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[noah111]

Google Maps wasn't the name of the app. It's still Maps, just without Google data. The people you're talking about won't notice the difference.

Obviously, but people are not idiots. They know that it's google maps, as they probably use it on their computers as well. It won't be a huge deal, but there are definitely things missing from maps that'll make it noticeable.

Speaking of GMaps on desktop, I really wonder if and when Apple will put out a desktop maps application, to even further disway people from relying on GMaps.

 

[Tobor]

Why would anyone still use Maps on a desktop these days? Seriously, I have no idea.

 

[kehs]

Why would anyone still use Maps on a desktop these days? Seriously, I have no idea.

What?

I use maps on the desktop all the time when I have to plan errands.

 

[DrFunk]

Sales hit 2 million in first 24 hours: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Why would anyone still use Maps on a desktop these days? Seriously, I have no idea.

Huh? I use maps on my desktop all the time. If you've got a computer, it's far superior to look at a map on a bigger screen.

 

[Cheebo]

Didn't iPad 3 do more than 2 million it's opening weekend of pre-orders? I for some reason remember a higher number.

 

[bob page]

Sales hit 2 million in first 24 hours: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/

Insane.

 

[noah111]

Why would anyone still use Maps on a desktop these days? Seriously, I have no idea.

lolwut, it's the go-to maps service, and guess what, a lot of people still use desktop computers.

Sales hit 2 million in first 24 hours: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/

Welp. Dayum.

 

[Gaaraz]

I wonder if the sales of other phones etc are spiking now too? Sure this is the fastest selling phone of all time, but I imagine there are a lot of people who were either on 2 year contracts from the original iPhone 4, but I'm sure there were lots of people holding off their new phone purchase to see what the new iPhone was like.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Sales hit 2 million in first 24 hours: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/

Bomba.

 

[kehs]

I wonder if the sales of other phones etc are spiking now too? Sure this is the fastest selling phone of all time, but I imagine there are a lot of people who were either on 2 year contracts from the original iPhone 4, but I'm sure there were lots of people holding off their new phone purchase to see what the new iPhone was like.

It's not really a spike, the mobile market as a whole is growing at an insane pace.

 

[beast786]

Sales hit 2 million in first 24 hours: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/

Insane.

lolwut, it's the go-to maps service, and guess what, a lot of people still use desktop computers.


Welp. Dayum.

Bomba.

I posted the link and info in last page and all you SOB ignored me

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I posted the link and info in last page and all you SOB ignored me

Yours didn't have numbers and an official statement.

 

[noah111]

I wonder if the sales of other phones etc are spiking now too? Sure this is the fastest selling phone of all time, but I imagine there are a lot of people who were either on 2 year contracts from the original iPhone 4, but I'm sure there were lots of people holding off their new phone purchase to see what the new iPhone was like.

Maybe, but no doubt a huge amou t of these people are those who skipped the 4S.

I posted the link and info in last page and all you SOB ignored me

something something bottom of the page

 

[beast786]

Yours didn't have numbers and an official statement.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42224143&postcount=3897

I did

 

[kehs]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42224143&postcount=3897

I did

You're suffering from a typical case of bottom of the page itis.

 

[Blackhead]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42224143&postcount=3897

I did

i thought it was a twitter link

 

[noah111]

iPhone 5 pre-orders 2 million in 24 hours., 2X iPhone 4S. "many" pushed out to October delivery http://t.co/9W14krm8

OMG, thank you so much beast786 for keeping on top of things as no one else can. I'm not sure whether to be more amazed at the sales figures or your aptitude for delivering us the news. Remarkable, truly.

Spoiler

happy?

 

[Tadale]

Anyone order from Verizon have any shipping information? The site isn't finding my order number, and my invoice says that the phones are expected to arrive by 9/21.

 

[entremet]

Does anyone know if unlimited plans are grandfathered again with ATT.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Anyone order from Verizon have any shipping information? The site isn't finding my order number, and my invoice says that the phones are expected to arrive by 9/21.

Not yet. I ordered through Apple.com under Verizon. Still no email or anything. Only Monday though.

 

[BattleMonkey]

So for the Iphone 5 from At&t you are required to get the video voicemail plan? It's listed as required on my bill and that's quite shitty for a feature I will never use

 

[The_Inquisitor]

So for the Iphone 5 from At&t you are required to get the video voicemail plan? It's listed as required on my bill and that's quite shitty for a feature I will never use

No?

 

[Kaladin]

I have shipped! And it didn't come from China either!

 

[beast786]

OMG, thank you so much beast786 for keeping on top of things as no one else can. I'm not sure whether to be more amazed at the sales figures or your aptitude for delivering us the news. Remarkable, truly.

Spoiler

happy?

Lol. I have to keep up. Too much of my portfolio is in AApl.

Real question is How many iPhone 5's did Samsung engineers pre-order?

Spoiler

please, it's a joke

 

[Oni Jazar]

I'm so glad I'm getting my phone delivered and not picking it up at the Apple store. I waited in line for the 4 and was there from 6AM to almost noon, WITH a pre-order.

 

[Tobor]

What?

I use maps on the desktop all the time when I have to plan errands.

Plan errands? Why wouldn't you do that on the phone?

lolwut, it's the go-to maps service, and guess what, a lot of people still use desktop computers.

I honestly can't think of a reason why I would need to access maps on a desktop. I haven't done so in years.

I need mapping software for driving directions, or to find a business, both of which are easier on my phone. Maps on a desktop just doesn't make sense for my work flow.

If I didn't have a smartphone, sure.

 

[Dunk#7]

I honestly can't think of a reason why I would need to access maps on a desktop. I haven't done so in years.

I need mapping software for driving directions, or to find a business, both of which are easier on my phone. Maps on a desktop just doesn't make sense for my work flow.

If I didn't have a smartphone, sure.

It is easier to customize a route on the computer. The iPhone now at least gives you three route options, but you can click and drag the route on the computer.


**I don't really print out the computer directions. I mainly just use them for time estimation, and then either utilize my phone or GPS while in the car.

 

[Tadale]

Not yet. I ordered through Apple.com under Verizon. Still no email or anything. Only Monday though.

I'm just concerned that maybe the Verizon store was a little slow in updating and overestimated how many phones they would be able to get out on 9/21.

 

[planar1280]

1. This is a solid upgrade

2. Apple's brand reputation is strong as ever despite no Steve Jobs

3. Tim Cook is the master of S&C

 

[HBP]

I'm so glad I'm getting my phone delivered and not picking it up at the Apple store. I waited in line for the 4 and was there from 6AM to almost noon, WITH a pre-order.

Same thing at my Apple store when I got my 4, left came back at 5PM and was out in 10 mins.

 

[BattleMonkey]

No?

ok?

Well we got three coming for the family and they kept the same plans we had but they added to all three phones and in the description is says "for iphone required".

 

[Technosteve]

iPhone 5 is going to flop.

Bomba

 

[kehs]

Plan errands? Why wouldn't you do that on the phone?



I honestly can't think of a reason why I would need to access maps on a desktop. I haven't done so in years.

I need mapping software for driving directions, or to find a business, both of which are easier on my phone. Maps on a desktop just doesn't make sense for my work flow.

If I didn't have a smartphone, sure.

24" vs 4"

 

[CrunchinJelly]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/12...p_for_iphone_5_outside_apples_fifth_ave_store

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/12...p_for_iphone_5_outside_apples_fifth_ave_store

5 days early? Online pre-ordering people! Much easier to get up at 2am and pre-order than to camp for 5 days.

 

[Kaladin]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/12...p_for_iphone_5_outside_apples_fifth_ave_store

What in the flying fuck? When I saw this I thought it was a troll image from the last iPhone launch.....seriously people, be up when they start online pre-orders & no camping is involved. You ruin it for the regular people who have jobs that need to buy one from the store.

 

[mf.luder]

Kind of ruins it since they are trying to get website views and are getting paid.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/12...p_for_iphone_5_outside_apples_fifth_ave_store

Or... you know... you can preorder it online. Jesus.

 

[Kaladin]

Kind of ruins it since they are trying to get website views and are getting paid.

That's even stupider.

 

[Christopher]

I guess some people want to be part of the "experience".

iOS 6 lanuches Wednesday right? I just want new iTunes! That's the best part of this whole announcement! When you get invested in the "iAtmosphere" the cloud, movies pictures, music is really a cool neat and awesome feature.

Also I think after my two years is up I'm ditching Verizon and going to Sprint, it's cheaper...unlimted data on 4G too. Anyone have any bad experiences with Sprint?

 

[The Faceless Master]

5 days early? Online pre-ordering people! Much easier to get up at 2am and pre-order than to camp for 5 days.

line started on saturday with 2 people.

Or... you know... you can preorder it online. Jesus.

i asked my brother about why he would wait in line and he said it was fun. he was going with some friends and they were all getting one.

 

[plainr_]

5 days early? Online pre-ordering people! Much easier to get up at 2am and pre-order than to camp for 5 days.

I honestly believe there are people out there that would rather stand in line for the experience.

 

[tigerin]

anyone have the iphone 5 yet or are we still in the pre-ordering phase?

 

[Canis lupus]

Sales hit 2 million in first 24 hours: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/

How much was it for 4S?

 

[Mecha_Infantry]

Something mad happened over the weekend when we were trying to navigate to a friends house, and Google maps didn't get us there, but Apple's maps did

So I'm confident of the new Maps, I just hope it constantly gets updated placemarks like tube stations, famous buildings, etc. like Google maps

 

[Cheech]

How much was it for 4S?

Half that - 1 million.

Nuts.

I am wondering if that's truly a reflection of pent up demand for the iPhone 5 from upgraders, or the smartphone market really got that much of a bump this year.

 

[planar1280]

Half that - 1 million.

Nuts.

and 4?

 

[Tobor]

How much was it for 4S?

4 million in 3 days of actual sales.

This is 2 million in 1 day of preorders, so the actual launch sales should easily beat the 4S.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/10/17iPhone-4S-First-Weekend-Sales-Top-Four-Million.html

 

[Carlisle]

Or... you know... you can preorder it online. Jesus.

I actually think they choose to wait out of, I don't know really, tradition? the experience? the culture? bragging/apple-peen flashing? Week-long lineups in front of Apple stores is practically an institution now.

Also realize that these people will end up on the news at least several times before the store opens on Friday. 15 seconds of fame.