Apple iPhone and related items (cont.)
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cybershot
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Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Coming back to this, I tried backing up to iCloud but it seemed to be all or nothing i.e. you can't just back-up settings/passwords it has to include photos. And I've got too many for the free backup so would have needed to pay for storage.
However I stumped up for an 11 Pro which arrived this week and it restored directly from my 8 without having to go via iCloud or my Mac. A few banking apps needed to be restored but otherwise it was a very smooth transition.
There are buttons listing whether something is backed up to iCloud or not.
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hiraethified
"Rumor" = baseless clickbait shit for fanboys.
Gromit
International Man of Misery
Apple are notoriously tight lipped so yeah any Apple gossip is generally pure speculation.
Even a stopped clock is right twice per day !
Gromit
International Man of Misery
Some people are good at speculation. It's still just speculation.
elbows
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For years the rumours in the months leading up to a launch have mostly turned out to be high quality leaks that spoilt all the surprises at launch events. This did not used to be the case, at the peak of Steve Jobs. But the leak-free reputation of Apple has been totally dead for years anyway.
When it comes to rumours much further out, like these ones, you are right.
skyscraper101
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Apple will launch smaller, cheaper iPhone that's just as powerful as iPhone 11 early next year, top analyst says
I can see a lot of people going for this. People like my Mum, who has an SE already, who care not for high end performance - but still want an iphone because they're so locked into how to use them and probably wouldn't go for an alternative non-apple device.
I can see a lot of people going for this. People like my Mum, who has an SE already, who care not for high end performance - but still want an iphone because they're so locked into how to use them and probably wouldn't go for an alternative non-apple device.
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
In theory that would eventually be me, too. But the iPhone 8 seemed too big to me. So I’m not sure I’d be ready for that size leap when/if the time comes. I’m also a fan of wired headphones. So if it’s those mad Bluetooth only ones I’m going to take some convincing.
My SE is still great, though. Best phone I’ve ever had. It works perfectly, does everything I need it to, and I see no reason to replace it.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
And thank fuck we are coming to that stage with phones. I keep thinking similar except the dam things seems have and unnerving habit of dying after a couple of years. Or I drop them in a mine.
Supine
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I've always been the same about headphones. Just got some posh sony wireless and I'm an absolute convert. They work perfectly with Bluetooth on my iPhone. I don't think I'd ever go back now.
T & P
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Just installed the latest IOS update and there are a few changes/ new features. The one I’m happiest about is how it displays volume adjustments. As anyone who’s changed the volume whilst watching videos (or playing games or a million other things I guess) will know, the volume change box that pops up when you adjust it is bang in the middle of the screen and blocks your view, which is fucking annoying.
But now the volume change box is displayed as a very slim sidebar on the edge of the screen, so minimal or zero more interference with whatever you’re watching
But now the volume change box is displayed as a very slim sidebar on the edge of the screen, so minimal or zero more interference with whatever you’re watching
skyscraper101
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Just installed the latest IOS update and there are a few changes/ new features. The one I’m happiest about is how it displays volume adjustments. As anyone who’s changed the volume whilst watching videos (or playing games or a million other things I guess) will know, the volume change box that pops up when you adjust it is bang in the middle of the screen and blocks your view, which is fucking annoying.
But now the volume change box is displayed as a very slim sidebar on the edge of the screen, so minimal or zero more interference with whatever you’re watching
Definitely second this. Why it took them so long to fix is beyond me. One of the most annoying features of iOS has finally been fixed.
Despite my reservations about the 11 not having 5G, I may end up upgrading to this - mainly so I can give my niece my 7 Plus. I won't bother with the Pro though, I don't think the benefit is worth the cost. I will get 128Gb though rather than 64 Gb.
cybershot
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hmm, my Mum has also been dropping hint her 6 is on it's death bed. The battery capacity is down to 83% so I get where she's coming from. I don't really want her to spend £45 on a new battery though when I will most likely upgrade next year and she can have my X. I've told her to hold out for 12 months if she can, but it it gets really bad i'll find her a preowned 7 in decent nick to get her by.
skyscraper101
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Can always get one of those battery cases for £20ish or less. I recently got one for my 7 and its been a lifesaver when travelling. I don't bother with external battery packs anymore because they're a faff.
sim667
All aboard the 303 bus.
My girlfriend often uses the breathe app on my apple watch when she's suffering an anxiety attack, so a week ago I thought I'd get her her own, and won a apple watch 2 for a really good price on ebay. Seller hasn't posted it, and or responded to any messages at all 
skyscraper101
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Got the iPhone 11 yesterday with 128gb storage. Fairly pleased with it so far.
I probably would’ve held off until the next upgrade but my niece is over from Brazil and the poor girl is still using my old second hand 5S from 2014 which is almost dying so decided to gift her my 7plus.
I had a play with the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max and watched a ton of YouTube review/comparison videos - but decided they were not worth the extra outlay. £779 over 24 months I can justify. But not a grand or more for a slightly more fancy camera and minor other improvements.
I probably would’ve held off until the next upgrade but my niece is over from Brazil and the poor girl is still using my old second hand 5S from 2014 which is almost dying so decided to gift her my 7plus.
I had a play with the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max and watched a ton of YouTube review/comparison videos - but decided they were not worth the extra outlay. £779 over 24 months I can justify. But not a grand or more for a slightly more fancy camera and minor other improvements.
skyscraper101
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I’ve noticed another improvement since the update, and this one is a massive one and the end of a major pain in the arse for multilingual people.
I’m Spanish and naturally do compose a lot of emails, texts and WhatsApps in my native language. Even though I have long had the Spanish keyword installed, until this update it had never worked intuitively or with auto complete/correct. In fact auto correct was really annoying as it kept trying to change most Spanish words into English (though I could have always disabled it of course).
But now my phone instantly recognises Spanish words and not only does no longer try to correct words to English, but the Spanish auto complete/ correct woks a treat. In a language like Spanish with accents and special letters and characters, auto complete it is really fucking useful!
It will still not recognise ‘fucking’ though
I’m Spanish and naturally do compose a lot of emails, texts and WhatsApps in my native language. Even though I have long had the Spanish keyword installed, until this update it had never worked intuitively or with auto complete/correct. In fact auto correct was really annoying as it kept trying to change most Spanish words into English (though I could have always disabled it of course).
But now my phone instantly recognises Spanish words and not only does no longer try to correct words to English, but the Spanish auto complete/ correct woks a treat. In a language like Spanish with accents and special letters and characters, auto complete it is really fucking useful!
It will still not recognise ‘fucking’ though
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