Zeyphersan
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One of the updates made it so the keyboard trackpad only starts working once the cursor is blinking, which takes a couple moments
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Apple iPhone 6S |OT|
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One of the updates made it so the keyboard trackpad only starts working once the cursor is blinking, which takes a couple moments
Neverender
Member
Thanks, that makes it much better, knowing that.
freenudemacusers
Member
So I may have left my 6s in a river for a few minutes... Works just fine, but the top has some small, faint white 'stains' that seem to be persisting... Any good idea on how to remove these if possible?
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
I use it to switch between apps (and kill navigation-related apps). To me, it's as fast as using the old way without stressing that button. I have a phobia about using that button due to it breaking on my old iPhone 4.
The only criticism I have with the gesture is you should be able to do it from the right side instead of the left.
EDIT: I also use the Force Touch shortcuts on some apps (Instagram -> View Activity, for example)
Zeyphersan
Banned
Like under the glass? Any pics?
Have you tried cleaning out the socket? I've never had it manifest in the way you're describing (usually results in spotty audio due to the inconsistent contact) but it might be something in there interfering? If not then I don't see how it'll be anything other than a hardware problem.
Zeyphersan
Banned
They'll have you do software testing first, since it's an intermittent thing. You can try cleaning out the headphone port, see if that helps. If not, make a backup of the phone, restore that sucker through iTunes, put the backup back onto it, and see if that helped
Tbh the better way would be to make a backup, restore through iTunes and set up as new, at least for a couple days. See if it still happens when it's an essentially new device
SolarMystic
Member
I've been with android since selling my iphone 5 a few years ago. I still prefer android (nexus phone user) but have considered switching possibly.
My main reason for switching would be added security. On android, many apps have permissions to read my contacts, messages and other weird stuff that it has no business reading. Even legit apps from major publishers sometimes have weird permissions. With marshmallow, apparently android users can restrict the specific permissions of an app, but the damage is done if I would have to install the app before disabling permissions.
How does the iphone do this sort of thing? Do apps have permissions to access other parts of the phone?
My main reason for switching would be added security. On android, many apps have permissions to read my contacts, messages and other weird stuff that it has no business reading. Even legit apps from major publishers sometimes have weird permissions. With marshmallow, apparently android users can restrict the specific permissions of an app, but the damage is done if I would have to install the app before disabling permissions.
How does the iphone do this sort of thing? Do apps have permissions to access other parts of the phone?
iOS and Android marshmallow restrict the installed apps from accessing that data before you grant them permission
jts
...hate me...
The thing is, this happened while I was in the shower with the phone playing music just outside it, so I can only imagine some moisture got there. Way more sensitive than I was expecting though. Phone was not dropped in the water or anything like that. I just touched it with wet fingers.
Right now it's again back to normal. Maybe when the moisture dries out completely it will stay functioning normally.
SolarMystic
Member
So it is the same on both then on handling app permissions and communication between apps and other parts of the phone?
Don't have much experience with recent Android builds, but iOS apps won't ask for permission for something unless you attempt to use a function related to another app. There's no blanket "give me access to these multiple things.." at the same time. An app needs to ask separately for access to each other app it wants access to, whatever it may be (contacts, photos etc.).
These are the various native things in iOS apps can ask for permissions to: http://imgur.com/Zmzknk2
SolarMystic
Member
Thanks!
Gray Matter
Member
What are some must have apps for the 6s?
There are so many apps out there, that I don't go into the App Store, it's so overwhelming.
There are so many apps out there, that I don't go into the App Store, it's so overwhelming.
Gray Matter
Member
A good finance tracking app, nothing too fancy, just something where I can input my income and expenses.
A photography app, since I have a better camera (upgraded from iPhone 5) I wanna start taking more pics when I start cycling again this year.
Those are two I'm looking for atm, any other miscellaneous apps would be appreciated.
Zeyphersan
Banned
I use Mint for finances, love it. Have all my accounts, credit cards, 401k, stocks, etc feeding in. Turns out I'm mostly in debt, but at least I know!
Photography depends. For taking photos I just use the default app, but I know a lot of people like Camera+ as an alternative. For editing I use Photoshop Express for quick fixes, Enlight or Pixelmator for bigger edits. Plus I have Afterlight for its editing options right in the stock photos app
My phone has become my hub of everything, and it makes me kind of nervous. It has all my health data, finances, HomeKit stuff, schedule, everything. It's the key to my house. There's some stuff I don't do like hardcore photography or Passbook stuff, but the option is always there. The iPhone can kind of do anything if you go looking
For full context, Settings is telling me I have 108 apps installed. I'm a power user by any definition
neurosyphilis
Definitely not an STD, as I'm a pure.
Yep. Some of the flagship Android cameras have vastly surpassed the iPhone camera which reigned king for the longest. The Galaxy S6 and LG G4 cameras are by far the best. And I hate how the iPhone front camera flips your selfies. Makes you look all weird.
Mint is a good finance app to start with. It's straightforward. I think you have to use the website to list some accounts, though.
There are tons of great photo apps. I edit in Lightroom and Snapseed. Camera+ is a good camera app alternative. Also check out SlowShutter, which allows you to take long exposure photographs. There are a couple of good video apps, which let you increase the bitrate of video out of the phone. I use FilmicPro.
For photo editing, I've been trying out MOLDIV lately. Pretty solid.
yeah, lets not get all crazy.
But an nice upgrade this cycle would be welcome.
yeah, lets not get all crazy.
But an nice upgrade this cycle would be welcome.
The 6s takes alright pictures. I hope for an improvement too. Camera is one of my most valued aspects of my smartphone. But I've been happy with a few photos my phone has produced.
I think it has more aggressive noise reduction than prior iPhones. I've noticed it capture less detail in certain situations, compared to my old 5s. But in general it is better, and for video it is vastly better. I'm very impressed by the video capabilities of the 6s plus.
I think it has more aggressive noise reduction than prior iPhones. I've noticed it capture less detail in certain situations, compared to my old 5s. But in general it is better, and for video it is vastly better. I'm very impressed by the video capabilities of the 6s plus.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Video on it looks incredible, love the OIS and I use 4K basically all the time
It's just low light shots that leave a LOT to be desired
It's just low light shots that leave a LOT to be desired
Mr. Wonderful
Member
Agreed. Really disappointed by the 6S's couple of regressions on camera. Really looking forward to what the rumors are saying about the 7.
jts
...hate me...
(quick note, my 6s+ got fixed by itself regarding that headphone issue. i guess it was really a matter of moisture drying out)
Re: iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case.
You know, I was just seeing one of those one month later videos of it and the reviewer pointed out what annoyed him about the case but still that he liked it and wants to keep it. Way of missing the point... obviously the case does many things right and thats exactly why its a good user experience and why in the end he wants to keep it. The things he criticises are the things Apple had to do make the case better than all the other ones.
IMO, theres ONE legit bad thing about the case. The recessed headphone jack.
Hunchback: why would you want to add bulk and weight on purpose? Its minimalistic how it should be.
Inside LED: Its a nice feature that lets you know the status of your case's charging if youre charging it by itself, so you cant check it from the phones software. When its plugged to the phone, you check it from iOS, just like you check your own phones battery status.
No on/off switch. You know, people dont really think this one through. Why would you keep your phone in a bulky case all the time when youre only use it for reserve battery, which you have to manually turn on? It doesnt make any ounce of sense... a modern batterys lifespan is dictated mainly by the charging cycles it goes through. And you want your phones battery to keep cycling while actually saving your cases battery to the barely minimum usage? What?
Basically while the Smart Battery Case is on, its not that your phones battery is constantly charging. Its that your phone is constantly plugged in and running on external power. That will save it a lot of cycles. Instead people say they wanna run the phones battery completely run out first then charge it again, and then again at night. Its dumb... the guy complained about this very thing exactly. That "your battery is being charged all time which is not good for it"... and thats just a very uninformed thing to say.
And then you have the small added bonus of knowing that when your battery case has fulfilled its utility for the day, keeping your phone plugged in for as long as possible, you can take it out until the end of the day, because youre not getting any more juice out of it. You used your accessory correctly, and saved your phone the best you could.
I dont have a regular sized 6 or 6s so I cant get it, or have a need for it, but I have no doubt thats the case I would get if I had to. And unfortunately, would also get a headphone jack adapter, which to my eyes is the main or only drawback of that case.
Re: iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case.
You know, I was just seeing one of those one month later videos of it and the reviewer pointed out what annoyed him about the case but still that he liked it and wants to keep it. Way of missing the point... obviously the case does many things right and thats exactly why its a good user experience and why in the end he wants to keep it. The things he criticises are the things Apple had to do make the case better than all the other ones.
IMO, theres ONE legit bad thing about the case. The recessed headphone jack.
Hunchback: why would you want to add bulk and weight on purpose? Its minimalistic how it should be.
Inside LED: Its a nice feature that lets you know the status of your case's charging if youre charging it by itself, so you cant check it from the phones software. When its plugged to the phone, you check it from iOS, just like you check your own phones battery status.
No on/off switch. You know, people dont really think this one through. Why would you keep your phone in a bulky case all the time when youre only use it for reserve battery, which you have to manually turn on? It doesnt make any ounce of sense... a modern batterys lifespan is dictated mainly by the charging cycles it goes through. And you want your phones battery to keep cycling while actually saving your cases battery to the barely minimum usage? What?
Basically while the Smart Battery Case is on, its not that your phones battery is constantly charging. Its that your phone is constantly plugged in and running on external power. That will save it a lot of cycles. Instead people say they wanna run the phones battery completely run out first then charge it again, and then again at night. Its dumb... the guy complained about this very thing exactly. That "your battery is being charged all time which is not good for it"... and thats just a very uninformed thing to say.
And then you have the small added bonus of knowing that when your battery case has fulfilled its utility for the day, keeping your phone plugged in for as long as possible, you can take it out until the end of the day, because youre not getting any more juice out of it. You used your accessory correctly, and saved your phone the best you could.
I dont have a regular sized 6 or 6s so I cant get it, or have a need for it, but I have no doubt thats the case I would get if I had to. And unfortunately, would also get a headphone jack adapter, which to my eyes is the main or only drawback of that case.
Does it start at the same area your cracks did?
No, this is a brand new screen. I brought the phone in a few days ago and they did a free repair because of the dead pixels. This line is across the bottom half of the screen. Like from the midpoint to bottom right corner. Only visible on black, looks like a fingerprint smudge that won't wipe off.
When I run a bead of water down the screen it hits that streak and slides down it like a track.
It's not as distracting as the dead pixels when the phone is in use, but I don't want a lower resale value on the phone because of something small like that.
The new screen feels a lot stickier than the old one, like there is more friction between finger and glass, but I figured that's because it's new.
When I run a bead of water down the screen it hits that streak and slides down it like a track.
It's not as distracting as the dead pixels when the phone is in use, but I don't want a lower resale value on the phone because of something small like that.
The new screen feels a lot stickier than the old one, like there is more friction between finger and glass, but I figured that's because it's new.
(Hmmm well, maybe I can get a decent portion size here for some data...)
Popping in because I'm currently working on a non-work related project, and GAF I figured was the best place to get a big amount of information without asking a bunch of individual people...
I don't have an iPhone myself, but if you are able to help me out and answer a few basic questions (in the form of PMs so I don't come in and clutter the OT) it would really help me out, and thanks
Questions:
Why do you use the iPhone brand?
How do you like your iPhone?
Would you ever considering switching brands and why?
Popping in because I'm currently working on a non-work related project, and GAF I figured was the best place to get a big amount of information without asking a bunch of individual people...
I don't have an iPhone myself, but if you are able to help me out and answer a few basic questions (in the form of PMs so I don't come in and clutter the OT) it would really help me out, and thanks
Questions:
Why do you use the iPhone brand?
How do you like your iPhone?
Would you ever considering switching brands and why?
Had another screen replacement. New one also has a scratch. Brought it up with management and they refused another replacement, told me no phone screen will be perfect since they're made of glass. So I guess I live with it.
The girl was real shitty about it too. She said "if you're so worried about the screen you should probably go back to a flip phone." I said, "so I guess I'm done here." She said, "I guess."
The girl was real shitty about it too. She said "if you're so worried about the screen you should probably go back to a flip phone." I said, "so I guess I'm done here." She said, "I guess."
this was an Apple Store? Fuck that. I mean, maybe they had some issue because you've had to do so many replacements in a row, but that's still not excusable. Especially if they gave you a screen with a scratch on it only to act like that. I used to know someone who worked in an apple store near me and I'd go in there all the time, knew a lot of management. They'd have freaked out at one of their employees saying that. Hell they would have never let a screen go out scratched either. You are much more forgiving than I am, I probably would have started getting more management involved lol.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Yeah, that's definitely NOT okay. Go back and talk to a different manager, I'd be raising hell if I was told that
It was an Apple Store. I was mad about it. It's not a big scratch. Looks like a piece of dust. When I get the phone back I notice it right away, and ask the girl at the Genius Bar (I guess she is the manager, because she's telling other people what to do, but I don't know) if I can use a microfiber cloth to try to wipe it off. Doesn't come off. So I tell her the phone is still scratched. She goes and gets a piece of dust removal tape and tries three times to take it off, but it's still there. That's when she gets pissy and gives me the phone back. She says you can't expect these phone screens to be perfect, since they're made of glass, and if you're that worried about it go back to a flip phone. She then turns away from me and immediately starts talking to another customer, and I have to interrupt them to get a word in. It left a bad impression.
I've had one phone replacement and two screen replacements. They've all been free. Two times I had visible dead pixels, this last time was cosmetic damage. Before they did this last replacement they told me I'd have to understand cosmetic damage is not usually covered by AppleCare, but since this time it might have been caused by the screen assembly repair they'd do it. I'm pretty disappointed by the experience I've had so far, quality wise, but relieved that they've covered each problem for free. But now the way that girl talked to me was like a giant fuck you. Really poor service.
I don't know if I want to support Apple in the future after this. The way that employee spoke to me was really insulting. She was like someone out of Mean Girls. I left the store because I didn't want to be there anymore... I got hung up on thinking about the exchange for a couple of hours last night. It really bothered me.
I've had one phone replacement and two screen replacements. They've all been free. Two times I had visible dead pixels, this last time was cosmetic damage. Before they did this last replacement they told me I'd have to understand cosmetic damage is not usually covered by AppleCare, but since this time it might have been caused by the screen assembly repair they'd do it. I'm pretty disappointed by the experience I've had so far, quality wise, but relieved that they've covered each problem for free. But now the way that girl talked to me was like a giant fuck you. Really poor service.
I don't know if I want to support Apple in the future after this. The way that employee spoke to me was really insulting. She was like someone out of Mean Girls. I left the store because I didn't want to be there anymore... I got hung up on thinking about the exchange for a couple of hours last night. It really bothered me.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Just contact her boss. Problem solved.
freenudemacusers
Member
Well it seems to have gone away after a few days of being used, but yeah, some weird white streaking under the glass, looked kinda like an aurora borealis but inside an iPhone.
Yeah, something tells me she might not have been a manager. It used to be they had several 'department', a general assistant manager or two, then a store manager. Not sure if it's still that way.
Go to task switcher, close all apps, and then restart.
They all wear the same uniform so I have no idea.
I may be getting an iPhone this week and I've been leaning towards the 6s Plus, but reading some comments and articles got me confused - it seems like the battery in the 6s is actually a bit smaller than the 'normal' 6s and reading some comments here, it seems to make a big difference? Is that true or just hyperbole?
Is there any noticeable difference in performance with the double ram and better processor in the 6s plus? does it make it better equipped for future iOS updates?
Is there any noticeable difference in performance with the double ram and better processor in the 6s plus? does it make it better equipped for future iOS updates?
I always have typos in my posts even tho I actively try to avoid them X_X
I meant the battery in the 6s Plus is smaller than the one in the 6 Plus (specifically talking about Plus models)
That is true. The battery capacity of the 6S models is lower compared to the 6 models but it's only 10% difference(?). So it isn't really that noticeable as Apple claims. You don't have to worry about the battery. It's pretty much on par with 6 plus despite a lower battery capacity.
The processor and ram makes the S upgrade worth it. I purchased this phone based on those two because I'm planning to have this phone in 4 or maybe in 5 years (unless temptation happens. Please I hope not). I'll make sure every penny I paid will be worth it.
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
I've noticed no difference in battery life even with the smaller battery. They were able to make the CPU more power efficient and iOS9 also has some battery saving tricks
GringoLOCOo
Member
I just got an IPhone 6S plus i think but the box has a picture on it instead of it being blank like the IPhone 6 box , and on the side it says IPhone 6 Plus instead of just IPhone like the IPhone 6 packaging
So is mine an IPhone 6 or 6S ?
i did definitely buy a 6S but it only says 6 Plus on the side and not 6S if that makes any sense
So is mine an IPhone 6 or 6S ?
i did definitely buy a 6S but it only says 6 Plus on the side and not 6S if that makes any sense
Squall5042
Member
Mine says "iPhone 6s Plus" on the sides and on the small text on the back near the barcodes.
GringoLOCOo
Member
Has Apple changed the IPhone 6 packaging then cause mine is a normal 6 plus but the box has a picture of the IPhone and is not blank .
Carton
Member
Does it have a sticker on the back with the serial number? If so, it should say what model it is there. If you've opened it already, you'll be able to tell immediately by the presence or absence of force touch.
