Silent_Ocarina
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Thanks, I'll check them out. :]
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iPhone 7 | OT | Pre-order Sept 9, Available Sept 16
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Thanks, I'll check them out. :]
Came in on Friday. Nice surprise. Home button is taking some time for me to get used to.
My wife's iPhone 7 battery life is also pretty bad. Lasted from wake up to 3pm the other day. It was a high usage weekend day but not that high.
Garrett Hawke
Member
http://www.istocknow.com/live/ - check this for local pick up
I think there's still a 2-3 week estimate on most of the phones on apple's site
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Just got a text from Verizon saying my 7 Plus (128GB, Black) order was received and I'll be getting a tracking # soon. Surprised it's shipping before the 7 Plus (Rose Gold) I also have on order.
Originally pre-ordered both phones on Sept. 16th around 1AM and the estimated delivery dates were Oct. 26th.
Just got a text from Verizon saying my 7 Plus (128GB, Black) order was received and I'll be getting a tracking # soon. Surprised it's shipping before the 7 Plus (Rose Gold) I also have on order.
Originally pre-ordered both phones on Sept. 16th around 1AM and the estimated delivery dates were Oct. 26th.
KennyLinder
Member
I just used the main Apple one. I've not tried another yet. I used Pocket Casts on my Android (which was excellent), but thought I'd try the stock one on iOS.
EmpressInYellow
Banned
Just got mine on Friday, and I'm digging it so far.
This has probably already been covered in the thread, but it's a long thread, so just in case (hah):
What are people's recommendations RE: cases? I'm more interested in protection than looking pretty, but the Otterbox Defender is a little bulky for my purposes.
I was looking at some of the Tech21 stuff like maybe the Mesh (though it doesn't seem to be available on Amazon). Any suggestions?
This has probably already been covered in the thread, but it's a long thread, so just in case (hah):
What are people's recommendations RE: cases? I'm more interested in protection than looking pretty, but the Otterbox Defender is a little bulky for my purposes.
I was looking at some of the Tech21 stuff like maybe the Mesh (though it doesn't seem to be available on Amazon). Any suggestions?
Ecto311
Member
When I first got the phone the battery was shit because it was downloading all the old stuff I had. How long have you had it? Is it hot on the back? I know clash royale destroys even this new battery and the phone gets hot.
I've had my phone for over a week. My wife is having similar battery drain issues and she's had her 7 since day 1. Neither of us have clash royale or other iPhone games.
I did a hard reset of both phones yesterday. Both phones were setup as new when we got them.
I am seeing some scattered reports on the internet that 10.0.2 introduces some battery drain issues. IDK
mightynine
Member
So, decided to jump on a 7 and man, it's been brutal getting everything up to date. I restored from a week-old backup and then had hundreds of apps that needed updating. Two days later, my update list is still stuck on 67 - hit update all and nothing happens. Try to update one, and it just sits there. I've cleared the cache, I've logged out and back into my Apple ID, I've restarted the phone, I've done hard resets, I've rejoined my Wi-Fi network...
I've also noticed it's slow when re-downloading music to the phone. Is there anything I'm missing?
I've also noticed it's slow when re-downloading music to the phone. Is there anything I'm missing?
Did you clear apps before the reset? Doing that and then leaving the phone for a while (or just doing basic things like texts and/or calls) would help to see if it's an app doing the drain. Even basic things like photo apps or cloud apps might be working background or stuck and you don't realize it.
Forearm Star
Member
Any case suggestions on an iPhone 7+
Pretty sure this has been asked before.
Pretty sure this has been asked before.
Garrett Hawke
Member
my phone just arrived! 
ups tracking must be drunk because it said it was still miles away and not out for delivery and that it would be delivered on wednesday.
MESS
ups tracking must be drunk because it said it was still miles away and not out for delivery and that it would be delivered on wednesday.
MESS
I'm not experiencing that with my 7+. Went to sleep at 100%, woke up this morning with it at 96%
I've had it for almost a week now and I think I'm sold on apple. I got the portrait mode beta and took a few pictures with it:
I'm not a photographer or anything, but I'm super happy with the quality. I just want to take nice looking pictures of my cats/statues/arcade sticks. Only bad thing is that it seems to need a lot of light for the DoF effect.
The battery life, speed, and integration of everything on an OS level is just so awesome and I'm loving it more than I thought I would coming off of Samsung phones (had a note from 2-7).
I'm not a photographer or anything, but I'm super happy with the quality. I just want to take nice looking pictures of my cats/statues/arcade sticks
. Only bad thing is that it seems to need a lot of light for the DoF effect. The battery life, speed, and integration of everything on an OS level is just so awesome and I'm loving it more than I thought I would coming off of Samsung phones (had a note from 2-7).
Garrett Hawke
Member
So I've gone from a 6 to a 7 Plus and I was expecting it to feel larger but it is... large.
A little too so, maybe. I'm sure I'll get used to it thought and probably be unable to go back after 1 day of use
Rocking the apple silicon case in pink sand cus I don't like the Spigen Air Skin I bought. It has weird ridges on the back whereas the same case for the 6 was perfectly smooth. Hm.
A little too so, maybe. I'm sure I'll get used to it thought and probably be unable to go back after 1 day of use
Rocking the apple silicon case in pink sand cus I don't like the Spigen Air Skin I bought. It has weird ridges on the back whereas the same case for the 6 was perfectly smooth. Hm.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
cool pics!I've had it for almost a week now and I think I'm sold on apple. I got the portrait mode beta and took a few pictures with it:
I'm not a photographer or anything, but I'm super happy with the quality. I just want to take nice looking pictures of my cats/statues/arcade sticks
The battery life, speed, and integration of everything on an OS level is just so awesome and I'm loving it more than I thought I would coming off of Samsung phones (had a note from 2-7).
So I've had an iPhone 4 and then a 5c for a while. When I switched job last year I decided to try Android and went with a Motorola X Play (which is an ok but low end Android Phone).
Android is all right but I've had a bunch of problems with the phone itself over the last year (battery issues, performance issues, etc). I was already thinking about going back to iOS next year when my contract ends but then I dropped my phone by accident on friday and shattered the screen so hey... might as well upgrade right away! lol
I ordered a black iPhone 7 32gb on friday which I should get in a couple of weeks... Now I'm thinking about changing my order for a 128gb cause between my music and apps I bet I will fill that 32gb quick. Really sucks they don't offer 64gb option.
Speaking of music, I'll probably just use the adapter but anybody has good suggestions for over the ears bluetooth headpones? I'm thinking similar to Beats form factor but not Beats. I'm looking for something that has a good audio quality, not too expensive and also doesn't bleed audio too much. I would use them a lot in public transit and I don't want people around me hearing everything I'm listening.
Android is all right but I've had a bunch of problems with the phone itself over the last year (battery issues, performance issues, etc). I was already thinking about going back to iOS next year when my contract ends but then I dropped my phone by accident on friday and shattered the screen so hey... might as well upgrade right away! lol
I ordered a black iPhone 7 32gb on friday which I should get in a couple of weeks... Now I'm thinking about changing my order for a 128gb cause between my music and apps I bet I will fill that 32gb quick. Really sucks they don't offer 64gb option.
Speaking of music, I'll probably just use the adapter but anybody has good suggestions for over the ears bluetooth headpones? I'm thinking similar to Beats form factor but not Beats. I'm looking for something that has a good audio quality, not too expensive and also doesn't bleed audio too much. I would use them a lot in public transit and I don't want people around me hearing everything I'm listening.
The Praiseworthy
Member
Is anyone here facing this problem?
The voice messages plays out at very low volume and progressively get louder to full volume throughout the message, that happen when I use the speaker of the iPhone 7 Plus but when I'm using the headphones it's normal...... any help please to get it back to normal using the speakers?
The voice messages plays out at very low volume and progressively get louder to full volume throughout the message, that happen when I use the speaker of the iPhone 7 Plus but when I'm using the headphones it's normal...... any help please to get it back to normal using the speakers?
Crazymoogle
Member
This would line up with the big gains quoted for the PowerBeats3 as well. Really didn't want to upgrade but that's a pretty compelling reason to do it.
Garrett Hawke
Member
I love the new home button. So funky.
I'm definitely grabbing some PowerBeats 3s when they are released, so this is very good to read.
Got the Shakes
Member
I'm curious to see some reviews of the Beats X, but I have no idea when they are supposed to actually go on sale.
ClayKavalier
Banned
This may be common knowledge, but new Plus owners should download the Word Flow keyboard. It lets you swipe to text and also has option to curve the keyboard. It makes texting one-handed really easy with the Plus.
I have the Beats Solo 3 as well and this lines up with my experience exactly. The setup process was simple, the battery life is incredible, and I have zero range issues anywhere throughout my apartment (I have extremely thick walls and all my previous bluetooth devices could go maybe two rooms before having issues, these are flawless though). I watched an entire season of Luke Cage on Netflix, several hours of movies and HBO Go, etc and have never needed to charge it yet.
Problem is I don't find them comfortable at all, there's not much cushion in the earcups and they have a tight fit so it really hurts to wear them with glasses for longer periods. Absolutely love the new W1 technology, not so much the headphones themselves. So I do hope Apple licenses it out to other manufacturers eventually.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Waiting on some W1 Studios, though the Solo3s are tempting
Just gotta be patient
Just gotta be patient
Keyboard not available internationally.
I suppose it only supports American English.I'm pretty surprised that apart from the standard Earbuds, there were are no other headphones with Lightning Adapters. Shame.
NeOak
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mightynine
Member
Referencing my earlier troubles re: downloading updated apps and music - after trying to update apps through iTunes (and dealing with residual apps left over from my former roommate) - I just bit the bullet and did a restore of iOS then restore from backup and that seems to have done the trick.
Man, that was getting annoying.
Man, that was getting annoying.
The whole "taptic feedback" system is surprisingly cool. When I switched over it was literally the last thing on my mind but it routinely makes me go "huh, cool".
The home button is dope as hell.
Exactly my experience. I thought it would be interesting at most, but it actually adds an element of engagement with the device. Love how it feels to peek and pop with the haptic feedback.
I didn't think that was the criteria,
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1187921
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1256826
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1233456
seemed a little soon considering some people haven't even got theirs yet. just always throws me when I suddenly can't find a thread. Same thing happened to me when the NFL weekly threads were jumping around lol. Guess I'll have to use subs more
It's cool how it's a nice touch in apps. The camera app uses it when you're adjusting certain settings. Pro camera too.
badcrumble
Member
Bummer that the initial Ars Technica review didn't include a serious breakdown of the A10 Fusion. It does mention, though, that the Hurricane cores seem very similar to the A9's Twister cores (albeit clocked a good deal higher).
Next year's almost certainly going to mean a new process node and perhaps a more substantial reengineering of the main cores as well. Apple's pretty consistently been able to push their AX series processors pretty far every generation starting with the A7 - I wonder when they'll actually hit a wall with chip development. Smaller process node next year may mean even further gains in battery life, though (and there's room for growth with the A10 Fusion's power control - right now either both full-power cores or both low-power cores are on at once and perhaps further gains could be had from asymmetry in that regard or from powering only a single low-power core).
Next year's almost certainly going to mean a new process node and perhaps a more substantial reengineering of the main cores as well. Apple's pretty consistently been able to push their AX series processors pretty far every generation starting with the A7 - I wonder when they'll actually hit a wall with chip development. Smaller process node next year may mean even further gains in battery life, though (and there's room for growth with the A10 Fusion's power control - right now either both full-power cores or both low-power cores are on at once and perhaps further gains could be had from asymmetry in that regard or from powering only a single low-power core).
When does taptic vibration kick in during use with the camera app?? I just tried changing settings in the app and don't get any vibrations.
Sorry, I meant the photos app. When you are adjusting/editing, it kicks in whenever you go back to the default in each feature.
The pro camera app actually uses it as you move along the dial while adjusting manual camera settings.
No worries!
Can you check if your Taptic Engine kicks in when sending iMessage full screen effects? (Fireworks, lasers, etc. ) reading reports online that it is supposed to vibrate alone with the fireworks and such. My phone does not do it however. (7 plus 32gb)
Mine kicks in when using the photos app as Vyer described, but I don't feel anything when sending iMessage screen effects.
Garrett Hawke
Member
...there is something wrong with your phone tbh. I've got 6h44m usage and I'm only on 28%.