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Apple Shares 'Guided Tour' of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

PickUrPoison said:
The compliance certifications are done by third parties and are typically filed shortly before shipping iirc. There’s zero chance it won’t be authorized, the XR is already known (by Apple) to be compliant with the appropriate regulations; all of the necessary testing was done months ago. The proper forms just need to be submitted to the FCC. :)
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Yeah, I wasn't suggesting it won't be authorized. I was just surprised it wasn't authorized already, considering it's already be demo'd and it's shipping in a month.
 
EugW said:
Yeah, I wasn't suggesting it won't be authorized. I was just surprised it wasn't authorized already, considering it's already be demo'd and it's shipping in a month.
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The lab has done its work, but until they file the paperwork with the FCC it’s not authorized. Not really sure why they wait, maybe it becomes searchable in the FCC database once they file? Someone here probably knows and will hopefully post!
 
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Not too bad of a video. Definitely didn't need the walking introduction - because the background is so blurred the only point of reference is the presenter, who is also moving and therefore it's a bit nauseating.

But I'm left wondering; who is the target demographic? Mum and dad?
 
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Quu said:
I'm sure she's a lovely person but she comes across kinda creepy in these videos. I don't know why exactly, the mannerisms perhaps? - Just odd.
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Reminds me of the robotic instructional video Apple produced for the original iPhone keyboard, when Steve was alive. Thankfully those TV shows Apple have funded for their 2019 TV service are not directed by Apple personally.
 
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Okay. Do you have to take the picture in “portrait mode” in order to be able to adjust the “portrait effects?”

In other words, can I adjust or edit portrait effects without taking the photo in portrait mode?

Does that make sense? I took a normal photo and could not find the adjust blur/portrait option in the edit menu.
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MoreRumors? said:
I think I will figure how to use this on my own.


lol, except Janet looks like she cuts her own hair.


Apple promise they will get Selena to go back to him.
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From the lock screen I am having trouble launching the camera. I can press and hold, but that takes longer than just opening and hitting the camera app. Is there a faster way?
 
Are people at Apple ever allowed to frown? Everyone I see from Apple seems to have an anodyne personality and a plastic smile. I thought Apple championed diversity but perhaps it doesn't extend to diversity of opinion.

The only person I've ever seen frown at Apple is Steve Jobs.
 
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That is a testament to how even a beautiful person can be ruined by a terrible haircut. Wow.
 
PhilMacbook said:
Are people at Apple ever allowed to frown? Everyone I see from Apple seems to have an anodyne personality and a plastic smile. I thought Apple championed diversity but perhaps it doesn't extend to diversity of opinion.

The only person I've ever seen frown at Apple is Steve Jobs.
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What an odd observation. Do you actually expect to see diversity of opinion or frowning in a keynote presentation, or an instructional video? If so, can understand why you’re disappointed.
 
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PickUrPoison said:
What an odd observation. Do you actually expect to see diversity of opinion or frowning in a keynote presentation, or an instructional video? If so, can understand why you’re disappointed.
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I clearly wasn't referring just to the video and of course I wouldn't expect a frown in a sales advert. I said 'everyone I see from Apple' because it seems to be the case with everyone from the company whether in an advert or not.

When I see people from Apple they seem bland and unreal. I can't be the only one who think this as it is so obvious.

I can't imagine them having real lives or ever having a bad day. They don't seem authentic. It's like they've all been programmed.
 
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PhilMacbook said:
I clearly wasn't referring just to the video and of course I wouldn't expect a frown in a sales advert. I said 'everyone I see from Apple' because it seems to be the case with everyone from the company whether in an advert or not. It's like they've all been programmed.
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Well then what are you referring to? Where are you seeing these “everyone from Apple” persons that are so “programmed”? Apple retail stores? I guess I’m not understanding the context or location where you want to see the frowning Apple employees you’re expecting to see, but not finding.

It seems to me you’re mostly exposed to sales and marketing folks, and your complaint seems to be that they’re inoffensive. I suppose you’re right! But I doubt you’ll be invited to the latest AirPower status update meeting—though I’m sure there will be smiles all around if the product has been released to manufacturing. :)
 
I like the part where they say your Face ID is better because it’s easier to remember than your passcode. Not sure what the argument is there. Touch ID also allows you to bypass your passcode. I guess they just want to falsely portray Face ID as an improvement on Touch ID, or some kind of evolutionary step forward. Nah. I’d prefer Touch ID built into the screen, even if it’s only in the lower half where you swipe up.
 
PickUrPoison said:
Well then what are you referring to? Where are you seeing these “everyone from Apple” persons that are so “programmed”? Apple retail stores? I guess I’m not understanding the context or location where you want to see the frowning Apple employees you’re expecting to see, but not finding.

It seems to me you’re mostly exposed to sales and marketing folks, and your complaint seems to be that they’re inoffensive. I suppose you’re right! But I doubt you’ll be invited to the latest AirPower status update meeting—though I’m sure there will be smiles all around if the product has been released to manufacturing. :)
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If you don't see it the way I do it's fine. It is so obvious I am sure it will stand out to many but perhaps won't to many others.

Steve Jobs was great at sales and marketing and I can definitely imagine him having a bad day. He seemed like an authentic person but everyone else I see at Apple doesn't. By the way, I'm not a Steve fanboy, he's just the only example I could think of at Apple who isn't bland.

You are correct, the people I see are mainly sales and marketing based but you would think Apple would want their representatives to seem a bit more like real people rather than robots. Maybe they are prototype imojis from IOS 20.

By the way, I notice you're in Sunnyvale which is very close to Apple Park. Maybe Apple are putting something in the water. :)
 
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PhilMacbook said:
If you don't see it the way I do it's fine. It is so obvious I am sure it will stand out to many but perhaps won't to many others.

Steve Jobs was great at sales and marketing and I can definitely imagine him having a bad day. He seemed like an authentic person but everyone else I see at Apple doesn't. By the way, I'm not a Steve fanboy, he's just the only example I could think of at Apple who isn't bland.

You are correct, the people I see are mainly sales and marketing based but you would think Apple would want their representatives to seem a bit more like real people rather than robots. Maybe they are prototype imojis from IOS 20.

By the way, I notice you're in Sunnyvale which is very close to Apple Park. Maybe Apple are putting something in the water. :)
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Hmmm, yes it definitely seems like some substance is being consumed... Maybe when Apple starts making those robot imojis you envision they will be able to provide you with the authentic/bad day/frowning demeanor you prefer. But they will likely be rather expensive, so maybe you will be the one frowning! :)
 
I’ve had the X for a year, and I didn’t know I could double-click to Apple Pay before waking the phone. That’s nice to learn. I’ve been waking it first unnecessarily.
 
PhilMacbook said:
If you don't see it the way I do it's fine. It is so obvious I am sure it will stand out to many but perhaps won't to many others.

Steve Jobs was great at sales and marketing and I can definitely imagine him having a bad day. He seemed like an authentic person but everyone else I see at Apple doesn't. By the way, I'm not a Steve fanboy, he's just the only example I could think of at Apple who isn't bland.

You are correct, the people I see are mainly sales and marketing based but you would think Apple would want their representatives to seem a bit more like real people rather than robots. Maybe they are prototype imojis from IOS 20.

By the way, I notice you're in Sunnyvale which is very close to Apple Park. Maybe Apple are putting something in the water. :)
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For what it’s worth, I also have noticed this. The people that are talking seem scripted and not very articulate. I’ve noticed this more and more with the Apple announcements as well.

I think some people are good at being able to read from a script and also sound personable. I think Apple marketing just does a bad job at picking those people or is happy with these type of demos
 
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I find the comments about this woman’s appearance baffling. She does a good job of presenting the iPhone’s features, and the new gestures, which are going to trip-up some folks. What does her haircut or sexual orientation (which we don’t know) have to do with anything. The only thing that should matter is if she did a good job. I suppose a comment about appearance would make sense if there was something unprofessional like she did the entire video in a bathrobe with bedhead. But, she is very professional in both delivery and appearance. So, I just don’t get these comments. Maybe, they come from people who live where everyone looks and dresses exactly the same and there is so much pressure on conformity that even a slight deviation (like a woman with a short haircut) is bothersome. Sad.
 
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ThunderSkunk said:
Good video. Though I recall a decade ago how proud Apple was to have build a computer whose functionality was so natural and self-evident that it didn't require an instructional manual to operate it. In the years since it's become less and less intuitive, and even confusing to discern when stumbling through it, to the point they really do need to make instructional videos.
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I recall a decade ago as well and have a very different recollection.


Here’s “iPhone: A Guided Tour” for the original iPhone.
 
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