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iPhone X Returning my iPhone X today
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Yeah those who are foaming at the mouth right now about how great the X is and how Apple is the most brilliant smart phone maker ever designed are the same people who will be throwing the X under the bus in about 9 months when the XI is announced.
It would be hilarious if Apple brought back Touch ID... under the screen or whatever. Those who said "Touch ID is dead, yada yada yada" will quickly change their tune to "having 2 biometic authentications is a brilliant move by Apple!"
LOLYup. Coming from a 5s. Bought an X because I wanted it and I could. Love it. Don’t need to justify how I spend my money to anyone, especially not on MR. Okay, maybe to my accountant and CRA. Also don’t care what phones others buy or feel they need to justify it. My husband has both a 5c and 5s and is debating between an 8+ and X. Our marriage will continue happily whichever one he chooses.
tap the screen then drag your finger up (from the middle of the screen.. not the bottom).
yeah?
Thats not true. Im an X owner and Ive always thought touchID and faceID could be used together as two factor auth.Yeah those who are foaming at the mouth right now about how great the X is and how Apple is the most brilliant smart phone maker ever designed are the same people who will be throwing the X under the bus in about 9 months when the XI is announced.
It would be hilarious if Apple brought back Touch ID... under the screen or whatever. Those who said "Touch ID is dead, yada yada yada" will quickly change their tune to "having 2 biometic authentications is a brilliant move by Apple!"
Yeah those who are foaming at the mouth right now about how great the X is and how Apple is the most brilliant smart phone maker ever designed are the same people who will be throwing the X under the bus in about 9 months when the XI is announced.
It would be hilarious if Apple brought back Touch ID... under the screen or whatever. Those who said "Touch ID is dead, yada yada yada" will quickly change their tune to "having 2 biometic authentications is a brilliant move by Apple!"
It is hardly groundbreaking that tech will be different in 9 months. Is anyone these days really naive to planned obsolescence? And? I have an X and still fondly remember my 3GS and 4...yes compared to TODAY they are far behind but at the time and while I used them they were wonderful. I can “foam at mouth” at my X and still enjoy it when newer tech comes out. I will likely have the X for three years, and when I upgrade be appreciative for how much use I got out of it and go on to also thoroughly enjoy the next new thing.
Came from a 7 Plus. Completely disagree that it's a downgrade but to each their own.
It's all in how you set up FaceID. On the second pass, hold it down at an angle that mimics being on a desk.
Why is it so Important for many people here, to announce that they are returning an item and why? Is the OP and others like him seeking permission or approval? You don't need our permission nor our approval. Really narcissistic.
If that ship has sailed, they wouldn’t have included it in the iPhone 8.
Fits in the hand better, can be used one handed. Doesn’t look like a brick. Other than that they’re the same.
And I don’t think your alone. There is no way I would have ever bought the 8 or 8 plus I just couldn’t knowing the X was out. And if the X wasn’t out I would have went with the Note 8. I just could not do that design again.
But when I look at someone like my mom who has the IPhone 6 and I’ve tried to get her to upgrade last year and she was like, “Hell No”. Not because she can’t afford it, she owns her own house and has money in savings and retirement and an almost 800 credit score. She simply doesn’t like having bills over her head. When she heard the X was $1000 you could imagine what she said. Lol. For some people the price point is a deal breaker, period point blank. I hope I get to that point at some time. Lol. But right now I’m still in the got to have it phase. Lol.
It’s the same reason why people feel the need to announce that their device is perfect and amazing; seeking validation from others. I personally enjoy reading their reasons but won’t make my decisions based off them.
I'd agree... but I can't deny that reading this thread and many others with the "reasons I am returning the X" that just so happen to match the reasons I bought the 8 Plus instead of the X...
.... well... it makes me feel even better about my purchase decision.
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With everything in life, this design and phone will become old. It is currently new and fresh, but for people shooting down older models are so laughable. EVERY single phone was praised at one point as all new one will too. It is funny how human nature works!
Nope, just hoping Apple read these forums and address these concerns on the next model.
Why don't you contact Apple directly instead? That would be the most logical thing to do.
Good to know I'm not missing out on much then... because I can use the 8 Plus one handed.
There IS a market for plus sized phones!
Only thing Apple reads is the stock holders concerns on why sales are up or down lol
are you selectively reading posts?
both of your points are addressable on the X.
you want cooler display tone? turn off true tone:
Settings-> Display & Brightness -> True Tone
you want to see notifications when your face is out of range of the cameras?
tap the phone to wake it then slide your finger up (not from the bottom)
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idk.. return the phone if you want.. i don't care.
it's just that the reasons you're giving in the top post aren't accurate.
Not saying you can’t use the plus with one hand. But you can’t grip and use it. Even in your pictures it’s the same thing. You let it float in your hand, a mere bump from someone passing by and you’re picking up your phone from the ground hoping to not see a crack.
whats great about the OP's post is that he/she is posting with the actual X in hand and has tried it. The thoughts he typed about (screen size coming from a Plus) ran through my head as well. Thanks for posting.
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