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Panorama Photo Mode Coming to iPhone 4S with iOS 6
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The reasons why I upgraded from 4 to 4S was because of Siri and 1080p vid feature.
4S to 5 seems to be unneeded now...
In terms of software, 4S can keep up with 5.
4S to 5 seems to be unneeded now...
In terms of software, 4S can keep up with 5.
Ha! I knew I wouldn't regret not upgrading. My 4S is in perfect condition and will have all the features of the iP5. Other than a few design changes and the A6 chip, I see no reason why one would want to upgrade from the 4S.
It seems that Siri should have been a feature for the iP5 because I see no real selling points in the new phone. Also Siri would probably be a lot better if they would have waited to release it with the iP5.
It seems that Siri should have been a feature for the iP5 because I see no real selling points in the new phone. Also Siri would probably be a lot better if they would have waited to release it with the iP5.
Yeah, it was literally just a new name and the cameras on the iPhone's were given the iSight name after the new iPad in March.
https://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/0...-name-to-iphone-4s-and-iphone-4-rear-cameras/
(re no Google maps in iOS6)
This is one feature I'm really going to miss. I hope Google makes a stand-alone maps app available soon for iOS 6 (and Apple doesn't take ages with approval).
Then again, Google currently have no advertising in maps, so where's the incentive? With the YT stand-alone app for iOS they get some ad money.
They did some improvements to the lens. I'm not sure if the f/2.4 is different than the iPhone 4S, but they also did some stuff to help night time photos.
If the new Maps app works and works as well or better than the Google powered version then I doubt I'm gonna miss it. And Apple can't really afford to screw their own maps app so I'm hopeful.
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It's clearly a branding move dictated by competition. Nokia has the PureView, which is fast gaining fame, so Apple needed to brand their camera technology so it wouldn't appear to inferior in comparison.
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I felt the same way, was just going to keep my iPhone 4S.
Then I thought about it and said: "I live where there is LTE, I will be annoyed once apps make great use of the bigger screen and only look so-so on the 4S, the A6 processor looks to be impressive".
BUT, the biggest reason was that I sold my 4S 32GB for $475 on eBay and was able to put it towards the purchase of an early upgrade iPhone 5. Yeah it will still cost me a little more out of pocket, but that's ok.
If I wait a year to sell the 4S for when the "5S" comes out, my 4S will not be worth $475 - it will probably halve the value.
So it was either, get more money for my 4S today but pay more up front for the 5. Or, get less money for the 4S in the year but pay less up front for the 5S.
In the end it almost evens out, and I'd rather just do it and have that joy for the next year+. I mean, my iPhone really is what I use the most, so in terms of gadgets and tech, its what I decided I should be spending my money on. I look at it more than my TV, computer, etc.
That and I'm finally off the S cycle, didn't want to keep missing the re-design. I had a 3GS and skipped the 4. Got the 4S and was nearly going to skip the 5.
I am however extremely glad to see that Apple did not gimp the 4S with a killer iphone 5 only feature. That's great. Hopefully a good sign for everyone going into the future.
iOS6 upgrade but no Panorama on my iPhone 4
I did the iOS6 upgrade and all of the touted features seemed to have come through on my iPhone4, but the Panorama feature on the camera did not. Any ideas why not?
I did the iOS6 upgrade and all of the touted features seemed to have come through on my iPhone4, but the Panorama feature on the camera did not. Any ideas why not?
Panoramic isn't a feature of the 4. It's supposed to be 4s and 5 but I can it to show up on my 4s
Mine isn't showing up either
That's weird! Maybe you're missing it?
If you're on a 4S, go to the stock camera, it won't show if in video mode or front camera, then hit the OPTION button (between the flash mode and front/read toggle). Then you'll see the button for it Under Grid and HDR.
Here's one I shot on my 4S yesterday at the boat ramp, the sky was +amazing+ last night:
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That's weird! Maybe you're missing it?
If you're on a 4S, go to the stock camera, it won't show if in video mode or front camera, then hit the OPTION button (between the flash mode and front/read toggle). Then you'll see the button for it Under Grid and HDR.
Here's one I shot on my 4S yesterday at the boat ramp, the sky was +amazing+ last night:
I've done that! It just isn't showing up there. I've reset the phone and reset all settings trying to get it to work but nothing has helped. I might have to try to see a Genius if I can't find any other fix :'(
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Wow, yeah, if that's a 4S (remember, it's not available on a 4) and iOS6 that is mighty peculiar.
Do you have the other iOS updates? Like VIPs in email? Facebook integration?
Maybe a full on restore?