Yes, camera not phone
I take it you're not into photography.
Yes, camera not phone
I am into photography, it's one of my passions, and I much prefer a real camera to take photos with and a phone to make calls on.I take it you're not into photography.
I said "they removed it to make space in a tiny device". Apple hasn't slimmed the 4.7" and 5.5" phones, ever. I call them tiny devices compared to a iPad or MacBook. They basically stuffed it which a bunch of stuff that (i think) benefits the user experience more than a headphone jack.I own 2 semi-pro cameras (Nikon DS 5100 and Panasonic Lumix G7) and frequently I find myself just using my iPhone for any number of reasons - ease of use being primary, a lot of times I'm in places where I can't use the "pro gear," and at the end of the day I have "pro stuff," but I'm not a "pro shooter." If I can do convention coverage on an iPhone instead of lugging around heavy gear all day I'll do that. People have different reasons for wanting different things and in this day and age, there's NO REASON Apple couldn't put better cameras into their phones.
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Fair enough but you said it was removed to make the phone thinner. Which clearly wasn't the case.
Would loving Tim Cook and being an optimist about Apple make someone objective?There are a lot of people on this forum aren't objective. They are pessimistic. They hate Tim Cook.
They started it with the hyperbole. They could have just said they needed the space for something more important and we've included an adaptor as a workaround but they also had to rubbish the socket in an attempt to justify the decision.Condemnation, really? Might want to tone down the hyperbole a bit....
What evidence do you have that Samsung cuts quality-control corners? They got one phone wrong. They admitted the mistake and took the necessary steps to rectify it.Really? Cutting quality control on purpose deserves some slack...
Apple wanting a truly wireless future and planned for it vs Samsung who is trying to make a quick buck cut corners and put people's lives in danger.
Personally I'd rather buy an innovative phone that might explode over the same old phone with a tired design. And yes I realize I'm probably in the minority with this.And while we talk about the Note 7 exploding, the same is happening to the S7/S7 Edge.
How can these journalists keep comparing Apple and Samsung products like this? There is absolutely no comparison between a flagship phone being banned from airplanes and people being disappointed by "old design" and removal of the headphone jackstick.
I'm glad Apple is waiting and taking their time with the redesign. Remember - Apple is ever first, but always the best.
People get upset over a headphone jack, but not over an exploding phone. And yet people question the values of Apple and not Samsung.
I would argue the dual camera / telescopic zoom is a major feature as the jump in camera quality between the 6s is quite large.
I just did the same upgrade. The 6S features along with the 7 features make it worthwhile, but it feels like a 1-generation upgrade. Also the screen size on the plus is nice I've already completely adjusted.Just purchased an iphone 7plus. Upgrading from a 6. Hopefully will not be dissappointed. Still planning on getting the 8 next year if its a new design.
Your defensive stance on ANY negative comments about Apple is quite....fanatic. Have a wonderful life but it's annoying and I don't care to see it anymore.They removed the headphone jack to make space in a tiny device - the MacBook Pro is considerabley larger than the iPhone.
And while we talk about the Note 7 exploding, the same is happening to the S7/S7 Edge.
How can these journalists keep comparing Apple and Samsung products like this? There is absolutely no comparison between a flagship phone being banned from airplanes and people being disappointed by "old design" and removal of the headphone jackstick.
I would have expected journalists unloading with full speed on Samsung for what is clearly an intentional decision which left too little space for the battery inside the entire S7 lineup, which is right now putting the owners in jeopardy. There are millions of owners and I feel like I am watching a train wreck in slow motion, just waiting for people to get hurt.
If I had the editorial responsibility on any major newspaper or web page writing about tech, I would immediately pull every score given to the S7 lineup and declare it a total failure. And I would park some of my most serious reporters outside Samsung HQ, so they could ask questions like "Why do those batteries blow up", "Do you guys here at Samsung have an unhealthy culture?" and "Have you discussed your values as a company after this failure?".
No, I'm not exaggerating. Samsung has basically released millions of potential bombs and shipped them all across the world. How can journalists compare that with Apple?
If we really have to compare these two companies, it goes down to this:
Apple releases products with proven capabilities, which are refined constantly.
Samsung releases beta products, which bring potential danger to the user.
Disclaimer: No, I am not an Apple fanboy. I own three Samsung monitors and several Apple iPhones/iPads, some of which have several components made by Samsung. These two companies both make fantastic products, but the tech journalists need to hold both companies to the same, high standards. And I am sick and tired of these journalists treating Samsung like the underdog, because they want Apple to feel the competition. Right now, there is no competition - Apple's products are so incredibly good and Samsung's are dangerous.
I think I'll stick with a working phone that I can take on an airplane.Personally I'd rather buy an innovative phone that might explode over the same old phone with a tired design. And yes I realize I'm probably in the minority with this.
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Really? Because it seems like the most used feature on a phone.The vast majority of people don't care about their phone having the absolutely greatest possible camera.
So at what point does not erupting into a chemically fueled fireball become a compelling feature?
I mean they did say that. But interesting analysis.They started it with the hyperbole. They could have just said they needed the space for something more important and we've included an adaptor as a workaround but they also had to rubbish the socket in an attempt to justify the decision.
It makes them look a bit stupid when the same "dinosaur" socket is retailed for the next big product update.
A dependable virtual assistant, wireless charging, 2 day battery, shatterproof body, waterproofing, ...just to get started.What do people expect more in a phone?