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    iPhone Daily Tech Support Thread - [November 30]

    Daily Tech Support Thread - [November 30]

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:05 PM PST

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    I switched back to the iPhone 6s after 3 years with Android flagships. Here's my experience...

    Posted: 30 Nov 2020 04:09 AM PST

    I switched back to the iPhone 6s after 3 years with Android flagships. Here's my experience...

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    My ever-reliable iPhone 6s

    *TL;DR available below. Also apologies in advance for my English - might not be well-organised*

    Edit: My first awards!!! Thank you kind strangers :D

    Alright, so from the title you may be asking "Err what? Why?". Before we get into the experience I had with the iPhone 6s in 2020, let me explain why I did what I did.

    Here are the main reasons:

    (1) SIZE - For context, my current daily driver is the OnePlus 7T Pro, which in itself is a beast of a phone. 90 Hz Display, Snapdragon 855+, full-screen design, etc. - all in all, awesome stuff. BUT I have been getting more and more frustrated with how BIG the phone is. One-handed use is almost impossible for me and it barely fits in the front pocket most of the times. I was aware of these potential struggles before the purchase and thought I would eventually get used to it. Oh boy was I wrong! The curved display also doesn't help - accidental touch galore.

    (2) LESS OVERALL USAGE - I noticed that I don't use my phone as much as I used to. This means the advantages of having top-of-the-line specs on a phone become a lot less important. What's the point of having a killer screen, a huge battery, a latest SoC if I don't really use them to their full potential?

    (3) iOS 14 - I was a massive hater of the iOS's home screen and other limitations even before the switch to the other side. Then iOS 14 came along... Honestly, I really liked what I saw in the WWDC keynote. I think it might be one of my favourite updates of all time. Widgets and the app library - they make a huge difference in how I would use an iPhone, especially after getting real comfortable with these on Android. So I was curious to try them out.

    Now let's talk about the experience of using my 5-year-old iPhone 6s in 2020.

    First of all, WOW this phone is tiny! After spending 3 years owning 6-inch+ phones, coming back to a smaller form factor is a breath of fresh air. I was delighted when I managed to reach the top corners of the screen lol But, strangely, I didn't really miss the big screen of the OnePlus. The first day I used the 6s, I almost forgot that I put it in my front pocket. It takes very little space compared to an absolute brick like the 7T Pro. Honestly, this is what I enjoyed the most. Because, although it is small, its portability outshines the lack of screen real estate.

    Next up, the software. iOS 14 is as good of an update as I hoped it would be. The OS is smooth, fast, stable and reliable as ever (minus iOS 11 of course haha), which is something that is hard to come by on Android. What surprised me the most was how fast the animations/transitions feel on such a dated device. The 6s is 5 years old and it still runs nicely. I'm 80% sure that my 7T Pro won't be this snappy after 5 years. Also, I can't stress enough how much I adored the app library. Finally! This made the experience with the UI much more similar to what Android offers, meaning it is less jarring/annoying switching between the two. If Apple keeps this up, I reckon many Android users will go iOS in the next few years, especially for the longer support. I am impressed.

    Now, not everything was great, obviously.

    The battery. Oh, the battery... Granted, my unit is currently on its last leg, but I'm certain that a 6s with 100% battery capacity wouldn't do much better. I got at most about 3 hours of screen-on time, with just social media, messaging and YouTube. Sometimes the phone lost over 10% from just 15-min of web browsing. This is the trade off that I was worried about when switching to such a small phone, but in the end, I'd say it felt even worse than anticipated. I guess I have been spoiled by those massive flagships over the last few years.

    Another drawback is (unsurprisingly) the camera. I'm sure you all saw this coming... The camera tech in smartphones have got soooooo much better in the last 5 years that it is crazy when seeing the results side by side. There were a few occasions where I missed great photo opportunities because I had no telephoto or the night mode. Shooting photos indoor was a nightmare. Didn't remember it being this bad xD However, if given enough light, the rear camera still produces some great looking shots, as long as you're not pixel peeping. They are definitely good enough for social media posts. The front camera is just sad for today's standard. Let's not talk about it lol

    Lastly, the display. Despite having a lot of doubt prior to the switch, the 720p display looks fine. Texts are readable and the colours are not too bad for an LCD display. However, I would be lying if I said I didn't miss 90 Hz (Apple, please put high refresh rate in the next iPhones!) and OLED. The fact that the screen is blinding bright at night even with dark mode on annoyed me beyond explanation. I'm really happy that Apple has moved past LCD 'cause I really don't think you can pay them that much without getting at least an OLED panel on your iPhone in 2020. LCD's had their days but they are over.

    Overall though, I'd say going back to the iPhone 6s has made me appreciate how much tech has evolved in the last few years, and how well-optimised iPhones are. In all honesty, if I were forced to use the 6s as my daily driver today, I'd be fine with it. Sure, I will miss all the bells and whistles newer phones offer, but at the end of the day, older iPhones can still do the basics right. The whole experiment has also made me want to go back to iOS for my next phone, now that I see the longevity first hand. So... yeah... iPhone 14? :)

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    TL;DR: I enjoyed how small the iPhone 6s is and was impressed by iOS 14. However, the battery life was abysmal. Cameras showed their age but were still usable in some circumstances, while the display was serviceable at best. Overall, despite its shortcomings, this experience made me appreciate my old phone more.

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    What is the longest you've waited to upgrade?

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:47 AM PST

    I usually upgrade every 2-3 generations. I've only had 4 iPhones: 5 --> 6s plus --> 8 plus --> 12 Pro Max. I hold on to phones until the usability runs down.

    Do you upgrade yearly or do you hold on to your phone as long as possible?

    Edit: I honestly thought most people upgraded every year, but after reading the responses I see many people use their phones at least two years or more!

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    South Korea’s second Apple Store opens soon in Yeouido

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:35 PM PST

    iPhone water resistance claims ruled unfair; Apple fined $12M

    Posted: 30 Nov 2020 09:26 AM PST

    Apple Fitness+ Promotion Ramps Up as Launch Approaches

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 12:40 PM PST

    12 Pro Max curious battery cap numbers

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 04:03 PM PST

    12 Pro Max curious battery cap numbers

    Not sure if this was discussed before but it seems that 3uTools shows my phones actual battery capacity at 3800mAh, which is not that big of a downgrade coming from 11 Pro Max.

    Wonder if anyone else has similar numbers showing, and if this has any validity at all?

    Been using 3uTools to check for battery capacity on 3rd party batteries for some of the other iPhones I refurbished, seemed pretty helpful.

    https://preview.redd.it/1zkgoz6jq9261.png?width=459&format=png&auto=webp&s=8df7c65517de71233bf89cb193bbfba57769058c

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    Poll: Which type of desktop operating system are you using as an iPhone user?

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:44 AM PST

    Edit: Created a more extended poll with options for multi system usage as this seems to be interesting for quite a lot of people: https://www.strawpoll.me/38302695

    First poll with only limited options for major operating systems: http://www.strawpoll.me/37867248

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    Exclusive: TikTok could be testing out App Clips

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 12:48 PM PST

    What does family sharing allow members of the family access to?

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 12:22 PM PST

    I'm curious if I joined a family plan, what members of my family would be able to see. And would they be able to see what apps I have downloaded or get a notification every time I downloaded something?

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    Can people post pics of their phones with the new leather cases? I'll like to see the patina. Particularly the Baltic Blue, I'm really curious about how it looks.

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 03:35 PM PST

    Anyone else prefer to use Amazon Alexa instead of Apple HomeKit?

    Posted: 30 Nov 2020 05:59 AM PST

    Hello. I'm wondering if anyone else prefers to use Amazon Alexa devices and app instead of Apple HomeKit on there iPhone. I been using a Amazon Alexa device paired with my iPhone for over a year now and its been working great for me controlling my lights, tv and music along with receiving messages on package deliveries and receiving weather and news information

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    Apple displays

    Posted: 29 Nov 2020 04:06 PM PST

    I don't know why I've been thinking about this so much. But Apple gets their displays from Samsung, with a big giant company like Apple why can't they make their own displays in house? Maybe they are lazy and don't want to do it themselves.

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