So, that new iPhone6, 6+

[R650R]

Thoughts... :corn:

Some saying the plus is too big, but that attracts me, getting to a point where the ipad blends in with phone...

[Akzle]

thought?
Iphones are for iwankers.

[Drew]

Fucken 'Jesus phones'. They're poo.

[Tazz]

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple

5.5" is to big. I have a 5" Sony, was reluctant on the size but wanted it because it was waterproof, cracked the screen moving furniture...wasn't even anything big!

If you live in a city and don't do anything more than catch buses and trains with them, it'd be fine, and that's who they're targeting with most this stuff imo.

[Berries]

5.5" is to big.
Where to start.......

[Big Dave]

Just tools. You get the best one for the job.

I'm not tempted though. I was keen to see what the watch would do. No music player/headphones. Will stick with the ipod nano.



My other observation from looking at the news today is that the type of people who become emotional about brands are often the ones who can't spell those emotions.

[mashman]

5 years late.

[Swoop]

It seems they are slowly catching up with Samsung.

[Tazz]

Where to start.......

The privacy of your own home? Well away from me. :bleh:

[AllanB]

Consumerwankism.


Young one at work came in this morning all excited about the i-watch. Sooooo wants one. I pointed out she never wears one and has a new i-phone 5 that does all the same with a better screen .......

[Akzle]

Consumerwankism.


Young one at work came in this morning all excited about the i-watch. Sooooo wants one. I pointed out she never wears one and has a new i-phone 5 that does all the same with a better screen .......

fuck 'er in the ass

[Scuba_Steve]

My thoughts? I gots a Nokia brick from (I believe) somewhere round 1876 but if I was gonna get a smarty phone it'd probably be Apple, I'm not sure I like the direction they're headed but then can't say there's anything better on the market

[The Reibz]

Aslong as hollywood superstars buy it and have there naked photos hacked, then im all for it.
Would I own one? Can think of better ways to spend a grand

[nerrrd]

Posting this on my oldish Mac, still prefer it to the Windows machine I have to use at work.

But I won't pay $1000 for a phone. I tried buying an older model, everything synced nicely with my Mac-based world but it sucked for web use - came to the conclusion the telcos must prioritise newer iPhones on their networks as a way of managing bandwidth.

Bought a Sony phone, works much better for web browsing but it's also a more complicated user experience for me; at least they (and Samsung I think?) make an effort to supply software for the Mac for syncing, but it's pretty clunky.

Still I keep looking at the entry level iPhone offerings hoping one day they'll release something that fits what I need, every time I'm disappointed. Who sells a smart phone in this day and age for $600+ with only 8GB of storage? They're having a laugh, surely, when a 32GB Micro SD card can be had for around $20.

Also, anyone else notice they've increased the storage on the mid and high end iPhone 6s, but not on the entry level? That's a pretty cynical marketing ploy if you ask me.

I like gadgets so the Watch looks interesting, but no iPhone, no Watch, so no Watch.

[RogIrwin]

Young one at work came in this morning all excited about the i-watch. Sooooo wants one. I pointed out she never wears one and has a new i-phone 5 that does all the same with a better screen .......

Watch? No thanks: http://www.skullysystems.com/

[george formby]

My thoughts? I gots a Nokia brick from (I believe) somewhere round 1876 but if I was gonna get a smarty phone it'd probably be Apple, I'm not sure I like the direction they're headed but then can't say there's anything better on the market

Just quoting you because my Ye Olde Nokia started to show signs of fossilisation and has been up graded. Not to an Apple, ugh, love em or hate em, nothing in between. If your an Apple fan it's for life. Not to a Samsung (as such) either, had an S3 and it was made of sugar glass but free.
No, I spent the princely sum of $250 for a No 1. $20 of that was track & trace. Bought from a Mr Yu Shung Wen & dispatched from an industrial estate near Beijing. I was a bit dubious, still am but less so. It's a Samsung S5 clone, to look at and use they are identical, even has the Samsung 2800 battery in it. 16 mega pixel main camera, heart rate monitor, same processor speed if not better etc. Bloody astonishing.
My only doubt now is durability but seeing as the real thing is so fragile I'm not that fussed, I can buy one a year & still be ahead.
I'm not a heavy data user and still have 80% battery after 2 days just texting & using the vid / camera which are astonishing, too.
Size wise, it's not big enough to be a telly but is easy to use with fat fingers. It is big enough & thin enough to make me feel it can be snapped if you lean against something hard when it's in your shirt pocket, gonna get a good case for it. Being broad & slim it's hard to pick up off a flat surface securely, again a case will help. Can't help feeling it will just pop out of my fingers one day. Overall, the size & slimness is very droppable.
Oh, huge plus. No firmware, zip, nada & memory expandable to 132gb allegedly.

Any hoo, my reason for interrupting a reasonable question thread. Have a good look around before you part with your pingers. Lots of excellent & cheaper phones available. Moto X from Motorola, Nokia 830, cheap knock offs, etc.

[Akzle]

Any hoo, my reason for interrupting a reasonable question thread. Have a good look around before you part with your pingers. Lots of excellent & cheaper phones available. Moto X from Motorola, Nokia 830, cheap knock offs, etc.

i would be highly interested if anyone has experience with the jewgle-os'd, caterpillar branded phones, the q10, q15 and maybe even the b series.... i kill phones, frequently.

[Akzle]

Watch? No thanks: http://www.skullysystems.com/

that's fucking horrendous. why not just stick your head inside a microwave?

[Kiwi Graham]

Apple are a little behind the times with these 'big phones' and the popularity and total brand loyalty is fast waining, no longer are they the techno leader more a case of playing catch up all the time. A little less time persuing legal challenges and more time inventing boys ;)

Have had normal smart Samsung's for a while now and plan on getting the note 4 when they come out. I find my self doing more and more stuff on the phone and the bigger phone will make it a lot easier. Funnily enough I doont use my phone to 'phone' people very much nowadays.

[avgas]

that's fucking horrendous. why not just stick your head inside a microwave?
The metal keeps breaking the microwave.

[mashman]

Apple are a little behind the times with these 'big phones' and the popularity and total brand loyalty is fast waining, no longer are they the techno leader more a case of playing catch up all the time. A little less time persuing legal challenges and more time inventing boys ;)

Have had normal smart Samsung's for a while now and plan on getting the note 4 when they come out. I find my self doing more and more stuff on the phone and the bigger phone will make it a lot easier. Funnily enough I doont use my phone to 'phone' people very much nowadays.

Get the note with phone capability then, win win.

[bogan]

Just another number tacked onto the same product really. Now the <s>i</s>AppleWatch, there's the innovation nobody asked for or needs but will see many open their wallets for.

[-df-]

Just another number tacked onto the same product really. Now the <s>i</s>AppleWatch, there's the innovation nobody asked for or needs but will see many open their wallets for.

What innovation? Its been around for a couple of years in the Android world.

[Gremlin]

What innovation? Its been around for a couple of years in the Android world.
Belief of course is that Apple has watched (hehe, a pun) everyone else, learnt from their mistakes and believe they are doing it right.

The one big thing... they are trying to replace a device already in existence, rather than carving out new ground (tablet, smartphone). How often do you charge a regular watch? How often will you need to charge the Apple watch? Big hurdle right there, and what real functionality will it provide over a regular watch. I stopped wearing a watch years ago (fark, would have been around 2007) because I was surrounded by them. Took a while for the watch tan to disappear but gone now.

Wearable tech will be the next frontier and all the big guys (plus startups) are rushing there now... once again tho, it looks like we'll be complaining about battery life for now...

[mashman]

once again tho, it looks like we'll be complaining about battery life for now...

First world problems eh...

[bogan]

What innovation? Its been around for a couple of years in the Android world.

The innovation will be being able to sell it to the plebs. :bleh:


Belief of course is that Apple has watched (hehe, a pun) everyone else, learnt from their mistakes and believe they are doing it right.

The one big thing... they are trying to replace a device already in existence, rather than carving out new ground (tablet, smartphone). How often do you charge a regular watch? How often will you need to charge the Apple watch? Big hurdle right there, and what real functionality will it provide over a regular watch. I stopped wearing a watch years ago (fark, would have been around 2007) because I was surrounded by them. Took a while for the watch tan to disappear but gone now.

Wearable tech will be the next frontier and all the big guys (plus startups) are rushing there now... once again tho, it looks like we'll be complaining about battery life for now...

Nah, they are trying to replace a device they have already replaced. Even trickier I reckon; I too stopped wearing a watch when I started carrying a cellphone everywhere.

[Tazz]

I looked at stocking some smart watches but the only real advantage I liked was the changeable face (can be whatever you want on there pretty much) which wasn't really enough to light my fire on them.

Thinks like the fact you can adjust the volume of the music you're listening to WHEN THE PHONE IS 5CM AWAY FROM YOUR RESTED HAND IN YOUR POCKET are actual sales literature/points on these...nevermind that most headphones have the wee controllers for tracks and volume on them anyway.
Also sending and receiving texts on your watch...that still has to be coupled to your phone which is also on hand. Yeah nah


The one big thing... they are trying to replace a device already in existence, rather than carving out new ground (tablet, smartphone). How often do you charge a regular watch? How often will you need to charge the Apple watch? Big hurdle right there, and what real functionality will it provide over a regular watch.

Wireless charging, up to and over a month on some of them in between.
Painless compared to a phone, but yeah, still nothing on a quartz movement.

[Big Dog]

Planned obsolescence at its finest. You can still buy new iPhone 3/4s. But, there are already apps that are only iOS 8+.which is not available to models still for sale.
I use an iPhone because it was free. When I spent my own money it was on an android. If I had to spend my own money again it would be on an android.



Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nerrrd]

...I stopped wearing a watch years ago (fark, would have been around 2007) because I was surrounded by them. Took a while for the watch tan to disappear but gone now.


...I too stopped wearing a watch when I started carrying a cellphone everywhere.

Would drive me nuts if I had to take my slab of a phone out of my pocket whenever I wanted to check the time. But I don't need one of these. Wish they'd do a proper watch version of the iPod Nano, that would do me.

And from what I've heard you'll have to charge your Apple watch daily, the only tricky bit they've done with that is using an induction (?) charger so it doesn't need a plug.

[AllanB]

I'm waiting for the i-cock 1.0 to be released so I can txt friends or check messages while I have a pee or wank. It will fit comfortably around the shaft the only problem is I fear is one size may not fit all .........

[Gremlin]

Would drive me nuts if I had to take my slab of a phone out of my pocket whenever I wanted to check the time. But I don't need one of these. Wish they'd do a proper watch version of the iPod Nano, that would do me.
I work in IT, so if I'm working, I'm usually on a computer with a clock. Around that time (and forward) any bike I was riding had a clock as well. As said, I work in IT, so I'm pretty tied to my phone (and if I have left it somewhere it's now my top priority to retrieve :facepalm:) so realised... no need for a watch.

[RogIrwin]

I work in IT, so if I'm working, I'm usually on a computer with a clock. Around that time (and forward) any bike I was riding had a clock as well. As said, I work in IT, so I'm pretty tied to my phone (and if I have left it somewhere it's now my top priority to retrieve :facepalm:) so realised... no need for a watch.

I also don't see the point in a watch. It doesn't do anything that the phone already does. Ok, so it's slightly harder to take your phone out of your pocket but so what.

Google glass and other such devices have potential once they get over the hurdle of making the user look like a dick head (glasshole).

http://www.glasshole-free.org/blackadder_glass.jpg

[Akzle]

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Google glass and other such devices have potential once they get over the hurdle of making the user look like a dick head (glasshole).

potential for fucken what?? who needs this shit? how does it create a nett benefit to the planet? or society?

[Fatt Max]

I hear the larger screen is ideal for Manchester United supporters so that they can see their position in the table, as shown below....

300811

[R650R]

Google glass is already a flop. One of the big techie mags already did a write up on the dozens of reasons why its a fail.

On another note I just had a play on vodaphones site, some of these call plans are way dearer than the phones themselves!!!

[RogIrwin]

potential for fucken what?? who needs this shit? how does it create a nett benefit to the planet? or society?

I have no idea. Who could have predicted what the Internet would have been used for 20 years ago. Porn and cat videos? Ok, maybe you could have guessed that but there is plenty of things that you wouldn't have imagined.

I believe that same may be true with glass type devices. it's got potential.

http://www.funnywebsite.com/funny-website/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/google-glasses.jpg

[RogIrwin]

Google glass is already a flop. One of the big techie mags already did a write up on the dozens of reasons why its a fail

It's a prototype. Do they even sell them? Only to developers as far as I'm aware.

[mashman]

I hear the larger screen is ideal for Manchester United supporters so that they can see their position in the table, as shown below....

:clap: will be passing that one on tomorrow. Dammit I just wanna see Lallana play.

[mashman]

Moogle glasses should add a useful feature, like record and replay (lenses in the arms of the glasses), and when I say replay, I mean project. You could replay your entire day. TV would be awesome.

[JimO]

I'm waiting for the i-cock 1.0 to be released so I can txt friends or check messages while I have a pee or wank. It will fit comfortably around the shaft the only problem is I fear is one size may not fit all .........
you should be able to get a extra small

[Scuba_Steve]

It's a prototype. Do they even sell them? Only to developers as far as I'm aware.

Yea it's a prototype but like any Google beta it's available to public... for 2.5 grand (probably cheaper elsewhere) (http://www.becextech.co.nz/appliances-/-gadgets-smart-glasses-google-glass-google-glass-explorer-edition-v2-charcoal-black-glasses-standard-delivery-p-4654.html)

[Big Dog]

I'm waiting for the i-cock 1.0 to be released so I can txt friends or check messages while I have a pee or wank. It will fit comfortably around the shaft the only problem is I fear is one size may not fit all .........

So you can send out mass invitations to events and set it to vibrate?


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[avgas]

Meanwhile Google is actually looking at a housing/software for standard phones so you can use you phone as 3d headset. They even made a cardboard one as a joke and people loved it.
Likewise there is already a dozen manufacturers whom are in beta stage for the real thing......to work with Android only.

[avgas]

I hear the larger screen is ideal for Manchester United supporters so that they can see their position in the table, as shown below....

300811
Or for Chelsea players - to show how big they are.

[Big Dog]

Or for Chelsea players - to show how big they are.

What? Is this the only way they will get 6 inches in their pants?


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[St_Gabriel]

Meanwhile Google is actually looking at a housing/software for standard phones so you can use you phone as 3d headset. They even made a cardboard one as a joke and people loved it.
Likewise there is already a dozen manufacturers whom are in beta stage for the real thing......to work with Android only.

Recently announced joint design using samsung note4 and occulus rift. Looks interesting but not enough to lure me back to a android OS.

http://www.oculusvr.com/blog/introducing-the-samsung-gear-vr-innovator-edition/

[SMOKEU]

If the iPhone 6 was made by any other manufacturer, it would sell for no more than $350. Poor specs and very few redeeming features means only the iFags will sell their soul, or their organs (http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/archive/chinese-teen-sells-organ-to-buy-an-iphone-ipad/) for one.

I guess they do have a very good camera, but I don't see any reason why someone would buy one unless they have apps which only work on iOS, which is the case at my work.

[imdying]

Google glass and other such devices have potential once they get over the hurdle of making the user look like a dick head (glasshole).Mmmm, I remember when I was growing up, everyone with a 'yuppy phone' was a wanker. Although it's not unusual for people to be scared of what they don't know, I think you'll be fine.

[avgas]

What? Is this the only way they will get 6 inches in their pants?
No. They can manage it if their Liverpool boyfriend is 6" or bigger.

[avgas]

Recently announced joint design using samsung note4 and occulus rift. Looks interesting but not enough to lure me back to a android OS.

http://www.oculusvr.com/blog/introducing-the-samsung-gear-vr-innovator-edition/
There is a cheaper version......which apparently works very well.
http://dynamic.focalprice.com/MX0124X/Google_Cardboard_DIY_Virtual_Reality_3D_Glasses_fo r_iPhone_Google_Nexus_6.html?utm_source=CS&utm_medium=GM_US&utm_campaign=CS_GM_US_MX0124X&source=CS_PLA_US&gclid=Cj0KEQjw-dSgBRDb0oOl9MzxqMEBEiQAkHqy-RRB_WxzBCurGDbZBZtEULvdSucyPx29nWbMbxlgh78aAn7g8P8 HAQ

[R650R]

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/228376/4chan-prank-convinces-idiots-to-microwave-their-iphones/

[5150]

Iphone 6 = Phone you don't need, bought with money you don't have, to impress people you don't like :facepalm:

[george formby]

Not being smart enough to know a decent smart phone if I see one two things have become apparent. They are easy to drop, no, not the guy taking it out the box, reviewers giving it to friends. Dropped in less than 30 seconds numerous times. And they don't like being leaned against. i phone 6 bendy.
See my earlier post. Nostradamus eat your heart out.
Stephen Fry likes it but he is also very fond of a good snooze.