I used it for about 3 days on my Nexus 7...then the stupid tablet wouldn't recognise me wearing a hat.....
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Next-Generation iPads Due in April, iPhone 5S in August?
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I used it for about 3 days on my Nexus 7...then the stupid tablet wouldn't recognise me wearing a hat.....
Well much like Siri - it's "in progress" i imagine. I know they've been working on (and haven't they released updates) to counter the ability to use a still image. I thought I read somewhere that they are not using facial unlock which seeks out movement in the eye or whatnot so you can't use a still image.
It remains to be seen how effective and useful it is. What we think is useless today could be invaluable tomorrow.
Just like the iPad has done wonders for the autistic and other communities with some fantastic apps - a feature like eye scrolling could be invaluable for those with challenges.
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So it worked! lol
You have written EXACTLY what I was thinking. If the 5 is lighter, I think I lean more toward it b/c the screen size is such a draw.
The mini is awesome, but I think the retina will make it heavier, which will cause it to lose some of that magic.
Then again, we won't know until it happens.
My bet is that the mini doesn't go retina until "mini 3".
The internals are fine, but they are no better or worse than competing android models. It's hard to say that the iPhone 5 performs better or worse than the Nexus four, for example. The external design feels dated because the 5S will undoubtedly look just like the 5, an incremental change to a design from three years ago. I'm sure it's good enough for many people but for others it's disappointing to see this company mailing it in like this.
The S models are a problem only if you assume Apple is planning a yearly prodcut cycle.
I don't think Apple's strategy is a new phone every year. I think their plan is a product line with a 2 year upgrade cycle for two groups of repeat buyers, one set on the S year and one set on the non-S year, with a small tweak every year to pull in some new owners along the way.
I think it's about remaining a top teir phone and retaining the largest single model market shares.
Well, if you're a regular reader on Engadget, you would have known new models are out soon ... so why bitch on here!
Seems to me the WOW will come from software not hardware. I'm hoping Apple is focusing most of their energy on iOS 7 as I don't think they can afford for it to be just an incremental update to iOS 6. Unless they frame it up as the beginning of something great to come with iOS 8.
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Mailing it in because the casing doesn't look different? Then I guess Nokia has been mailing it in for a while now since the N9, Lumia 800 and 920 all look very similar design wise.
In this market Apple needs to lead and I don't see the point in sticking to yearly updates if they don't have to. The iPad mini should have been a retina display upon initial release. The landscape by August is going to be even more competitive.
it was Samsung that added the need for blinking, and that was in May of 2012 (then Jelly Bean went on to add that as well, think that was around June 2012)
I think both can wow based on implementation. What good is an amazing new camera if the features/usability sucks? What good is adding a pico projector if it's a pain to use. Etc.
But I agree. It seems as though software is really the place the new iPhone can shine. I don't agree with the idea that iOS is "stale" - it seems to be working quite well for Apple and its users. Can it improve - of course. I would rather see complete rewrites of their native apps than much changes in the OS. For example - I find the mail app sorely lacking.
Although there is at least one OS change I would love - and that would to be able to chose the default app.
So you want Apple's S models to fail so that they create new designs every 9 - 12 months to make you happy?
And throw away iconic designs like the 4 and 5 for the sake of change?
Even if that means a lower resale value and poorer ecosystem of accessories?
I think the solution here is clear: don't let your happiness hinge on Apple's product launches.
So you come to an article about iOS devices and they say you don't care about iPads and are just going to buy the next nexus 7...?
I have a nexus 7 and the ipad mini. The nexus 7 is complete garbage compared to the ipad.
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I think he meant it uses the same design language as the 4. What he doesn't understand is how that translates to strengthening the brand and the immense value of iterating on proven designs.
I wonder if these people complain to luxury car manufacturers for taking 7-8 years to overhaul their designs.
I sold my iPad 3rd gen in Feb in anticipation for an upgraded look/design keeping the same size screen for March/April...if a 5th gen iPad is released in April that will make me a VERY happy camper!
iPhone 5S seems legit, new iPads in April? Guess not ...
I've bought a iPad 4th gen in the end of November, upgrading from a iPad 1st gen. For me, the current iPad is already very capable machine. Nothing feels slow or unresponsive.
For the iPad, it seems unlikely to have already a new update. What will be updated? Processor? Just a new shell?
A iPad mini with retina ... mmm, i can believe that ... but not in April.
For me, makes more sense to have updated iPads (5th gen and Mini retina) in the fall.
Regarding the iPhone 5S in August, it seems completely possible.
And since i've just upgraded my trusty 3GS with a new battery so it can hold until August / September (going strong for almost 4 years), i'm anxiously waiting for it.
I can however predict 2 things:
- iPhone 3GS will not support iOS 7 (it's already slow on iOS 6)
- iPad 2 will probably not support iOS 7 (the same way Apple forced us, iPad 1st gen owner, to upgrade).
I've bought a iPad 4th gen in the end of November, upgrading from a iPad 1st gen. For me, the current iPad is already very capable machine. Nothing feels slow or unresponsive.
For the iPad, it seems unlikely to have already a new update. What will be updated? Processor? Just a new shell?
A iPad mini with retina ... mmm, i can believe that ... but not in April.
For me, makes more sense to have updated iPads (5th gen and Mini retina) in the fall.
Regarding the iPhone 5S in August, it seems completely possible.
And since i've just upgraded my trusty 3GS with a new battery so it can hold until August / September (going strong for almost 4 years), i'm anxiously waiting for it.
I can however predict 2 things:
- iPhone 3GS will not support iOS 7 (it's already slow on iOS 6)
- iPad 2 will probably not support iOS 7 (the same way Apple forced us, iPad 1st gen owner, to upgrade).
I don't know about subjective use, but the iPhone 5 appears to be more powerful than the Nexus 4 in every benchmark, even Google's own.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6440/google-nexus-4-review/3
According to Anand it needs aggressive cpu throttling to keep from overheating which hurts its scores. Hence the jokes like needing to use the Nexus 4 while inside of a walk-in freezer in order to get current high end levels performance out of it
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IMO... There are already quality issues (though not as much as some other manufacturers). I think Apple should stick to the current release time table. Don't become a Samsung or other and have multiple releases, it just gets confusing.
My thoughts exactly. The "look" of the iPhone is looking a bit dated and I'm afraid the 5S will do nothing to change that (if not perpetuate the notion).
