Apple Lets Several YouTubers Get Closer Look at iPhone X Ahead of Friday's Launch
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PickUrPoison
macrumors G3
I don’t really get the MKBHD worship, he seems to have plenty of sheeples though.
Sure, he’s another data point, fine but there seems to be quite a bit of offense taken that he wasn’t part of this round of non-tech yt personalities campaign; he doesn’t really fit since he’s more of a tech blogger, right? I’m sure he’ll have something for his followers to watch.
I’d rather demo it in the store than rely on anyone else’s take; I like to live with things for awhile so I’d probably buy it with the thought of returning it within the window if I didn’t like it enough.
THE JUICEMAN
macrumors 68020
Here’s the thing though. This user experience already happens today with Touch ID.
Nikos
macrumors 68000
To do what? See how far into a lake he can drop it before it stops working? Perform a drop test? Compare its boot time to every other iPhone in existence? His videos are gimmicks.
If your fingers are too wet or dry, or it's too cold, Touch ID doesn't work nearly as accurately as well. And if your phone hot boots on you, you have to enter your passcode as well. Nobody has been inconvenienced by that to the point their super important business can't be done. You don't even need it to call for help anymore - Apple includes an emergency activation now that requires no unlocking... just pressing and holding 2 buttons.
And of course, you haven't tried Face ID. Nobody here has. Early indications based on the videos is that it works well and is a non-issue. Maybe a gen 1 version, but future versions will only improve on this. We saw the same with Touch ID.
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Not exactly fluff. I think a lot of people here are missing the point of this round of videos... you are correct: they are not reviews. These are marketing pieces for showing off Face ID. Every one of these shows us a bunch of stuff we've already seen, but the one thing we have not seen until now is Face ID in action (outside of that one unauthorized video which got an engineer fired).
Every YouTube video shows off the head rotation registration process, which is repeated 2 times. We see people with glasses, facial hair, long hair, etc. Then we see how quickly it unlocks. These are not A-list vloggers for a reason: they're trying (perhaps unsuccessfully) to show that anyone can use it, that Face ID works, and how quickly it works.
The pro reviews are coming. That's when the media embargo lifts.
This was just a teaser, and the beginning of a long line of marketing to get people comfortable with life without the home button. This is really the only thing they really need to get people comfortable with in the next year, before more Face ID devices hit the market. They're very clear that they're all-in on the tech -- only a matter of time before it's on laptops, tablets and their entire range of phones.
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chrisduketv
macrumors member
...and they all basically said the same things, in different ways.
MrCrowbar
macrumors 68020
"Guys, we invited you here because our marketing team figured out young people don't read newspapers or watch TV anymore. Who knew right? So here's a list of things we want you to mention how great they are, just put it in your own words. We're desperate to get teens to like us as a brand. Theres is no pay, but you'll get to play with the new hotness before everyone else and the snacks are on us. Don't mention the bugs, we'll sue your ass and boy will our lawyers crush you. Sign here."
unobtainium
macrumors 68030
Hmm...preorder was on Oct. 27th, Friday. So let's see...According to your theory, Friday's pre-orders didn't meet expectations. So in a sudden panic, Apple shipped a ton of phones to YouTube reviewers over the weekend, who filmed and posted their fluff pieces by Sunday/Monday, all in a desperate bid to make up for poor sales.
Lol. This marketing technique was decided on months and months ago.
Glideslope
macrumors G3
Don’t doubt that. Apple simply can’t make them due to production issues from poor component production rates. I’ll wait for .v2 thank you.
It's not to hard to understand that they violated multiple rules. One is you cannot record video on the campus, he also is not allowed to let anyone use the phone since it is not his to make the decision, the phone belonged to Apple. Not only that she used the phone, she recorded information off the phone and posted it online, along with other violations that the father should know since he worked for them.
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When you look at infrared lights through a camera and screen you will see the light if its on or off, or in this case blinking.
KingslayerG5
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I really believe Apple should make iJustine their YouTube mascot. I used to find her videos annoying as hell. Then I didn't realize she was into video games. She has 4M subscribers. That's free marketing from her because she loves Apple so much. Let her be Apple's Don King/LaVar Ball.
She is practically rich because she has every Apple and Nintendo toy there is for mankind. She has like every Nintendo Amiibo. She just had an Xbox One X unboxing and worships Nintendo. Mar-Kezz Brownlee has like 5M but he's an Android dude. His favorite gadget was the Pixel XL from last year.
I started appreciating iJustine when she showed her Nexus One, S5, S7 edge, and Pixel XL. She is kinda like me but on opposite sides. She prefers iPhone but she can roll with Android. I prefer Android but I can still roll with iPhone. Stop wasting time arguing what is better and use it.
Another YouTuber who flatters iOS alot is David Rahimi (PhoneBuff). Self-proclaimed Android guy. Every speed tests, it's generally always iPhone winning. The next fastest would be OnePlus. I saw the OnePlus 5 beat the Note8 and Pixel 2 XL.
Apple, give Justine some more stuff to unbox right away! BooredAtWork and Steven Levy, not really interesting YouTubers. Still waiting for my boys, Michael Fisher and Dave Lee, to get it. Also JerryRigEverything and the top 2 most viewed reviews -
The Verge
Marques Brownlee
The Verge peeps are Apple users. David Pierce who is now on The Wired just loves Apple. It's those camera angles and different lighting that makes The Verge reviews appealing to watch.
She is practically rich because she has every Apple and Nintendo toy there is for mankind. She has like every Nintendo Amiibo. She just had an Xbox One X unboxing and worships Nintendo. Mar-Kezz Brownlee has like 5M but he's an Android dude. His favorite gadget was the Pixel XL from last year.
I started appreciating iJustine when she showed her Nexus One, S5, S7 edge, and Pixel XL. She is kinda like me but on opposite sides. She prefers iPhone but she can roll with Android. I prefer Android but I can still roll with iPhone. Stop wasting time arguing what is better and use it.
Another YouTuber who flatters iOS alot is David Rahimi (PhoneBuff). Self-proclaimed Android guy. Every speed tests, it's generally always iPhone winning. The next fastest would be OnePlus. I saw the OnePlus 5 beat the Note8 and Pixel 2 XL.
Apple, give Justine some more stuff to unbox right away! BooredAtWork and Steven Levy, not really interesting YouTubers. Still waiting for my boys, Michael Fisher and Dave Lee, to get it. Also JerryRigEverything and the top 2 most viewed reviews -
The Verge
Marques Brownlee
The Verge peeps are Apple users. David Pierce who is now on The Wired just loves Apple. It's those camera angles and different lighting that makes The Verge reviews appealing to watch.
Mr Staunton
macrumors regular
But, can it make a call?
People will like the phone. The price is still ridiculous. Like the 9.7 iPad pro before it. It’s just an iteration.
There is absolutely no reason for a price bump if you consider iPhone innovation up until this point.
This phone offers nothing groundbreaking compared to earlier models.
The most groundbreaking feature ever was the Retina display, and they didn’t kill us on price.
Thanks.
There is absolutely no reason for a price bump if you consider iPhone innovation up until this point.
This phone offers nothing groundbreaking compared to earlier models.
The most groundbreaking feature ever was the Retina display, and they didn’t kill us on price.
Thanks.
FFR
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Are you using google translate?
AppleX5795
macrumors newbie
Hey I have a question
I just seen verizon took out the payment for the iPhone X does that mean it shipped? Cause the order hasn’t updated
I just seen verizon took out the payment for the iPhone X does that mean it shipped? Cause the order hasn’t updated
Apple blogger
macrumors 6502a
Such a big technology piece for a notification light? Hahahaha good thought though, I can't imagin the trolls people would make though
Ntombi
macrumors 68040
Also minus the portrait mode on the front and the accompanying API.
Dude. Take a breath.
Apple kept Touch ID on all but one of its phones. If it’s a dealbreaker for you right now, stick with one of them. Otherwise, get into your car, unlock your phone, and set it as you need to before you start driving. Many of us are in states with strict laws. I set my navigation and/or audio before I start driving, and I’m good to go. The car never locks, because it’s doing something.
As for your wife and daughter, passcodes work.
The YouTubers went to the building in NYC the day before preorders went live. They were allowed to post about it today at the earliest.
As for the gesture, it’s part of the UI and was discussed during the keynote.
It’s also here starting around the 2 minute mark.
Craig Federighi mentioned that in his interview with John Gruber, that you can lift and swipe in one motion, and the phone will open when it verifies your face. I’ve been waiting for that.Ur average consumer had the best video here.
Soilder swiped to open faster than face id unlocked a couple times. I didn’t expect that to happen but I’ll try it for myself on Friday.
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bollman
macrumors 6502a
That's equally bad ergonomics. The bezels make it easier to "get a grip" on your phone without having to hold it really awkwardly. Looking at people holding the X they do look a bit silly. I bet though, that it will be really uncomfortable to hold it for any length of time, I'm guessing it's just as slippery as previous phones and the no-bezel-situation will make it difficult to use a bumper or case to actually make it possible to grip the phone.
I agree, with one little small change - His videos are total crap. Quantity over quality type of channel.
Niklas_nick
macrumors regular
That’s a different gesture, a side movement on the “home button”, not the circular gesture we saw in the video. I’m quite sure this hasn’t appeared anywhere else and that this wasn’t in the keynote UI. Same function, yes, but executed different.