Author Topic: Cell Phone Insiders (Read 546280 times)

The Big Train · « **Reply #2750 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:26:10 PM »

Here we go!

The Big Train · « **Reply #2751 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:48:18 PM »

12megapixel camera

The Big Train · « **Reply #2752 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:51:18 PM »

4K video

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #2753 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:59:44 PM »

Hey, are all you AT&T customers without service today or what?

kitten_mittons · « **Reply #2754 on:** September 09, 2015, 06:30:11 PM »

I think my galaxy s5's specs are better than those, TBT. It's like a year and a half old.

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The Big Train · « **Reply #2755 on:** September 09, 2015, 06:35:59 PM »

I know I'm super excited too kitten_mittons!

The Big Train · « **Reply #2756 on:** September 17, 2015, 01:03:01 PM »

http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/16/technology/android-hack/index.html

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #2757 on:** September 17, 2015, 01:48:25 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on September 17, 2015, 01:03:01 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/16/technology/android-hack/index.html

Oh, maybe I better do that update that my phone wants me to do.

The Big Train · « **Reply #2758 on:** September 17, 2015, 01:52:14 PM »

hey guys how do you hack into an android phone? Idk but if you keep typing you will find out. omg

steve dave · « **Reply #2759 on:** September 17, 2015, 02:44:02 PM »

I ordered the 6s. hopefully I like it.

Pete · « **Reply #2760 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:22:33 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2015, 02:44:02 PM

I ordered the 6s. hopefully I like it.

The regular sized one, and not the huge one?

steve dave · « **Reply #2761 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:26:09 PM »

Quote from: Pete on September 17, 2015, 03:22:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2015, 02:44:02 PM
I ordered the 6s. hopefully I like it.

The regular sized one, and not the huge one?

yes, decided the big one was too big for me

kso_FAN · « **Reply #2762 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:27:54 PM »

I like that Verizon decided to give free NFL mobile video this year.

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #2763 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:34:09 PM »

I'm finally upgrading from a 4s to a 6s. I like being on the S upgrade cycle - I'm just on a 4yr cycle instead of 2. The bigger screen, faster processor, more ram, and beter camera will all be huge improvement over what I've got.

I do find the Galaxy screens to be prettier, but I've tried Android and I just don't like it. It's also not as smooth as iOS. I also use Facetime a lot, so it was an easy choice to stay with Apple.

The Big Train · « **Reply #2764 on:** September 19, 2015, 09:15:07 PM »

anyone else finding that iOS9 doesn't do very well when you are doing a lot of stuff, like multitasking with a lot of apps open? doesnt seem to handle it as well as 8 did.

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #2765 on:** September 26, 2015, 10:11:12 PM »

Got my iPhone 6s yesterday. Haven't played around with it much yet, but a few observations:

This thing is rough ridin' huge compared to my old 4s. I like having a bigger screen to look at, but it's really uncomfortable to hold. Typing is a two handed operation now.

I hate the rounded edges. I guess they rounded them off to make it look slimmer from the sides, but it makes this phone one slippery little bastard to hold. I ordered a case which hopefully bulk up the edges a bit and make it easier to hold. The squared off edges of the 4s were much better.

Battery life is good. Haven't charged all day.

The included "health" app is pretty neat - tracks your movement like a Fitbit - but obviously only works if you're always carrying your phone.

As expected for an apple device, this thing is FAST and oily slick when swiping pages, opening apps, etc. the iOS is really nice.

bones129 · « **Reply #2766 on:** September 27, 2015, 01:10:04 AM »

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #2767 on:** September 27, 2015, 10:26:25 PM »

I haven't really found a useful purpose for Force Touch yet. I definitely wouldn't upgrade from a 6 to a 6s for it.

Camera is a BIG improvement from my 4s, but still pretty grainy in low light situations. The Harry Potter thing is a neat little gimick.

Added a case which makes it less slippery to hold. Case is essential.

I really kinda wish I could have gotten the new and improved innards with a 5s size.

I also noticed that call quality is now significantly fuzzier! What the hell? Trouble is that I switched from T-Mo to Verizon when I switched phones, so I can't pin it to the carrier or phone. I may go into a Verizon or T-Mo store and see if their 6s sounds the same as mine.

bones129 · « **Reply #2768 on:** September 27, 2015, 11:45:07 PM »

K-S-U-Wildcats! · « **Reply #2769 on:** September 29, 2015, 10:51:56 AM »

Can anybody give me some advice on Verizon voice quality? I just switched from T-Mobile to Verizon and I noticed that the calls are a lot fuzzier. Better coverage, poorer voice quality. Is this a common experience?

It's been suggested that I use Voice-Over-LTE (VOLTE), but I've already got that enabled. The VOLTE also seems to cause the calls to occasionally get really garbled for a second or two, even though I'm not driving around, etc.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #2770 on:** September 29, 2015, 11:36:51 AM »

I've never had a fuzzy call on Verizon, I would blame it on apple personally

The Big Train · « **Reply #2771 on:** October 01, 2015, 06:54:38 PM »

you would think a company who's business is to keep private records would do a better job

http://www.wired.com/2015/10/hack-brief-hackers-steal-15m-t-mobile-customers-data-experian

The Big Train · « **Reply #2772 on:** October 31, 2015, 07:42:38 PM »

Ok, so a wireless charging pad, Samsung is marketing it as a great thing that iPhone doesn't have. My question is, if I want to use my phone while it's charging, how can I do that when the phone has to be on that pad?

Seems like I would rather have my phone plugged in so I could still use it

SdK · « **Reply #2773 on:** October 31, 2015, 07:47:28 PM »

Then plug your Samsung in.

The Big Train · « **Reply #2774 on:** October 31, 2015, 08:25:34 PM »

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on October 31, 2015, 07:47:28 PM

Then plug your Samsung in.

Well I'm team iPhone all day erryday but I guess it's just another failed marketing technique for #2