Apple iPhone and related items (cont.)

[Nivag]

Finally upgraded my iPhone 11 to a 13 Pro as an 'Apple certified Refurb' as they are doing 0% finance (via Barclays) on orders over £399 until the end of this month. It's the first time I've ever bought refurb model and I literally couldn't tell the difference from new right down to the packaging.

I think that will be my strategy going forward, always buy the previous generation on certified refurb for the best cost/benefit.

Refurbs are good when the spec is right.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Never had a problem with Apple's own refurb stuff. Had iPads and iPod Touches in the past, all good, all spot on quality.

 

[teqniq]

Bit of welcome news from France though I find it a little strange seeing as how French cars have a long history of needing service tools for many jobs so much so that it is easier to take them to a garage. Maybe they just have it in for Apple, they do seem to have history on that front as the article reveals.

France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the scourge of planned obsolescence.

arstechnica.com

 

[Elpenor]

Ok so I’m using a lightning to 3.5mm cable to play stuff in my car via the iPhone but it thinks it’s using headphones so it’s presumably limiting the volume

Any idea how I disassociate it from headphones?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Ok so I’m using a lightning to 3.5mm cable to play stuff in my car via the iPhone but it thinks it’s using headphones so it’s presumably limiting the volume

Any idea how I disassociate it from headphones?

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Just turn the cars volume up?

 

[magneze]

Settings
Sounds & Haptics
Headphone Safety


I think

 

[Elpenor]

Thanks, I’ll try both of them. Think the car volume was at max but it wasn’t loud.

It occurred to me while driving that perhaps a good old fashioned restart is what might be needed

 

[skyscraper101]

Probably one of the most useful things to happen on an iphone if you're forever 'shazaming' stuff like me

Shazam Update Adds Two New Lock Screen Widgets

Apple-owned Shazam version 15.38 was released earlier today, and the latest update to the music recognition app adds two new Lock Screen widgets. ...

www.macrumors.com

I already had it in control centre for a quick pull down but this removes two more gestures and makes things a lot quicker. And speed is of the essence most of the time.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Probably one of the most useful things to happen on an iphone if you're forever 'shazaming' stuff like me

Shazam Update Adds Two New Lock Screen Widgets

Apple-owned Shazam version 15.38 was released earlier today, and the latest update to the music recognition app adds two new Lock Screen widgets. ...

www.macrumors.com

I already had it in control centre for a quick pull down but this removes two more gestures and makes things a lot quicker. And speed is of the essence most of the time.

I still think that Shazam is powered by witchcraft. The speed it can ID tracks - often from what must be a fairly shitty input signal - is often quite astonishing.

 

[Nivag]

I still think that Shazam is powered by witchcraft. The speed it can ID tracks - often from what must be a fairly shitty input signal - is often quite astonishing.

I remember when it was 2580 and showing someone it sent a SMS with the details and they couldn't believe it. Very clever.

 

[danski]

I remember when it was 2580 and showing someone it sent a SMS with the details and they couldn't believe it. Very clever.

Woah! Time traveller.

I have a few questions…

 

[skyscraper101]

Strap in guys. September 12 is confirmed for the iPhone 15 launch.

Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12 | TechCrunch

The rumors were right as usual. Apple's next event iPhone is scheduled for September 12 in Cupertino, California.

techcrunch.com

A minor redesign is expected with slimmer bezels and slight changes to the curves of the corners, plus the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ models will have a titanium frame rather than a stainless steel frame.

Game changing stuff I'm sure you'll agree. Who's up for an Apple Store campout?

 

[strung out]

Are we getting usb-c charging?

 

[skyscraper101]

Are we getting usb-c charging?

Yes

USB-C and the iPhone 15: All of your questions answered

The iPhone is switching from Lightning to USB-C. Here’s what it all means.

www.macworld.com

 

[editor]

Yes

USB-C and the iPhone 15: All of your questions answered

The iPhone is switching from Lightning to USB-C. Here’s what it all means.

www.macworld.com

Looks like Apple might still find a way to fleece users, as usual:

In a follow-up post, Bu says the iPhone 15 Pro models “could” come with a Thunderbolt cable, which would support speeds of up 40Gbps. However, Apple doesn’t supply a Thunderbolt cable with the iPad Pro, so it wouldn’t be surprising to supply a standard USB-C 2.0 cable with the higher-end iPhones, despite rumors that Apple will support Thunderbolt transfer speeds.

That means iPhone 15 Pro users would need to buy a separate cable to take advantage of Thunderbolt speeds, which Apple currently sells for $39. However, Bu claims that iPhone 15 cables will not be MFi (Made for iPhone) so any Thunderbolt 4 cable will work properly.

Not so fast: The iPhone 15’s USB-C cable is reportedly as slow as Lightning

A new report pumps the brakes on fast data transfers out of the box.

www.macworld.com

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Interesting to see the wild rumours and try to work out which is real or which is Apple's corporate security team flushing out leaks. Apparently the iPhone Ultra rumour is the latter...

 

[singsongfun]

The Apple Event Quiz
Apple’s keynotes are iconic. How well can you remember them?

The Apple Event Quiz

How close have you been paying attention?

www.theverge.com

 

[singsongfun]

Watch the Apple iPhone 15 announcement live here

 

[singsongfun]

Starts 6pm this evening UK time

 

[singsongfun]

What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 15 event / The launch of the iPhone 15 is right around the corner — here’s what you should know.

What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

The iPhone might not be the only device due for a refresh.

www.theverge.com

 

[Orang Utan]

Hard to get excited about a phone update

 

[singsongfun]

Hard to get excited about a phone update

I usually watch it every September. I still manage to get quite hyped by it. This year is the change to USB C. Practically wetting myself.

 

[skyscraper101]

* posting from the Apple Store *

I'm already camping outside. Can't wait for that USB-C

 

[skyscraper101]

ON a serious note. I actually can't wait for USB-C to be more of a thing and I can finally do away with keeping lightning cables nearby, now that my macbook, ipad, monitor, external power bank, and two sets of headphones are all USB-C I can almost feel an age coming where I don't need to see another lightning cable again. I'm certainly not going to be updating my iphone 13 any time soon though without a more compelling reason. I use wireless charging most of the time anyway.

 

[strung out]

I've been looking forward to being able to get a USB-C charging iPhone for ages. Bought a magic keyboard last week and found out it charges via lightning cable. Guess I won't be binning it just yet then.

 

[Winot]

My iPhone 11 Pro battery struggles to last a full day now so will trade it for a 15 Pro (particularly as work will pay). Not that excited by any of the updates but I’m guessing it will be a jump in general performance.

 

[Ranbay]

yeah i'm getting a 15 pro max cos my 12 is now shit or something.

 

[singsongfun]

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

yeah i'm getting a 15 pro max cos my 12 is now shit or something.

I have a 12 and I’ll be rather annoyed if it doesn’t last me for several years yet.

 

[Ranbay]

I have a 12 and I’ll be rather annoyed if it doesn’t last me for several years yet.

Giving my 12 to my kid like for Xmas ... or something. he's 12 so it makes sense.