Did Apple bite off more than it can chew?

[HEK]

None of this will matter in 2 weeks. I remember people being FURIOUS at the design of the iPhone 4 (from the leak), and thinking that it was ugly and no one would like it. Once people got it in their hands that all changed.

The notch is necessary and lets us have some pretty awesome technology. The screen color from an angle is a known OLED downfall, but who actually looks at their phone at an angle that often? And Face ID is going to be the new standard across all phones, so we can only improve from here...and I think this is a pretty good start.

I think Apple has bitten off exactly enough, and is changing the game once again.

Well stated

 

[Packers1958]

Like I said, no matter how you slice it Craig failed to show off the technology. To me and many other people, we chalk that up as a failure

If that would have happened with Steve Jobs, that poor sod who rebooted the phone would have been fired immediately.

 

[itsmemuffins]

WTF IS IT WITH THE SEEMS?

NOT THE SEEMS!!!

ITS SO UN APPLE TO HAVE SEEMS!!!

THOSE SEEMS ARE SO UGLY!

IM NOT BUYING A PHONE WITH SEEMS!!!

WHAT IDIOT DESIGNS A PHONE WITH GLASS BACKS?!?!

GLASS BACKS ARE THE DUMBEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!

 

[iScone]

Yes it did.

Craig federighi tried to unlock and showcase how easy it was and instead he had to type in the passcode. No matter how you slice it, he failed to show off faceid.

You said "Face ID failed". What failed was Craig Federighi's presentation. That's a crucial difference.

 

[sdwaltz]

None of this will matter in 2 weeks. I remember people being FURIOUS at the design of the iPhone 4 (from the leak), and thinking that it was ugly and no one would like it. Once people got it in their hands that all changed.

The notch is necessary and lets us have some pretty awesome technology. The screen color from an angle is a known OLED downfall, but who actually looks at their phone at an angle that often? And Face ID is going to be the new standard across all phones, so we can only improve from here...and I think this is a pretty good start.

I think Apple has bitten off exactly enough, and is changing the game once again.

Lol...the notch is absolutely not necessary.

 

[DNichter]

Everything I have read has been super positive regarding the X. The notch is a non issue, screen is a major upgrade from the 8 plus, and Face ID works really well and fast. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[balaplus]

Ultimately, even if the Face ID works well, what Apple needs is the perception of a perfect phone to sell in large numbers at high prices!
The more new parts you have, the more the chances of something not standing up to scrutiny..

 

[iScone]

Lol...the notch is absolutely not necessary.

If it isn't the notch, it's a bezel. You might be happy with them on your Plus, but most people would rather be without. Given tech doesn't yet exist to place all the sensors within the screen, I don't see how the notch isn't necessary. It's an unfortunate necessity, but it's better than the colossal housing on your phone.

 

[sdwaltz]

If it isn't the notch, it's a bezel. You might be happy with them on your Plus, but most people would rather be without. Given tech doesn't yet exist to place all the sensors within the screen, I don't see how the notch isn't necessary. It's an unfortunate necessity, but it's better than the colossal housing on your phone.

Who says the bezel/housing needs to be "colossal"?

Look at how far the "notch" comes down from the top. What is it, maybe 1/4 inch? From a design perspective, it would've made far, far, far more sense to have a 1/4 inch bezel, housing the earpiece and truedepth camera, that goes above the screen.

I stand by what I said. Not necessary.

 

[balaplus]

Who says the bezel/housing needs to be "colossal"?

Look at how far the "notch" comes down from the top. What is it, maybe 1/4 inch? From a design perspective, it would've made far, far, far more sense to have a 1/4 inch bezel, housing the earpiece and truedepth camera, that goes above the screen.

I stand by what I said. Not necessary.

The top bezel reduction could have easily been done last year at Iphone 7 - they wouldn't then look like copying the S8!

 

[DiveKitty]

People hated TouchID when it first came out. Now some don't like FaceID, the same ones who hated touchID, but now think it's great.

Give me back my Slide to Unlock!

Oh yeah, and GETOFFMYLAWN!

But seriously, I am really excited to try out the FaceID when my X gets here today.

 

[malevolant]

I love my phone. FaceID works great. I have the phone on a wireless charging dock at an angle that picks up my face sitting normally in my desk chair. 0 complaints thus far.

 

[joeblow7777]

In the end it will be like every other iPhone. Some people will love it, some people will hate it, and millions and millions will buy it just because it's an iPhone but actually have no strong feelings about it one way or the other.