I'm in the same boat. I knew iPhone 7 was lame and not much different than 6s,
but didn't know it was actually worse. Seems like they chose the cheapest components,
still claiming 25% brighter screen when it's actually darker is... lame LOL
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Just returned my iPhone 7
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I'm in the same boat. I knew iPhone 7 was lame and not much different than 6s,
but didn't know it was actually worse. Seems like they chose the cheapest components,
still claiming 25% brighter screen when it's actually darker is... lame LOL
That was my point, it ain't 25% brighter. Is one suppose to keep their iPhone 7 if this is what Apple preached and one was expecting? The display is very important to me and my expectation was not meet.
That isn't to say there isn't something that could be done by Apple about it. If the solution is to just turn up the brightness to meet what you'd like to see, well no that doesn't fly. All that will do is kill battery life.
wow your sure are brutal to your fellow apple clan member. i take it you are also not going to get the new iphone because it is so 2011 with no fast wireless charging and oled screen just to name a few things.....
Yup, yet if you say somthing negative about the fanboys you get a warning from the staff here, i got a warning for calling someone a 'liar'. Saying 'get with the times' because its missing a headphone adaptor just shows how remedial some people really are.
Displaymate, for one, purchases their units at retail.
And I'll ask again. If your theory holds water, that this is exactly the same story every year for eight years, it should be trivial to come up with a single test done with proper gear to validate it.
This goes both ways, if you disagree with a negative comment you're automatically a fanboy.
Comparing my old 6S with my 7 side by side I actually find the contrast and sharpness to be better in the 7.
...and negative comments. Read through the threads for awhile. The naysayers outnumber fanboys 3:1. Apple is doomed. Apple can't innovate. I hate the screens. Every thread turns into negatives.
Yea, I'm sure Apple sorts through all of the displays to figure out which ones are worse and then they intentionally send those to their customers.
Nearly every time you post, you support my assertion that your line of thinking is nuts.
Yes as mentioned prior. I don't think this was ever under contention. Maybe I wasn't understanding what you're saying. It seemed like you were implying this is a one sided thread; either agree the upgrade wasn't workth keeping or get out. If that's not the case let this be my apology for quoting you in the first place.
Hive minds do not accept independent thought.
Seriously though. People out here always say "Hold your judgement until you try it". And here we are with a guy that tried it and didn't like it. And people are still being dismissive about his opinion?
We're not Apple employees. We're consumers and critical consumer opinions are pretty important.
I will agree the upgrade from the previous phone is very minor, however speaking for myself. I don't care. I wanted the new device.
If there's a screen issue, then for sure return it, do whatever, but when you act surprised by those other things then when I have an issue.
He did not simply say he didn't like it, he made statements implying that these screens were of significantly inferior quality in not just color, but sharpness, clarity, power consumption etc. He has nothing to back this up. Nobody that I am aware of has ever used a proper tool and come forward and said 'hey - these screens are considerably out of spec - Apple needs to do something about it.' Sites would die for that kind of scoop.
I can honestly say I haven't heard anyone claim Apple is doomed in weeks, maybe months. It always comes up when talking about the naysayers that I never see actually saying this.
What's amazing to me is a person isn't allowed to enjoy or not enjoy something here and share their opinion about it without the thread unraveling. Passive aggressive and downright ridiculous comments from both sides. It's like social media trolls hunting for the likes. What cool witty thing can I say in this thread to secure tons of likes and then never come back? (To be clear nothing that I just said is directed specifically at you; there are some repeat offenders that feature in this very thread)
As for innovation, I think the most innovative thing Apple did here was the a10 chip. The problem is that it may boost great numbers but people aren't really noticing real world improvements to their daily tasks. 50% speed is awesome. Someone pointed out the single core processing is better than a 2007 Mac Pro. Let that sink in. That's an amazing accomplishment. I just don't think nearly anyone is harnessing that power. And so they're stuck with judging this device in ways they can measure. And those points are falling short for some.
After doing research I don't think the screen thing is an issue. Especially since it can be adjusted. Now I've only done upgrades every two years (I upgraded to the 7 from 6) but I see nothing wrong with holding on to the 6s. I'm pretty sure that's a pretty good phone.
I will be keeping my 7 as the screen isn't cracked, Touch ID works and battery has to be better than my 2 yr old phone.
I will be keeping my 7 as the screen isn't cracked, Touch ID works and battery has to be better than my 2 yr old phone.
To be fair there are at least as many hate boys here as well. For some unknown reason passions for phones seems to run deep. Truely an odd phenomenon. Really should stop calling them phones. Phone calls are like under 10% of what people use these devices for any more. Carriers don't even restrict amount of call minutes any more on most plans.
I know you weren't responding to me, but I want to clearly point out that I don't mind the OP's opinion that the iPhone 7 offered nothing for him. That is totally cool. I also don't mind that he points out what he thinks is wrong with the phone. Nothing wrong there either. I'm stoked that we can consider any and all opinions.
But what I do have a problem with and I've been pointing out is exaggerations, lies, and completely utter mis-truths. For example, when he started claiming that every iPhone launch has bad screens for the first month and then Apple magically changes them so they're perfect again. And then he said that he had email exchanges directly with Tim Cook on this very subject, which he later admitted that he didn't. And then he makes claims that Apple evaluates all of the displays on the line and then sends the good ones to be display units and the B-grade screens to customers. All for the first month of course, and then they start manufacturing good ones from there.
The problem here is not that someone doesn't like the iPhone 7. The problem we are having is with the clearly outrageous claims the OP is making and the constant exaggerations and lies. It's ridiculous and challenging his claims is absolutely justified.
Come people, we should be congratulating him on this first return! After a few more, we can start to snicker, but it's too early now. After all, this is what makes MR great!
After 5 or 6 we can regroup and asses our progress. He diid make it for a whole day.
Kudos!
After 5 or 6 we can regroup and asses our progress. He diid make it for a whole day.
Kudos!
Well I am just confirming minus being black I see absolutely zero difference
Hence why I'm saying if it wasn't for the essentially free upgrade I would have never done it
Umm when you adjust the screen in the software you dim it EVEN MORE. You should't need software to fix a hardware issue.
Taking mine back tomorrow and might re-buy in Dec/Jan once this is fixed.