4th October. iPhone 4S... The day the world implodes... Page 27

  • sport 15 Oct 2011 08:22:55 17,064 posts
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    MrE26 wrote:
    It was genuinely cringeworthy though. I was toying with the idea of buying a sim-free model & taking out a cheap pay & go deal, but to be made to walk into the store alone while the staff go berserk knocked that right on the head. I'd be fucking mortified. What happens if your card gets declined, do they egg & flour you on the way out?

    These people are just buying phones, they're not donating kidneys FFS.

    I'd have loved to walk in, get all the cheers, do some waving, hug a few staff, then abruptly ask for a Galaxy S2 on the most expensive contract they got.
  • CharlieStCloud 15 Oct 2011 18:09:01 5,812 posts
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    frod. wrote:
    What's the most technically impressive thing I can install on this then?

    I'd say Real Racing 2... then wait until Infinity Blade II comes along.

    I quite like Dead Space too!
  • silentbob 15 Oct 2011 18:20:15 29,527 posts
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    frod. wrote:
    What's the most technically impressive thing I can install on this then?
    iPhone 4 emulator.
  • silentbob 15 Oct 2011 18:29:42 29,527 posts
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    http://www.macrumors.com/2011/10/14/speed-comparison-video-of-iphone-4s-and-iphone-4/


    IP4 vs 4S speed comparison. It's certainly nippier, although arguably it's only the browser rendering speed that raises an eyebrow.
  • Anthony_UK 15 Oct 2011 18:46:48 3,094 posts
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  • Deleted user 15 October 2011 18:52:28
    I can't really fathom the IP4 -> 4S comparisons. The product slate is for people upgrading from a 3/GS, or something completely different.

    HTC have brought out several different versions of their Wildfire & Desire ranges to cannibalise consumers and no one batted an eyelid.
  • silentbob 15 Oct 2011 18:53:28 29,527 posts
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    HTC != Apple.
  • Anthony_UK 15 Oct 2011 19:05:58 3,094 posts
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    Do they actually do that in the Apple Store? As on cheer you when you buy something at launch?
  • HoriZon 15 Oct 2011 19:10:25 14,352 posts
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    Anthony_UK wrote:
    Do they actually do that in the Apple Store? As on cheer you when you buy something at launch?

    On big launch days and at the bigger stores they hire stundents and the like to do just that!
  • Uncle_Silver 15 Oct 2011 19:15:55 159 posts
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    I took my 4s back today. Only because carphone warehouse fucked up my contract. I must say I'm not really missing it. All I've noticed is the browser not being as snappy.

    Think I'm going to keep the 4 for the moment
  • mikew1985 15 Oct 2011 19:31:40 15,598 posts
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    HoriZon wrote:
    Anthony_UK wrote:
    Do they actually do that in the Apple Store? As on cheer you when you buy something at launch?
    On big launch days and at the bigger stores they hire stundents and the like to do just that!
    Really, that sounds horrendous, if anything that would put me off buying it. That is if the ludicrous prices weren't enough already.
  • Syrette 15 Oct 2011 19:35:26 51,181 posts
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    sport wrote:
    MrE26 wrote:
    It was genuinely cringeworthy though. I was toying with the idea of buying a sim-free model & taking out a cheap pay & go deal, but to be made to walk into the store alone while the staff go berserk knocked that right on the head. I'd be fucking mortified. What happens if your card gets declined, do they egg & flour you on the way out?

    These people are just buying phones, they're not donating kidneys FFS.

    I'd have loved to walk in, get all the cheers, do some waving, hug a few staff, then abruptly ask for a Galaxy S2 on the most expensive contract they got.


    I'd actually pay you good money to do just that, provided you get someone to record it of course.
  • Deleted user 15 October 2011 19:49:44
    but then you'd have a galaxy S2
  • yegon 15 Oct 2011 23:20:12 6,511 posts
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    iPhone 4S lacks "Enable 3G" switch

    Ouch! If I leave 3G on in my house I don't receive calls.

    May be a mistake or there's some clever* auto switching going on though.

    *antenna gate; the sequel
    **I never had any problems with 4's antenna
  • Deleted user 15 October 2011 23:24:46
    It'll be because Siri requires a server connection, no?. The 4s does have a better battery but I can't imagine it will stop you have having to recharge every day or two.

    3G blocks your calls? that's bizarre :S
  • yegon 15 Oct 2011 23:31:32 6,511 posts
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    Nah, I just can't get a signal and it vacillates between edge and 3G, failing at both. Fine if I switch 3G off though. More to do with crappy O2 than my phone methinks.
  • CharlieStCloud 16 Oct 2011 09:12:01 5,812 posts
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    I have to say, after meeting some friends last night, one of whom bought a new iPhone the day before, that the camera is rather brilliant!

    Only bettered by my cousins N8.
  • MrE26 16 Oct 2011 09:50:32 2,045 posts
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    Yeah, the camera's great, & Siri works surprisingly well with my geordie accent, although i can't see me using it other than to maybe tell it what song to play next. Nice upgrade from my trusty 3gs, but if i had a 4 i wouldn't have bothered.
  • SuperCoolEskimo 16 Oct 2011 13:03:42 11,892 posts
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    Siri doesn't work for me most of the time. Funnily enough just now it wouldn't recognise any commands or would not be able to connect to the network, however it did recognise my 'you're useless' comment to which it said 'if you insist'.

    Anyhow, I need recommendations for a case. Want one that covers the back too and is slim and preferably a soft case.
  • KayJay 16 Oct 2011 13:08:00 5,350 posts
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    Grab some of those front and back clear screen protectors - not much more than a couple of quid. Then grab one of those Apple Bumpers. I think you can get those on eBay too.

    That's how I've got mine and having used full cover before it offers great protection and keeps the slim feel of the phone there.

    Here you £2.95 all in...
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-BUMPER-CASE-4-IPHONE-4-SAME-GENUINE-OFFICIAL-/160596820695?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item25645102d7#ht_1238wt_922
  • SuperCoolEskimo 16 Oct 2011 13:08:15 11,892 posts
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    I love how it can play any song you tell it to that's on your iPhone!
  • Deleted user 16 October 2011 15:54:10
    4S sold out in every shop I've been into. sucks

    sure apple will restock within the week tho; can wait

    manage to sell my HTC desire for double what I originally paid for it too (bought £70, sold £140)
  • Deleted user 16 October 2011 15:54:45
    Dude where about are you? I know at least one shop in Edinburgh had a few - the only shop I actually tried.
  • Deleted user 16 October 2011 15:59:02
    glasgow innit

    none in t-mobile, apple, or carphone warehouse; no biggie as I said I can wait
  • Deleted user 16 October 2011 16:12:08
    Damn. I'll let you know if any of my mates in Glasgow stumble upon any shops with stock.
  • RichieTenenbaum 16 Oct 2011 16:21:59 2,774 posts
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    Lost my Windows phone after falling asleep under a tree, drunk.

    Eyeing an iphone replacement, but fucking hell, 500 quid.
  • Kay 16 Oct 2011 16:45:01 21,321 posts
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    cozeny wrote:
    4S sold out in every shop I've been into. sucks

    sure apple will restock within the week tho; can wait

    Why not order online? You'll still probably get it quicker than having to wait for shops to restock. Plus with Quidco you can save a few extra quid.

    Anyone else prefer the white 4S? Looks gorgeous imo, only problem is it's flashier and thus will be even more of a thief magnet than the black one.
  • Deleted user 16 October 2011 16:47:59
    apple store online showing as 1-2 weeks for despatch

    reckon I'll get it quicker than that?
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