I like the Touch ID because I’m the only one that can unlock my phone since we don’t share finger prints
Fun fact: this has never been proven scientifically, and was also postulated by the same guy who invented eugenics... and this has been "known" since before 1900... so yeah, there's some modern science that needs to happen to help quash this misconception lol. I wouldn't go as far as saying there's someone who could open your phone; but basing your sense of security off of a "unique" fingerprint is flawed. Personally, I use Touch ID because I find it a more secure method of accessing your phone over typing in a password/PIN in crowded/high traffic areas for quick access (especially when you aren't constantly wiping off your phone screen, and people can easily watch your screen use).
Every method has flaws, and TouchID is no exception to that. I do, however, find TouchID to be a worthwhile "risk" for my uses. I don't have much reason to believe someone would take the time to hack TouchID with a copy print to gain access to my phone; and if I did, TouchID would simply be my first line of defense with other methods to prevent access. And if I really need to keep my phone secure... I have the option to remotely wipe it lol.
Moral of my rambling: the whole TouchID "security" premise is based on flawed presumptions and relies on flawed hardware. But, if you're using TouchID as the only security measure, you're only fooling yourself. Just had to interject this, as I have been a cyber-security nut for about a decade (self taught, arm chair researcher here, but I research heavily and bounce things off actual hackers I know personally... and one of my hacker buddies is well accomplished with his IT career as well, so I would trust what he says lol).
There’s too much inconsistency with opinions on a tech forum. Outside of here, nobody complains about the most minimalistic features, they just use their iPhone every day as most normal people do.
Aye! I have a different perspective from my first-hand encounters with X users, but I will say that the average X user I've encountered or interacted with is pretty much going to stick with their purchase and keep the moaning to a minimum. I do have one friend who has the X and can't stand it at all; but, it's his work phone and he's not about to waste all that money. He's learned to deal with everything, but we both also think his fingers don't make the ideal point of contact. He has a lot of issues with the button-free features working reliably.
I will also add a little personal anecdote about the whole X v. home button conversation:
To set the stage, I've been driving for Lyft part-time the last 2 months. I had a passenger hail a ride (I'll name him Bob), I pulled up, and as soon as he entered the vehicle the ride was cancelled. I know Bob didn't do it intentionally because he was riding shotgun, his phone was visible the whole time (the Lyft app wasn't in the foreground), and he was genuinely dumbfounded and worried about being charged for the cancellation (not the typical scammer attitude). What we both speculated was that when he swiped up on the screen it registered as a "tap" instead, thus cancelling the ride. For those who never used Lyft, the option to cancel a ride covers a good portion of the bottom of your screen.
This became a contributing factor to my decision to get the 8 Plus over the X this last weekend. The option to cancel a ride is at the bottom of the screen, as well as all the major screen taps I use when driving for Lyft. If my phone screws anything up like it did for Bob, it will be something I can't simply "undo" while on the job. The platform is not forgiving like that, and I'm not about to rely on Apple support to intervene with contract work because I can't use their phone correctly with every gesture. I'm also not naive enough to assume Lyft would do anything about this when there's a chance it can happen many times over. Then there's the fact I sometimes have to use the phone while driving (like moving the map around, zooming out to see my next turn, etc.), and I don't feel confident enough in the X with Bob's mishap that fresh in my mind when he was using his phone casually. That means more stress at work, and a lot more focus on my phone while driving; and we all know that's a dangerous combo.
Just a little extra to toss into the stew. I think there's plenty of reason for both styles of the phone to exist. Do I find the bezel-free design to be thoroughly thought out, or the gesture to be as reliable as the original home button? Hell no. Does that really matter to most people? Hell no. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that Bob's experience is pretty unique, because I'm half expecting a slew of rideshare drivers to have this issue while working. I doubt there are very many X users who do much ridesharing on the side. Then again, if there are, I'm curious how many have had problems.
Okay, end of rants lol
