Author Topic: iLove my iPhone (Read 25900 times)

PaulF · « **Reply #200 on:** 28 June, 2010, 11:51:37 am »

Thanks - shame it doesn't also allow a lock in Landscape mode.

Greenbank · « **Reply #201 on:** 28 June, 2010, 11:55:05 am »

And lots of the stuff simply doesn't work on the 3G. There's no multi-tasking, no orientation lock, no home screen wallpapers and still no battery percentage display.

It still does all I need though, so I'm not complaining.

Valiant · « **Reply #202 on:** 28 June, 2010, 04:32:29 pm »

I still can't upgrade

WTF is going on.

Hummers · « **Reply #203 on:** 28 June, 2010, 04:35:54 pm »

Hmmm... I am coming under pressure to upgrade Mrs H's 3GS to the new version of wowware but know someone else who has done this has experienced slow stuff going on and wishes they hadn't.

H

citoyen · « **Reply #204 on:** 28 June, 2010, 04:39:24 pm »

Quote from: Hummers on 28 June, 2010, 04:35:54 pm

Hmmm... I am coming under pressure to upgrade Mrs H's 3GS to the new version of wowware but know someone else who has done this has experienced slow stuff going on and wishes they hadn't.

Does this someone else have a 3GS or a 3G? If it's the latter, it's because it's not fully compatible with the new OS. Shouldn't have those problems if you have a 3GS, assuming you're able to install it...

Sam, my colleague is also unable to perform the upgrade - and now his Mac won't let him do a restore either. iTunes says he doesn't have the authority! He's ever so slightly pissed off about it.

d.

Hummers · « **Reply #205 on:** 28 June, 2010, 04:40:23 pm »

Not sure on that one but assumed it was the 3GS.

H

JT · « **Reply #206 on:** 28 June, 2010, 04:45:44 pm »

Quote from: Hummers on 28 June, 2010, 04:35:54 pm

Hmmm... I am coming under pressure to upgrade Mrs H's 3GS to the new version of wowware but know someone else who has done this has experienced slow stuff going on and wishes they hadn't.

H

I upgraded my 3GS as soon it was available (as did Mrs JT and several friends) without any problems during or since.

Manotea · « **Reply #207 on:** 28 June, 2010, 04:53:54 pm »

Quote from: Greenbank on 28 June, 2010, 11:55:05 am

And lots of the stuff simply doesn't work on the 3G. There's no multi-tasking, no orientation lock, no home screen wallpapers and still no battery percentage display.

It still does all I need though, so I'm not complaining.

yes, nothing in it for 3G users AFAICT.

Kathy · « **Reply #208 on:** 28 June, 2010, 05:03:43 pm »

Just to add to the anecdata, my 3GS upgraded fine.

Jacomus · « **Reply #209 on:** 28 June, 2010, 05:04:35 pm »

Quote from: Kathy on 28 June, 2010, 05:03:43 pm

Just to add to the anecdata, my 3GS upgraded fine.

Same

Riggers · « **Reply #210 on:** 28 June, 2010, 05:11:11 pm »

I love not having a mobile phone!

Jaded · « **Reply #211 on:** 28 June, 2010, 05:17:05 pm »

Quote from: Manotea on 28 June, 2010, 04:53:54 pm

Quote from: Greenbank on 28 June, 2010, 11:55:05 am
And lots of the stuff simply doesn't work on the 3G. There's no multi-tasking, no orientation lock, no home screen wallpapers and still no battery percentage display.

It still does all I need though, so I'm not complaining.
yes, nothing in it for 3G users AFAICT.

Folders, combined Mail inboxes and erm, phrase instead of code for locking, and a few other things...

My 3G was definitely slower after the upgrade. I'd predict that an update comes out in the next month or so that speeds it up.

iPhone 4 is much faster.

Greenbank · « **Reply #212 on:** 28 June, 2010, 05:20:11 pm »

iPhone 3G, iOS 4, and you -- what's missing (spoiler: multitasking) -- Engadget

hellymedic · « **Reply #213 on:** 28 June, 2010, 06:44:22 pm »

Quote from: Riggers on 28 June, 2010, 05:11:11 pm

I love not having a mobile phone!

I love having a very basic mobile phone for infrequent but essential calls and SMS texts.

I love having computers for computery things.
Costly fiddly gimmicky gadgets don't float my boat.

Jaded · « **Reply #214 on:** 28 June, 2010, 06:48:28 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 28 June, 2010, 06:44:22 pm

Costly fiddly gimmicky gadgets don't float my boat.

I agree, Blackberries are crap, aren't they.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #215 on:** 28 June, 2010, 06:48:55 pm »

It is a costly gadget, unless you have a specific use for it (other than texts and calls) in which case it is good value for money. The phone in iPhone really is a fairly minor part of it

(can't say the same for the iPad)

hellymedic · « **Reply #216 on:** 28 June, 2010, 07:03:55 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 28 June, 2010, 06:48:28 pm

Quote from: hellymedic on 28 June, 2010, 06:44:22 pm
Costly fiddly gimmicky gadgets don't float my boat.

I agree, Blackberries are crap, aren't they.

Dunno; don't have one. My Dad has spent £Lots on one and is still awaiting lessons on how to use it from Clever Grandson. Given that he has called my phone (from his mobile) accidentally on several occasions, due to the combination of large digits, old age, and small, fiddly controls, I am sceptical that this represents a wise investment on his part. My baby brother is brilliant on his Blackberry; he, at 32, does not have to contend with presbyopia etc like my Dad does at nearly 80.

I am unconvinced that small gadgets mix well with older people.

Valiant · « **Reply #217 on:** 28 June, 2010, 11:28:29 pm »

Yay I got it upgraded. Turns out Linksys routers have proxy filtering on by default. Bastid. Once that was off, only took a few minutes to upgrade

Waiting for it to optimise before I have a play.

Quote from: citizen smudge on 28 June, 2010, 04:39:24 pm

Sam, my colleague is also unable to perform the upgrade - and now his Mac won't let him do a restore either. iTunes says he doesn't have the authority! He's ever so slightly pissed off about it.

d.

Try using the restore app outside of itunes. Failing that restart the machine and wipe the bastid clean via disk utility

Jaded · « **Reply #218 on:** 28 June, 2010, 11:38:48 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 28 June, 2010, 07:03:55 pm

I am unconvinced that small gadgets mix well with older people.

A relative has an iPhone. She is 80. She manages to use it way better than any phone she has owned before.

Valiant · « **Reply #219 on:** 29 June, 2010, 12:03:16 am »

Ok so upgrade complete, it's somehow managed to free up a 1GB of space over the old os. Speed wise it seems faster. And I dunno if it's just me but the camera seems to work better in low light. I'm not sure what the point of the Inboxes AND accounts in the mail app are for, why not just have one or the other?

Valiant · « **Reply #220 on:** 29 June, 2010, 02:04:14 pm »

I've noticed that even with my screen on about 90% brightness, the battery seems to last longer. I've been using it since 10am and it's still on 88%. Which is worrying. And that includes some map usage, watching the news, facebook and taking a few snaps.

I have a feeling the firmware makes a difference to how it handles. I have the latest 3GS and the upgrade has been nothing short of great

Jacomus · « **Reply #221 on:** 29 June, 2010, 02:24:19 pm »

Quote from: Valiant on 29 June, 2010, 02:04:14 pm

I've noticed that even with my screen on about 90% brightness, the battery seems to last longer. I've been using it since 10am and it's still on 88%. Which is worrying. And that includes some map usage, watching the news, facebook and taking a few snaps.

I have a feeling the firmware makes a difference to how it handles. I have the latest 3GS and the upgrade has been nothing short of great

Maybe I'm not going crazy then! Has anyone else found this?

JT · « **Reply #222 on:** 29 June, 2010, 02:49:21 pm »

Quote from: Jacomus on 29 June, 2010, 02:24:19 pm

Quote from: Valiant on 29 June, 2010, 02:04:14 pm
I've noticed that even with my screen on about 90% brightness, the battery seems to last longer. I've been using it since 10am and it's still on 88%. Which is worrying. And that includes some map usage, watching the news, facebook and taking a few snaps.

I have a feeling the firmware makes a difference to how it handles. I have the latest 3GS and the upgrade has been nothing short of great

Maybe I'm not going crazy then! Has anyone else found this?

If anything my battery seems to be running down a little faster than usual.

PaulF · « **Reply #223 on:** 29 June, 2010, 02:53:59 pm »

Quote from: Jacomus on 29 June, 2010, 02:24:19 pm

Quote from: Valiant on 29 June, 2010, 02:04:14 pm
I've noticed that even with my screen on about 90% brightness, the battery seems to last longer. I've been using it since 10am and it's still on 88%. Which is worrying. And that includes some map usage, watching the news, facebook and taking a few snaps.

I have a feeling the firmware makes a difference to how it handles. I have the latest 3GS and the upgrade has been nothing short of great

Maybe I'm not going crazy then! Has anyone else found this?

Seems so to me as well but I haven't tested it in any way remotely approaching scientifically

Jaded · « **Reply #224 on:** 29 June, 2010, 06:42:31 pm »

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