Worst Apple Event ever?

[RABid]

No computer updates.

Apple watch update is mostly for swimmers and runners.

No headphone jack on the iPhone 7. Oh, but the 7 Plus will allow you to fake boca.

 

Am I getting old and cynical?

[Dave Bryce]

No computer updates.

Apple watch update is mostly for swimmers and runners.

No headphone jack on the iPhone 7. Oh, but the 7 Plus will allow you to fake boca.

 

Am I getting old and cynical?

Old, yes. Cynical, probably...

 

...but what does that have to do with the Apple event?

 

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[RABid]

I was at least hoping for info about Thunderbolt 3 implementation in the computer line. I don't think a Mac was mentioned in the 2+ hour broadcast.

[Kenny Ingram]

Am I getting old and cynical?

Haha maybe. Personally, I also will not buy an iPhone without a headphone jack on it at this point. I simply don't use any Bluetooth headphones that sound as good as my wired ones, and half of what I do with my iPhone is listen to music. But the 3D Touch is actually very cool. I have an iPad Pro 12.9 and would love to control some of the synth apps with velocity! In terms of their "new phone", I don't think it's at all worth the new "7". It should be the 6-something because I don't really see it as a generation ahead in anything other than the subtle waterproofing they added, I believe. Their flagship will happen next year, with the 10 year anniversary of the iPhone.

[Dave Bryce]

I was at least hoping for info about Thunderbolt 3 implementation in the computer line.

Oh.

Then I'd say you're probably more spoiled and impatient than old and cynical.

 

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[Song80s]

Where is my Apple t-shirt ?

 

And whats with the "7" ???? Who is in charge of marketing ??? Lets get creative with the new phone name.

 

How about iPhone Tyson ???

 

And when can I stand in line for 23 hours to get my free iPhone ????

[Bill H.]

Doesn't look like taking the headphone jack out was to save space. The case is still too big for the screen size.

 

Take a look at what Samsung is doing Apple.

[Song80s]

Doesn't look like taking the headphone jack out was to save space. The case is still too big for the screen size.

 

Take a look at what Samsung is doing Apple.

 

Samsung is an exciting phone, for sure.

 

"check this out, my phone exploded in my pocket "

[Joe Muscara]

Nobody expected any Mac updates nor macOS stuff. The fact that they mentioned Macs at all (during the iWork collaboration bit and the AirPods connecting with all your devices) is more than usually gets mentioned at a iPhone event.

 

BTW, I looked at the AirPod page in apple.com and didn't find anything regarding requirements. Will they only work with iPhones 7 and later, Apple Watch series 2 and later? I have no idea. I'm not sure I want them, but it'd be easier to decide if I can't use them anyway.

[ITGITC]

 

I'm pretty sure we'll see MacBook Pro updated with Intel's new Kaby Lake CPUs sometime in 2017.

 

 

[EscapeRocks]

These events have become nothing more than an excuse for people to jump on the "let's bash Apple" bandwagon and castigate those of us who actually use their products as "sheeple."

 

It actually makes them look stupid.

 

I don't give a damn what products anyone likes, uses, or buys. Apple, PC, Android, Korg, Nord, Yamaha, Casio, Ford, Chevy, Honda, and on and on....whatever. If it works for them, that's excellent.

 

The need to constantly cut down any segment of society because of their product desires is fucking ridiculous.

 

Right now on social media, the usual vociferous crowd is gleefully getting their digs in.

 

 

[xKnuckles]

Hmmmm lets see:

My nice, high quality headphones will no longer work without a clunky adapter...

I will need a crazily expensive pair of Apripods or some such name...

The expensive Apricods are Bluetooth so will never sound as good as my nice headphones.

The OverpricePods also need to be charged.....

And Bluetooth doubtless will suck the life out of my battery......

 

This is progress? Think I will stick with my old iPhone.

[EscapeRocks]

BTW, I looked at the AirPod page in apple.com and didn't find anything regarding requirements. Will they only work with iPhones 7 and later, Apple Watch series 2 and later? I have no idea. I'm not sure I want them, but it'd be easier to decide if I can't use them anyway.

 

For whatever design reason... my ears, that is.... Apple earbuds do not stay in my ears. I tend to use my extra set if Shure SE215 for music listening, or a nice set of Bluetooth buds with Shure type sleeves for phone use.

[J. Dan]

Doesn't look like taking the headphone jack out was to save space. The case is still too big for the screen size.

 

Take a look at what Samsung is doing Apple.

 

Screen size or otherwise, the 6 is too big for my liking. I'm on the 5 and like it because it easily slips in my pocket. I'd like to see them offer 2 sizes. If I want a big screen, I'll use my iPad.

[Bill H.]

 

Samsung is an exciting phone, for sure.

 

"check this out, my phone exploded in my pocket "

 

For sure, but what I meant was the ratio of screen size to case size.

[EscapeRocks]

Think I will stick with my old iPhone.

 

Nothing wrong with that.

 

I'm usually very behind the curve when upgrading.

 

I went from the 2 to the 4S to the 6 finally. I'm never in a hurry when what I have works.

 

I finally started saving a lot of money with keyboards when I applied this principal

[16251]

I never like using wireless headsets at work. All that electric/battery next or in your ear. Plus if you forget to put on charger or the cleaning crew knocks it off the charger, then you can't use until charged.

 

Now big Apple wants me to pay $149 for wireless earbugs and there's another thing I have to charge every night.

 

Big Apple also improving camera. IMO, the only way to really take pictures is having a viewfinder. The LCD screen is useless in sunlight and you can't really frame picture.

[zephonic]

Yeah, the EarPods aren't the best for my ears either.

 

The AirPods' price is obscene, but in keeping with the ridiculous price Apple charges for the Magic Trackpad.

 

 

[EscapeRocks]

Doesn't look like taking the headphone jack out was to save space. The case is still too big for the screen size.

 

Take a look at what Samsung is doing Apple.

 

Screen size or otherwise, the 6 is too big for my liking. I'm on the 5 and like it because it easily slips in my pocket. I'd like to see them offer 2 sizes. If I want a big screen, I'll use my iPad.

 

 

I'm always asked why I don't like the 6plus or huge Samsungs.... I answer like you did... if I wanted something that big I'd find a way to talk on my iPad

[J. Dan]

Think I will stick with my old iPhone.

 

Nothing wrong with that.

 

I'm usually very behind the curve when upgrading.

 

I went from the 2 to the 4S to the 6 finally. I'm never in a hurry when what I have works.

 

I finally started saving a lot of money with keyboards when I applied this principal

 

I only just switched to iPhone from a Blackberry a year ago (I'm not kidding). The thing that really forced me was my company was shutting down the blackberry server and forcing everyone to iPhones so I made the leap. The apps and integration are great, but I miss buttons for typing. I do a lot of email on my phone since I travel and it's essentially my office.

[Threadslayer]

 

For whatever design reason... my ears, that is.... Apple earbuds do not stay in my ears.

Me too. By the time I put the second one in, the first one has already fallen out. I can't use them.

[zephonic]

I only just switched to iPhone from a Blackberry a year ago (I'm not kidding). The thing that really forced me was my company was shutting down the blackberry server and forcing everyone to iPhones so I made the leap. The apps and integration are great, but I miss buttons for typing. I do a lot of email on my phone since I travel and it's essentially my office.

 

Have you tried dictation? Siri is not as good as Google Voice, but it does a great job transcribing dictated messages, IME.

 

[Kenny Ingram]

Doesn't look like taking the headphone jack out was to save space. The case is still too big for the screen size.

 

Take a look at what Samsung is doing Apple.

 

Screen size or otherwise, the 6 is too big for my liking. I'm on the 5 and like it because it easily slips in my pocket. I'd like to see them offer 2 sizes. If I want a big screen, I'll use my iPad.

Have you heard of the iPhone SE? That's precisely why they made it.

[RABid]

I love my iWatch for monitoring texts, calls and current temperature but not for exercise. After two weeks with the iWatch I went back to FitBit and saw nothing in this event that would encourage me to get rid of my FitBit again. I have to wonder how much of a battery drain the built in GPS will be. Maybe that is why you start and stop runs. Battery life can be a major issue with always active programs. I had to uninstall the Hue lighting control from my iWatch because it was such a battery drain.

[EscapeRocks]

 

For whatever design reason... my ears, that is.... Apple earbuds do not stay in my ears.

Me too. By the time I put the second one in, the first one has already fallen out. I can't use them.

 

It's also why I finally had Sensaphonics make me some custom sleeves for my Shure SE315's I use on stage. Even my stock 215's would pop out now and then when going thru my histrionics during a show.

[J. Dan]

I only just switched to iPhone from a Blackberry a year ago (I'm not kidding). The thing that really forced me was my company was shutting down the blackberry server and forcing everyone to iPhones so I made the leap. The apps and integration are great, but I miss buttons for typing. I do a lot of email on my phone since I travel and it's essentially my office.

 

Have you tried dictation? Siri is not as good as Google Voice, but it does a great job transcribing dictated messages, IME.

 

Yeah, I try it a lot. Seems like a lot of time I spend as much time fixing what it got wrong as I would just typing it to begin with, because you gotta read through, it delete a bunch of wrong stuff, then still type. Siri pisses me off. I don't know how many times I've ended my conversation with her with "F*ck You Siri!" LOL.

[EscapeRocks]

I only just switched to iPhone from a Blackberry a year ago (I'm not kidding). The thing that really forced me was my company was shutting down the blackberry server and forcing everyone to iPhones so I made the leap. The apps and integration are great, but I miss buttons for typing. I do a lot of email on my phone since I travel and it's essentially my office.

 

Have you tried dictation? Siri is not as good as Google Voice, but it does a great job transcribing dictated messages, IME.

 

I concur. I'm big into self installing aftermarket sound systems in my vehicles. In my truck I installed a nice Alpine head unit with built in Bluetooth (my truck is old...didn't have BT when it came out new) I love holding the phone button down on the headunit and Siri pops up over my speakers.

 

I can send texts, dial phones, and take notes hands free.

 

yes, common place in modern cars, but not in my 2005 Dodge Ram

[RABid]

 

Have you tried dictation? Siri is not as good as Google Voice, but it does a great job transcribing dictated messages, IME.

 

After years of helping clinicians use Dragon I'm amazed at how well Siri does. I use it mostly for replying to text while in the car, and I did not have to train it like you do Dragon.

[J. Dan]

Doesn't look like taking the headphone jack out was to save space. The case is still too big for the screen size.

 

Take a look at what Samsung is doing Apple.

 

Screen size or otherwise, the 6 is too big for my liking. I'm on the 5 and like it because it easily slips in my pocket. I'd like to see them offer 2 sizes. If I want a big screen, I'll use my iPad.

Have you heard of the iPhone SE? That's precisely why they made it.

 

Unfortunately, it's not available to me. I have a company phone and can only pick from what they offer. At the time I got mine, it was 5s or 6. Actually, I would guess now my only choice would be the 6, so I'll hang onto my 5s as long as it works. I hate changing phones anyway....the PITA of getting everything authorized on our corporate network, installing all the apps you need in order to get on there in the first place, then waiting for everything to sync up with Exchange Server, iTunes, Cloud, etc. Last time took about 2-3 days before everything was completely up to speed. But I understand my situation is different than most due to the corporate network security and all that.

[J. Dan]

I only just switched to iPhone from a Blackberry a year ago (I'm not kidding). The thing that really forced me was my company was shutting down the blackberry server and forcing everyone to iPhones so I made the leap. The apps and integration are great, but I miss buttons for typing. I do a lot of email on my phone since I travel and it's essentially my office.

 

Have you tried dictation? Siri is not as good as Google Voice, but it does a great job transcribing dictated messages, IME.

 

I concur. I'm big into self installing aftermarket sound systems in my vehicles. In my truck I installed a nice Alpine head unit with built in Bluetooth (my truck is old...didn't have BT when it came out new) I love holding the phone button down on the headunit and Siri pops up over my speakers.

 

I can send texts, dial phones, and take notes hands free.

 

yes, common place in modern cars, but not in my 2005 Dodge Ram

 

I've got that in my car as well, though I've found my car's voice commands work better than using Siri. Also, texts will pop up on the car screen and you can reply with canned answers that you don't have to type like "yes", "no", "5 min", "10 min", etc.