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Just got the Iphone X

Posted on 4/4/18 at 1:17 pm
Posted by Nighthawk504
NOLA
Member since Aug 2015
164 posts
Posted on 4/4/18 at 1:17 pm
Have only had Samsungs and when my last one S5(no complaints) died in my pocket the day before my birthday, I decided to give the Iphone a shot. Girlfiend has Iphone X and her phone seems to work better than mine on a consistent basis. So far I really like Imessage and the camera, but nothing else has really blown my mind. Seeing if there are any apps I need to download, and any I need to get rid of (iBooks, Podcasts, Keynote, Garageband, Clips, Numbers, Pages, Imovie, ItunesU). Can't really see myself using most of these, would just use a computer for this kind of stuff. And widgets or tools to add to the control center to make life easier. Any advice would be appreciated.
Posted by DoubleDown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Member since Oct 2008
12847 posts
Posted on 4/4/18 at 1:37 pm to
My most used apps:
-Google Calendar
-Sonos (if you have any)
-Google Keep
-Life360 (we like it better than Find my Friends

The rest of my stuff just pertains to my bank stuff and other crap. Honestly, the iPhone is probably simpler than you're going to like but the damn thing just works.
iMessage is the best sms/text tool there is on the market and FaceTime is the best video chat service.
It's easy and the damn thing just works and never gets sluggish and bogged down like I experience with my previous Samsungs.
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61435 posts
Posted on 4/4/18 at 2:10 pm to
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but nothing else has really blown my mind


It's a smart phone. At this point they all do more or less the same thing.

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And widgets or tools to add to the control center to make life easier. Any advice would be appreciated.


I think the flashlight is now in the control center by default, if not add it. You should also add Magnifier. It lets you use your camera to zoom in on things like hard to read printed text.
Posted by 10MTNTiger
Banks of the Guadalupe
Member since Sep 2012
4139 posts
Posted on 4/5/18 at 6:41 am to
quote:

never gets sluggish and bogged down


Except for that whole thing where Apple deliberately slowed down iPhones and killed battery life in order to drive people to upgrading...
Posted by cberni1
Metry
Member since Jun 2012
528 posts
Posted on 4/5/18 at 7:24 am to
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FaceTime is the best video chat service
I would have agreed with you on this until i've had several Apple users tell me Google Duo is much better than FaceTime. I'm being told it has less lag and freezing and just seems like an overall smoother experience. It works on Apple devices as well. I haven't tried it yet because my wife isn't really techie so I just use facetime when I travel but I am tempted to use it.
This post was edited on 4/5/18 at 7:25 am
Posted by colorchangintiger
Dan Carlin
Member since Nov 2005
30979 posts
Posted on 4/5/18 at 8:58 am to
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Except for that whole thing where Apple deliberately slowed down iPhones and killed battery life in order to drive people to upgrading...


Apple is in cahoots with physics!
Posted by lsufan_26
Member since Feb 2004
12559 posts
Posted on 4/5/18 at 1:08 pm to
quote:

Girlfiend has Iphone X and her phone seems to work better than mine on a consistent basis.

You're saying her iPhone X worked better than you Samsung S5? Color me shocked.
Posted by TigerGman
Center of the Universe
Member since Sep 2006
11172 posts
Posted on 4/5/18 at 5:37 pm to
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slowed down iPhones and killed battery life


I see, so slowing the phone down kills the battery, right?

Posted by Boatshoes
Member since Dec 2017
6775 posts
Posted on 4/7/18 at 6:04 am to
Consider...

You have an iPhone X.

I have a Sailfish X Phone, Linux Laptop, and a Roku.

The total cost of your phone is probably twice the total cost of all the tech I own...
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
155354 posts
Posted on 6/16/18 at 9:17 am to
Phone is great but goddamn it’s slow as frick refreshing apps and safari. Anyone else find this or is this iOS update just shite? I can be connected to fricking NASA’s wifi and if i try and refresh insta or fb or a TD page it just loads and loads until I have to close and reopen.
Posted by shotcaller1
Member since Oct 2014
7501 posts
Posted on 6/16/18 at 6:17 pm to
I use what’s app just fine.
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
14438 posts
Posted on 6/16/18 at 6:31 pm to
I don't have this problem. How often does this happen? Should have your assistant bring it in to Apple and get them to replace the phone.
This post was edited on 6/16/18 at 6:32 pm
Posted by jennyjones
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Apr 2006
9300 posts
Posted on 6/16/18 at 7:06 pm to
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My most used apps: -Google Calendar -Sonos (if you have any) -Google Keep -Life360 (we like it better than Find my Friends


Interesting that you prefer Android apps on IOS. Not that’s there’s anything wrong with that.


Not shocked that your Samsung phones went to crap. They are notorious for that. There are better android options out there
This post was edited on 6/16/18 at 7:07 pm
Posted by burke985
UGANDA
Member since Aug 2011
24593 posts
Posted on 6/18/18 at 3:05 pm to
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Except for that whole thing where Apple deliberately slowed down iPhones and killed battery life in order to drive people to upgrading...


Happened to my wife's iphone 7, when the phone showed 15% it would just die. And their plan worked she got the X but they all do it I just upgraded my Note 8 to latest software and battery life is terrible now. I'll be upgrading to the 9 when it comes out so essentially their plan worked which is why I just pay for Jump on Tmo so I can upgrade every year without having to pay my phone off. I really dont care because I always want the new device
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 3:06 pm
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
155354 posts
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:15 pm to
Definitely happened on my 6. Thing would go from 70% to low power mode in twenty minutes.
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
58542 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:12 pm to
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Except for that whole thing where Apple deliberately slowed down iPhones and killed battery life in order to drive people to upgrading...


As opposed to pushing out OS updates that would make older phones clunky and frustrating to use?

Six of one, half dozen of the other.
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
58542 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:13 pm to
quote:

Consider...

You have an iPhone X.

I have a Sailfish X Phone, Linux Laptop, and a Roku.

The total cost of your phone is probably twice the total cost of all the tech I own...


What are we supposed to consider? Are you trying to brag or asking us to make fun of you?
Posted by Tempratt
WRMS Girls Soccer Team Kicks arse
Member since Oct 2013
13289 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:49 pm to
The X is certainly intriguing but no home button turns me off.

Currently have a 7 with 128gb. All of that space really comes in handy.

I'm thinking an 8 or 8+ with 256gb.

Posted by rbWarEagle
Member since Nov 2009
49999 posts
Posted on 6/20/18 at 4:30 pm to
Just got an X and I love it. I have to say, I don’t even miss the home button a little. I honestly forgot it was even a thing before you mentioned it - it’s that seamless.
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