Apple really doesn't need this type of marketing. I think there are legitimate supply problems. It kind of hurts having your sole supplier of OLED being Samsung. I am sure Samsung gives themselves preferential treatment for supply.
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iPhone 8 Manufacturing Issues May Lead to Extended Supply Shortages and Shipping Delays
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I really hope there is still TouchID. I can't help feeling that if Apple do face recognition then it will be the first time they've implemented a feature "to keep up with the Jones's". In my view, it has no advantage over TouchID.
face unlock has 1 significant benefit. Winter
when it's -20c out and you don't want to remove your gloves, but you might want to unlock your phone to use with voice recognition or read something.
face unlock has 1 significant benefit. Winter
when it's -20c out and you don't want to remove your gloves, but you might want to unlock your phone to use with voice recognition or read something.
Good luck with that recognising my ugly mug with a frost-bitten nose and iced-up beard!
Just make sure you carry a picture of yourself
However, yes when the temps get that low, I generally prefer just to keep my hands in my pants for warmth and ignore my phone
I was just giving a counter that it's got a few benefits
Devils advocate here, what if you don't want it to turn on when you look at it? Isn't "always looking" going to be a battery waste?face unlock has 1 significant benefit. Winter
when it's -20c out and you don't want to remove your gloves, but you might want to unlock your phone to use with voice recognition or read something.
Probably unlock THEN hold to reader. Don't see why that wouldn't work.
HA if its -20c you most likely have a full face toboggan on too lol. So SOL using your phone.face unlock has 1 significant benefit. Winter
when it's -20c out and you don't want to remove your gloves, but you might want to unlock your phone to use with voice recognition or read something.
I suspect tied to raise to wake. But anyone thought about twins or triplets? Your twin can use your phone to buy stuff easy peasy.
People saying fake shortages are in for a surprise IMO. I really think if you miss the initial wave it will be 10+ weeks and probably January before you can walk into a store and get the 8. That is if you are lucky.
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I will probably do the same with a 7plus, but not until after they announce the new phones ($100 cheaper plus whatever else they offer).
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Could not agree more.
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I will probably do the same with a 7plus, but not until after they announce the new phones ($100 cheaper plus whatever else they offer).
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Could not agree more.
Any new tech from Apple is always gonna see delays because its never been done before by Apple in mass.
so, we'll be waiting a while..... is that really bad?
Production will improve.. it always does,,, (just not in the bounds of when users would like it to.)
so, we'll be waiting a while..... is that really bad?
Production will improve.. it always does,,, (just not in the bounds of when users would like it to.)
On my side, I cannot fathom gifting Tim and company $1,000+, for a freaking iPhone -- any phone.
And, definitely, it is not like I could not afford it.
But it is just over the top for what amounts an add-on, portable device for my use case. (My iPhone is not my only computer device, like with others in this thread.)
I am entirely happy with my iPhone SE. It serves its purpose exceedingly well. And I bought it unlocked, cash and carry -- no freaking monthly payments that hide its true cost.
If i would want to spend this kind of money, I would certainly do it for an iPad Pro 10.5 (future second generation), and replace my iPad Mini 4 which complements my MacBook Pro for consumption purposes.
But that is just me. To each its own.
And, definitely, it is not like I could not afford it.
But it is just over the top for what amounts an add-on, portable device for my use case. (My iPhone is not my only computer device, like with others in this thread.)
I am entirely happy with my iPhone SE. It serves its purpose exceedingly well. And I bought it unlocked, cash and carry -- no freaking monthly payments that hide its true cost.
If i would want to spend this kind of money, I would certainly do it for an iPad Pro 10.5 (future second generation), and replace my iPad Mini 4 which complements my MacBook Pro for consumption purposes.
But that is just me. To each its own.
Sssoooo.... according to this story, Apple have ditched the Touch ID because it can make it work with 3D Touch the n an OLED screen... and yet Apple ALSO can't make 3D Touch work still without Touch ID on an OLED screen or the 3D face scanning camera supposedly there to replace Touch ID....
Hmm the words should of kept LCD and Touch ID spring to mind, bunch of amateur muppets if this is true...
Good luck with your $1000 plus Apple gen one product..
Hmm do I join in... hmmmm...
Hmm the words should of kept LCD and Touch ID spring to mind, bunch of amateur muppets if this is true...
Good luck with your $1000 plus Apple gen one product..
Hmm do I join in... hmmmm...
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If there's manufacturing issues, do you really want to be splashing your cash on this thing? I mean there's usually an overhyped 'gate' with new-design iPhones anyway, but this is both a big departure from what's gone before and they're having trouble actually making it satisfactorily by the sound of things. You have to be really dedicated to want to be a test pilot here methinks...
Apple is the king of creating artificial demand to drive up product desire. Nintendo has learned well from them.
Literally everyone I know and everyone I ask says they want to buy the new premium model. Demand for this incredible new iPhone is going to lead to massive global supply shortages for at least 9 months.
I expect many of us will buy the 7s as well as wait for deliver of the new iPhone 8. I know I will to make sure I lock in delivery of at least one launch day model.
I expect many of us will buy the 7s as well as wait for deliver of the new iPhone 8. I know I will to make sure I lock in delivery of at least one launch day model.