I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.Predictive is a new feature in iOS 8. Every time you type something, iOS 8 gives you 3 choices which it predicts from the characters that you type.
I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.Predictive is a new feature in iOS 8. Every time you type something, iOS 8 gives you 3 choices which it predicts from the characters that you type.
What you meant is Auto-correct, I think. So I turned predictive off, but keep auto correct on.
I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.Predictive is a new feature in iOS 8. Every time you type something, iOS 8 gives you 3 choices which it predicts from the characters that you type.
What you meant is Auto-correct, I think. So I turned predictive off, but keep auto correct on.
Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ... FASTTTTTTTTIs that you, microsoft windows?
Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ... FASTTTTTTTTIs that you, microsoft windows?
Sure, but I am always on the go and depend a lot on the phone. The PC is just for gaming, you know. Ha ha ..
So the texting (don't forget the amount of typing in Whatsapp) and the email (and Tapatalk, which I spent a lot of time on) is now being slowed down because of that damn predictive text in iOS 8. Which is the reason all of us are currently complaining. So you type like you would do in iOS 7 but the text appears a sub micro second later. It does drive one up the wall.
As for the general feel of the phone, if it lags, it can get irritating. Have you ever used a old phone running a modern OS, say a iPhone 4 running iOS 7? You will know what I mean - even simple stuff like phone calls, text and email can get annoying.
Or you know.. just use a PC, with WINDOWZ... FASTTTTTTTTIs that you, microsoft windows?
LOL.. yea where is he..
I'm not bashing the phone.. I just find it silly people talking about how slow or fast their phones are... while the PC does everything better, with no squinting or neck pain.
I'm running it on my iphone 5 and have definitely not noticed any decrease in performance in fact somethings feel a little snappier. It was a little sluggish at first but apparently it does some indexing or something which can slow things a bit when you first get going. The biggest improvement for me is opening up the system a bit to third parties, it was very annoying living in Apple's little app silos. At least now it's possible to move things between apps.
I like my predictive too much, but if what Baldgye says is true, I won't be upgrading as I've only got a 5 as well.
And I should be jumping with joy on new keyboards (ha ha!) but I am paranoid about key logger.****in' same, any of u nerds know if thats a problem?
(https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-98/post-16098-1411126182.jpg)And I should be jumping with joy on new keyboards (ha ha!) but I am paranoid about key logger.****in' same, any of u nerds know if thats a problem?
I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol
I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol
is the ordinary kb a problem? i mean the predictive thing is sort of a red flag but i still like it
wasnt the print scanner a massive scoogilly?is the ordinary kb a problem? i mean the predictive thing is sort of a red flag but i still like it
Not AFAIK, we're just speculating about swiftkey requiring access it doesn't need and that I for one don't ever plan on giving it.
I mean the only sensitive information I'm typing on my phone is all the midget ladyboy porn sites I use... they can have those links... if they want... lol
does it have clipboard access? I don't see why it wouldn't... if so it's a definite NO for Lastpass users, etc.
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So, I have a 5s. Should I upgrade or not? Are there ways to tweak iOS8 for speed (without jailbreaking)?
Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!! :mad:
Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!! :mad:
Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.
I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...
Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!! :mad:
Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.
I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...
Thank god I god rid of predictive text, my phone is a tad better now.. I want iOS7 back though. Phones slow as ****. Ill never upgrade my iPad mini from iOS6!!! :mad:
Jailbroken iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1 here with no intention what-so-ever to upgrade to 7 or 8. I'm ready to upgrade my device to something but I don't know what yet, maybe I'll make a move when I see what the Nexus 6 looks like.
I got to play with the iPhone 6 today and was pretty underwhelmed. The phone's build quality is phenomenal but I just didn't like iOS 8. I've always been a big fan the iPhone and iOS but that changed dramatically with iOS 7 ...
I'd be with you, if it wasn't for the little draw thing (you swipe up to get)... that changed iOS 7 to a must have for me (I ran iOS 6 jailbroken like a mother****er)
I love iOS 6 but after using iOS 7 for a while, 6 looked very old and vintage. We gotta move on with times my friends!
Any good widgets recommendations? I kinda like Wgdt which is a collection of cool widgets such as a timezone and currency converter. Very useful!
I believe the simple answer is that they listened to their customers? Sure - probably Jobs is too stuck up to listen to customers but I think Cook is wiser in this case.
Any good widgets recommendations? I kinda like Wgdt which is a collection of cool widgets such as a timezone and currency converter. Very useful!
I think iphone 6 and 6+ is not targeting at Android users. You made a good point. No sane Android users who care about specs will go for iPhone 6. But an iPhone users will consider it. As well, ex iPhone users who went to Android seeking bigger screens might return back to Apple. But yeah, if you always been an Android users, you probably does not know how sweet the grass is here at the walled garden of Eden. Ha ha.
I believe the simple answer is that they listened to their customers? Sure - probably Jobs is too stuck up to listen to customers but I think Cook is wiser in this case.
Not sure if that was a wise decision. Now the iPhones have to really compete against Android and Windows phones. Like for example for me, when I see the iPhone 6 I would have no reason to buy it. My Nexus 4 is 2 years old now, cost half the money, has a screen as big as it with a tad lower resolution (326ppi vs 318ppi) and twice as much RAM. The camera on the iPhone is probably better and maybe it has more memory but that's not something that would convince me.
Sure those people who had iPhones all the time will probably buy them again. But I'm not sure if you could convince an Android user.
The iPhone is the best looking phone on the market and the best built, it also had a history of having the best cameras.
1. Best looking is subjective true but the all black 5 and the black 4/4s are two of the best looking phones they are just so handsome.
2. Best built, by this I mean general build quality. The iPhone 4 onwards are super sturdy solid phones, alot of the Android plastic phones suffer with flex and just feeling cheap. The only one I think that comes close is Nokia.
3. To be honest I'm no camera expert but from what I've heard and seen the iPhone produces the best images.
One thing I do find is true - the non tech savvy people - tend to like Apple. There's still a huge, huge market for Apple. The tech people will still like Android due to spec comparison. I guess Apple are not targeting this denomination.
One thing I do find is true - the non tech savvy people - tend to like Apple. There's still a huge, huge market for Apple. The tech people will still like Android due to spec comparison. I guess Apple are not targeting this denomination.
Im a huge Tech nerd, I just simply Despise Android and Windows mobile. :)
Though, Im starting to hate Apple now. Why cant they just let us jailbreak.. :-[ Would be the PERFECT OS.
I don't quite agree to jail breaking and it's not because of Apple I'm thinking of, but of all the small indie developers that make a living from the app ecosystem. Jail breaking will affect sales of their app for sure and how will one continue to develop and grow if they are not generating revenue? I'm glad that Apple exert control here which is the reasons apps for iPhones are way better and had good quality compare to Android.
...apps for iPhones are way better and had good quality compare to Android.
I believe the simple answer is that they listened to their customers? Sure - probably Jobs is too stuck up to listen to customers but I think Cook is wiser in this case.
Not sure if that was a wise decision. Now the iPhones have to really compete against Android and Windows phones. Like for example for me, when I see the iPhone 6 I would have no reason to buy it. My Nexus 4 is 2 years old now, cost half the money, has a screen as big as it with a tad lower resolution (326ppi vs 318ppi) and twice as much RAM. The camera on the iPhone is probably better and maybe it has more memory but that's not something that would convince me.
Sure those people who had iPhones all the time will probably buy them again. But I'm not sure if you could convince an Android user.
The iPhone is the best looking phone on the market and the best built, it also had a history of having the best cameras.
Best looking is not really objective. I really liked the look of the iPhone 4/4S, 5/5S looked just weird to me because of its aspect ratio, and the 6/6+ goes back to a rounded back like the 3G/3GS had which I don't really like. Same reason I don't like Samsung phones look-wise.
Best built - also not sure about that. Have you ever opened one up? I'm not sure how to measure that. Is a glued in battery a good or a bad thing for example?
Best cameras - wasn't that the Lumia series? Or at least some of them?
I think iphone 6 and 6+ is not targeting at Android users. You made a good point. No sane Android users who care about specs will go for iPhone 6. But an iPhone users will consider it. As well, ex iPhone users who went to Android seeking bigger screens might return back to Apple. But yeah, if you always been an Android users, you probably does not know how sweet the grass is here at the walled garden of Eden. Ha ha.
Best != most megapixels. I went and tried out a 6+ and while shaking the phone very aggressively and panning around took several pictures - I was amazed how clear they came out. And the technologiy is impressive in other ways too. Besides, the best Lumia isn't a phone with a camera, it's a camera with a phone. And when you think about it that way, it isn't very great compared to other devices engineered primarily to be cameras.
Android had widgets and extensions and such first, but Apple took the time to implement them in a very secure manner. Android is very malware prone. Many people only put up with Android so they could have have a bigger screen without going to a tablet. Most others put up with Android because the devices are cheaper.
I'm aware that pixels don't mean quality. Still if I want to get a phone with a very good camera, I'd rather go for the Lumia.If you want to get a phone with a very good camera, get one of these:
...I think the Lumia 1020 is roughly comparable to the previous generation iPhone (5S) w/r/t photo quality. It has more pixels, but its white balancing doesn’t seem as good to me, the flash isn’t as effective, and in low light situations both perform about equally. In bright daylight, if you take the output from both and heavily edit in Photoshop, you might be able to eke out a better picture from the Nokia phone, but typical pictures are going to mostly be comparable, and in many marginal situations the iPhone 5S pictures will come out a bit better.
I suspect that in most circumstances the iPhone 6 will make similar pictures to the Lumia 1020, better in some conditions and perhaps a bit worse in others. I wouldn’t worry too much about the resolution difference per se: none of these lenses or sensors are actually big enough to resolve 40 megapixels. A 5 megapixel DSLR from a few years ago with a nice fixed 50mm f/1.8 lens at about f/5.6 is still going to get you a noticeably sharper photo than either one – for why, see and and other talks in that series – just search youtube for PhotoTechEDU.
Best != most megapixels. I went and tried out a 6+ and while shaking the phone very aggressively and panning around took several pictures - I was amazed how clear they came out.....
The 6S is so silly looking, that goofy behemoth makes me giggle every time I see it.
I have a 4S and was going to update today, but I'm thinking I best hold off. This thing has to last another couple months as I don't yet have the funds to upgrade to a 6 Plus.
I'm aware that pixels don't mean quality. Still if I want to get a phone with a very good camera, I'd rather go for the Lumia.If you want to get a phone with a very good camera, get one of these:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/15/6151671/panasonic-leica-cm1-android-cameraphoneShow Image(http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/entry_photo_images/10692536/vs09-15_1308s_verge_super_wide.jpg)
I think the Lumia 1020 is roughly comparable to the previous generation iPhone (5S) w/r/t photo quality. It has more pixels, but its white balancing doesn’t seem as good to me, the flash isn’t as effective, and in low light situations both perform about equally. In bright daylight, if you take the output from both and heavily edit in Photoshop, you might be able to eke out a better picture from the Nokia phone, but typical pictures are going to mostly be comparable, and in many marginal situations the iPhone 5S pictures will come out a bit better.
I suspect that in most circumstances the iPhone 6 will make similar pictures to the Lumia 1020, better in some conditions and perhaps a bit worse in others. I wouldn’t worry too much about the resolution difference per se: none of these lenses or sensors are actually big enough to resolve 40 megapixels. A 5 megapixel DSLR from a few years ago with a nice fixed 50mm f/1.8 lens at about f/5.6 is still going to get you a noticeably sharper photo than either one – for why, see and and other talks in that series – just search youtube for PhotoTechEDU.
If you plan to shoot video (especially high framerate video), if you care about focus speed or burst shooting, if you are looking to take pictures with flash, if you care about white balance straight out of the camera, or if you want to play around with the hundreds of iOS image editing apps, I’d go for the iPhone 6. If you want the sharpest picture (because the lens/sensor are a bit bigger) in optimal daylight conditions, you might want to consider the Lumia.
Overall, I’d probably decide based on which phone operating system you like best. I think both are pretty great nowadays, and there are some neat apps on the Lumia such as the Nokia Maps app. But obviously iOS is more popular so there is a much wider selection of software for it, if you care about that.
I don't quite agree to jail breaking and it's not because of Apple I'm thinking of, but of all the small indie developers that make a living from the app ecosystem. Jail breaking will affect sales of their app for sure and how will one continue to develop and grow if they are not generating revenue? I'm glad that Apple exert control here which is the reasons apps for iPhones are way better and had good quality compare to Android.
Jailbreaking does not mean that you also pirate apps. I did it for changing out icons and applying different styles. If Apple allowed more customization, there would be no need for jailbreaking apart for pirating - then you could say that jailbreaking is "bad".Quote...apps for iPhones are way better and had good quality compare to Android.
You mean like Apple maps?
One thing I do find is true - the non tech savvy people - tend to like Apple. There's still a huge, huge market for Apple. The tech people will still like Android due to spec comparison. I guess Apple are not targeting this denomination.
Im a huge Tech nerd, I just simply Despise Android and Windows mobile. :)
Though, Im starting to hate Apple now. Why cant they just let us jailbreak.. :-[ Would be the PERFECT OS.
I don't quite agree to jail breaking and it's not because of Apple I'm thinking of, but of all the small indie developers that make a living from the app ecosystem. Jail breaking will affect sales of their app for sure and how will one continue to develop and grow if they are not generating revenue? I'm glad that Apple exert control here which is the reasons apps for iPhones are way better and had good quality compare to Android.
If 7 runs terrible on 4S, 8 will be worse. Don't even think about it. Some iPhone 5 (not 5s) users are complaining about lag using iOS 8.
The 6S is so silly looking, that goofy behemoth makes me giggle every time I see it.
All this talk about iOS8 lag, iOS8 actually made my 5S a bit snappier overall..... No issues from personal use so far, at least not yet. We'll see if anything crops up.
I'm aware that pixels don't mean quality. Still if I want to get a phone with a very good camera, I'd rather go for the Lumia.
And to "malware-prone": you're aware that every jailbreak is using a security exploit, right?
Best != most megapixels. I went and tried out a 6+ and while shaking the phone very aggressively and panning around took several pictures - I was amazed how clear they came out.....
See above, but that really isn't how optical stabilization works. You get, at most, a few degrees of stability. Shaking it aggressively won't really be helped by OIS, but rather by a very fast shutter speed.
I'm wondering how it performs after it's had a chance to index and settle down. Realistically, I should probably wait til a .1 or just avoid it altogether.
I really don't want to burn this thing by putting 8 on it, then finding out it's unbearable and not being able to revert. It's honestly one of the things I despise most about Apple... they don't care if they ruin your devices with one-way, arm-twist updates.
Eh, you can always restore the phone to an earlier IOS version, no?
Eh, you can always restore the phone to an earlier IOS version, no?
Basically what heedpantsnow said. Once the new version of software is released, Apple stops signing the old software.
So if you restore a phone in iTunes (or have it done at the Apple store if there's an issue), it will always put you on the most up to date software that's available.
The issue is that you get burned by such a tactic. For example, the iPhone 4 really couldn't handle iOS 7. It ran okay on 6, but you couldn't put it back on 6.
To make matters worse, right after releasing 7, the whole SSL vulnerability fiasco happened, and they patched it. Although an iOS 6 patch was available to iPhone 3GS users, everyone else had to go on 7 to get the patch.
It's an arm-twist method at best. The whole idea is to have everyone on the latest software so developers don't have to support multiple versions (in theory)... but it also works in getting people to upgrade.
Think about it... an iPhone 4 struggles to just navigate the OS and do things like text messaging. It was nice and fast when it came out at doing these tasks... and there's little reason that it should run that much worse when doing them. Yet, you can't go back to having it work how it did before, only replace the device.
All this talk about iOS8 lag, iOS8 actually made my 5S a bit snappier overall..... No issues from personal use so far, at least not yet. We'll see if anything crops up.
Sobe, did you update via computer or over the air? I've heard folks who update 5S via computer have experienced far fewer issues.
Right. However it's even worse than arm twisting. Apple created an iMessage compatibility issue with iOS6 & then wouldn't patch it on iphone 4 or 4s. Only upgrading the OS would fix it, even though it previously worked fine. That kind of thing pisses me off: breaking devices that worked fine and then using that to force updating or upgrading.
Anyone else's GPS not working since the update? >_< so frustrating..Mine ok, dustin. iPhone 5S 16GB.