[Technology] New iPhones - 2018 edition

[LamieRobertson]

In the interest of being objective I've just watched that. Its not just because it's Apple, all I can think when looking at the video is "what a pointless, fiddly, ugly looking bracelet".

Fannying about with tiny dials and a tiny screen for the sake of the the one second it takes to get your phone out of your pocket. I don't get it. The only extra thing you get is that you look like a tit while using/wearing it.

I get the smart watch thing for sport, if you do loads of running.... sort of. But what's the point of them aside from that? And he said the most expensive one was $900. [emoji23]

Don’t carry my phone whilst working or generally hear it ...ye of course it’s a luxury that in the not too distant future I won’t be able to afford but for now it is useful business and social wise. Not so sure about looking like a tit ..my current one looks like a black watch ..should I wear it round my chest?

 

[Napper]

would girls fancy you more wearing a decent watch or an apple watch or no watch




















There is your answer

 

[Is it PotG?]

 

[Bold Seagull]

would girls fancy you more wearing a decent watch or an apple watch or no watch

There is your answer

If you relying on a watch, you are asking the wrong question.

 

[Easy 10]

Gimmick.

 

[clippedgull]

Apple Churchill Square currently have some 44mm cellular watches in for reservation and pick-up. I'm tempted to pay the extra £100 just because of "want a new toy now".

Managed to get a sealed box XS Max 256GB from Ebay for £150 below retail price to replace my 6s+.

Enjoying the Face ID and Oled screen.

Did you pick up an XS?

 

[Bold Seagull]

Managed to get a sealed box XS Max 256GB from Ebay for £150 below retail price to replace my 6s+.

Enjoying the Face ID and Oled screen.

Did you pick up an XS?

Are you selling the 6S+?

 

[Bozza]

Managed to get a sealed box XS Max 256GB from Ebay for £150 below retail price to replace my 6s+.

Enjoying the Face ID and Oled screen.

Did you pick up an XS?

No, I decided I didn't need a new phone for the second year running.

I am weakening though.

 

[clippedgull]

Are you selling the 6S+?

Quite possibly yes. Haven't finally decided but you can PM if you want further details.

 

[LlcoolJ]

What is the point of any watch in that case if you have a phone on you?

There isn't one. They are jewelry.

 

[Nitram]

I was in the Brighton Apple store as my wife was replacing her 6 plus phone with the new Xs max. Quite an upgrade. Had a look at the watches, although never interested before, even though wife adores hers, thought the new watches were much more stylish. Not enough to persuade me to ditch my mechanical watches, but tempting. Maybe in a few years time.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Quite possibly yes. Haven't finally decided but you can PM if you want further details.

Thanks clipped, lovely to meet you, enjoy your weekend.

 

[clippedgull]

Thanks clipped, lovely to meet you, enjoy your weekend.

Nice to meet you too BS! Hope you have a great weekend as well.

 

[Bozza]

Any Xs or Xs Max users suffering from charge-gate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_lRJuQtBmc

 

[RandyWanger]

My XS Max and the missus RW's XS are both fine on cable and wireless charge. Battery life is much improved in both phones too. I no longer need to charge my phone during the day. Result.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Don't worry, there's an App coming out to sort it.

A snip at £19.99.

 

[clippedgull]

My XS Max and the missus RW's XS are both fine on cable and wireless charge. Battery life is much improved in both phones too. I no longer need to charge my phone during the day. Result.

Same with my XS MAX, no problems on cable or wireless charging.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Any Xs or Xs Max users suffering from charge-gate?

No but the iOS 12 update has crippled the battery life of my iPhone 7 plus and the new watchOS has done the same to my series 3 watch. It's not had an adverse effect on the iPad though.

I really like the look of the Xs Max but the contract prices are just getting stupid. I'm going to go for a sim only deal when my contract runs out later this year and stick with the 7 plus unless I can convince EE to give me a decent deal.

 

[Washboard Didgets]

Did find one day that my XS hadn't charged overnight, but I've been having issues with an old cable so think that is more likely the cause.

Definitely much much better battery life than my iPhone 7, the XS is lasting a full day without any top-ups when in the car or at work.

 

[RandyWanger]

No but the iOS 12 update has crippled the battery life of my iPhone 7 plus and the new watchOS has done the same to my series 3 watch. It's not had an adverse effect on the iPad though.

I really like the look of the Xs Max but the contract prices are just getting stupid. I'm going to go for a sim only deal when my contract runs out later this year and stick with the 7 plus unless I can convince EE to give me a decent deal.

Apple upgrade program and sim only deal is what I do, still expensive, but apple care included and a new phone every 12 months, 0% phone lease effectively. Currently on o2 but they struggle in London to supply reliable 4G in SW1 and EC3 where I am based. I have to switch to 3G to get data.