iOS 12.1 Available

[Skier]

Changelog.

[andrewcregan]

Always great when someone points out an update
Thanks.

[MattMoore]

Thanks for the heads up just installed

[Jimmcb]

And the differences are????

[Skier]

And the differences are????

Read the Changelog. The link is in the original post.

[Jimmcb]

Read the Changelog. The link is in the original post.

Ta for that but I ain’t seeing what’s claimed

Jim

[100thmonkey]

Few cool emojis, and Group FaceTime plus other little tweaks,

On a separate note iCloud accounts been rubbish sending mail today

[VDG]

..and passcode bypass :)

[Mj2k]

How can they get it so wrong? I hold off any updates for as long as I can, phone works perfectly as it is...


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[Mark020]

Not a wrong tactic I think. Since I have 12 I have a lot of signal issues which seems to be connected...

[Jimmcb]

Re iCloud mail

I ended up calling Apple support who advised it was a global issue. Fixed now tho

Jim

Few cool emojis, and Group FaceTime plus other little tweaks,

On a separate note iCloud accounts been rubbish sending mail today

[VDG]

FYI link

The row over Apple's decision to slow down the performance of iPhones has resurfaced after the firm revealed its latest iOS update brings the controversial 'throttling' feature to iPhones bought just a year ago.
The firm, which was hit by a huge customer backlash after the 'batterygate' throttling was first revealed, has previously said there was no need to bring the 'performance management feature' to its latest phones.
However, the release notes for iOS 12.1, released on Tuesday, revealed Apple has brought the controversial feature to the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - which were released just a year ago.

[Seamaster73]

Apple should have been more transparent about what was going on, but I don't understand why so many people are up in arms about that. It's a great engineering solution for extending the useful life of older phones.

[rfrazier]

Apple should have been more transparent about what was going on, but I don't understand why so many people are up in arms about that. It's a great engineering solution for extending the useful life of older phones.

Set your sights higher!

This is at best a mediocre engineering solution, poorly explained, and, initially one that didn't give the the user any choice about how to balance priorities. A great engineering solution would involve figuring out a way to replace batteries easily and cheaply, while balancing other design variables (e.g., thinness and water resistance).

Best wishes,
Bob

[KavKav]

Set your sights higher!

This is at best a mediocre engineering solution, poorly explained, and, initially one that didn't give the the user any choice about how to balance priorities. A great engineering solution would involve figuring out a way to replace batteries easily and cheaply, while balancing other design variables (e.g., thinness and water resistance).

Best wishes,
Bob

Exactly so! Well said Bob.

[RobDad]

I never had to worry about android phones being ‘slowed down’ - after about 18 months every one I had slowed to a snails pace, unless you wanted to spend a few hours every week as an amateur IT engineer to keep it running! My iPhone just keeps on working, usually I pass it on to my wife after 3 years of use and she’s more than happy with the speed and battery life. I think it’s a bit of a non issue really. But I’ll never switch back to android even though many swear by them. Maybe I’m just not good enough at ‘tinkering’ with all the settings etc, but I just want something that works tbh


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[rfrazier]

I never had to worry about android phones being ‘slowed down’ - after about 18 months every one I had slowed to a snails pace, unless you wanted to spend a few hours every week as an amateur IT engineer to keep it running! My iPhone just keeps on working, usually I pass it on to my wife after 3 years of use and she’s more than happy with the speed and battery life. I think it’s a bit of a non issue really. But I’ll never switch back to android even though many swear by them. Maybe I’m just not good enough at ‘tinkering’ with all the settings etc, but I just want something that works tbh


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When is the last time you had an android phone, out of curiosity? There are two suggestions here, the first is thave you've had multiple android phones for 18+ months, and the second is that you've passed on multiple Apple phones after 3 years use each.

Best wishes,
Bob

[paw3001]

How is everyone’s wireless charging after updating.

My phone didn’t charge last night and I know I had put the phone on correctly as it lit up and buzzed as normal.

Just wondering if this is a potential issue or just user error!


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[magirus]

I never had to worry about android phones being ‘slowed down’ - after about 18 months every one I had slowed to a snails pace, unless you wanted to spend a few hours every week as an amateur IT engineer to keep it running! My iPhone just keeps on working, usually I pass it on to my wife after 3 years of use and she’s more than happy with the speed and battery life. I think it’s a bit of a non issue really. But I’ll never switch back to android even though many swear by them. Maybe I’m just not good enough at ‘tinkering’ with all the settings etc, but I just want something that works tbh


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My 7plus is 14months old and the battery health is 97%. I suspect a lot of users don't employ the very simple care needed to ensure good battery life. I use my device a lot by the way. I've had a 3gs, 5s, 6 and now a 7plus, and when I get a new device I spend hands on time with all of the main makes/models and I've seen nothing that would tempt me to change. I love the irony of Android users all over the internet belittling Apple users as fanboys etc! ;-)

[Saint-Just]

Been with iPhone since when I had to reluctantly move on from my Symbian Nokia Communicators to a 3 GS.
Never looked back, now we have X, 8 (mine) and 6S (little one).
However it seems that unless significant change we shall need to borrow an Android phone for a few minutes when applying for the post Brexit residency, as Apple will not open scanning device for passports.

[Skier]

This thread has the potential to polarise opinion as much as the Winter Tyres thread. Personally, I simply prefer the iPhone to any Android phone I've used. In my former work I (and my colleagues) had Android work phones and I had a personal iPhone as did many others. This was largely so that we could install our own and third-party apps for niche use. The one aspect of the iPhone (and some Android phones) that, in these environmentally aware times, I believe should be legislated against is the difficulty in replacing batteries for most users. Phone manufacturers are not alone in this; Oral B electric toothbrushes - for the sake of a £5 replacement battery they want you to replace the whole thing at £90+; I don't think so. This is where YouTuble and ifixit.com are superb.

[Skier]

How is everyone’s wireless charging after updating.

My phone didn’t charge last night and I know I had put the phone on correctly as it lit up and buzzed as normal.

Just wondering if this is a potential issue or just user error!


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I've never had a problem with wireless charging my X and haven't with the introduction of iOS12/12.1

I think from a single incident I'd be looking at user error; if you start to see repeated failures then that's a different story.

[prexelor]

My 7plus is 14months old and the battery health is 97%. I suspect a lot of users don't employ the very simple care needed to ensure good battery life. ...

Please share. I take care of unplugging soon after reaching 100% rather than leaving on charge and switch off apps that I do not use. But now aware of anything else to promote good battery life.

[Skier]

Please share. I take care of unplugging soon after reaching 100% rather than leaving on charge and switch off apps that I do not use. But now aware of anything else to promote good battery life.

- Unplugging at 100% is not relevant for 99.9% of modern electronics as they shut down the current draw automatically when fully charged.
- Li-ion batteries don't like being fully depleted. If practicable charge when down to no less than around 40% and don't always charge to 100% - stop at, for example, 95% occasionally.

[prexelor]

Thank you Skier!

[magirus]

Please share. I take care of unplugging soon after reaching 100% rather than leaving on charge and switch off apps that I do not use. But now aware of anything else to promote good battery life.

All I've ever done is to only charge when below 20% (usually 10%), and let the charge go up to at least 80% (I usually let it charge to 100%). Once a month/ish allow to fully discharge. I see lots of users (of all makes) when in cafes and pubs borrowing a charger from staff and giving their device a quick belt to keep them going.

[rfrazier]

If you want to maximize battery life, I think that, as much as possible, don't let it get much below 40%, and not much above 80%. However, that isn't always convenient.

Best wishes,
Bob

[IAmATeaf]

If you want to maximize battery life, I think that, as much as possible, don't let it get much below 40%, and not much above 80%. However, that isn't always convenient.

Best wishes,
Bob

isn't this a myth and not applicable to modern Li-ion batteries?

[rfrazier]

isn't this a myth and not applicable to modern Li-ion batteries?

From
https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/...ased_batteries

Pick your line.

Best wishes,
Bob

[RobDad]

When is the last time you had an android phone, out of curiosity? There are two suggestions here, the first is thave you've had multiple android phones for 18+ months, and the second is that you've passed on multiple Apple phones after 3 years use each.

Best wishes,
Bob

I’m referring not just to the experience with my personal phone but also my wife’s, eldest sons and work phones. Last time I had an android phone it was an htc one m9, my son had a galaxy S8. We had (quality) sd cards go pop, phones where the microphone or screen packed up, slowing down to a crawl etc. Tbh I’ve just found Apple more reliable, and if you factor in keeping it for 3 years no more expensive. I’m by no means an Apple fanboy etc, just want a consistently functional phone


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[Seamaster73]

Set your sights higher! This is at best a mediocre engineering solution, poorly explained, and, initially one that didn't give the the user any choice about how to balance priorities. A great engineering solution would involve figuring out a way to replace batteries easily and cheaply, while balancing other design variables (e.g., thinness and water resistance).

Still with this schtick, Bob?