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First Impressions to iPhone 4

Love it

The main reason I upgraded was for the LED flash and considered everything else extra.

The LED flash is great...it is very bright it also seems to turn on to help the phone focus on the spot you have selected and then snaps the pic (although I have no verified that).

Camera seems much better but still wouldn't completely replace a point and shoot, but this camera is still great since it is most likely always on you. The images look great on the phone it is only when you export them to a monitor and look at actual size that you sort of see some of the faults.

The front facing camera is cool for moments where you want to take a picture of yourself and somebody else which was a task with the previous iPhones.

Have not tried face time as I don't know anyone else with an iphone 4 yet.

Biggest surprise...which maybe should have been was the screen. The screen is absolutely amazing, especially if the apps have been upgraded for the retina displays native resolution. If you fun an app like Facebook you the text looks amazing, but you can still tell that the images for the icons were up-resed for the display. As apps take advantage of new resolution it is going to get better and better. I hope the phone has enough horse power to run games in the native resolution.

Construction of the device is solid I think that's contributed to the glass front and back and steel sides.. I don't miss the rocker at all as these buttons feel sturdy. Vibrate switch also seems more sturdy, and doesn't have as much play as my previous iPhone. The home button is much more 'clicky' than my previous iPhone which I never had problems with before, but is definitely nice since people will probably double click more due to multi-tasking. The shape of the device feels more traditional and fits well in your hand. Seems easier to hold on too.

All in all, I am very happy with the upgrade! :)
 
mediaboy said:
Are any of you guys having problems with the proximity sensor on a call?

My screen turns on within 1/2" from my face. This is causing me to hit buttons, hang up phone calls. VERY ANNOYING.

The only way to have a complete conversation is to hold it pressed to my head.

My wifes 3gs' screen turns on 4-5 inches from my face.

That is my only complaint. Other than that, its amazing.
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The proximity sensor on this thing does NOT work. I've started a thread for this issue: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=10304247
 
This being my 1st iPhone 32Gb its absolutely fantastic but it was short lived as there seems to be a bit of dust under the screen and you can see it especially when flicking through your message screen against the white background. Functionality isnt affected and its a joy to use.

Never fear though just rang Apple UK and they where very apologetic and quick in resolving my issue and I am receiving a new one first thing tomorrow!!! Great customer service Apple!
 
eh?

I upgraded from the original iPhone. I had never had a dropped call on it. It was slow but functional. I now get no bars in my home and office where I used to get calls. Ironically, my first dropped calls (EVER) were to At&t with my iphone 4.

On the positive side, it is beautiful and I love its many features. I just wish it were a better phone.

I finally get what my 3G friends were saying when they complained about at&t. :mad:

Turns out that it may not be AT&Ts fault. It may be the antenna design.


http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band
 
mediaboy said:
Are any of you guys having problems with the proximity sensor on a call?

My screen turns on within 1/2" from my face. This is causing me to hit buttons, hang up phone calls. VERY ANNOYING.

The only way to have a complete conversation is to hold it pressed to my head.

My wifes 3gs' screen turns on 4-5 inches from my face.

That is my only complaint. Other than that, its amazing.
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This used to happen to me on iPhone 2g. I realized it was a poor quality case impeding it. Did you get a case of some sort? My fix was to cut around the hole to make it bigger. Just curious as initial axes may not work well.
 
Pleased.

Screen = Beautiful
Response = Lightning Fast

I am seeing the "low signal bar" issue, but haven't had problems with dropped calls at all.

Ready to check out FaceTime.
 
As a non stop iPhone user, I have noticed a few things..

Besides the sweet screen and awesome camera there are little things that seem different to me...

I notice that speaker seems louder.. Also in some apps like yahoo messenger I wasn't able to turn down the volume.. Only mute it.

Syncing seems to take longer.. 1 movie was almost 7 minutes.

It gets a lot of fingerprints much similar to the iPad.. But I do love the glass feel and look better.

Is it just mine?? Or when you shake yours can you hear the sleep button rattle?

It's super fast! I thought the 3GS was fast... Whew!! Sometimes It wows me.. So used to wait times on things.

It's heavier for sure.. And they say it's thinner than previous iPhones but it sure feels thicker and everyone that has touched says the same... Not by much though.

Don't look into the flash while it's on( for like video recording) it's like a mag light... That sucker is bright!

It's one slippery device!! I was watching tv and it fell off the arm of my couch like every 3 min! Plus in the car and at my work ... Just keep it on a solid surface.

If you look into the headphone jack while it's on you can see light coming out... This worries me about dust and dirt getting in the display ... Well those are some of the things iv noticed,,, anyone else see the same !!
 
First impressions here are excellent. Feels fantastic, the screen is stunning, performance just as snappy as my iPad and no issues to report. Signal strength is about normal based on comparison with an old moto handset, slight drop when holding but doesn't seem to affect anything. That screen though.... Good god... Difference between it and a third gen iPod touch is remarkable. Camera is good enough to replace a point and shoot when I'm not carrying my d90.

Of course only time will tell if those impressions stand up but right now I'm very, very impressed.
 
I am very happy with mine. My 3G was very sluggish but this is VERY fast to the point of wanting to go 'Wow'. The screen is beautiful aswell! Just tested out my proximity sensor and seems fine. For some reason a few of my texts haven't been sending but I imagine thats something to do with the fact I've only just switched over SIMs.

One annoying thing is the fact that the percentage battery life is constantly there and I cannot switch it off even when I do so in settings. I had the same problem with my 3G which I couldn't change but I figured that was because I had it jailbroken and when I restored it it was always there. But I have no idea why its on the 4?! Any ideas?
 
This thing is utterly superb, I absolutely love it. Really thin, solid and looks great. It's lightning fast and the screen's beautiful. Not tried the camera yet. I have had the signal issue a couple of times but not many.
 
My first impressions....

FAST! Snappy... OMG it's snappy! Love that! The feel is awesome. The screen amazing... the new camera controls are insane! Mutitasking.... awesome!

Overall... I'd say it's a winner! The speed is the most amazing to me. Everything just happens so quick. Love it!
 
why do I want it?

Ok can someone convince me that I need it? I have both 3GS which I upgraded to OS4 and IPAD 64G+3G with its brilliant screen which I carry pretty much everywhere. I just can't convince myself there is anything in it that I don't have in my 3GS and Ipad?
 
absolutic said:
Ok can someone convince me that I need it? I have both 3GS which I upgraded to OS4 and IPAD 64G+3G with its brilliant screen which I carry pretty much everywhere. I just can't convince myself there is anything in it that I don't have in my 3GS and Ipad?
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Not really our job to persuade you, or sell you on anything, but... if you're all Apple'd out with ur 3GS + iPad, treat yourself to something new and adventurous:

nexus_one.jpg
 
This thing is amazing!!!! Huge leap from the 3GS... Way faster, and the screen is almost indescribably beautiful.

Just had my first FaceTime call... It was truly magical. I expected video/audio lag or ****** frame rates, and didn't experience any of that. In fact even with the awful wifi at my work, it performed flawlessly and is so easy to use even my techno-hopeless dad could figure out all the functions. I honestly won't ever forget that phone call, it really is the way of the future!
 
Both me and the wife got one and love it. Fast, incredible screen. Facetime actually works really well with no lag. Overall we are very happy.
 
rsocal said:
To all who bag on AT&T I don't get it I live in Southern Cal and have had fine service from them since my first iPhone and I came from Verizon and have seen no difference in service. If you are not getting an iPhone because of AT&T I feel sorry for you.
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AT&T has been very fair with me when I have called them (great with credits, etc.) and as far as dealing with any carrier, quite good in general. However, I live in downtown Manhattan and like many of the other iPhone users in this area, experience up to 4 out of 5 dropped calls a day. So poor in fact that if I have an important call - to AT&T for example - I will only use my home line so that the call won't fail midway through.

AT&T has acknowledge the issue and is working on building more towers so it will get better. Happy that you get great reception. Enjoy the phone! :)
 
byulasfjazz said:
As a non stop iPhone user, I have noticed a few things..

Besides the sweet screen and awesome camera there are little things that seem different to me...

I notice that speaker seems louder.. Also in some apps like yahoo messenger I wasn't able to turn down the volume.. Only mute it.

Syncing seems to take longer.. 1 movie was almost 7 minutes.

It gets a lot of fingerprints much similar to the iPad.. But I do love the glass feel and look better.

Is it just mine?? Or when you shake yours can you hear the sleep button rattle?

It's super fast! I thought the 3GS was fast... Whew!! Sometimes It wows me.. So used to wait times on things.

It's heavier for sure.. And they say it's thinner than previous iPhones but it sure feels thicker and everyone that has touched says the same... Not by much though.

Don't look into the flash while it's on( for like video recording) it's like a mag light... That sucker is bright!

It's one slippery device!! I was watching tv and it fell off the arm of my couch like every 3 min! Plus in the car and at my work ... Just keep it on a solid surface.

If you look into the headphone jack while it's on you can see light coming out... This worries me about dust and dirt getting in the display ... Well those are some of the things iv noticed,,, anyone else see the same !!
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Agreed the speaker is defiantly louder than the one on my 3G.

The 4 seemed to sync a lot quicker than my 3G.

No rattle from mine, its totally solid.

It is heavier, but not by much from what I can tell, Im shocked you find it thicker, its most defiantly thinner, put them side by side on a table and you really notice.

Haha yup the flash is bright

Hmm I see what you mean about the headphone jack, we shall have to see.

Overall Im totally impressed, much quicker than my 3G, amazing screen and I look forward to taking videos with it on the weekend. :apple::)
 
MacGeekDC said:
Amazingly thin, screen is unreal, bumper case is really slick and seems like it will provide good drop protection.
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Is it worth it then? Im thinking of getting the bumper then a screen protector front and back from zagg or similar... I wont be able to get one in the UK before the weekend now, but Im of to Vegas on Sunday, I think Ill pick up some protective equipment for it then!
 
I thnk the phone is absolutely amazing, the screen looks gorgeous, the design is awesome and I have none of the problems that other people have mentioned.

On a quick side note, has anyone else noticed that the little square on the home button seems different this time? On past iPhones the square looked painted on, on this iPhone the square looks like it's indented underneath the plastic, just something I noticed when looking at it under a bright light
 
Been playing with the phone for a few hours and I think it's pretty slick.

The screen is def the biggest difference in my opinion. The feel of the phone is awesome, yet totally different than my 3GS so I think it'll take a little gettin used too.

The OS is very responsive and I haven't had any of the yellow screen/reception issues as others have.

FaceTime is cool and it works pretty well. Overall I am pleased with the phone.
 
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