Official Apple Thread - 9/12 - GDT iPhone & friends Release

[Power Man]

I meant to say Android phones priced at $400, and I still stand by that. The new SE has a good brain, and it’ll be supported for at least five years, but its display is woeful. If that rings your bell, no problem. But phones have advanced mightily in the last five years.

I've had my fair share of super OLED AMOLED displays , I would have rather have a solid LCD panel phone with amazing performance and ong term support and the other way around


People said the XR display was crap because it's not LCD - and yes side by side next to an OLED it doesn't look as good - but my bro has the XR and it looks very good tbh

Apple's screen calibration is really amazing

 

[Power Man]

The SNES Mini has a really easy USB hack that’ll let you load emulators and roms. Look up hackchi, I think it’s called.

Thanks I'll look into it

Now the real question is which controlers I prefer? Genesis or SNES

 

[Supermassive]

Thanks I'll look into it

Now the real question is which controlers I prefer? Genesis or SNES

Haha! This reminds me, I once won a Genesis from a 7-11 contest, but sold it because I thought the three button controller was crap. But really I probably sold it to buy more SNES games. No one could afford to collect for two systems back in the day.

 

[Beau Knows]

Haha! This reminds me, I once won a Genesis from a 7-11 contest, but sold it because I thought the three button controller was crap. But really I probably sold it to buy more SNES games. No one could afford to collect for two systems back in the day.

I love the 6 buttons version and the Saturn controller, those controllers have an incredible d-pad.

 

[mouser]

Still awaiting my new iPhone SE. They shipped straight from China. Hopefully doesn't take the slow boat.

 

[Supermassive]

Costco is selling the iPhone XS for $849 in Canada. Basically last year’s 11Pro. Killer deal.

 

[Power Man]

Costco is selling the iPhone XS for $849 in Canada. Basically last year’s 11Pro. Killer deal.

Decent deal but have the X so I'm fine

My battery health is at 86%, gonna wait until post Covid to get it replaced i store by Apple
I got the iPad Pro around January but before that my iPhone was my main media consumption device which explains that battery health lol

 

[David71]

was looking at macbooks air and pros. browsing/movie watching picture editing. ,so far i have an apple watch,ipad air 2 and iphone 11 pro. used to have a x but sold it. before i wasn't really a fan of the macbook airs. the mouse pad was just too much for me. but my friends use it and i tried it after awhile got used to it. i haven't used a laptop in such a long time. last one was an acer laptop.. but its broken down. too slow. i have a desktop but i don't like sitting on the chair for too long. something to use while laying down. is it worth it. maybe 2017 2018 models? suggestions?

 

[Morbo]

if you're concerned with price, why do you want to buy a macbook for casual personal use?

 

[Supermassive]

if you're concerned with price, why do you want to buy a macbook for casual personal use?

Yeah, I’d look into a good Surface tablet. MacBooks have taken a beating in reliability and quality control these past few years.

 

[David71]

Yeah, I’d look into a good Surface tablet. MacBooks have taken a beating in reliability and quality control these past few years.

thought about those as well. either surface pro 3 or surface 7 but reading mixed reviews on it. somewebsites you cannot even scroll down

 

[Supermassive]

thought about those as well. either surface pro 3 or surface 7 but reading mixed reviews on it. somewebsites you cannot even scroll down

Perhaps with the Edge browser. Chrome seems to work a-ok. You always have your choice of apps with Windows 10, which is pretty mature by now. I'd spend half an hour at a store demo to see if the feel of one suits you, even if it's just to eliminate it as an option.

 

[God King Fudge]

Hey folks. Relatively new to iPhone after being with Android for multiple cycles. I have a 11 Pro Max and I’m having issues with my phone not being recognized by ANY PC.

Personal and work PCs have no response at all when I plug my phone into them with USB, but both respond to my work phone, which is also an iPhone, but it’s an XR, is picked up immediately. I also cannot charge the phone by taking a USB to lightning cable and plugging it into a USB charging port or a usb charging brick. I’ve looked all through the settings and I don’t see anything in there that would stand out as an issue.

I’m thinking I might need to take it in to the carrier to see about a repair or some diagnostics, but figured I’d give it a try here first and see if maybe I’m just missing something

 

[chicagoskycam]

Hey folks. Relatively new to iPhone after being with Android for multiple cycles. I have a 11 Pro Max and I’m having issues with my phone not being recognized by ANY PC.

Personal and work PCs have no response at all when I plug my phone into them with USB, but both respond to my work phone, which is also an iPhone, but it’s an XR, is picked up immediately. I also cannot charge the phone by taking a USB to lightning cable and plugging it into a USB charging port or a usb charging brick. I’ve looked all through the settings and I don’t see anything in there that would stand out as an issue.

I’m thinking I might need to take it in to the carrier to see about a repair or some diagnostics, but figured I’d give it a try here first and see if maybe I’m just missing something

I bet there is something wrong with the lighting port but not sure. Take it to Apple if you are able to.

 

[Supermassive]

Hey folks. Relatively new to iPhone after being with Android for multiple cycles. I have a 11 Pro Max and I’m having issues with my phone not being recognized by ANY PC.

Personal and work PCs have no response at all when I plug my phone into them with USB, but both respond to my work phone, which is also an iPhone, but it’s an XR, is picked up immediately. I also cannot charge the phone by taking a USB to lightning cable and plugging it into a USB charging port or a usb charging brick. I’ve looked all through the settings and I don’t see anything in there that would stand out as an issue.

I’m thinking I might need to take it in to the carrier to see about a repair or some diagnostics, but figured I’d give it a try here first and see if maybe I’m just missing something

Sounds like your lightning port has failed. Have you tried cleaning it out with a toothpick or pin? Often a small amount of lint can cover the contacts and keep them from connecting. I have to clean mine a few times a year.

 

[God King Fudge]

Sounds like your lightning port has failed. Have you tried cleaning it out with a toothpick or pin? Often a small amount of lint can cover the contacts and keep them from connecting. I have to clean mine a few times a year.

I haven't because I can still charge using the USB-C Lightning cable provided. Just not with a USB to Lightning cable. I'm gonna swing it into AT&T and have them take a look. Seems like there's something off to me.

 

[Rocko604]

was looking at macbooks air and pros. browsing/movie watching picture editing. ,so far i have an apple watch,ipad air 2 and iphone 11 pro. used to have a x but sold it. before i wasn't really a fan of the macbook airs. the mouse pad was just too much for me. but my friends use it and i tried it after awhile got used to it. i haven't used a laptop in such a long time. last one was an acer laptop.. but its broken down. too slow. i have a desktop but i don't like sitting on the chair for too long. something to use while laying down. is it worth it. maybe 2017 2018 models? suggestions?

If you can find a 2017 for under $800 CAD, it might be worth it. Stay away from the 2018 and 2019 Air models. You definitely don't need a Pro. If you're a Chrome user, maybe look at Chromebooks if you're just consuming media for the most part (yes I know this is the Apple thread but I used an Asus Chromebook Flip for 3 years and loved it). Another option, keeping in mind you have a desktop PC, would be looking at the iPad or iPad Air and get a keyboard case. Check out Logitech or Brydge if you don't want to pay Apple prices.

 

[member 51464]

Any must-see shows on Apple TV?

 

[chicagoskycam]

I recently bought my first ever iPhone. The SE.

Hopefully it is a good time. I do wish I could still use adblock+ on firefox on it, but oh well.

Any must-have apps to check out? And any must-see shows on Apple TV? It is kind of nice to get a year free of Apple TV and 3 months of Apple Music with it.

I watched the Servant and Defending Jacob. Both are okay..

On another note I was finding it difficult to see my Pro 11 in sunlight at max brightness for a while. I come to find out there are so many different display settings now after 13. The reduce white point setting in accessibility options was maxed, maybe after I switched to Dark Mode. Anyways, adjusting this setting will fix that and you can toggle it on and off by setting it up in control center. Mine is good at 50% now.

 

[Supermassive]

Any must-see shows on Apple TV?

The Morning Show
The Servant
Defending Jacob

Are all solid enough. Nothing “must-see”, though.

 

[Supermassive]

WWDC was today I guess?

iOS 14 has a bunch of “catch up to iPad and Android” features like video in window on iPhone.

Nested message conversations
Group message icon updates
And drum roll...

... ACTUAL WIDGETS. About bloody well time.

 

[Power Man]

Finally :


- Automatic device switch when using Airpods
- Minimized call UI



I don’t care about the widgets update it’s fine to me on the left screen tbh

 

[Supermassive]

Finally :


- Automatic device switch when using Airpods
- Minimized call UI



I don’t care about the widgets update it’s fine to me on the left screen tbh

Yeah, the iPhone really doesn’t have the screen size and resolution to make use of home screen widgets like Android does. TBH I prefer the left screen widgets as well. But it’ll be fun to play with.

I guess they previewed Watch OS 7 as well. I have some catching up to do.

 

[Power Man]

Yeah, the iPhone really doesn’t have the screen size and resolution to make use of home screen widgets like Android does. TBH I prefer the left screen widgets as well. But it’ll be fun to play with.

I guess they previewed Watch OS 7 as well. I have some catching up to do.

yip overall I’m happy

I know Android had some of those features before, but Apple refines and executes them better, a very well thought of implementation

Edit : the smart stack widget is really cool

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

The best feature they introduced is the App Clips, IMO. Basically allows you to use functionality of certain areas of apps you don’t even have installed.

example: walk into a McDonalds, scan their code on my phone. Suddenly the menu section pop up with an Apple Pay button. Instead of waiting in line or at one of their kiosks you can just do it right from your phone without having to install the app.

Any must-see shows on Apple TV?

Defending Jacob was good. For All Mankind was a standout show to me, thought it was really great.