Selling out must not be a Tmobile Thing. Lol.
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Selling out must not be a Tmobile Thing. Lol.
The "S" models, which is truly what the 8 is, are usually never backordered with long delays like a new model launch. Last time there was a supply issue was the Gold 5s. The 3GS, 4s, and 6s were all very plentiful at launch. For the first time ever Apple is even selling the Sim free Unlocked version on day one. Meaning they themselves don't anticipate demand exceeding supply for the 8. Typically they hold back on an unlocked version for a month or two in favor of the carriers getting the available supply.
Now if the X is readily available days after preorder then there might be something worth discussing.
Now if the X is readily available days after preorder then there might be something worth discussing.
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I agree with you. .3 makes a pretty big difference. Look how different the 4” screens vs 4.7” screens feel. I have small hands and can easily use the SE one handed, but even the 4.7” screens are two handed devices for me
8 is still readily available from U.K. Apple store BUT THIS IS A GOOD THING. I am happy for the 8 to remain in stock until the Pixel 2 is announced and then I can easily choose between them. Google’s launch will be the real failure, I predict they will go out of stock very quickly, which is bad for enthusiasts.
Dunno. 4 years ago I doubt anyone wouldn't have said that Apple would be pushing exactly the same design ....... the 8 is just a glass version of the 6
Dunno..... Apple has been very slow updating thier products , most the phones on sale have massive bessels
they built a better S8.....for double the price. Problem is they are not leading..... in this regard. Not to mention the mess that is user experience across the range , touch bar on some MacBooks, touchid on some devices , faceid on the flagship , some new computers come with assortment of ports, MacBook pros USB-c ..... it's a cluster **** . They need to go back to basics and sort out the user experience across the range .
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Somehow I missed that the 8/X have fast charging. That does change my opinion a bit. Enough to want to buy, probably not, but fast charging is awesome.
Fast charging really is great. Wireless is really only good for the middle of the night when you reach for your phone.
Here’s Samsung Galaxy S 3, 4 & 5. Do they really look that different? I don’t think so.Dunno. 4 years ago I doubt anyone wouldn't have said that Apple would be pushing exactly the same design ....... the 8 is just a glass version of the 6
Dunno..... Apple has been very slow updating thier products , most the phones on sale have massive bessels
How about the Galaxy S 5, 6 & 7. Look pretty similar to me.
Carrier unlocked all sizes and colors still available for me on launch day pick up in store option.
Here’s Samsung Galaxy S 3, 4 & 5. Do they really look that different? I don’t think so.
How about the Galaxy S 5, 6 & 7. Look pretty similar to me.
Not not as similar as the 6, 6s , 7 and 8.
And S8 is very different , which you choose to not add
a good the design doesn't need to be completely changed all the time. it helps with brand recognition. it's the same with cars. or if you wan't to look a bit closer, the macbook.
You don’t even need a Qi case anymore. Just a pad that has a ribbon cable that plugs into the lightning port. Got one in my Apple leather case. Works great.
Spinning with selective reporting. They should have also checked the carriers as well. As someone else posted, it doesn't seem like it's selling out at T-Mobile, which of course would defeat the narrative of the article. Wouldn't be surprised if it was still readily available at AT&T/Verizon/Sprint as well.
Crappy journalism. Crappy article.
The article was clear, to the point, and reporting on what was going on at Apple's website. That doesn't make it a poor article or an example of poor journalism; it was also a short news note, not a full article!
Sure, some readers would have liked a more thorough look at several carriers as well (not just T Mobile, which doesn't prove anything on its own). But all that merely means is that the reporting was incomplete, not that it was *#^!}% journalism!
Sure, some readers would have liked a more thorough look at several carriers as well (not just T Mobile, which doesn't prove anything on its own). But all that merely means is that the reporting was incomplete, not that it was *#^!}% journalism!
Let’s keep in mind Apple probably has a ton of readily available inventory because the 8/+ shares a lot of commonality with the 6, 6S and 7.
And less colors are available this year which will certainly simplify logistics.
They were probably able to get tons of inventory built, boxed and ready to ship very quickly so there are no shortages.
And there is the factor of fence sitting now that the iPhone X is a variable out there.
And less colors are available this year which will certainly simplify logistics.
They were probably able to get tons of inventory built, boxed and ready to ship very quickly so there are no shortages.
And there is the factor of fence sitting now that the iPhone X is a variable out there.
The material those phones were made out of changed drastically. Mostly all the changes were done on the inside and the back. The iPhone uses a lot of times the same body and changes just the internals. Same goes for their Mac line up.
[doublepost=1505692971][/doublepost]I am willing to bet Apple sales will not be that good this year for the 8 or the X and will be down from last year. Mark my words.Here’s Samsung Galaxy S 3, 4 & 5. Do they really look that different? I don’t think so.
How about the Galaxy S 5, 6 & 7. Look pretty similar to me.
The iPhone 8, is the same exact design, 4 years in a row now. It's tired and outdated already. Heck when the 7 came I out thought, not the same design again, but to do it a 4th time LOL Apple just trolling it's iSheep.
iOS 11 is even worse, design wise, it's the same thing since iOS 7 now. Still has that "Left the app drawer open" look with a screen full of app icons you can't place anywhere you like in the screen.
iOS 11 is even worse, design wise, it's the same thing since iOS 7 now. Still has that "Left the app drawer open" look with a screen full of app icons you can't place anywhere you like in the screen.
That ask wasn't even a good description of the issue. Really, comparing the X to a regular 8, you have to be able to swipe down from the upper left of the bezel on the 8 with one hand, to get a feel for swiping the upper left ear on the X. That ear is where either Control or Notification Center comes down from, not sure which. Most people cannot do that comfortably without shifting the position of the phone in their hand unless they have gigantic basketball player hands.
People having been saying this for a few years, but Apple manages to do more than ok. I’m betting some record breaking quarters.
FWIW, checked the Apple Store this morning, select models are now showing shipping times a week or two out. SIM Free models are shipping early October. I wouldn't be surprised to see some moderate lines on Friday (before I assumed it would be easy to walk in and buy an iPhone 8 from the stores on Friday).
It'll be interesting to see how iPhone 8 sales trend after people see long wait times for the X
It'll be interesting to see how iPhone 8 sales trend after people see long wait times for the X
Same here. Either lots of people suddenly realised apple have released a new phone or they have artificially cut off the "collect in store" to give that appearance.