" is absolute bullshit created by the telecom industry so they can fuck you over to the tune of $10 per gigabyte. I'm a "nightmare" in terms of not letting them milk me dry for utilizing my smart phone to its full potential, but it's not like I'm actually abusing any of the infrastructure they're putting up, it can handle it just fine.
Nope, I did not listen to any music on it. I was mainly concerned with form factor and screen. it's good to hear that SQ seems to be good.
but, on a related note for SQ, I read on head-fi from someone who got one that the iPhone 5 still works with the fostex hp-p1 DAC/ amp with the included lightning cable. so that's good. Apple didn't modify whatever communication security key or whatever to output a digital audio signal from the dock. Good news for a super niche audience (like me).
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Yeah, good news for DACs with USB input definitely, but all the people with exotic LODs must be pretty worried unless the forthcoming (?) adapter is compatible
Mammoth Jones
Member
Holy SHIT. First time on AT&T LTE in Brooklyn. Hot damn....30mb down and 3 up. If those are the speeds I get at the office on Monday I'm gonna nut in my slacks....
I'm gonna be pissed when I go back home to shitty 3G coverage.
I'm gonna be pissed when I go back home to shitty 3G coverage.
virtuoso88
Member
Not until they lose business. Thought that would happen with the shared plans but many people I've met prefer it.
Ken Masters
Banned
I've saved $30 a month switching to shared plan and we now get unlimited talk, I had unlimited data but only really used 2GB a month so I figured it made sense to switch
From what I gather, the speeds very in NYC. And you know they'll suck in the city tomorrow.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
How long does online activation for ATT take anyway?
Gary Whitta
Member
Not that I've seen; will probably take a while. You can't even get the official Apple ones yet.
This guy speaks the truth. Everyone using a case just ruined their $800 phone. It's as stupid as plastic on a couch.
You still make phone calls?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I want to buy another lightning cable for someone in my fam but I'm not sure if there will be any. I mean I've heard of multiple people walking into best buy or apple stores and getting them and saying they had a bunch or a lot (in apple stores case), but I'm afraid I'll make the trip and it'll all be gone, lol.
So lazy. This is in canada btw.
So lazy. This is in canada btw.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Then make a phone call?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
DEREORPERPPDEPRDEPRP.
I obv tried the place I want to go to, seriously not a single human picking up. Typical. Best buy I'm referring to.
Gary Whitta
Member
People are actually seeing Lightning cables in stores? I thought they weren't out at all yet. Might have to look around today, it's really annoying to only have one cable to charge with.
mescalineeyes
Banned
Not to be a dick, but why the fuck even get any accessory with proprietary technology?
What if you want to get a Nokia in 2 years?
It's all about Bluetooth.
Ken Masters
Banned
If you bought it from Apple, yes, if not they'll tell you to piss off and go to the Sprint store or whomever you bought it from.