It would be funny if this was due to misinformation on Apple's part to prevent sales from falling over expectation of an imminent refresh.
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More Claims of 'Delays' for iPhone 5S Over Fingerprint Sensor Issues
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This is another reason why I stick withproducts; they don't rush out a new technology until they are satisfied it works well. Most Android vendors will just push it out as-is and fix it on-the-fly...maybe.
The fingerprint sensor on my 2010 laptop is damn near flawless.
It's good, I'm not arguing that, but at the expense of waking the screen. Personally I would have expected Android to allow the screen to wake, whether it be a system setting or what. But it's default applications don't allow that. My point is that neither implementation is perfect. I myself wouldn't necessarily accept a notification LED to replace waking the screen.
Lots of conflicting information
I don't believe ANY of these stories, frankly. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but (you knew there was a but coming...) I find it hard to believe that Apple continues to post record profits, and their profit margin, while tightening a bit is still by far the biggest in the industry. The numbers that Apple delivers during their quarterly reports do not match any of these rumors of declining demand, nor do recent reports from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile (granted, US only). I do not think that Apple is lying on their 10Q.
I can't help but think there is a concerted effort underway by the Chinese to de-value Apple, which is being aided by the big brokerage firms (not necessarily coordinated). Remember all the bad (false) press from Chinese state media?
Something just doesn't add up here.
I don't believe ANY of these stories, frankly. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but (you knew there was a but coming...) I find it hard to believe that Apple continues to post record profits, and their profit margin, while tightening a bit is still by far the biggest in the industry. The numbers that Apple delivers during their quarterly reports do not match any of these rumors of declining demand, nor do recent reports from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile (granted, US only). I do not think that Apple is lying on their 10Q.
I can't help but think there is a concerted effort underway by the Chinese to de-value Apple, which is being aided by the big brokerage firms (not necessarily coordinated). Remember all the bad (false) press from Chinese state media?
Something just doesn't add up here.
As usual, apple ***** footing around messing about with new technologies whilst their current line suffers!
This is so not the main thing to be happy about as an Apple fan. Putting out exciting new products should be what excites fans more.
you realize youre responding to a rumor, right?
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foxconn is not a supplier. they assemble.
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huh? their current lines are the #1 selling products in their categories. and most profitable. and have the highest consumer feedback scores.
so...huh?
For all fingerprints saved on your iDevice, Apple will send copy to the feds along with your usage data.
And that includes a certain photo album too. Yes, that one
Why not have the iWatch act as a digital authorizer? It would probably cost less to implement on the smaller screen, could pair with the iDevice, and also get you to buy another device?
I love it when I keep a keyfob for my car, and it unlocks as I get near it. Same concept here.
I heard they were creating some new devices as well. Like a massive dock for multiple iDevices, called the iRaq. Then when teaming with Nike, they'll develop the iRan.
Joking.
I love it when I keep a keyfob for my car, and it unlocks as I get near it. Same concept here.
I heard they were creating some new devices as well. Like a massive dock for multiple iDevices, called the iRaq. Then when teaming with Nike, they'll develop the iRan.
Joking.
If they are still experimenting with materials, doesn't that mean that full sclae production is still a long way away? The technology sounds cool (I want to see it used for multi-user account switching) but Apple absolutely cannot afford any sort of delay right now, they have been getting hammered over the last year partly because of all the production delays.
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Don't agree. What I like is seeing everywhere Android fanboys whining because iOS first Apps. This excites me lol
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huh? their current lines are the #1 selling products in their categories. and most profitable. and have the highest consumer feedback scores.
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Working at a relating store.. I hear about issues with products all day long. These are not the people pasted on commercials or fan boys who love regardless. Hearing all the issues.. fixing them.. and still going out to buy an iPad and dealing with the same issues makes your rebuttal pointless. Apple products are great however they are not perfect.
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Anything excites you then. It shouldn't be about whose best, but who likes what. IDC who you are or what brand you like. If it works for you it works for you. Use it. I love the iPhone look.. yet android freedom.. ergo I have an apple com. and an android cell phone. It doesn't matter.. get over yourself.
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I enjoy Apple products. The ideas the features the cleanliness and uniqueness, but as of lately, I don't see much. The new 5S is supposed to have plenty of new features (which are full of rumors as well ^) but things most look forward too. I miss the old days where the regular mp3 players or the original iPod classic or the old mini-disc players were a huge hit. I had an mp3 player that had a blue backlight.. slid out like a slide phone and had an external speaker (the most amazing feature.. great for in class blaring lol). Those features compared to most mp3 players (no external speakers or a neat slide feature) made it an amazing (and missed) mp3 player. That is what I am hoping apple will go back to. They have the tech. so c'mon.
huh? their current lines are the #1 selling products in their categories. and most profitable. and have the highest consumer feedback scores.
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Working at a relating
store.. I hear about issues with products all day long. These are not the people pasted on commercials or fan boys who love regardless. Hearing all the issues.. fixing them.. and still going out to buy an iPad and dealing with the same issues makes your rebuttal pointless. Apple products are great however they are not perfect.----------
Anything excites you then. It shouldn't be about whose best, but who likes what. IDC who you are or what brand you like. If it works for you it works for you. Use it. I love the iPhone look.. yet android freedom.. ergo I have an apple com. and an android cell phone. It doesn't matter.. get over yourself.
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I enjoy Apple products. The ideas the features the cleanliness and uniqueness, but as of lately, I don't see much. The new 5S is supposed to have plenty of new features (which are full of rumors as well ^) but things most look forward too. I miss the old days where the regular mp3 players or the original iPod classic or the old mini-disc players were a huge hit. I had an mp3 player that had a blue backlight.. slid out like a slide phone and had an external speaker (the most amazing feature.. great for in class blaring lol). Those features compared to most mp3 players (no external speakers or a neat slide feature) made it an amazing (and missed) mp3 player. That is what I am hoping apple will go back to. They have the tech. so c'mon
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I don't want any biometrics either - they freak me out. They give thieves incentives to cut off body parts. It's no joke.
Organ robbery already takes place all over the world. It's a real thing.
If they stick a gun to your head and demand a password you just give it to them.
I actually use the fingerprint sensor on my Toshiba Tecra laptop to login to the laptop and other websites. Found it to be a cool thing. But sometimes you wish you would rather type the password rather than slide the finger slowly through the sensor....
Whatever works. Iphone 5, 4S, 4 best selling phones in the world.... still. lol.
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Yep, just like what happened to Samsung's Galaxy S4 right. Gotta avoid that. Waving to your phone, lmao.
Yeah, weirdly this site is called MacRUMORS. That tends to be the topic of discussion here.
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who really buys a phone for a fingerprint sensor, people want BIGGER SCREENS! the 5 was a let down so will the 5s, when will Apple learn!! Samsung are talking a walk in the park , stealing their idea's now they will steal their market..well Apple are giving it away by not release a comparable phone.
Jeez Apple stop it with the minor upgrades, we don't care about thinner or fingerprints just a bigger goddam screen...
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lol that was my first thought..I can imagine the number of returns now..it's just another gimmick..
Jeez Apple stop it with the minor upgrades, we don't care about thinner or fingerprints just a bigger goddam screen...
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lol that was my first thought..I can imagine the number of returns now..it's just another gimmick..
I'm a long time Apple guy: iPhone 5, 2010 MBA, 27" iMac w Logic, iPad 3 and I love them.
However, it is really surprising to me that Apple cannot plan for smoother and efficient product updates. Why is their product development cycle so long and clumsy?
For the first time, I think Apple has stagnated. These small incremental changes are getting pretty underwhelming.
That said, their core line up is still solid. I certainly won't be jumping ship but the company seems pretty clumsy right now.
However, it is really surprising to me that Apple cannot plan for smoother and efficient product updates. Why is their product development cycle so long and clumsy?
For the first time, I think Apple has stagnated. These small incremental changes are getting pretty underwhelming.
That said, their core line up is still solid. I certainly won't be jumping ship but the company seems pretty clumsy right now.
Im sorry but i dont care about a bigger screen.... its about the strength/depth of the functionality... im tired of phones with gargantuan size screens... i have an ipad... im good on screen size
having a fingerprint unlocking/driven functionality would be great... maybe even for quicker purchases.... .. activating NFC functionality using a fingerprint instead of typing in your password or itunes acct password..
someone also mentioned a guest account functionality if a different fingerprint is identified...