I didn't notice any slow responsiveness on my iPhone 5; but I do see some flashing lines in my keyboard - I believe it's an OS issue and will be fixed soon.
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The biggest problem with the new iPhone 5
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There is no lag. You might have a defective phone.
If there was, i would have noticed immediately. I've been using the iphone since the original came out. Its practically an appendage. I send 10K+ texts a month, tons of emails etc etc. Basically, i use the shet outta my phone. No lag on the keyboard.
If there was, i would have noticed immediately. I've been using the iphone since the original came out. Its practically an appendage. I send 10K+ texts a month, tons of emails etc etc. Basically, i use the shet outta my phone. No lag on the keyboard.
I see what's he's talking about. While its true that for the most part the 5 screen is way more responsive than the 4 and 4S, there are a few hiccups that are specific to the 5 keyboard that I hope will be ironed out by Apple.
The main one being when typing certain letters back to back consecutively that they will cancel each others responses out sometimes if typed too close together to quickly. Especially in portrait mode. For example the letters H and E. Try typing out "hehehehehehehehe" at a pretty rapid pace(also have noticed this when typing out "he" or "the" or "they" quickly). If u type those closely together consecutively they will often do this, even when u make it a point to accurately hit both letters each time.
This is also true for other letters that share the same proximity to one another as H and E. I've tested the aforementioned on about 6 other iPhone 5's at the Apple store and different AT&T stores. It happens on all of them. Pointed it out to a friend with a 5. He said it happened on his too. Also tested on several 4, 4S and even my roommates 3GS running iOS 6. Does not happen on any of them. Only iPhone 5.
Maybe it's because of the new type of screen. Maybe it's because of the different screen size not having the keyboard properly mapped out or sensitively properly calibrated from the software standpoint. But either its a problem. A small but noticeable and important problem that I hope Apple can correct with an update. Would be shame to have this go unnoticed and people decide on other phones(including older iPhone models) that have a more accurate keyboards.
The main one being when typing certain letters back to back consecutively that they will cancel each others responses out sometimes if typed too close together to quickly. Especially in portrait mode. For example the letters H and E. Try typing out "hehehehehehehehe" at a pretty rapid pace(also have noticed this when typing out "he" or "the" or "they" quickly). If u type those closely together consecutively they will often do this, even when u make it a point to accurately hit both letters each time.
This is also true for other letters that share the same proximity to one another as H and E. I've tested the aforementioned on about 6 other iPhone 5's at the Apple store and different AT&T stores. It happens on all of them. Pointed it out to a friend with a 5. He said it happened on his too. Also tested on several 4, 4S and even my roommates 3GS running iOS 6. Does not happen on any of them. Only iPhone 5.
Maybe it's because of the new type of screen. Maybe it's because of the different screen size not having the keyboard properly mapped out or sensitively properly calibrated from the software standpoint. But either its a problem. A small but noticeable and important problem that I hope Apple can correct with an update. Would be shame to have this go unnoticed and people decide on other phones(including older iPhone models) that have a more accurate keyboards.
Agreed. I think this one is easier to type on than my 4s.
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This is hilarious... But I will totally agree after having all iterations of the iPhone and two droids. I could not type a text on the Note if my life depended on it. It took like 12 tries per text.
As for the complaining... I have never seen people nitpick a device so much. It's as if everyone thinks they win an award if they come up with an antenna gate, scuff gate or similar. Thank goodness the average user does not critique the device so much as they are just enjoying it.
Clearly a defective phone. My 5 is noticeably more responsive than my 4.
I dont understand why people don't just ring apple when they get problems rather than whining here? At least ask if its a problem others have rather than trying to tell us we all have the issue.
I dont understand why people don't just ring apple when they get problems rather than whining here? At least ask if its a problem others have rather than trying to tell us we all have the issue.
exactly. I have noticed this as well. I went into the apple store yesterday and tried out every single phone on display and noticed it on all of them. I think people who do not notice it simply do not text fast enough.
oh, and oddly enough my brother-in-law's reaction to the my 5 vs his 4S "wow, the screen seems more responsive" ....made me think it really depends on how you text whether you notice it or not.
I guess I got a special one or they were all defective. Typed hehehehehehehe as fast as I could with no letters missed.
He's absolutely right, I noticed it right away. I think people are confusing response with apps opening quicker. When you touch an app, it does indeed open quicker but we are talking about touch response. Not just when typing either. You have to touch an app right in the middle to trigger it and it seems you have to push a little more firmly. All in all you have to be much more accurate with your touches. I tend to use the slight side of my thumb (barely) and a lot of times it wont register unless I use the ball of my thumb if that makes sense. iPhone 4/s didn't have this issue at all.
for everyone who says they cannot notice it, open up a text and use a corner of your index finger and tap around the "123" icon and you will notice that you have to be much more closer to the center than the previous iphones.
I know I personally type with two hands really fast and rely on auto correct heavily. Having to be more accurate to get a response out of a letter means a lot of typos
I know I personally type with two hands really fast and rely on auto correct heavily. Having to be more accurate to get a response out of a letter means a lot of typos
I agree.. Definitely need to be more precise on touching each key when typing on the 5 versus the 4S/4/3GS/3G..
I just tried this (in Notes and Mail) and it's responding to the corner of my index finger just fine at the top, bottom and right side
Are touchscreens from different manufacturers more responsive than others, as they're known to contract out more than one manufacturer?
I don't even have my iPhone 5 yet, and I'm not dumb enough to assume it's a widespread problem, for the very reason you mentioned, because NOBODY is talking about it. What possesses you to think that this is some sort of dirty little secret that all iPhone 5 owners are keeping to themselves?
I just tried this (in Notes and Mail) and it's responding to the corner of my index finger just fine at the top, bottom and right side
I'm not noticing anything unusual there either. I'm not sure what you mean by the corner of your index finger, or why would type with your index finger, but the button seems to respond fine. Can't say I ever tried this with my 4 though.
Not that any of this has to do with responsiveness, just how they are mapping keyboard touches.
I did notice if I slowly scooted over on the key it would jump to the spacebar and skip the dictation button. I suspect this is by design. When I purposely tap the dictation button it works as it should.
To me every iPhone has this because it's the new screen technology. It's not a bug on some iPhones... every iPhone 5 has this new screen technology, and like I said, I trust what I see. I've seen two of the best mobile reviews blog on YouTube saying they have this problem, and I've also seen it on person this week.
If people say they're iPhone is ok is because either they type slowly or just don't care or don't think it's a big deal.
I believe every iPhone has this problem. You don't like it? Good for you.
Well this changes everything then. Since you believe it, it must be true. Ok all, it is now official. Lets start referring to this new widespread issue as SlowScreenGate, no wait, TypingLagGate. Hmmm, I'm open to other names too. Let's get it right though because it is all we will hear for the next few months on CNN.
Not an issue for me. I type extremely fast and don't notice any responsiveness issues. It's almost as if the screen reacts before I even touch it.
Why don't you chime in after actually owning the phone? Watching two youtube videos and messing around with an in-store display unit for a little while doesn't qualify.
Test this.
on the updates screen on app store, try to hit the what's new info .
i wish you luck.
Generally I am 1 for 4.
on the updates screen on app store, try to hit the what's new info .
i wish you luck.
Generally I am 1 for 4.
as the dozens of others have stated... your phones defective.
no joke, i can take my finger and try to get it as close to the screen as possible without actually touching the screen... ill barely graze the screen (to the point where it feels like im not touching it) and it responds... it amazes me how sensitive the screen is.
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you're logic is so superb..
you should join the ipad tint threads "you're just color blind.. its there zomg"
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thats exactly how i feel.
no joke, i can take my finger and try to get it as close to the screen as possible without actually touching the screen... ill barely graze the screen (to the point where it feels like im not touching it) and it responds... it amazes me how sensitive the screen is.
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you're logic is so superb..
you should join the ipad tint threads "you're just color blind.. its there zomg"
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thats exactly how i feel.
If you search through the OP's past posts, you'll find he's actually a Galaxy S3 owner and no longer has the iPhone 4 (despite his signature), indicating he's just another one of the many fandroids who frequent the iPhone forum.
That is a problem with the App Store, not the the iPhone. Happened to me on my 4S with iOS 6 before I switched to the five. It is a tricky spot and seems like the touch area to expand to details overlaps the "what's new" area. I think this is a software problem.
This was one of my biggest gripes with both the Galaxy S3 and Google Nexus 7.
I came very close one night to actually throwing the Nexus 7 out of a window while trying to edit a passage of text. The sensitivity and accuracy were awful, and whoever thought Android's way of select and copy for text was good....well, it is terrible, I even bought capacitive stylus's without a lot more success.
But then, back on topic, I have no problems at all with my i5 screen (faster and as accurate as my old i4 or iPad 2)