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RED_
08-06-2010
Just made my decision easier on getting an android phone now, probably the desire. Everything mentioned today has been seen before, its all nonsense, that's Apple all over again giving us stuff the majority wont use and stuff that's been around for ages. Yet all their ad campaigns say its a revolution. Anyway that's why they're good at what they do, people buy into it easily.

Was hoping that Apple could have kept something hidden that would surprise us but in the end it has been known for a while. Some basic features on other phones still haven't made it to the iphone and it's been 3-4 years! Android will be king soon if Apple dont buck up thier ideas in the next 2 years.

Their idea at the moment is to purposely release hardware that doesn't reach its full potential to make their next product look amazing. They leave all sorts of features out that they could have put in like the camera on the iPad, they're already planning the second one.
Joel Leo J
08-06-2010
RED, what can an Android phone do that the iPhone 4 cant??
Scottish_girl
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by denzil28:
“Very disappointed that only 32gb maximum storage, and very surprised too. How come there is a 64gb ipod touch but no iphone (obviously a future upgrade to entice us to upgrade next year I suppose). I'm going to have to think really hard about what goes on it now between music, movies and apps. Would have been nice to have the extra storage so as not to need to worry about limiting what I add to my library. Maybe this hints at the fact that physical storage will be a thing of the past with cloud based storage taking over

Registered on o2 for pre order info. Said they might send me a micro sim early so that I have it in time for release so I can use the phone on day of release, very pleased with that at least.

Release date is a Thursday (24th June) which is a bit odd, so might have to take a couple of days off to enjoy my new gadget when it arrives (please be early like the ipad was ).

The display sounds good. I hope it handles current video well as I have tonight downloaded some digital copies of films I got with a few recent Blu Ray purchases (can't wait to see how good Up looks on that screen).

The imovie thing looks good, especially if they can be exported as files to a PC for burning to a DVD like you can with photostory or moviemaker.

Only 17 days to go until it hopefully arrives on my doorstep. Lets hope o2 don't screw up the pre orders!!!”

o2 arent doing the preorders, that registration form is not for preorders (and it says as much) its simply for information only.
gary77
08-06-2010
I signed up on o2 for more information. Im still well within my contract so i doubt i will be able to do anything though just interested in the cost of the phone and what talk plans they announce with it.

Surprised that it will be here so soon though.
David Tee
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by RED_:
“Just made my decision easier on getting an android phone now, probably the desire. Everything mentioned today has been seen before, its all nonsense, that's Apple all over again giving us stuff the majority wont use and stuff that's been around for ages. Yet all their ad campaigns say its a revolution. Anyway that's why they're good at what they do, people buy into it easily.

Was hoping that Apple could have kept something hidden that would surprise us but in the end it has been known for a while. Some basic features on other phones still haven't made it to the iphone and it's been 3-4 years! Android will be king soon if Apple dont buck up thier ideas in the next 2 years.

Their idea at the moment is to purposely release hardware that doesn't reach its full potential to make their next product look amazing. They leave all sorts of features out that they could have put in like the camera on the iPad, they're already planning the second one.”

I must admit, I'm leaning that way too - I've just spent the last half an hour YT'ing videos of Android to see whether I could get on with it. In all likelihood think I'll hang on another couple of months, see what the user experience with the new iphone is like and what the pack do to try and leapfrog the iphone 4.

I am really surprised there wasn't a 64GB model. Maybe their goal to keep it really slim prevented one?
denzil28
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by Joel Leo J:
“RED, what can an Android phone do that the iPhone 4 cant??”

More to the point, if Apple releases a rubbish iphone (according to RED) that has features that most people won't use, how is an android phone with more features than an iphone going to appeal to the majority also.

A phone will appeal to different people for different reasons.

People a quick to jump on iphone buyers by calling them mindless sheep, but I would say that opinion is more true for those who see fit to slam the iphone every chance they get and say Android phones are better. It's getting a bit boring now, you buy your phone for what you want to use it for and I'll buy my iphone for what I want it for.
funlovingirl
08-06-2010
Don't understand why people are getting excited about the HD recording feature. I had it on my old handset and using the full HD settings, my phone's battery lasted no longer than 25 - 30 minutes.
denzil28
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by Scottish_girl:
“o2 arent doing the preorders, that registration form is not for preorders (and it says as much) its simply for information only.”

I didn't say I had pre ordered on o2. I said I had signed up for pre order info. Which means information supplied prior to being able to place an order does it not?

At the moment you are not able to pre order, but it is likely that will change as we get to the 15th. As part of the registration form they ask will you be wanting to buy on release date or are you just signing up for info. If you click on the buy on day of release option they even ask you to fill in a form so they can possibly send you a Micro SIM before the release date.

Due to the huge demand there will be, o2 would be mad not to have some form of pre order method in place before the launch, even if it is not the same as Apple's 15th of June date.

Unless you work for o2 of course and know something different and definite.
DarthGore
08-06-2010
speaking as an iPhone owner since the first model, then paid to upgrade to a 3G I'm definitely making the next step up to the 4th model, as it gives more functionality and a better camera (which is what I currently like about the iPhone, it's got instant uploading of pics to facebook and flickr)

I like the ability to go out for a night out, get a couple of fun pics of mates messing about and then instantly post them on their facebook walls or something which can be done on other mobiles but seems clunkier (the iPhone just works in a simple way)

now... the Android debate is a good one - but I've used Android and it's still in it's infancy in my view, but I've got friends who got out of their iPhone deals, went for the Android handset and are now regretting it saying "It's good, but the iPhone just did stuff better...."

people these days use their mobiles for much more than calls, I've got a friend who relies on his XDA as a satnav as well as for his emails, but the overall view of people I know and work with is that the iPhone's popularity is based on the fact that it's simple to use, and what it does do, it does well. People complained at first about lack of MMS messages, lack of video-calling, lack of FM tuners, lack of expandable memory.... tons of stuff - then iPhone's OS was upgraded to include MMS, and since I've had my iPhone, I STILL get fewer than 3 MMS messages a month and I hardly send them! Times have moved on from the novelity of MMS

next up... video-calling - in my view it's been crap up to now, when video calling over 3G was launched you had loads of people clamouring for the latest Sony or Nokia handset just because it's a new function and people wanted it, but the video quality was awful, sound was awful and in many cases of people I know, they either hung up and rang the person back in a phone call, or just gave up video calling altogether as a lost cause.... so the iPhone 4 will include a video-calling function. Great if you need it, but if not.... it's there if the need arises, but it's not like it's being MADE to be used, just don't click that button

people will always hate the iPhone, mostly because it's genuinely good at what it's supposed to do, and with the apps stuff, people are making it more than just a phone, it's becoming more and more part of people's day to day lives (I use mine for updates on the tube/trains whilst I'm on the way to work to figure out which route to take if I'm gonna be late for a meeting) so to me it's great, to others... they'll see it as a toy and nothing more

each to their own, but in my view the iPhone is worth the money I've paid for it so far, and I'm willing to buy the next one purely because I want a newer handset with a better battery and may as well get the latest model
TheBigM
08-06-2010
I don't disagree that the new iPhone will be a great phone, but for me and most people I know it just isn't worth the premium. Deals I was looking at - Desire was half the cost of iPhone; plus other networks like Virgin and 3 were offering it too.
DarthGore
08-06-2010
I don't want to slag off the Desire, but I've genuinely got friends who regret buying it, saying that it's not what it appears
welwynrose
08-06-2010
be interesting to see how much it is on PAYG although I can't really justify spending any more money on gadgets
john_locke
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by funlovingirl:
“Don't understand why people are getting excited about the HD recording feature. I had it on my old handset and using the full HD settings, my phone's battery lasted no longer than 25 - 30 minutes.”

well, that won't be the case on the iPhone, as that is not how apple stuff works. Out of interest, what phone was that?
TheSoulBrother
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by welwynrose:
“be interesting to see how much it is on PAYG although I can't really justify spending any more money on gadgets”

The US price points haven't changed so I guess there will be no difference to the existing PAYG prices here; I think its £450/550 on o2
pad_ehh
08-06-2010
I want the iPhone 4 on PAYG, I currently have a 3GS. I bet it will cost a fortune though.

I can't believe simple things like full Bluetooth capability to swap pictures and files, and yes, even music, between phones has not made it to the iPhone unless you jailbreak it. No other mobile phone maker has a problem with people sending whatever they want over Bluetooth so why have Apple? Simple things like changing the befault black background on the home screen to another colour or God forbid, a picture aren't possible too unles you hack the phone. And I can't believe it has taken them 4 models to finally include a bloody flash with their camera.

I only recently started using Apple products and while they are fun and great to use, they are seriously feature lacking.
john_locke
08-06-2010
Why don't you get something else? Why do you want the iPhone 4 when you think it's so crippled? It'll be extremely expensive on PAYG, of course.
clonmult
08-06-2010
In typical Apple fashion, they've taken features that others have had for years, restricted them, and made them into a feature .....

- LED flash. A single one. Even Nokia have been putting two of them in - ie. double the light .... which makes them half as useless.
- Video calling. But only via WiFi, and only to other iPhones. Why not try to support the video calling standards that have been in place for years?

It'll be interesting to see the quality of video recording on it, and see if a comparison can be done against the N8 when it comes out. In theory, the N8 should comprehensively beat the iPhone 4 on video quality. Of course not everyone wants a compact-beating camera in their pocket at all times ...

The screen is utterly gorgeous though.
john_locke
08-06-2010
1. Not all LEDs are created equal. Nothing could be further from the truth really.
2. Because they don't think it's high quality enough? Never was on my SE K800. Horrific, in fact. I don't see myself using it much but if it really is going to benefit lip readers/sign language users, quality needs to be much better than "normal" video calling. They've published the specs and made it open source, so it won't be iphone>iphone only for long, and obviously the next iteration of iChat will be compatible. From the videos seen on the tech blogs so far, it is far, far higher quality than video calling as euro GSM users know it.
Gormond
08-06-2010
I looks extremely feature packed to me for something that is only 9.3mm thick.

Registered my interest with O2 and will try and get one at launch.
ohirome
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by Paddy C:
“I want the iPhone 4 on PAYG, I currently have a 3GS. I bet it will cost a fortune though.

I can't believe simple things like full Bluetooth capability to swap pictures and files, and yes, even music, between phones has not made it to the iPhone unless you jailbreak it. No other mobile phone maker has a problem with people sending whatever they want over Bluetooth so why have Apple? Simple things like changing the befault black background on the home screen to another colour or God forbid, a picture aren't possible too unles you hack the phone. And I can't believe it has taken them 4 models to finally include a bloody flash with their camera.

I only recently started using Apple products and while they are fun and great to use, they are seriously feature lacking. ”

Wallpapers can be changed in the new OS, though I cant see myself using that much. Nothing ruins the aesthetics of a phone more than a hideous wallpaper.

Also, I personally havent used bluetooth transfers since my school days. Isnt it a bit old hat?

* * * * *

I have been a loyal HTC Hero owner for the last year however ive often found myself wishing that my iPod Touch had phone capabilities since its just so intuitive. I was waiting for the launch yesterday to see if its worth switching and whilst its not a giant leap forward, it certainly lays the foundations for what is to come. I certainly will be jumping over to Apple-land.
goomba
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by ohirome:
“Also, I personally havent used bluetooth transfers since my school days. Isnt it a bit old hat?”

Wireless old hat!? Having to use a cable seems more old fashioned to me
Inkblot
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by ohirome:
“Also, I personally havent used bluetooth transfers since my school days. Isnt it a bit old hat?”

Actually it strikes me as very useful for Apple's typical market of creatives or students, people who work on files (audio, video or even just text) on more than one machine at more than one location. You can easily forget your USB stick but you'll always have your iPhone with you so it would be perfect for transferring files.
TheSoulBrother
08-06-2010
Installed iOS4 and am currently signing up for Game Center. This NEEEEDS FB Connect support.
clonmult
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by john_locke:
“1. Not all LEDs are created equal. Nothing could be further from the truth really.
2. Because they don't think it's high quality enough? Never was on my SE K800. Horrific, in fact. I don't see myself using it much but if it really is going to benefit lip readers/sign language users, quality needs to be much better than "normal" video calling. They've published the specs and made it open source, so it won't be iphone>iphone only for long, and obviously the next iteration of iChat will be compatible. From the videos seen on the tech blogs so far, it is far, far higher quality than video calling as euro GSM users know it.”

1. True, but I've yet to see an LED that was actually useful for anything other than video. They're useless for stills of people - if LEDs were any good, you'd see them on compacts and DSLRs. And guess what, they haven't been used for anything other than video.

2. Quality is generally good enough - why not enable it with reduced data rates over HSDPA? Having it scale its resolution to whatever is available makes complete and utter sense. Its more a case of them knowing that the US networks are incapable of keeping up with demand for bandwidth as it is, and further screwing them with additional data would be seriously bad for service.

There's also the issue stateside of data tariffs becoming mildly useless - 250meg ($15) or 2gig ($25?). Which isn't anywhere near enough for all the streaming data that a lot of iPhone users would like to use.
ohirome
08-06-2010
Originally Posted by goomba:
“Wireless old hat!? Having to use a cable seems more old fashioned to me ”

True, but I know personally that I wouldnt ever need to transfer music or files to my friends. Some may do, I dont.

Originally Posted by Inkblot:
“Actually it strikes me as very useful for Apple's typical market of creatives or students, people who work on files (audio, video or even just text) on more than one machine at more than one location. You can easily forget your USB stick but you'll always have your iPhone with you so it would be perfect for transferring files.”

Thats a good point!
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