I kept my copy of 2.1 in several locations to make sure I didn't lose it. Now the the app had been removed from the App Store, I don't have to worry about inadvertantly updating it.
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Does the X need more RAM?
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I kept my copy of 2.1 in several locations to make sure I didn't lose it. Now the the app had been removed from the App Store, I don't have to worry about inadvertantly updating it.
I guess I don’t really notice things like this. Most of the apps stay as is, but some do reload.
It makes me wonder if there might still be a way for me to install it. The YouTube app is absolutely horrible when it comes to consuming data and battery, while being unable to run in the background.
You can pick up a MacBook Pro with 8 of RAM for nearly the same price as the iPhone X.
The 4.7" iPhones have been stuck on 2 GB for three generations now. Not to mention 750p and 326 ppi.
The SE2 will likely be similar to the 4.7" 7 & 8 and get stuck with 2 GB. Yet, 5" Pixel, Pixel 2, Xperia Z5 Compact, and XZ1 Compact got 4.
Apple iPhone SE2 will age only as long as a 4.7" 7 and X will only age as long as a 8 Plus. The iPads are now pushed as a PC to replace Macs. That's why the Pros got 4.
The 4.7" iPhones have been stuck on 2 GB for three generations now. Not to mention 750p and 326 ppi.
The SE2 will likely be similar to the 4.7" 7 & 8 and get stuck with 2 GB. Yet, 5" Pixel, Pixel 2, Xperia Z5 Compact, and XZ1 Compact got 4.
Apple iPhone SE2 will age only as long as a 4.7" 7 and X will only age as long as a 8 Plus. The iPads are now pushed as a PC to replace Macs. That's why the Pros got 4.
The CPU and RAM will probably be good for several years. Not so much on the wireless technology. 4x4 MIMO was useful the minute the first phones with it came out of their boxes, since it's does't require any network support to get significant benefits in reception and speed, and will just get even better as the networks add support. Apple's stupid little war with Qualcomm made a HUGE miss for the iPhone 8 and X.
this is the issue since iphone 6s plus time. youtube has to rebuffer as long as u switch to other app for like 1 minute?
Not exactly. I went through 12-15 apps and then only one to reload was my CBS fantasy football app, which took maybe 1 second of my life. I just think it's a non issue, but I am sure Apple is working on the fixes you all are looking for.
Another RAM management smack down on the X...
This needs to be improved in this years models. Geekbench results mean stuff all when a more real-world use of keeping Apps open in the background results in a sleeker user experience, rather than higher benchmark scores.
Sure, many won't have this many RAM hogging Apps going at the same time, but wouldn't we love to see a comparison vid showing the X performing like the S9 did in the above, to prove it'll handle everything you can throw at it.
4GB is the rumoured RAM in this years iPhone iirc. Let's hope they optimise the hell out of it...
This needs to be improved in this years models. Geekbench results mean stuff all when a more real-world use of keeping Apps open in the background results in a sleeker user experience, rather than higher benchmark scores.
Sure, many won't have this many RAM hogging Apps going at the same time, but wouldn't we love to see a comparison vid showing the X performing like the S9 did in the above, to prove it'll handle everything you can throw at it.
4GB is the rumoured RAM in this years iPhone iirc. Let's hope they optimise the hell out of it...
I put my iPhone X through a lot and haven't had any problems with freezing, slow downs, reboots and the like. Maybe the problem is app specific.
Edited to add: Most of the background running apps pick up where they left off. The others that don't are set not to do such by app design.
Edited to add: Most of the background running apps pick up where they left off. The others that don't are set not to do such by app design.
Safari still has to reload web pages on my X, YouTube, Tapatalk, etc. The Note 8 beat it last year with 6gb’s and the S9 best it this year with just 4gb’s. Android is really doing a great job with memory management and keeps getting better every year when iOS remains stagnant in that department. I wouldn’t doubt it if Android goes down to 2gb’s one day and beat what ever iPhone makes later down the years.
In my opinion, safari just seems to be more optimized for the iPhone and it’s a smoother transition. I have used Chrome before, it does work, but I don’t find it to be as good of experience compared to Safari on the iPhone/iPad.
Thanks, I'll give Safari a go although I admit I don't recognise what all the symbols mean. Probably a good place to start would be with my iPad.
There are a couple of Google apps I wouldn't be without because I've invested money in them - Books and Play Music.
There are a couple of Google apps I wouldn't be without because I've invested money in them - Books and Play Music.
The Galaxy in the comparison video I posted was the Plus model, with 6GB RAM.
Interesting to see how the 4GB RAM-equipped S9 compares.
I think that says more about how everything Facebook touches are resource hogs. And your X or Note will thank you for disabling or ditching, if you can live without (like using Fb via web).
And yes this starvation diet of "just enough" RAM doesn't make sense to me. It' a 64-bit system after all.