Should definitely work, I have an S7 Edge and it works through a case no problem.
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iPhone X | OT | November 3
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Zeyphersan
Banned
You will for all but T-Mobile, but the T-Mobile model wont work on CDMA networks (Sprint, Verizon)
That's great news, thanks. Not having a case on my phone would give me high anxiety.
Thanks will try for that one.
DOWN
Banned
To each their own but I think the X bump is better looking than 6, 7, or 8
It looks like powerful feels 😉
I don't mind it but wish we didn't have it. Has there ever been a real reason for why it exists? Why they started (I think) the trend of having a camera bump? Is it just for the thinness? I imagine the battery would increase nicely if they expanded the phone to fit the camera
[Blackness. Fade slowly to white. Johnny Ive, skin greying and visibly melty, but still buff, and with a twinkle in his eye, appears on screen.]
"We've done something with the new iPhone Vita that will change the nature of our relationships with each other. We're moving into a new era of connectivity, and smart technology is shaping our lives in ways that, thirty years ago, we could never have anticipated."
[we see a graphic representing the passage of time via the evolution of iPhones]
"We share so much information every day, whether that's with our families [Ive's face cuts to a child of ambiguous ethnicity and gender, with missing front teeth and huge hair, blowing bubbles at the camera; before we reveal they're performing for their mother's phone in a sunny field], our colleges [a white woman in an expensive suit raises her phone to her ear while walking through the gleaming glass door of an office building], or with ourselves [a polyamourous triad watches a video on a phone and laughs together on a bright white couch. Back to Ive]. People are demanding more from our smartphones than ever before. That's why we've increased the thickness of the iPhone's casing."
[camera traces the edge of a phone rendering; lots of measurements flash on the screen, and we see the edge visibly thicken]
"This allowed us to design a brand new camera. It's not only larger, with more thunderpixels, and a more powerful light trap; but this time, the camera [graphic rotates] actually sits flush with the device."
[Ive pauses to let this information sink in]
"But there's more. Increasing the depth of the phone allowed us to completely rethink our design approach to its battery, which now lasts for an astonishing 6 hours of iNet talk time."
[iPhone rendering spins to white before fading into a shot of an interracial but heterosexual couple choosing to leave their charger and cable behind as they frolic out of their iHouse on a bright summer's day. Back to Ive.]
"Our tests confirm that users can expect to save up to 9 pints of blood every month when using this phone. And it weighs less than a pouch of dolphin milk."
[Ive sucks on the pouch-nipple with a self-satisfied smile. Fade to Apple logo.]
Jesus apple. LolOn iPhone 7 Plus 11.1 Beta Im getting the Home Swipe bar everywhere lol
Chittagong
Gold Member
This thread needs a poll in the OP
How impossible will iPhone X be to buy?
So impossible
Really impossible
Not possible
How impossible will iPhone X be to buy?
So impossible
Really impossible
Not possible
Backfoggen
Banned
I got my 6 Plus on release, Ill get my X on release.
100% guaranteed
Dreamwriter
Member
I think Nokia started the camera bump trend, having larger cameras than the case size. Apple was nowhere near the first trend-starters. The reason is to maintain camera quality while making the phone as thin and light as possible. iPhone has in recent years been considered one of the best camera phones, they arent going to lower picture quality just because they decided to make a thin and light phone rather than a brick.
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ActiveRush
Member
How possible is it for people to use a bot to preorder? After the NES fiasco thats my only really concern with preordering.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
it IS a beta
LordOfChaos
Member
Yeah, but that's the exception, generally for one the Apple UI itself has the white notification bar, and the UI guidelines for developers also say not to hide the notch in black.
So they made two opposite choices with that and the Watch where they say to avoid showing the bezels, and on the iPhone itself, picking black seemed like a sign they could hide the notch at first.
Everybody will get one, so there is no need to stay up to preorder or lineup on launch day
I don't really think Apple gives a shit to be honest. Since when do they ever keep anything in mind?
Luvvitt is having a case sale on amazon and it includes X cases. All around $5 bucks.
I bought a clear case and tempered screen protector.
Via Slickdeals
I bought a clear case and tempered screen protector.
Via Slickdeals
Anyone read ebooks on their iPhone 6/7/8?
I like reading ebooks on my 7 plus and Im wondering if itll suck to read books on the X because its the same width as the 6/7/8 (I guess youll technically get roughly 20% more vertical reading space on the X). Walked into an Apple Store yesterday and was so tempted to get the 8 plus and forego the messiness of this years X launch.
I do kind of want a slightly smaller phone and will appreciate the extra half-stop stop/OIS on the 2x Camera (love my 7 plus camera).
I like reading ebooks on my 7 plus and Im wondering if itll suck to read books on the X because its the same width as the 6/7/8 (I guess youll technically get roughly 20% more vertical reading space on the X). Walked into an Apple Store yesterday and was so tempted to get the 8 plus and forego the messiness of this years X launch.
I do kind of want a slightly smaller phone and will appreciate the extra half-stop stop/OIS on the 2x Camera (love my 7 plus camera).
Ebooks are great on the non-Plus iPhones. We'll get a decent chunk more width to the screen with the X too with most of the bezel disappearing, right?
Wowfunhappy
Member
I think Nokia started the camera bump trend, having larger cameras than the case size. Apple was nowhere near the first trend-starters. The reason is to maintain camera quality while making the phone as thin and light as possible. iPhone has in recent years been considered one of the best camera phones, they aren't going to lower picture quality just because they decided to make a thin and light phone rather than a brick.
Nokia was the first, but I don't think they started the "trend". I don't remember anyone else having bumps before Apple.
Also, at least in the case of that phone on the left—that camera had an enormous sensor and the images it produced were absolutely incredible. It was well above what Apple or any other phone was doing at that time, and is arguably still superior.
(Unfortunately, the camera was literally the only good thing about that phone, and whether it should even be called a "smart phone" is questionable.)
BuggyDClown
Member
I think Nokia started the camera bump trend, having larger cameras than the case size. Apple was nowhere near the first trend-starters. The reason is to maintain camera quality while making the phone as thin and light as possible. iPhone has in recent years been considered one of the best camera phones, they arent going to lower picture quality just because they decided to make a thin and light phone rather than a brick.
I would love the sensor to be more central and larger like those. If they could even just double the sensor size the quality would see an enormous improvement.
badcrumble
Member
Probably somewhat possible but not easy, I guess. Apple doesnt have any sort of CAPTCHA protection during the ordering and checkout process, but the fact that its going to be an all-new order page and that itll take a fair amount of reloading due to basically getting DDOSed by a crush of users means a simple script is likely to fail. I wouldnt be surprised if Apple has some amount of other protections in place too.
Simply Sami
Member
Apple are competent unlike these other shops.
They will keep it to one per customer, which a lot of shops including Amazon didn't for the nes classic originally. So they ended going back and cancelling orders.
They will keep it to one per customer, which a lot of shops including Amazon didn't for the nes classic originally. So they ended going back and cancelling orders.
The Driver
Member
We really thinking this is gonna be a bitch to order and get? I was under the impression that if you try within at least an hour of the release youll be good but then again this is the first time Im looking to order one of these online.
Supply is super limited + demand is super high (see sales of the 8/8+)
It's going to be pure lottery as to when you'll get the phone for everyone ordering even those first few mins.
What?
Image isn't showing up, had to manually link it. It's an old image from the hands on event?
Holy shit this is beautiful. I've decided.
No I haven't.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Note 3 was the first major phone to have a bump, back in 2013
Apple's nice enough to let you keep ordering, but obviously it affects the amount of time you have to wait to get yours.
I think the most I've had to wait is maybe a week? So the second shipment. And I didn't bother staying up or waiting until the page went live.
I think the hefty price tag will out weigh the lack of stock.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Honestly even 4-6 weeks Im fine with. Obviously sooner is better but I just want to avoid like two months or more of waiting
Hazelhurst
Member
I keep flipping back and forth but I think I'm going to wait on getting this. I'm still loving my iPhone 6. I'm looking forward to impressions for those lucky enough to get one.
Solideliquid
Member
🤔
Need some help !
I live in Canada and I'm planning to get an unlocked and sim free iPhone X on launch day. I already know that the better option is to preorder it on the ( nearest from home )Apple Store website on the 27th of this month. Problem is that I really want the A1865 model since it has the Qualcomm modem inside that appears to offer better performance in receiving signals, AND it won't be available here in Canada. I think the only model available will be the A1901 which has the Intel modem. Then I thought that I wouldn't mind to preorder it on the nearest US Apple Store and do the travel to get it on the 3rd of november. Does someone can confirm if it's possible to preorder an unlocked and sim free iPhone X and get it in an Apple Store in the US ?
I live in Canada and I'm planning to get an unlocked and sim free iPhone X on launch day. I already know that the better option is to preorder it on the ( nearest from home )Apple Store website on the 27th of this month. Problem is that I really want the A1865 model since it has the Qualcomm modem inside that appears to offer better performance in receiving signals, AND it won't be available here in Canada. I think the only model available will be the A1901 which has the Intel modem. Then I thought that I wouldn't mind to preorder it on the nearest US Apple Store and do the travel to get it on the 3rd of november. Does someone can confirm if it's possible to preorder an unlocked and sim free iPhone X and get it in an Apple Store in the US ?
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Deleted member 22576
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Hmm got hands on with the 8 today for a sec and it was noice. I really want to see this thing in person. I feel like its inevitable Ill get one since I need a new phone. But I dunno... tbh the gloss black 7 has been appealing to me.. get the X-2 next year. Blech.
jts
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And you like the fact it looks like its in a cheap silicone case all the time?
Also, where the heck is the Apple logo? I think its contributing to the idea of the phone being in a case.
Will they restrict to one per customer? I was thinking to try and order two because I cant decide which colour would be best (doenst help that apple has a shit gallery so doesnt really show you enough to make a decision on)
Zeyphersan
Banned
Should be two per order, thats what it has historically been. Though they may limit it to one given the supply issues, I doubt that.
Byakuya769
Member
Tried going a week without my leather case on my iPhone 6Plus to see if I could do so with the X. One $50 screen replacement later, I'm convinced that I'll need a case.
The X's screen width in portrait is identical to the non-Plus sized 6/7/8 phones, it's simply "taller".
Oh, is it? Doesn't that mean that iPhone X has thicker side bezels than iPhone 8 (by 1.8 mm each) as it has 3.6mm wider case? Oh, the irony.
EDIT: This article says that X's screen is ~4 mm wider, so the bezels are actually slightly smaller on X (crisis averted):
https://www.iphonetricks.org/iphone-x-iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-screen-comparison/
Cloggerdude
Member
The smaller dimensions are honestly one of the biggest reasons I'm considering the X. I love my 7+, but it's just so large. I have smaller hands anyway, so this would be a welcome change.
Same here. The only reason Im really aiming to get it day one is because Im on the upgrade program. Id rather upgrade ASAP so I dont have to worry about extra payments. Then if Apple decides to release all their phones in Sept of next year Ill have to pay an extra payment or two to catch up since this one is starting in Nov.