This just in, PlayStation 4 faster and more powerful then PlayStation 2.
I mean, it got the iOS 12 update so enough people must be using it to warrant that.
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Study Finds iPhone XS Max Users Experience More Than Twice as Fast LTE Speeds as iPhone 5s Users on Average
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This just in, PlayStation 4 faster and more powerful then PlayStation 2.
I mean, it got the iOS 12 update so enough people must be using it to warrant that.
Somewhat of an apples vs. oranges comparison since in the case of networks there's quite a bit more involved, especially the whole network side of things outside of the device itself.
Yup.
On a real, live iPhone 5S as we speak, LTE just tested:
12.99 download speed.
I'll live.
What's the benefit of having a phone with a theoretical fast download when the greatest-LTE-Network-T-Mobile (/s) cannot provide me with an LTE download speed of more than 1MB during daytime. I have to wake up 3 o'clock in the morning to get some decent download speed of 10-15MB!
For all intents and purposes, the iPhone 5S is a “modern” phone, since it’s still being supported by new software.
No kidding.
I wish they would focus more on providing solid service in all areas than obsessing about max speed in the most ideal locations.
I moved from a 5s to an XS max. Yes the max is faster if you measure the speed but in real world use, it really doesn't make a difference. Most of the time I'm doing big downloads I'm on wifi which is faster and doesn't incur the data charges. I moved to the XS max because I wanted a faster processor and a more water resistant phone for when I kayak. That and the new battery I had installed at a third party store didn't give me the long life between charges that the original iPhone 5s did.
At some point we will reach "fast enough" (i.e., the point of diminishing and/or perceivable returns).
Sure, if you are using your phone as a hotspot, that's a different story, but really, how fast do you need to view that video, which is the primary consumer of data.
Sure, if you are using your phone as a hotspot, that's a different story, but really, how fast do you need to view that video, which is the primary consumer of data.
BREAKING NEWS: Owners of $49 discontinued phones spend less on wireless plans than owners of $1599 brand new phones.
News at 6.
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4G LTE is "fast enough" as it is - don't you think? I can't think of a situation in 2019 in which I'll need more than 100 mbps on my phone.
However there's a lot to improve in dropped connections, denial of service and more importantly service in buildings. If you've ever been inside a high-rise building you'll see signal inside them usually sucks. 5G should improve that.
News at 6.
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4G LTE is "fast enough" as it is - don't you think? I can't think of a situation in 2019 in which I'll need more than 100 mbps on my phone.
However there's a lot to improve in dropped connections, denial of service and more importantly service in buildings. If you've ever been inside a high-rise building you'll see signal inside them usually sucks. 5G should improve that.
Ha! Just tested on my iPhone 8. LTE Download speeds of between 75 and 92Mbps between 4 tests. american operators are really crap, huh?
Funny, my dad has no problem using his.
Your definition of useless is based on a use case that many people don't follow.
I can see folks who use their phone as a home internet connection (hotspot) for many users and may need a faster connection, but yes, I agree with you, I think 4G LTE is probably fast enough for most smartphone users.
I’ve gotten 60-70Mbps late at night lol. But yes, in general the average speeds I would say are pathetic. Hard to say if it’s overloaded on the radio side or if the main issue is insufficient backhaul/other network issues. I suppose it depends on the tower but the result is the same.
Do they spend less on plans? Seems like those aren't necessarily really related.
Funny, my dad has no problem using his.
Your definition of useless is based on a use case that many people don't follow.
Notice I mentioned 'smartphone' and not 'dumbphone' so that means running Safari with tabs and switching between apps which are useless on 1GB DRAM due to app reloads and Safari running out of memory and spinning the gear.
Study Finds iPhone XS Max Users Experience More Than Five Times the Handset Prices as iPhone 5s Users on Average
The first thing I thought when I read this was like most everyone else: duh. MIMO 4x4, better modems and anyone still using an iPhone 5S (I think it’s crazy to use anything older than a 6S in 2019) must be on a crap network.