iPhone 6

[Debaser]

Just got a 6 Plus, think it's a bit of a mistake. I thought it was fine when I played with it for a minute before ordering, but using it during the day I'm struggling to use it one handed (and have almost dropped it several times in one day).

[Digitalize]

I wouldn't even bother to attempt using a 6+ one handed, it's a solid 2 hand device IMO.

[mikerons88]

Digitalize said:

I wouldn't even bother to attempt using a 6+ one handed, it's a solid 2 hand device IMO.

+1

[Debaser]

Digitalize said:

I wouldn't even bother to attempt using a 6+ one handed, it's a solid 2 hand device IMO.

The problem is I often use my phone with one hand - after one day with a 6 Plus I've realised it's definitely a two hand device.

Is the normal 6 easy enough to use one handed?

[Digitalize]

It's possible, but outside the house I mainly 2 hand, just for security. I don't have the biggest hands in the world, and use no case.

If you can one hand a 6+ badly, you should be able to one hand a 6 easily. I could barely support the 6+ and touch the home button comfortably, let alone the rest of the screen.

[z4RRSchris99]

got a 6+ coming tomorrow to compliment my 6.

looking forward to a work phone that lasts more thank morning

[mike9009]

My missus phone wants to update to 8.1.1. Any reported/ known issues? (she has a 5C, so sorry for the thread hijack)!

Mike

[Digitalize]

All good here. 3 devices on it. 5/6/Air

[Teebs]

Anyone seen a good deal on a 6 plus? Not fussed about minutes/texts, need about 1-2gb data

Thanks

[bad company]

I went into London today so got to use 4G for the first time. Seriously fast.

[K12beano]

bad company said:

I went into London today so got to use 4G for the first time. Seriously fast.

It is - although it doesn't, in practice, penetrate far into buildings in the City.

I'm a stone's throw from St Paul's - out on the street I might expect 4G up to 20-30 download speed, but I can't get ANY ''phone signal inside this office. Luckily I can get "The Cloud" from where I'm sitting. Outside, though, 4G is terrific for getting location and directions quickly if nothing else....

[Kateg28]

K12beano said:

t is - although it doesn't, in practice, penetrate far into buildings in the City.

I'm a stone's throw from St Paul's - out on the street I might expect 4G up to 20-30 download speed, but I can't get ANY ''phone signal inside this office. Luckily I can get "The Cloud" from where I'm sitting. Outside, though, 4G is terrific for getting location and directions quickly if nothing else....

I am sitting in the middle of my office in near Aldgate (big blue building) and I am far away from the windows (and natural light) and I have full strength 4G although I do use the staff wifi instead as it won't hurt my download allowance.

I like my 6 but I did upgrade from a 3GS so it was a revelation.

[ZesPak]

Kateg28 said:

I am sitting in the middle of my office in near Aldgate (big blue building) and I am far away from the windows (and natural light) and I have full strength 4G although I do use the staff wifi instead as it won't hurt my download allowance.

A lot of office buildings have signal repeaters inside, because the reinforced concrete structure will act as a faraday cage. This might be the case?

Or, if it's a big building, it might even have an antenna on top or very close?

Anyway, as stated before, signal penetration with 4G is pretty poor. Speeds are impressive though, we've been testing with phones that allow to have the WiFi on as well as the 4G antenna for combined download speeds. Ridiculous speeds. Almost matches the rate at which the battery drains

[Mr Whippy]

mike9009 said:

My missus phone wants to update to 8.1.1. Any reported/ known issues? (she has a 5C, so sorry for the thread hijack)!

Mike

Apart from iMessage being a pain in the arse and working, but saying it's not, or vice versa, then trying to send via SMS, my 5C is rock solid and nice in 8.8.1 since the update.

[RicksAlfas]

Can anyone help with a ringtone query?

My iPhone5 backup went straight on to my 6 without any problem, other than my ringtone.
I can't for the life of me move it across.
I have it as a stand alone file on my PC desktop and I have iTunes. Any hints for a simpleton please?

[HRL]

Finally taken the plunge with a 6+ 64Gb. £40pm 10Gb data and no upfront fee, so could be worse.

Anyone using one of those cheapish silicone cases? If so, is it up to the task? Or do I need to invest in something a little more rugged?

[HorneyMX5]

I'm using a tech21 case on my 6 and have always rated their cases with "impactology", I like made up words. I guess they do one for the 6+.

[HTP99]

HRL said:

Finally taken the plunge with a 6+ 64Gb. £40pm 10Gb data and no upfront fee, so could be worse.

Where is that from, sounds a bargain?

[HRL]

O2 Business. Was just polite and asked if they'd waive the upfront fee, which they did.

[fido]

Really pleased with my 6 (64GB) so far. Battery life especially - it seems a lot better than the 5 (given that the reviews are only mildly positive). I can now leave Messenger 'on' and still have 80-90% left at the end of a working day. Went for a Power Support Air Jacket clear case and aside from requiring some deft skills to remove case (for SIM swaps) it's very solid and attractive.