I am pre - ordering my 5.5" from my telco tomorrow. I was first concerned about the thing fitting in my jeans pocket, but i never thought about how i would look like when answering calls on it. i guess that iPad mini pressed against that guys face several pages justifies the irony of answering calls on a phablet. But who cares the 5.5" has the 1080p resolution, better camera and better battery life. Now i have to just get one!
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I just hope you can pre-order and it arrives at your house on 9/19. But I clearly heard home say "SHIPS" 9/19. If that's the case I'm going to the store at 3am to get mine on launch.
That's ridiculous all the first impression of journalist indicated that the thinness of the phone makes it easier to handle.
Since we wouldn't know - it doesn't matter actually.
But hearing news about problems with iphone 6PLUS it's safe to assume this model would have smaller production and availability, and many customers would be forced to buy 4.7 model only to drop it later and then try 5.5.
Actually smart marketing move forcing customers for double dip.
And also about how many phones could be sell - I know it's easy in USA to change your current iphone for a new one, or have a good discount, but in other countries, in Europe for example it would cost more, especially a phone w/o contract - like 750 euro for 16GB.
I have an iphone 4S and after 3 years I'm ready for upgrade (really a bigger screen is what I actually need), but with economical situation it's really tough to spend almost 1000 euro for things like phone (I better spend it on winter vacation).
So it would be interesting to see how iphone 6 would be selling.
You're right.
Keep in mind however the "quiet period" between the announcement and shipping is not only to build up inventory but to give select reviewers about a week with the device so they can write their review pieces. It's no coincidence that the review embargoes are lifted about a day or two before they hit the shelves.
Apple is all about manipulating and managing the press to squeeze out the most free publicity possible and help push the media frenzy on a launch day.
So which do you think is going to be a limiting factor putting this into your pants pocket, the thinness or the length/width? I haven't seen a pair of jeans/pants with a 1/4 or less thickness in the pocket, but a lot don't have a 7 inch deep pocket. That explain it for you in a non ridiculous way?
I've been to a few launches from Microsoft, and the Apple ones have a different feel to them.
Microsoft ones tend to be, "here's what our software/device can do, and here's a demonstration in a room full of computers that will overwhelm whatever problem you have"
Apple tends to be, "Here's a new thing, and you'll feel better because you don't have to worry about that problem anymore."
Different approaches to solving the problem.
I'm kind of with you here. My unlocked 5 still works great and given NFC payments with android are only starting to roll out now to the UK, I do wonder how long it will be before that same hardware in shops such as M&S will work with the apple pay, or some additional agreement needs to be made with the likes of Mastercard, etc...
There's usually something that compels me to upgrade. Last year it was touchID as I personally can see a use when I'm out walking with OS maps.
The bigger screen is kind of a good thing, but I'm not overly fussed and the aesthetics are lost on me as I have to case mine for fear of accidentally breaking it (my 5 has a dent n the corner from just that).
So.. on the fence..
A lot prettier than the 5/5S. Nothing so far touches the 4/4S though.
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I think by "ships" they mean "releases". Every iPhone that has been pre-ordered online has arrived on release day so far.. some even a day early, if you're lucky.
Fixed that for you:
Judging by the epic fail fka live stream, this could be "the mother of all fu**ups"
Forum comments by tech nerds (no bashing, I include myself) are in no way representative or meaningful in the real world.
Demand will be massive and unprecedented. So, as long as Apple doesnt fu** up satisfying this demand, it will indeed be "the mother of all upgrades".
I at least have no doubt at all.
Not the whole 2 hours.
While they definitely had problems, and the Chinese lady was giving me a headache... I was able to watch the second hour without issues so they did correct it. Coming from a "sound tech" standpoint, I understand it's really difficult to get things just right with this stuff. The disconnects however, that is simply an issue with the high demand. I don't know how many connections they had going on, but it was probably massive.
While they definitely had problems, and the Chinese lady was giving me a headache... I was able to watch the second hour without issues so they did correct it. Coming from a "sound tech" standpoint, I understand it's really difficult to get things just right with this stuff. The disconnects however, that is simply an issue with the high demand. I don't know how many connections they had going on, but it was probably massive.
When the phone comes to the UK I'll look into upgrading. However, my hopes aren't that high as I'm 12 months into a 24 month contract.
The idea of buying an iPhone 6 Plus off contract and putting my existing sim card into it was tempting, but it's cheaper to buy an iPad mini. As my current phone is still going strong, and I'd use the Mini for videos, Pages/Google Docs & iBooks, it doesn't need to be cellular.
Still, I'd prefer one device than two, I think.
The idea of buying an iPhone 6 Plus off contract and putting my existing sim card into it was tempting, but it's cheaper to buy an iPad mini. As my current phone is still going strong, and I'd use the Mini for videos, Pages/Google Docs & iBooks, it doesn't need to be cellular.
Still, I'd prefer one device than two, I think.
No need to ask myself. The numbers are below. I'll let you do the math. You have a strange definition of failure...
I think the telling numbers are 2013. After selling 144 million SIIIs in 2012, Samsung only sold 40 million S4s. I believe the only thing that sells iPhones better than the iPhone experience is the Android experience.
2010
Apple iPhone 4, 40 million sold
Samsung Galaxy S, 20 million sold
Samsung S5620 Monte, 7 million sold
Samsung Wave (S8500), 2 million sold
2011
iPhone 4S, 140 million sold
Samsung Galaxy S II, 20 million sold
Samsung Galaxy Y,15 million sold
Samsung Infuse, 9 million sold
2012
Samsung Galaxy S3, 144 million sold
Apple iPhone 5, 125 million sold
2013
Apple iPhone 5S 150.2 million sold
Samsung Galaxy S4 40 million sold
Perhaps Gazmat thinks that only 1 billion people have died in the last 195,000 years (approx).
A lot prettier than the 5/5S. Nothing so far touches the 4/4S though.
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I think by "ships" they mean "releases". Every iPhone that has been pre-ordered online has arrived on release day so far.. some even a day early, if you're lucky.
Last year the 5S did not arrive at anyone's house on release day. It was weeks after. The closest anyone got maybe days... NO ONE got it the same day at their door. Correct me if I'm wrong...
I know,because I ordered at right at midnight. My arrival date wasn't until weeks later
As one of those that loves the one handed phone like the 5s, I was a little disappointed that they did not bump the specks for the 4" format. Even worse is that now I MUST upgrade to a size I don't want to get Apple Pay. And (God forbid) if I want to have stabilization, I need to upgrade to the iPad mini, um, iPhone Plus (you know in clothing Plus size translates to FAT).
I will not pre-order or wait in line as I have done in the past but wait to see how the 4.7" feels in my hand (just saying that makes me feel naughty). I am hoping that a minor miracle occurs and I fall in love and buy the damn thing.
Otherwise, I will wait and buy me a new iPad Air if they ever put one out this year.
I will not pre-order or wait in line as I have done in the past but wait to see how the 4.7" feels in my hand (just saying that makes me feel naughty). I am hoping that a minor miracle occurs and I fall in love and buy the damn thing.
Otherwise, I will wait and buy me a new iPad Air if they ever put one out this year.
You're wrong, and consider yourself corrected. I got mine on release day. So did everyone I know.