I'm in on the X. It's exactly what I've wanted. Actual size between 7 and 7+. Viewable screen maxed out. I don't care about the features really. But I think this is a sweet spot for size.
Eyes have to be open. Won't work if you're asleep or passed out.Wait, so what if you're passed out and someone hold your iPhone X up to your face? Does it just unlock?
You double tap the side button and then hold the phone up so you can authorize payment with FaceID. I'm surprised that you find the current Apple Pay hard to use. You just touch your phone to the payment terminal and touch the home button. I use it all the time.I missed the demo - how do you call up Apple Pay with FaceID? I already find it harder to use Apple Pay than to just pull out my credit card
The 8 also supports ARFor someone who doesn't take many pictures and doesn't really play games on the iPhone, is there any reason to buy the iPhone X over the 8?
Edit: In case it's not clear that's a legitimate question, not snark. In the market for a new phone because I smashed my iPhone 6 screen a few weeks ago - leaning towards the iPhone 8 as opposed to X as the extra features don't seem to be particularly worth the $300 difference (although I suppose as more AR apps come to market that could change).
The 8 has wireless charging too.I'd pay the extra monthly just for wireless charging on the X. I may have to look into switching companies because I'm only a year into my contract on two phones.
On your current phone you should be able to just tap the home button twice quickly from the lock screen and it's good to go.I missed the demo - how do you call up Apple Pay with FaceID? I already find it harder to use Apple Pay than to just pull out my credit card
FYI, this option can be disabled when you initially set up FaceID. That's probably useful for Apple's millions of blind customers who don't have eyes to open.Eyes have to be open. Won't work if you're asleep or passed out.
I actually wish TouchID used the side buttons like FaceID. I always forget to use one of my non-TouchID registered fingers and it takes a little longer to lock the phone, use a knuckle or whatever to get there. It's not bad, but it's not as fluid as it probably can be.On your current phone you should be able to just tap the home button twice quickly from the lock screen and it's good to go.
Some don't, no. If you have glaucoma (which is painful) or an infection, you might choose to have an eye removed and replaced with a prosthetic. Taking it out is a fun party trick.Blind people don't have eyes?
Wireless charging has been around forever. No one, and I mean no one, uses it. Charging pad sales are shockingly low.I'd pay the extra monthly just for wireless charging on the X. I may have to look into switching companies because I'm only a year into my contract on two phones.
Well, that's disappointing. Performance issues? I know there were cases you could buy to use the tech, but it always seemed clunky to me (I like my phone slim, wouldn't use a case at all if it was possible). Built in would be awesome but if it sucks, then I guess there's no point for simply that feature. I'm just tired of cables and ports and dust and all that jazz.Wireless charging has been around forever. No one, and I mean no one, uses it. Charging pad sales are shockingly low.
Eyes have to be open. Won't work if you're asleep or passed out.
Many Android devices have it built in and people still don't care. It really doesn't solve for anything. The charging pad still needs to be plugged in. You've saved the half a second it takes to attach the wire to you phone. Who cares. Also, charging rate is slower and positioning the phone on the pad, while not the least bit difficult, isn't as simple as tossing it on.Well, that's disappointing. Performance issues? I know there were cases you could buy to use the tech, but it always seemed clunky to me (I like my phone slim, wouldn't use a case at all if it was possible). Built in would be awesome but if it sucks, then I guess there's no point for simply that feature. I'm just tired of cables and ports and dust and all that jazz.
While I'll admit to not knowing the logistics of pad position and charge rate, I'd rather have a pad plugged in full time then have to deal with connection tips and ports getting worn out or balled up with lint from my pocket. And the presumable static position of a pad seems to eliminate the issue of cables wearing out from bending at the plug. I would imagine automakers would (I think they already do right?) start implementing the pads in the center console, which would be great.Many Android devices have it built in and people still don't care. It really doesn't solve for anything. The charging pad still needs to be plugged in. You've saved the half a second it takes to attach the wire to you phone. Who cares. Also, charging rate is slower and positioning the phone on the pad, while not the least bit difficult, isn't as simple as tossing it on.
There are much better wireless charging technologies than Qi, but they either cost more or don't have the marketing that Qi has. Qi sucks.
Totally agree.I think wireless charging will catch on more now that Apple has introduced it to their product line. Not placing any kind of judgment or anything on that, that's just what's going to happen.
I didn't care before the iPhone 7. I have a damaged 6S, so I've been slumming it on a 5S for a couple months now (waiting on an upgrade), and my one major issue with the loss of the headphone jack this meant I could no longer listen to podcasts at work while charging without a headphone adapter.Many Android devices have it built in and people still don't care. It really doesn't solve for anything. The charging pad still needs to be plugged in. You've saved the half a second it takes to attach the wire to you phone. Who cares.
I'm rarely in the lock screen in situations where I have to pay - waiting in line at the supermarket, for example, I'm probably checking my phone to pass the time - so to get to my ApplePay wallet, I would have to lock the phone to get into the lock screen just to double-click.On your current phone you should be able to just tap the home button twice quickly from the lock screen and it's good to go.
You're probably right, which annoys me as someone who moves around a lot for work. It's going to be a pain in the butt if they take away the actual charging ports. Instead of carrying a charging cable around, I now have to carry a charging pad around?I think wireless charging will catch on more now that Apple has introduced it to their product line. Not placing any kind of judgment or anything on that, that's just what's going to happen.
I think in general wireless charging will be pushed more and more in the future: less ports = less points of failure.
It's $300 less for the base model, which is the main reason. They also won't be able to make enough X's. There's also a lot of people who love the iPhone and don't want a drastic shift.Obviously Apple knows better than me when it comes to marketing but I don't see the point in having the 2 new 8 models at all. Its basically the same design they have been using since iPhone 6 (3 years old) and looking at it next to the S8 and some of the other flagships it looks outdated.
Yeah, would think the blind would not prefer a touch screen device but I've been wrong beforeYeah I'm aware some people might be missing an eye, I'm just doubting 'millions' of them have an iPhone. And that does sound like a cool party trick [emoji4]
The blind touch feature on the iPhone is the best there is for us.Yeah, would think the blind would not prefer a touch screen device but I've been wrong before
Yes, despite Apple pricing its new iPhones as high as $1,149, not a single one of the new iPhones will come with a fast charger as standard. This is because Apple will continue to bundle the Lightning to USB-A charger regardless of model or storage capacity and fast charging will require a more powerful Lightning to USB-C charger.
Needless to say, that don’t come cheap.
Apple currently sells three different Lighting to USB Type-C chargers, the 29W A1540, 61W A1718 and 87W A1719 and they retail for $49, $69 and $79 respectively. Furthermore the chargers all have mixed reviews on Apple’s site. Why? Because none of them come with a cable.
Wait, I can charge my iPhone 6S quicker using my standard iPad charger.
Yes. The iPhone 6 can accept something like 8 watts of power. The standard iPhone charger supplies 5 watts of power. The iPad charger supplies 10.5 watts of power. Electronic devices only accept the power they can handle so no need to worry about the iPad charger being too strong.Wait, I can charge my iPhone 6S quicker using my standard iPad charger.
Unless you're someone who either always has to have the top-of-the-line iPhone or really wants one of the X features (enhanced front-facing camera, etc.), I really cannot see any reason not to just go with the 8. I ordered an 8 Plus last night. I have no problems with the plus size, I never use the front-facing camera and since the internals are pretty much the same, I really can't justify paying the higher price for the X. If they come out with a plus size edge-to-edge screen next year (and hopefully reduce the size of the top notch), I'll upgrade, but until then, I'm happy to live with Touch ID and bezels.For someone who doesn't take many pictures and doesn't really play games on the iPhone, is there any reason to buy the iPhone X over the 8?
Edit: In case it's not clear that's a legitimate question, not snark. In the market for a new phone because I smashed my iPhone 6 screen a few weeks ago - leaning towards the iPhone 8 as opposed to X as the extra features don't seem to be particularly worth the $300 difference (although I suppose as more AR apps come to market that could change).
Had this same question and my understanding is that the iPhone 7 cases will also fit iPhone 8. If you go on Amazon some of the cases have already been re-labeled as "iPhone 7/8."Question though, especially with an all glass build - when do they usually come out with cases? I'm only seeing otterboxes for iPhone 7's (will that fit the 8?)