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Old 12-09-2015, 00:23
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Let's just wait for the benchmarks, while bearing in mind that the iPad Pro apps might not be in the same league as what's available on OSX.

But, I will still be looking on with interest as I'm soon in the market to upgrade my MacBook Air and seem to now have a range of options.
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Old 12-09-2015, 00:29
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Which is the best website that will cover the new iPhone launch tomorrow at 6pm?
The 7 will be for next year. 7S 2017.
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Old 12-09-2015, 00:31
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My prediction for tomorrow.

Initial allocation for 25/9 all sold out by 09:00, then 4 to 6 week waiting list (jumping to sometime in November by 11:00)

People that genuinly want a new phone being about 30% of the successful ones to get theirs and to be delivered by 25/9

The other 70% going to eBay sharks who buy several at one time and sell them for twice as much as they are worth.
Last few years as long as you order first day you should get it on launch week.
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Old 12-09-2015, 00:36
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Does the iMortal have Siri and 3D touch?
Also has to be designed by Jony Ive (coz ee's British and that..init)
I've pre-ordered.
I'm off to Andromeda in a Starship at Warp 9 (almost but not quite (yet) theoretically possible) to see if they have iPhones........
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Old 12-09-2015, 00:40
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Does the iMortal have Siri and 3D touch?
Also has to be designed by Jony Ive (coz ee's British and that..init)
I've pre-ordered.
I'm off to Andromeda in a Starship at Warp 9 (almost but not quite (yet) theoretically possible) to see if they have iPhones........
Haha I must one day have a drink with you Devon even if it is Morrison cheap beer or whatever you drink lol. I think it would be a comical event.
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Old 12-09-2015, 01:10
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Hi

Quick question, will the iPhone 6S/6S+ be available to buy on contract from the networks at 08:01?

Don't want to get up early if I don't have to lol.

Thanks

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Old 12-09-2015, 02:23
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just watched this, not all of it, still on the ipad pro.

Clearly a surface pro clone, but the ipad has come a long way, so they have comparable performance to what is probably low end desktop cpu's (bulk of desktop market), this may have intel worried as apple may well be now their main competitor, intel trying to make powerful cpu's small and power efficient, whilst apple going the other way and looks like apple may be winning that race.

As we can see as well now days most software innovation is on touch devices.

Now I have never owned 'any' tablet, do own a smartphone, I prefer pc's for most productivity stuff but there is no denying the ipad is now becoming a more serious device and definitely has a place in hospitals. With finally a hardware keyboard, they are going to the next level.

Microsoft of course had to support it, as they need a platform for their office software that is successful. Although the adobe demonstration after microsoft looked way more impressive.

I feel for tablets to make real headway into desktop computing tho they have a way to go and need these requirements.

usb connectivity
support to attach to desktop displays
ethernet support
unlocked bios/bootloaders so can install linux or whatever on them.

Once we start seeing tablets with that kind of flexibility traditional desktop computing will be heading for a big change.

Probably microsoft or samsung will do something like this ahead of apple tho as apple is all about locking people into their software and propriety hardware.
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Old 12-09-2015, 08:13
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just watched this, not all of it, still on the ipad pro.

Clearly a surface pro clone, but the ipad has come a long way, so they have comparable performance to what is probably low end desktop cpu's (bulk of desktop market), this may have intel worried as apple may well be now their main competitor, intel trying to make powerful cpu's small and power efficient, whilst apple going the other way and looks like apple may be winning that race.

As we can see as well now days most software innovation is on touch devices.

Now I have never owned 'any' tablet, do own a smartphone, I prefer pc's for most productivity stuff but there is no denying the ipad is now becoming a more serious device and definitely has a place in hospitals. With finally a hardware keyboard, they are going to the next level.

Microsoft of course had to support it, as they need a platform for their office software that is successful. Although the adobe demonstration after microsoft looked way more impressive.

I feel for tablets to make real headway into desktop computing tho they have a way to go and need these requirements.

usb connectivity
support to attach to desktop displays
ethernet support
unlocked bios/bootloaders so can install linux or whatever on them.

Once we start seeing tablets with that kind of flexibility traditional desktop computing will be heading for a big change.

Probably microsoft or samsung will do something like this ahead of apple tho as apple is all about locking people into their software and propriety hardware.
I think seeing USB-C on them isn't to far away to be honest and Apple would probably say that they don't need support to attach desk displays as you already can get a HDMI out and Apple Air Play so it's hard argue with that one.

Honestly in regards to Ethernet support it isn't such a big thing as it used to be lot of people simply do only use Wifi now.

In regards to hospital I think you are completely right I know of one that was about to get iPads for staff and only reason it was blocked because the tech support guy there refused to work there anymore because he hates Apple on principal.
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Old 12-09-2015, 08:29
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Store is down.

Pre ordered via the app instead. 16gb space grey waiting my confirmation email store must be busy.

Upgrading from my IPhone 6.
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Old 12-09-2015, 08:30
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Anyone know how long it usually takes for the store to go up?

Can't download the app because I'm upgrading from iPhone 4.
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Old 12-09-2015, 09:48
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Anyone know how long it usually takes for the store to go up?

Can't download the app because I'm upgrading from iPhone 4.
The website's usually up the same time as the app, but I was having the same problem so I used the app and ordered my 6S Plus at 8:05 (actually 10:05 to me, I'm in Kenya)
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Old 12-09-2015, 09:50
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Looks like there is PLENTY of stock this year!
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Old 12-09-2015, 10:13
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Looks like there is PLENTY of stock this year!
Not so many people seem to jump for unlocked models at an S year. Apple still sell a stupid number but I'm guessing via networks 24m contracts.

Edit - spoke too early, shipping time increasing now:
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/12/...ders-slipping/
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Old 12-09-2015, 10:45
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Given how many people on my Facebook are getting so excited about Forc, sorry, 3D Touch, it seems everyone is upgrading for that feature alone.

I've used Force Touch on the Huawei and it's really not all that. Sure, in a year everything will have it - but it's quite amazing that so many people are so into this one feature right now.

I have to wonder if it's because this is one thing that no other phone has? (The Huawei Mate S Luxury model (the only version with Force Touch) won't be on sale by the time the iPhone comes out).
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Old 12-09-2015, 10:49
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I took it to mean, PC Windows devices. even though it is Android and not IOS that can get a PC tag.

In bringing the word PC into play I sort of wonder if Apple are bringing the prospect of being ordered to let the more advanced web compliant web browsers into their store. That is a major deficiency for consumers and certainly done to shift developers to Apple's proprietary app system, and not open HTML/HTML 5 which they seek to quell.
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Old 12-09-2015, 10:54
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Got my iPhone 6s pre-order in this morning. It's a 64GB Space Grey model, due for delivery on the 25th

Plenty of stock this year so good job Apple, just a shame it took so long to get onto the Online Store!
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Old 12-09-2015, 11:13
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Got my iPhone 6s pre-order in this morning. It's a 64GB Space Grey model, due for delivery on the 25th

Plenty of stock this year so good job Apple, just a shame it took so long to get onto the Online Store!
I had to order for my parents, but decided not to spent my money this year. The iOS app worked at 8:02am but the website was much later.
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Old 12-09-2015, 11:20
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The stock allocation in the UK is network & Apple store biased this year. Not much stock available for delivery orders, hence why the times are already slipping. Stores will have massive stock. Just reserved a silver 6S 64Gb for the wife & grey 6S+ 128Gb for myself.
Away to annoy EE for a SO retention deal
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Old 12-09-2015, 11:25
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Just a few questions

Google Music allows you to store 50,000 tracks in the cloud for free, to stream to your phone/tablets/PC etc. Does Apple Music offer an equivalent free service?

Google Photos allows unlimited storage of photos up to a certain resolution, or 15GB if stored full size, does Apple offer a similar photo back up/storage service?

I know it's possible to download Google Photos and (I think) Google Music on iPhones but presume iMusic/iCloud can offer similar functionality, built in.
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Old 12-09-2015, 11:55
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Although I suspect its an error but if you are quick you may get a deal Vodafone are offering 6S in 16GB or 64GB 12 month contract for same price upfront and monthly
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Old 12-09-2015, 12:31
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Given how many people on my Facebook are getting so excited about Forc, sorry, 3D Touch, it seems everyone is upgrading for that feature alone.

I've used Force Touch on the Huawei and it's really not all that. Sure, in a year everything will have it - but it's quite amazing that so many people are so into this one feature right now.

I have to wonder if it's because this is one thing that no other phone has? (The Huawei Mate S Luxury model (the only version with Force Touch) won't be on sale by the time the iPhone comes out).
From what I've seen I would expect the thing that makes 3d touch attractive is that it's baked into the os from the start. They immediately see the function, not just the feature.
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Old 12-09-2015, 12:50
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Yes, that does make it better than the Huawei implementation without doubt, but it's still used rather tenuously.
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Old 12-09-2015, 13:30
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I'm not upgrading for the 3D Touch.. it will be nice i'm sure but it's just one of the things that will make it a nicer phone to use than the 6.
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Old 12-09-2015, 13:44
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Got onto the store app at 0810 and ordered the 64gb gold 6s plus. Now a long two week wait,as I've sold my 6 plus,and having to use a 4S. Not good!
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Old 12-09-2015, 18:33
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I'm not upgrading for the 3D Touch.. it will be nice i'm sure but it's just one of the things that will make it a nicer phone to use than the 6.
You're going for the Cat 6 LTE aren't you
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