bono Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 With the big press conference on tuesday whats the new iphone going to give us? Loads and loads of rumours knocking around.  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/iphone/10970671/iPhone-6-rumours-everything-you-need-to-know.html  Theres also massive rumours gathering pace that apple are teaming up with u2 again just like they did in 2004. Rumours that a new album or single will be pre loaded on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted September 3, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm due an upgrade towards the end of the year (still on an iPhone 4) and was considering jumping to an Android device this time round. I'm undecided, though. Will see what Apple bring to the table. I read there are people already queuing in NYC outside the Apple Store...the fucking thing hasn't even been unveiled yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Sebby Posted September 4, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted September 4, 2014 I wonder on the new iPhone if you will able to cook your dinner on it? I mean bang your Chicken on a Sunday on it and Kaboom that little birdy is ready to fly. YOU GET'S ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShowOff Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just got an iPhone 5C which I'm happy with. I only got it because my 4S broke after years of loyal service. Except for being faster and having a bigger screen, I don't notice any difference. There's a lot of talk about Apple really needing to roll out some new ideas this time round so it will be interesting to see if they do or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Au Posted September 5, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted September 5, 2014 I ended up getting into a somewhat heated debate on Reddit regarding the screen size. Â Personally, I'm not a fan of larger screen sized devices. I think the iPhone 4 was probably the perfect size for me as I could do absolutely everything just holding it in one hand. I upgraded to the 5S because my 4 was slow as shit and it's definitely a better phone but I definitely don't want a phone that's much bigger than that. Â It appears, at the moment, that the iPhone 6 will come in 2 sizes - 5.5" and 4.7" - but even the smaller of the two is more than half an inch bigger than the 5. Â On Reddit, the responses seemed to boil down to "if you don't like it, don't buy it" and "move with the times, this is what people want". However, there were people agreeing with me in that phablet sized devices are a trend which will pass and we'll get back to a 'smaller=better' mentality. Â At the moment though, I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place as if I want to upgrade to a new device, I have to sacrifice on my perception of ease of use, being that I don't want a phone where I have to use both hands to send a bloody text message as I'm walking down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bono Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I agree with having a smaller screen. Ive got the 5 which is just about right but it seemed big when i had it after the iphone 4. I think they seem big at first but you soon get use to them. having it a thinner and lighter may compensate for the bigger screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's a shame they can't do a phone that's an iPhone 4 size but has a larger screen on it. There's a lot of dead space on the front of them that they'd be able to do away with now. I've got the iPhone 5 now and it just seems that bit too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I doubt bigger phones will be a fad. They're used for so much more than the basics now. Devices like the Note do well in Asia I believe. Having a phone for two or three different sizes is the way forward and what phone companies seem to be doing. Sony released the Z2 (fairly big) and the Z2 Compact, which has virtually the same specs but is smaller. Most other manufacturers do Mini versions of their phones too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefallenangel Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I enjoy the bigger devices as I like to use it to do more than phone calls. In a world where things are done instantly, don't have time to boot up a pc when I can just push a button on my phone and i'm searching information instantly. TBH i don't understand why Laptops are still going with online storage available and phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted September 7, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted September 7, 2014 I enjoy the bigger devices as I like to use it to do more than phone calls. In a world where things are done instantly, don't have time to boot up a pc when I can just push a button on my phone and i'm searching information instantly. TBH i don't understand why Laptops are still going with online storage available and phones. Â Really? I couldn't imagine having to type anything of substance on a phone. It'd do my head in with shit autocorrects and my fat fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil is brill Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Who plans to get ripped off next week then? I've had my upgrade saved for a few months now and my network offered me the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus for £51 a month and £99 up front.  I'm not sure if Three understand the concept of customer retention, or loyalty. Whilst I wasn't expecting something for nothing, I'm already paying £39 a month, I'd happily go up to £45 a month if the handset was free, but what they offered equals £1323 over 2 years? No chance! Cheaper to buy it outright and downgrade to a sim only deal.  Maybe the Samsung Note 4 will be a little cheaper, if it ever gets released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted September 12, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted September 12, 2014 I would like the bigger screen size but, other than that, Apple didn't show me anything I need to be rushing out to buy. Â I might actually go Android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Four Horsemen Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Who plans to get ripped off next week then? I've had my upgrade saved for a few months now and my network offered me the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus for £51 a month and £99 up front.  I'm not sure if Three understand the concept of customer retention, or loyalty. Whilst I wasn't expecting something for nothing, I'm already paying £39 a month, I'd happily go up to £45 a month if the handset was free, but what they offered equals £1323 over 2 years? No chance! Cheaper to buy it outright and downgrade to a sim only deal.  Maybe the Samsung Note 4 will be a little cheaper, if it ever gets released.  A bit like you we have one line due for upgrade this month and another the next. The cheapest plan to no have to pay anything up front for the 6 is £50 per month and the 6 + is £56 per month.  I am torn between the 5.5 and 4.7 in size, with me going the gym now on a regular basis I dont want to pulling a big phablet out every time I want to move tracks. But I can see the benefit of the extra screen size for emails, netflix etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted September 12, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted September 12, 2014 TBH i don't understand why Laptops are still going with online storage available and phones. Because there are use cases other than your own?  For example, I couldn’t write code on a clients’ premises on my mobile phone. For that, I have a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Dammer Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Who plans to get ripped off next week then? I've had my upgrade saved for a few months now and my network offered me the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus for £51 a month and £99 up front.  I'm not sure if Three understand the concept of customer retention, or loyalty. Whilst I wasn't expecting something for nothing, I'm already paying £39 a month, I'd happily go up to £45 a month if the handset was free, but what they offered equals £1323 over 2 years? No chance! Cheaper to buy it outright and downgrade to a sim only deal.  Maybe the Samsung Note 4 will be a little cheaper, if it ever gets released.  Bingo! Exactly what I do and I usually but the handset from the states to save £100-£150 too. I then just pay £10 a month for a sim only deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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