You realise every presentation is scripted, right?
A little worse than, say, Tim Cook's presentations and Steve Jobs was the master, but Apple presentations not a whole lot better these days.
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You realise every presentation is scripted, right?
A little worse than, say, Tim Cook's presentations and Steve Jobs was the master, but Apple presentations not a whole lot better these days.
The product launch events need to die. Apple still puts on some of the best ones but the past few years even theirs have been painful to sit through. Enough with tech goofballs publicly battling stage fright, just release some informative TV ads and a well-designed website and be done with it.
Btw awesome phone. Your move Apple.
Great looking phone but from what I can see - Meh
Only 4 gigs of ram running Android
Only marginal improvements to the CPU from what i saw. Will it even top the iPhone 7?
More software crap
Same megapixel on camera as previous model though. Which is good. Wonder if they realized to focus on quality not numbers.
Bluetooth 5 is interesting but won't it impact battery life? We'll see
Decent sized batteries but it's running Android...
Pressure sensitive screen as home button is cool for android but it's Force Touch by a different name.
Just an S model to me. And if the CPU/Camera improvements fall flat, a poor S Model upgrade.
How are people eating this up? I mean, unless I missed something huge this not that great.
Only 4 gigs of ram running Android
Only marginal improvements to the CPU from what i saw. Will it even top the iPhone 7?
More software crap
Same megapixel on camera as previous model though. Which is good. Wonder if they realized to focus on quality not numbers.
Bluetooth 5 is interesting but won't it impact battery life? We'll see
Decent sized batteries but it's running Android...
Pressure sensitive screen as home button is cool for android but it's Force Touch by a different name.
Just an S model to me. And if the CPU/Camera improvements fall flat, a poor S Model upgrade.
How are people eating this up? I mean, unless I missed something huge this not that great.
I'm assuming it comes with a flame-retardant sleeve to put it in so you can carry it in your pocket?
I find it interesting that something useful and well used as the 'home button' is subject to such distaste. I think it's a function of chasing fashion and it's now fashionable to dislike the home button. The bevel thing is also interesting since these things are so expensive I know I've never used a iPhone without a hardcase to protect it. The color of the phone doesn't matter - that's hidden by the case. These phones without bezels will be problematic for a wrap around case. Would there be a 'case function' that shrinks the screen space so you're not tearing the edges of your case to touch some hidden bit of screen to move to the next screen? Interesting watching the Samsung presentation from Facebook instead of having to watch it from my iPad as I would have to do with the Apple events.
iPhone 8 might, but how does Apple talk up the 7s/7s plus?
I feel ya'! I am really, really hoping Apple knocks this one out of the park with a fully bezel-less design. This Samsung phone is really nice looking, but I think Apple is courageous enough to do even better, and get us something to be even more happy about.No doubt.
This does seem to point toward what we might be able to expect from Apple - or at least adds some pressure. While it might still exist, having a physical home button now would seem archaic.
I haven't looked forward to an iPhone release more (ironically) since the '07 launch. Gonna be a long summer.
...and what did they bring us? 3d touch and waterproofing...come on..
No dual cameras on the back - or am I missing something?
The dual cameras on the 7 Plus are "the business"...
The dual cameras on the 7 Plus are "the business"...
Am I the only one who is bothered by a device on which you don't know where to put your fingers in order to hold it firmly?
Even the marketing materials look awkward.
Even the marketing materials look awkward.
Only wish it had iMessage...
I use that so much, it makes it hard to switch.
You won't miss it, at all. Video calls (Facetime, I think it is) is the only thing you'll either miss or glad to be able to say, "oh, can't do that."
Honestly, that is a fantastic question. One that I don't have a great answer for. I think they may just release the 7S/7S Plus for general consumers like old people who really don't care, but will market the 8/X whatever they call it, towards more tech enthusiasts. Hard to say though, really.
Fortunately, you have the freedom to easily disable the features and services you don't want.
Only wish it had iMessage...
I use that so much, it makes it hard to switch.
Time to get everyone you communicate with to switch to a multi-platform service
.The curve has been a thing since the S6 / S6 edge, and it doesn't seem too bad.
This could hurt their iPad Pro sales.
I'm 100% with you there. Assuming you never use your phone while it's on a table, or stand / dock, car holder, etc., having it on the back is great
(/s).Have you used their phones recently? My guess is no.
The phones are really impressive. Competition is always good for Apple.
But what I really like is that both phones have the same specs (except screen size and battery size). Samsung doesn't punish you when you like smaller phones like Apple does, and this will only get worse this year: iPhone 7s < iPhone 7s+ << iPhone 8.
This frustrates me more and more. I don't like phones which are >4,7", which means I'll always get the inferior camera and display resolution from Apple.
But what I really like is that both phones have the same specs (except screen size and battery size). Samsung doesn't punish you when you like smaller phones like Apple does, and this will only get worse this year: iPhone 7s < iPhone 7s+ << iPhone 8.
This frustrates me more and more. I don't like phones which are >4,7", which means I'll always get the inferior camera and display resolution from Apple.
Of course there will always be people who like edges/bezels on their devices instead of the screen using the full width, but the majority will adjust to practically bezel-less phones in a very short time.
Hogwash. That is only if you get a non-carrier-branded version. If you get a carrier-branded version you will have three of each, not two. /s
Mike
The latest big thing since Samsung's last big thing.
Does it also catch fire unexpectedly?
Does it also catch fire unexpectedly?
Since Apple will use Samsung display, I'm hitting you hard if in a few months you say Apple 8 display is magical... which is likely.
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Most men don't like to carry a purse to keep the 7 Plus in though.
Hopefully we will start to see some 'leaks' in terms of parts and and well placed rumors soon for the new iPhone 8.