fattires Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Which droid phone were you using? Motorola Droid X There was a separate navigation app on mine. Within google maps I would have the option for directions or navigation, where directions would give me a turn by turn list and a line on the map, and nav would take me to the voice over turn by turn--different app. I never got a prompt to upgrade the maps app but who knows? Probably something I failed to do. Nevertheless my Apple maps navigation is pretty darn slick, but I live in Dallas so that probably makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericC Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 i took the bait and bought one. Was using a samsung galaxy s3. iphone 5 fits much easier in your hand. Easier to text and use with one hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Got my iPhone 5 yesterday. It's nice. Feels decent in the hand. Performs briskly. Nice looking screen. A fair upgrade from my old 3GS. Overall, a good phone. Oh, also the onboard speakers work really well. Good volume and good fidelity. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jszeto Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm thinking of getting the iPhone 5. I am in a dire state to replace my Blackberry Pearl It's so old haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winelover Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wait for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which is out soon. This is an awesome bit of kit. A kind of mobile phone / pad hybrid. So a bit of a brick but will be amazing. The original Note still sells well. More towards a computer than a phone, but hell what do you use smartphones for anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoshneer Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Get whatever fits you best man. I have heard good things about it. I personally have a Galaxy S3 but its really more of a preference thing. Like cigars. Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetteman Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Purchased one, my first iPhone. Haven't activated it yet, so I can't comment but I'm sure it will be a step up from my original Droid which I'm currently using Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoshneer Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oh, yeah. The OG Droid is a dinosaur now. You will love it compared to that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Purchased one, my first iPhone. Haven't activated it yet, so I can't comment but I'm sure it will be a step up from my original Droid which I'm currently using An upgrade from any phone pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoshneer Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am betting that the maps on iPhone will be fixed pretty quickly. They are taking a lot of heat over it. If I remember right there are a couple good map apps on the iTunes store. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svivo Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I still have google maps so I don't know what all the fuss is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 lol @ all this fuss over a map I use my navigation in the car and that isn't perfect but it works. The phone is superior, now everyone who hated on it wants one LMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 lol @ all this fuss over a map I use my navigation in the car and that isn't perfect but it works. The phone is superior, now everyone who hated on it wants one LMAO. In the top 3 apps I use. seriously...geting home to the hotel at 4am in a strange town is not always easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 your chauffeur doesn't know his way around prez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I am betting that the maps on iPhone will be fixed pretty quickly. They are taking a lot of heat over it. If I remember right there are a couple good map apps on the iTunes store. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Yep, Apple have created a team specifically to fix the map issues. Here's a pic of the team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 People need to stop to give so much importance to material things. We are losing our humanity. Humanity? What the heck is that? I'm gonna have to Google that on my phone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikesupremedunk Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Really thought about upgrading my 4S, but in the end just wasn't worth it. Those of you that got the 5, congrats, I'm sure you will enjoy it very much. Those of us that still have 4G but too early to upgrade (and lose unlimited data), we'll just wait for the "5S" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm really glad I got on the perfect cycle of releases of every new model though I will probably be upgrading without fee every year from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Watch The iPhone 5 Get Shot With A Sniper Rifle Why you ask....? Because it's pointless but cool. Hey, you know what would be a nice, cathartic response to the tsunami of iPhone 5 coverage? Shooting it with a giant Barrett .50 calibre sniper rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Scratches on the iPhone 5 are "normal", according to Phil Schiller The other day we reported that some iPhone 5 owners had stated that their iPhone units were damaged out of the box. According to some, this is due to Apple's choice of anodized aluminum instead of stainless steel, with the former not only being lighter, but apparently softer which makes it more susceptible to scratches. Naturally after forking out a few hundred dollars for a new phone, many users are upset about this. Was this an engineering or production problem that can be fixed? Apparently not as according to an email sent by Apple's Senior Marketing VP Phil Schiller, this is "normal". This email was sent in response to an iPhone user who asked if the scuffs and scratches were a problem that Apple would be fixing. In the email Schiller stated, "Any aluminum product may scratch or chip with use, exposing its natural silver color." His response feels similar to the answer Apple gave during the "antennagate" incident in which they responded by saying users were holding the phone the "wrong way". While we understand that our phones are prone to scratches and scuffs over time, like we said earlier, forking out a few hundred dollars we expect our phones to stay in pristine condition for at least a good few months before the wear and tear sets in, assuming you don't abuse it of course, wouldn't you agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Mika, It's the typical Apple answer: IT'S NOT APPLE'S FAULT. Antenna problem: you hold it wrong. Scratches on new product: it's normal. Etc. Etc. Etc. If its all true and the new iPhone is made from Aluminium, thats pretty bad. This material might make it lighter but it is really easily scratched. I purchased an aluminium phone cover for my 4S a while back, it looked great until a day later where I noticed about 3 scratches... the problem is, is that the scratches stand out because the case is only colour coated much like the iPhones, so I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 So it isn't mint in box when you get it? For Apple, that's pretty poor QA. So will Apple's answer be along the lines of the iPhone 4 antenna problem?... "Any aluminium product may scratch or chip with use. This is the fact of every phone. If you ever experience this on your iPhone 5, avoid touching your phone, or simply use one of many cases available..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophidion Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 This just in: aluminum can be scratched. News at 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 This just in: aluminum can be scratched. News at 11 hahahahahahhaaaaaa ya, keep the lulz comin guys dude my tires get dirty wth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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