iPhone 4s announced

[2wheeled Gasman]

let me know when you find one... Galaxy S II is a similar price & doesn't do the same but does similar, might be "less restrictive tho" but nothing a jailbreak doesn't fix

If you ask me ,I think the Iphone 4s is a copy of the samsung galaxy s2, down to the letter s , dual core , a bigger and better screen, and probably more!

[spajohn]

I have heard mixed reviews of those top android phones like the galaxy s2.

If you look at the talktime of the Galaxy (3 hours) compared with the new iPhone which is about 2-3 times more I think its a no brainer. As for the reason to upgrade, I think the processor alone is worth it. You will want to install apps once you have it and it will make a difference, let alone with the new iOS enhancements.

I'm an IT guy and I get fed up with all the usual hype with these releases and the subsequent criticism of features. I think this is a significant upgrade to the phone, just because it doesn't have a new funky look that sets it apart from anything on this planet ever(!) doesn't mean its not a good upgrade.

As for service I have only had excellent experiences from Apple (not their resellers - Magnum Mac anyone!) including from their call centre off shore. Most importantly they are well educated in their product and you get results rather than some muppet that is reading from a script and doesn't understand what they are saying (think Telecom XTRA support!).

Personally I wouldn't touch Android. I guess the malware in their store will get addressed but the reason people like it (loose publishing rules, high customizable) is what make it less reliable than iPhones. And did I mention battery life?

[spajohn]

Not really interested in the iPhone4s, but then, I don't own Apple products and don't like them (in a lot of ways).

All right, I have to ask...if the iPhone works compared to Android what don't you like?

As for Blackberry at work they are great (apart from web browsing) but unfortunately are a different beast outside of Enterprise environments.

[FlangMasterJ]

I'm getting one.

[Berries]

As for service I have only had excellent experiences from Apple (not their resellers - Magnum Mac anyone!) including from their call centre off shore.

Never had a bad experience at Magnum Mac myself. But then I only have Apple computers - I'm still using a $60 Nokia cellphone.

[NZsarge]

I have the 3GS, not super motivated to buy the 4S but I wouldn't hassle anyone for upgrading. There would have to be further upgrades that are relevant to my needs and likes before i'd considering further outlay on a new iPhone. Or any other smart phone for that matter as i don't currently see any other phone out there being significantly better the the iPhone 4S.
Truth be known if the iPhone I have now dies anywhere in the nearish future i'll be buying a $80 jobby from the local servo.

[Scuba_Steve]

If you ask me ,I think the Iphone 4s is a copy of the samsung galaxy s2, down to the letter s , dual core , a bigger and better screen, and probably more!

Think you should check who's suing who for copying

[Scuba_Steve]

All honesty I'd wait for iPhone5 unless you super excitedly need a smartphone now & can't wait for 5 or your someone that needs the latest & greatest (tho thats an expensive lifestyle)

[JimO]

Parents recently purchased an iMac and a Macbook Pro.

Macbook pro randomly crashes/restarts. Ring apple and get told to ring another number that costs per/min. After Dad told them to get fucked (politely) he takes it in to a shop where they find its a hardware fault.

iMac chews through batteries randomly. Constantly loses mouse keyboard/connection. Logitech mouse fixes that. Couldnt get the bluetooth settings showing up so another call to apple where again they direct us to the pay per min help where again we tell them to stick it and they eventually give us a keyboard combo to reset the machine and get the bluetooth settings to show.

Apple support is shit. Apple hardware is shit.

It is nice that the iMac renders my blender projects a few seconds quicker than my PC but its not worth all the bullshit to get there!

I realise this has nothing to do with this thread but its why i will never buy apple.

we have 2G5 macks and 2 macbooks and 6 ipods plus a older imac never had a problem with any of them and have been using macs for the last 10 years

[Big Dave]

Jobs has passed away. Sad bit.

[steve_t]

Jobs has passed away. Sad bit.

RIP Steve Jobs. Pancreatic cancer sux ass

[EJK]

If you look at the talktime of the Galaxy (3 hours) compared with the new iPhone which is about 2-3 times more I think its a no brainer.

Where did you get that info?

Talk and standby times

•The HTC Desire S boasts talk time up to 445 mins and standby up to 455 hours.
•The iPhone 4 has a talk time up to 420 mins and standby up to 300 hours.
•The Samsung Galaxy S2 has a talk time up to 540 mins and standby up to 576 hours.
•The Google Nexus S has a talk time up to 360 mins and standby up to 428 hours.

Ofcourse above is from spec sheet not real world thing but still. 2-3 more talk time than iPhone4?

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-...phone-4-940826

[Usarka]

My view is that the iPhone is more of a consumer product and some of the others are more geared to business use. Far from being a microsoft fanboy but I miss my windows mobile device.

[Scuba_Steve]

My view is that the iPhone is more of a consumer product and some of the others are more geared to business use.

Well yes, Apple have always said they make consumer products, but some businesses have decleared them good enouth for business use.

Far from being a microsoft fanboy but I miss my windows mobile device.

You have used one haven't you???

[Usarka]

You have used one haven't you???

Lol yes, the apple feels "slicker" but I thought my old win device felt more seamless moving between desktop and mobile for things like email, calendar, document attachments etc. Plus it felt a lot quicker too.

One of my bug bears (what the f** does that mean???) with the iPhone is that there's no visible display to show missed calls or messages without having to physically prod it. On the plus side it has Plants vs Zombies.