Yep, that's what ticks me off with reviewers these days. They have no idea what they are talking about in order to make a real impact in people's choices. The fact that it was even brought up about old apps look bad on the phone is just a sign of someone who really should not be in this business. Can't blame the phone.. can't blame apple.. can only blame developers. But of course it's considered a major issue to the verge so hey lets all jump ship on the X. Agh!
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iPhone X Review Roundup: Face ID Works Well as Life Without Home Button Takes Getting Used To
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Most journalists usually don't know much about the subject matter they cover.
You really can't go wrong with either color this year, but I am loving the space gray. All consistent glass, I love it.
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Don't be nervous. Buzzfeed had this to say about FaceID....
And everyone trusts Buzzfeed. They know I'm more of a Ross than a Chandler, and that Mulan is the Disney Princess that best represents me.Buzzfeed News said:
We want reviews from people like that, however I still believe the target market for these devices are always the general public. The discovery is something the General public tends to like (from what it seems).
The deep down features in the phone (3D Touch for instance) are more for us in the tech space, and sadly Apple doesn’t really give these devices to many that understand deep features of smartphones. Clearly there are some exceptions, such as The Loop, iMore, and the verge (corrected*), but the later provided a really basic / consumer review so far.
This isn't anything new. I could excuse some of them as trying too hard to appeal to your nontechie mainstream audience but many of the reviewers seem to be at that same level (these are useless for most part). The best reviews for me are the ones who know what they're doing and assume you do too, skip the nonsense like notches or no headset jack, and get more technical.
Apple feeding the youtubers might be the lowest point yet. Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse review wise.
It will be interesting to see what ends up happening there once Nilay talks to Apple. One of the other reviewers had the phone at Disneyland on a clear sunny day and had no issues with Face ID. And many others have been using it as their daily driver and I haven't heard of bright sunlight being an issue. I suspect that he may have a bad unit.
At that point, differences are very subtle so I agree. I really don't upgrade because of camera differences. It's that screen. If the screen isn't that compelling enough (or have too many app issues) I'll probably return and go with 8 Plus.
This is a photo from the Forbes article, that was taken on Hampstead Heath in London at dusk.
Photo from Buzzfeed using 1x zoom:
Buzzfeed Concert Photo at 2x Zoom:
Buzzfeed Outside at night:
They have had literally less than 24 hours to test out the device. The iphone X is unlike the iPhone 8 in that Face ID will likely require you to adjust your usage habits to some degree in order to get full use out of it. Such change will take time. Maybe days, even weeks.
That's the main issue with all these reviews released by youtubers all vying to be "first". Impressions are very superficial, with not enough time actually spent interacting with said device or even taking the time to just collect and formulate your thoughts.
He mentions a very valid point, going for a walk and using your phone with one hand are very common sights in my area, maybe not yours. It’s already a pain in the but if I need to get to the command center one handed, I am leaning toward skipping this generation as well. (Currently on a 7plus)
OLED burn in has always been an issue.
Speed doesn't seem too bad on Face ID.
Speed doesn't seem too bad on Face ID.
Except it's widely accepted that, if at all possible, you should really test out your apps on the actual phone before pushing them out. So I don't blame some developers for not being "ready".
Couple of points.
If you go to John Grubers Daring Fireball it's pretty obvious he is upset that HE didn't get an early iPhone X to review LOL
Secondly, does one HAVE to use Face ID to open the phone? If so that means there is no way my wife could use my phone in an emergency assuming my face isn't able to unlock the phone? Or for that matter even for regular use if she needed to borrow my iPhone?
If you go to John Grubers Daring Fireball it's pretty obvious he is upset that HE didn't get an early iPhone X to review LOL
Secondly, does one HAVE to use Face ID to open the phone? If so that means there is no way my wife could use my phone in an emergency assuming my face isn't able to unlock the phone? Or for that matter even for regular use if she needed to borrow my iPhone?
Exactly. I don’t want to see pets, kids, and flowers in a field of green on a bright sunny day for the millionth time. I want to see the low light, evening pictures, pictures where there’s some movement. That’s where iPhone still has some problems, even in the 8 Plus. So I want to see it reviewed in the X.
I do think the X will take some time getting used to and definitely have some quirks. However, I am sure Apple is actively working on improving everything about the UI and execution of certain features. Planning on putting 11.2 on my X on Friday as I am sure they had some bugs.
You still have to use a passcode. The passcode is required after 5 failed unlock attemps, or when you cancel the FaceID prompt. You can just tell her the passcode.
iOS has never been a true multiuser system. Sure, you could sort of fake it with Touch ID but were you sharing all of your accounts, too?
I’m sure you can turn off Face ID like you can turn off TouchID. I assume if she knows your passcode she’ll be able to get in regardless.
How was that post racist? I'm sure plenty of Muslim women in the US, especially, are asking the same question.
If anything, the post was highlighting a shortcoming of FaceID.