Apple iPhone 12 and Other Products Launch 2020
Discussion
Smiljan said:
Mine's gone from 3-4 weeks to now not having an estimated date. I normally buy direct from Apple but have gone for Vodafone this time, do they still lock their phones to their network?
Yes.. but looks easy enough to unlock :-https://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-uk/forms/unloc...
Jimboka said:
Smiljan said:
Mine's gone from 3-4 weeks to now not having an estimated date. I normally buy direct from Apple but have gone for Vodafone this time, do they still lock their phones to their network?
Yes.. but looks easy enough to unlock :-https://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-uk/forms/unloc...
LeadFarmer and H0B0, I am no expert, but I sync my iPhone using the Finder, rather than iTunes. Connect phone to MacBook, Phone will appear under "Locations" in the Finder and you can then do your stuff with sync, or whatever.
H0B0, having reread your posts, I suspect this won't help you if you are using a non-Mac computer.
H0B0, having reread your posts, I suspect this won't help you if you are using a non-Mac computer.
Smiljan said:
Mine's gone from 3-4 weeks to now not having an estimated date. I normally buy direct from Apple but have gone for Vodafone this time, do they still lock their phones to their network?
I think Vodafone still do.New rules mean that from December 2021 locking handsets to a mobile network will be banned.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/...
A few issues appearing with the Magsafe charger, it's possible to damage magnetic the strip on cards, and cards, keyfobs etc. with RFID chips. Apple are now warning not to leave your Magsafe near your wallet, keys, passport etc. and before you Magsafe charge your iPhone remove any magnetic card wallet. The other thing is the circular charger itself marking soft case materials like leather or silicon.
https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/iphone-12-magsaf...
https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/iphone-12-magsaf...
ajprice said:
A few issues appearing with the Magsafe charger, it's possible to damage magnetic the strip on cards, and cards, keyfobs etc. with RFID chips. Apple are now warning not to leave your Magsafe near your wallet, keys, passport etc. and before you Magsafe charge your iPhone remove any magnetic card wallet. The other thing is the circular charger itself marking soft case materials like leather or silicon.
https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/iphone-12-magsaf...
Form not just over function, but form over destroying your cards!https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/iphone-12-magsaf...
Staggering.
giblet said:
Magsafe seems like a gimmick to me
It absolutely is. The original MagSafe was designed so if you trip over the cable it would pull out and leave the laptop on the desk. From what I’ve read, this would simply drag the iPhone onto the floor along with it. Especially as it’s underneath it.
Making a wireless charger magnetic almost just makes it a wired connection. You’re supposed to be able to sit it down and pick it up with one hand for convenience.
And it’s twice as slow as a normal fast charger.
It’s surely just paving the way for no ports. It makes no sense otherwise.
A wireless charger doesn't need to be magnetic.p1stonhead said:
giblet said:
Magsafe seems like a gimmick to me
It absolutely is. The original MagSafe was designed so if you trip over the cable it would pull out and leave the laptop on the desk. From what I’ve read, this would simply drag the iPhone onto the floor along with it. Especially as it’s underneath it.
Making a wireless charger magnetic almost just makes it a wired connection. You’re supposed to be able to sit it down and pick it up with one hand for convenience.
And it’s twice as slow as a normal fast charger.
It’s surely just paving the way for no ports. It makes no sense otherwise.
It's a gimmick. Most of the appeal of wireless charging is that you can just pick up the phone without having to unplug a cable - you can't do that with magsafe. The only real benefit of magsafe is that you're guaranteed proper alignment with the charging pad every time.
TheJimi said:
p1stonhead said:
giblet said:
Magsafe seems like a gimmick to me
It absolutely is. The original MagSafe was designed so if you trip over the cable it would pull out and leave the laptop on the desk. From what I’ve read, this would simply drag the iPhone onto the floor along with it. Especially as it’s underneath it.
Making a wireless charger magnetic almost just makes it a wired connection. You’re supposed to be able to sit it down and pick it up with one hand for convenience.
And it’s twice as slow as a normal fast charger.
It’s surely just paving the way for no ports. It makes no sense otherwise.
It's a gimmick. Most of the appeal of wireless charging is that you can just pick up the phone without having to unplug a cable - you can't do that with magsafe. The only real benefit of magsafe is that you're guaranteed proper alignment with the charging pad every time.
What cases have people gone with? I went without a case and screen protector on my green 11 Pro, and its not in very good condition, so I've learned my lesson here
Can't decide between the Pacific Blue or the Graphite, if I went for the blue I'd want a case that shows the colour, but interested to see what is available that doesn't add too much bulk but still protects the phone
Can't decide between the Pacific Blue or the Graphite, if I went for the blue I'd want a case that shows the colour, but interested to see what is available that doesn't add too much bulk but still protects the phone
Bam89 said:
What cases have people gone with? I went without a case and screen protector on my green 11 Pro, and its not in very good condition, so I've learned my lesson here
Can't decide between the Pacific Blue or the Graphite, if I went for the blue I'd want a case that shows the colour, but interested to see what is available that doesn't add too much bulk but still protects the phone
I've got the Apple clear case, nice quality and very sturdy but rather ugly circle on the back due to MagSafe Can't decide between the Pacific Blue or the Graphite, if I went for the blue I'd want a case that shows the colour, but interested to see what is available that doesn't add too much bulk but still protects the phone
I've previously managed to scratch a camera lens and I have a clumsy wife and kids so wanted to keep my phone well protected -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08JGMBR68/ref...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08JGMBR68/ref...
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