iPhone X is the notch gonna stay?

[The-Real-Deal82]

For example: One of my cars is a muscle car with a loud exhaust, which draws attention and I have had compliments on it because it’s unique with the customization and it clearly Stands out.

However, having the latest iPhone, I don’t understand how others are fixated on something where they’re drowning someone else in attention over it? And I live in a fairly large city as well, nobody pays attention to my stainless Apple Watch or iPhone. I’m the type of person that I could care less if no one ever commented on what type of Apple product I own or iPhone specifically. I’m just having difficulty processing how others flock to those over a phone. If I had others Drowning me in attention over my iPhone , I would rather not have it be like that at all.

Although I’m not a fan of muscle cars I do realise there are clubs for that sort of thing and appreciate its kind of a hobby etc.

Yeah phones and the buzz around them has really died down in recent years. Smartphones are so similar and everybody owns one so the impact is much less than in 2007 when the real game changer hit the market. I don’t believe for a second people flock around someone using an iPhone X on a train. It seems a story of fiction to me and something said just to get conversation going.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

No and you're wrong?!

iPhone X is a first generation with complete redesign and Notch is iconic and differently from others models.

iPhone X will be always remembered as 10th anniversary of series's,

It will be remembered as first iPhone with OLED display

It will be remembered as first iPhone with Face I'd

It will be remembered as first iPhone with edge to edge display

It will be remembered as first iPhone with wireless charging,

It will be remembered as first iPhone with iconic Notch

Isn't that enough to make it special and iconic. I'm sure @boltjames agree with me 100%

I realise this is tongue in cheek but it’s amazing how a few people who own an X can’t fathom that the impact it’s had on them is not entirely appreciated by the masses. It’s just another iPhone that’s had a redesign really. Once the prices come down more people will own it and perhaps enjoy what it has to offer but again it’s just another iPhone.

 

[44267547]

I realise this is tongue in cheek but it’s amazing how a few people who own an X can’t fathom that the impact it’s had on them is not entirely appreciated by the masses. It’s just another iPhone that’s had a redesign really. Once the prices come down more people will own it and perhaps enjoy what it has to offer but again it’s just another iPhone.

I think sometimes there are those who are stuck in reality distortion on a tech forum about Apple devices in general being highly praised, but outside in the real world, smart phones have the euphoria in the beginning, but they eventually wear off and is just another “thing” that will be superseded by something else. It’s the nature of technology, especially smartphones being they are updated annually.

 

[M-A-R-V]

I realise this is tongue in cheek but it’s amazing how a few people who own an X can’t fathom that the impact it’s had on them is not entirely appreciated by the masses. It’s just another iPhone that’s had a redesign really. Once the prices come down more people will own it and perhaps enjoy what it has to offer but again it’s just another iPhone.

I owned X previously, I could not grasp the swipe guestures , Face I'd and Notch, I hate them and sold my X and got 8 Plus recently, So I clear your doubts I don't own X, it's a special model but I don't like tings about it (^^ which I mentioned above)

For example: One of my cars is a muscle car with a loud exhaust, which draws attention and I have had compliments on it because it’s unique with the customization and it clearly Stands out.

However, having the latest iPhone, I don’t understand how others are fixated on something where they’re drowning someone else in attention over it? And I live in a fairly large city as well, nobody pays attention to my stainless Apple Watch or iPhone. I’m the type of person that I could care less if no one ever commented on what type of Apple product I own or iPhone specifically. I’m just having difficulty processing how others flock to those over a phone. If I had others Drowning me in attention over my iPhone , I would rather not have it be like that at all.

Question??

Do you think my 2018 Lincoln Navigator will draw people's attention? Or it's just another SUV on the road.

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Although I’m not a fan of muscle cars

Well said and I completely agree!!
I hate muscle cars and I always wish I could crush them with my Raptor ;-)

 

[bushman4]

notch is here to stay. Not on a kind of Face ID but because of AR
Unfortunately AR is years away. At least the kind of AR that by holding your camera up on a street, AR will give us the names of the stores on the street

 

[Appleaker]

Yes, I can see the meeting in Apple HQ now...

"The notch is ugly! It's horrific! So let's put it on the most significant product release in company history and charge $1,500 for it! Genius!"

If Apple hated the notch they wouldn't have put it on their signature iPhone. Because, you know, they have complete control over the design of their products.

That is such a clueless response, yet reasoning people use. It was the notch or a full top bezel, which would mean a full bottom bezel. Apple didn’t want that, the notch has to be there right now. Apple will get rid of it and you’ll see how ridiculously wrong you are.

 

[raqball]

That is such a clueless response, yet reasoning people use. It was the notch or a full top bezel, which would mean a full bottom bezel. Apple didn’t want that, the notch has to be there right now. Apple will get rid of it and you’ll see how ridiculously wrong you are.

The notch didn't need to be there.. As you said, Apple could have made the X with top and bottom bezels like the S8 / S9, Pixel 2 XL, LG ect. Apple made a design choice with the notch as there is absolutely no reason whatsoever that the notch had to be there..

I dig the notch and I am glad Apple made a very unique design.

I respect your admiration for your iPhone X, which you have vehemently Expressed your passion on the iPhone forum. I just don’t understand how others are drowning you in attention when you ride on a train with your iPhone X? I just view the iPhone X as a commodity and a piece of tech that holds no value in terms it’s just another annual iPhone every year. To me, there is nothing special or exclusive about that, even with all the technology embedded and construction, it doesn’t change what it is. Your iPhone X is set to be superseded by another new version of the iPhone X in seven months.

I agree and even more so since the X can be purchased from a carrier with zero down and $30 a month. I think many can afford $30 a month. Seeing someone with an X does not instantly scream status symbol to me. Now if Apple would have sold the X at full price only (no financing) and the price was 5K then sure if I saw someone with it I'd be semi impressed.

Yesterday when I was getting my car serviced a guy pulled up in a super sweet R8 V10... Now that dude was obviously either loaded or living beyond his means. That car screams I am loaded and a similar one on the showroom floor had a sticker price of $189K.

I guess my point is that some things scream money and others don't. An iPhone X screams I can pay $30 a month on my cell phone bill and nothing more.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I think sometimes there are those who are stuck in reality distortion on a tech forum about Apple devices in general being highly praised, but outside in the real world, smart phones have the euphoria in the beginning, but they eventually wear off and is just another “thing” that will be superseded by something else. It’s the nature of technology, especially smartphones being they are updated annually.

It’ll be interesting to see how Boltjames reacts when the highly anticipated iPhone X Plus variant comes out in September. He might have to get used to the fact these fictitious attention giving commuters may not be flocking to see his X when it’s no longer considered ‘the best’ iPhone on the market. Even if the X looks like the standard size X successor, it will still be second tier in the range and apparently that is not good for his image.

 

[M-A-R-V]

It’ll be interesting to see how Boltjames reacts when the highly anticipated iPhone X Plus variant comes out in September. He might have to get used to the fact these fictitious attention giving commuters may not be flocking to see his X when it’s no longer considered ‘the best’ iPhone on the market. Even if the X looks like the standard size X successor, it will still be second tier in the range and apparently that is not good for his image.

...... And it's getting funnier and funnier, isn't it??

Actually I'm eagerly waiting for X Plus, I was a bit disappointed with X but I have to give it a try this fall when new iPhone's are out. I upgrade each year.

It's always good to be on top of the food chain, Looks i Got X Plus now I'm better than you (just kidding LOL)

 

[Appleaker]

The notch didn't need to be there.. As you said, Apple could have made the X with top and bottom bezels like the S8 / S9, Pixel 2 XL, LG ect. Apple made a design choice with the notch as there is absolutely no reason whatsoever that the notch had to be there..

I dig the notch and I am glad Apple made a very unique design.



I agree and even more so since the X can be purchased from a carrier with zero down and $30 a month. I think many can afford $30 a month. Seeing someone with an X does not instantly scream status symbol to me. Now if Apple would have sold the X at full price only (no financing) and the price was 5K then sure if I saw someone with it I'd be semi impressed.

Yesterday when I was getting my car serviced a guy pulled up in a super sweet R8 V10... Now that dude was obviously either loaded or living beyond his means. That car screams I am loaded and a similar one on the showroom floor had a sticker price of $189K.

I guess my point is that some things scream money and others don't. An iPhone X screams I can pay $30 a month on my cell phone bill and nothing more.

That was the alternative that Apple didn’t want to do because it doesn’t look as impressive and eye-catching and wouldn’t be unique (by unique, I do not mean the notch, I mean the ‘edge to edge’ display), not to mention it just wasn’t what they wanted. The notch is a better solution than 2 thicker bezels. But you seem the think the notch will stay and Apple are happy with the notch. You are simply wrong, the notch will go but I guess only time will prove that to you.

 

[raqball]

But you seem the think the notch will stay and Apple are happy with the notch. You are simply wrong, the notch will go but I guess only time will prove that to you.

When you post an opinion as a matter of fact you loose all credibility. You can't call someone wrong based on your own opinion.

Do you have anything, other than your opinion, that says or proves Apple is unhappy with the notch? I'll wait, no rush to post the info / proof.

So 10 years from now when the notch it gone because technology has changed you can come back and call everyone wrong? Hahahaha.... Sorry but that's just flat out hilarious..

The notch was a design choice that Apple made. As tech progresses the notch will get smaller and you betcha, at some point it will be gone.. Heck 20 years from now a phone chip might be embedded into a contact lens type device that we put in our eye.. So when that happens I guess you'll come back pounding your chest and proclaiming that you were right?

 

[Appleaker]

When you post an opinion as a matter of fact you loose all credibility. You can't call someone wrong based on your own opinion.

So 10 years from now when the notch it gone because technology has changed you can come back and call everyone wrong? Hahahaha.... Sorry but that's just flat out hilarious..

The notch was a design choice that Apple made. As tech progresses the notch will get smaller and you betcha, at some point it will be gone.. Heck 20 years from now a phone clip might be embedded into contact lens tone devices that we put in out eye.. So when that happens I guess you'll pound your best and say you were right?

It’s not opinion, if you think Apple is not working towards removing the notch then you are wrong. But now you are admitting that you think Apple will get rid of it? I think the difference is that you think Apple is happy with the notch and not looking at removing it, but simply waiting for others to produce the technology to remove it first. Anyway, let’s agree to disagree on this because we’re arguing over a notch.

 

[raqball]

It’s not opinion, if you think Apple is not working towards removing the notch then you are wrong. But now you are admitting that you think Apple will get rid of it? I think the difference is that you think Apple is happy with the notch and not looking at removing it, but simply waiting for others to produce the technology to remove it first. Anyway, let’s agree to disagree on this because we’re arguing over a notch.

Do you read your own posts? I mean they are funny and all but.....

Of course the notch will get smaller and at some point it will be gone. Most rational people understand that and it's called advancement.. What it does not mean, when it eventually happens, is that it was a failure..

You can continue to run around saying you are wrong to everyone who posts a different opinion than yours but until you have proof to back up your opinion maybe you should be telling yourself that you are wrong..

 

[boltjames]

That is such a clueless response, yet reasoning people use. It was the notch or a full top bezel, which would mean a full bottom bezel. Apple didn’t want that, the notch has to be there right now. Apple will get rid of it and you’ll see how ridiculously wrong you are.

If you knew anything about design you wouldn't be making such ridiculous assumptions. Yesterday it was "Apple knew the design was ugly and released it anyway!" and today you're off to a great start, recommending an imbalanced top and bottom screen design. LOL. You realize you're talking about Apple and not Samsung, right? You know, the company that cares passionately about design and aesthetics, the company that doesn't compromise and will wait until a technology is ready before releasing it to the public.

Looks like Apple has sold 30 MILLION iPhone X's generating over $36 BILLION in sales. That's roughly the size of the Coca Cola corporation. In under 5 months. I'd say they did something right. Oh, but it disappointed your strange sense of style so your opinion totally matters.

 

[raqball]

If you knew anything about design you wouldn't be making such ridiculous assumptions. Yesterday it was "Apple knew the design was ugly and released it anyway!" and today you're off to a great start, recommending an imbalanced top and bottom screen design.

Using that posters analogy that Apple hates the notch and it trying to replace it because they know it's a failure:

1. The home button was a failure because you know, Apple is phasing it out.
2. touchID was a failure because you know, Apple is phasing it out.

Sometimes it's just best to giggle and see the humor in some comments..

 

[Adelphos33]

I don’t mind the notch, especially during regular app usage. However, on the current iPhone X model, the notch definitely impacts the viewing and size of media, including photos and videos. I would imagine this will be less of an issue on the larger models being introduced later this year.

I’m fascinated by the upcoming LCD model - if Apple delivers a compelling enough version (with the best cameras, processors, etc), I may get it. I could also upgrade to the 2018 X+ or just keep my 8.

 

[boltjames]

Using that posters analogy that Apple hates the notch and it trying to replace it because they know it's a failure:

1. The home button was a failure because you know, Apple is phasing it out.
2. touchID was a failure because you know, Apple is phasing it out.

Sometimes it's just best to giggle and see the humor in some comments..

Agreed.

One can criticize Apple over things like technology (Flash) and price (iPhone X) but you can't criticize them on design. Can't think of another company that's nailed design like Apple has for the past 30 years. They invented the personal computer, they invented the notebook, they invented the smartphone. Like, literally, invented these things.

 

[44267547]

I’m fascinated by the upcoming LCD model - if Apple delivers a compelling enough version (with the best cameras, processors, etc), I may get it. I could also upgrade to the 2018 X+ or just keep my 8.

The LCD 6.1 rumored iPhone I think will be the most under anticipated iPhone, but likely will be the most popular out of the three, because It be the most affordable, will have iPhone X like features with Gesture controls and Face ID, and we know Apples LCD displays are the best in the industry.

In my opinion, come launch day for the 5.8/6.5 ILED and a 6.1 LCD iPhone, I think the LCD 6.1 iPhone will be the one the most difficult to pre-order with the popularity. I think it will do really well. I personally hope it includes 3D Touch, but it was rumored possibly that it may not, Bit rumors are not always true either.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

The LCD 6.1 rumored iPhone I think will be the most under anticipated iPhone, but likely will be the most popular out of the three, because It be the most affordable, will have iPhone X like features with Gesture controls and Face ID, and we know Apples LCD displays are the best in the industry.

In my opinion, come launch day for the 5.8/6.5 ILED and a 6.1 LCD iPhone, I think the LCD 6.1 iPhone will be the one the most difficult to pre-order with the popularity. I think it will do really well. I personally hope it includes 3D Touch, but it was rumored possibly that it may not, Bit rumors are not always true either.

I think you’re right. Based on rumours of course. The 6.1” will be a big pull because it’ll have the new look but significantly cheaper than the X. However if it doesn’t have 3DTouch, I think the more tech savvy consumers will join those wanting an even cheaper iPhone and get the iPhone 8. A bit like how the iPhone 7 outsold the 8 in my country due to cost.

I don’t think those wanting the X Plus will have difficulties preordering it as it’ll cost the earth and not all cultures go for the phablet style phones.

 

[HolyGrail]

I dig the notch and I am glad Apple made a very unique design. II am sure Apple will find a way to make it smaller but it's here to stay. All of the Apps I use have already been updated and the notch id not even noticeable unless you want it to be that is..

You like the Apple Ibrow because its unique, and not noticeable. Why would they want to make it smaller, if its not noticeable as you say? Doesn't that mean you like it the way it is and will be unhappy if Apple makes it smaller? At least be consistent.

 

[M-A-R-V]

I don’t think those wanting the X Plus will have difficulties preordering it as it’ll cost the earth and not all cultures go for the phablet style phones.

The person you are quoting is also going for X Plus) because there are people who still find X size smaller being it 5.8 inch it's still small for some.

And on the other threads these same people complain about Plus size iPhone's being to big to comfortably hand or carry in pockets. Seems odd to me..

 

[rocat1997]

I guess I don’t understand the obsession with the notch. I don’t even notice it their.

 

[The Game 161]

It’s not opinion, if you think Apple is not working towards removing the notch then you are wrong. But now you are admitting that you think Apple will get rid of it? I think the difference is that you think Apple is happy with the notch and not looking at removing it, but simply waiting for others to produce the technology to remove it first. Anyway, let’s agree to disagree on this because we’re arguing over a notch.

It’s not going anywhere anytime soon

They are adding it on the next iPad pros for a reason. It will remain until at least the next 4-5 years I would say.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

It’s not going anywhere anytime soon

They are adding it on the next iPad pros for a reason. It will remain until at least the next 4-5 years I would say.

Adding it to the iPad? Oh god I really don’t see the point of that! I can understand perhaps having it on an iPhone where space is more crucial but adding it to a large device seems odd to me. They must really think it looks good.

It wouldn’t stop me buying a device though as the other elements far outweigh a notch. It is possible to think something looks a bit crap though despite liking a device overall. Quite a few here don’t get that.

 

[The Game 161]

Adding it to the iPad? Oh god I really don’t see the point of that! I can understand perhaps having it on an iPhone where space is more crucial but adding it to a large device seems odd to me. They must really think it looks good.

It wouldn’t stop me buying a device though as the other elements far outweigh a notch. It is possible to think something looks a bit crap though despite liking a device overall. Quite a few here don’t get that.

Would make more sense the notch in landscape for the iPad Pro as guessing that’s how most people view their iPads.