iPhone Thread

[rowjimmy]

Location Services is the ultimate battery suck.

If you have it switched on for Reminders you're gonna see your battery drain like crazy.

[sls.stormyrider]

That part I figured out. If I'm not using the phone, it's not draining cause I've turned the shit off.
I'm a bit concerned about drainage during calls and surfing.

[mattstick]

My screen brightness is rarely over 30%.

[mattstick]

GMail app is out now.

[rowjimmy]

GMail app is out now.

Still don't see it in the store but, I'm sure it's coming... Garageband is out for iPhone now, too.

[mattstick]

Yeah, I had to download it through iTunes.

The only time I think I'll use it is if I have to go back and find something in a folder, which isn't particularly easy in the iPhone's Mail App.

[Multibeast12]

my phones slide out key board is broke, so time for a new phone......after playing with the 4s. yeah i'm gonna get it.

[rowjimmy]

Yeah, I had to download it through iTunes.

The only time I think I'll use it is if I have to go back and find something in a folder, which isn't particularly easy in the iPhone's Mail App.

pulled:
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/11/02/google-releases-official-ios-gmail-app/

[UncleEbinezer]

I have heard others complain about battery life.  I have the 4, not the 4s though. 

That said, I try to avoid charging in the car because I think that over time, it kills the battery

I have never had a battery killing issue on any of my phones.  I charge it every night and never had to replace a battery early. 

[rowjimmy]

via HuffingtonPost:
“A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices,” an Apple spokesperson told The Loop. “We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks.”
Apple sent the same statement to AllThingD but didn't share an exact date when the iOS 5 update would be available for users to download.

MacRumors, however, notes that Apple also released a beta version of its mobile software to developers. Titled "iOS 5.0.1", the software will be available for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, first- and second-generation iPads, and third- and fourth-generation iPod Touches. According to MacRumors, the update will fix some of users' biggest problems with devices running iOS 5, including battery life, security issues, voice recognition problems for Australian users and more.

[zimbra]

via HuffingtonPost:
"A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices," an Apple spokesperson told The Loop. "We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks."
Apple sent the same statement to AllThingD but didn't share an exact date when the iOS 5 update would be available for users to download.

MacRumors, however, notes that Apple also released a beta version of its mobile software to developers. Titled "iOS 5.0.1", the software will be available for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, first- and second-generation iPads, and third- and fourth-generation iPod Touches. According to MacRumors, the update will fix some of users' biggest problems with devices running iOS 5, including battery life, security issues, voice recognition problems for Australian users and more.

Hahaha wtf.

My battery life isn't bad and I leave my location services on for a good amount of apps. 

[antelope19]

I have heard others complain about battery life.  I have the 4, not the 4s though. 

That said, I try to avoid charging in the car because I think that over time, it kills the battery

I have never had a battery killing issue on any of my phones.  I charge it every night and never had to replace a battery early.

I charge my phone all the time without any issues either.  I was told within the last year from a Verizon employee that charging your phone(specifically in the car) is bad for the battery because of the difference in voltage?  Something along those lines.  As he explained it, over time, it lessens the amount of charge the battery will hold.  He told us that we should always charge on a computer or from the wall if possible. 

[rowjimmy]

I have heard others complain about battery life.  I have the 4, not the 4s though. 

That said, I try to avoid charging in the car because I think that over time, it kills the battery

I have never had a battery killing issue on any of my phones.  I charge it every night and never had to replace a battery early.

I charge my phone all the time without any issues either.  I was told within the last year from a Verizon employee that charging your phone(specifically in the car) is bad for the battery because of the difference in voltage?  Something along those lines.  As he explained it, over time, it lessens the amount of charge the battery will hold.  He told us that we should always charge on a computer or from the wall if possible.

That guy is on crack.

You car charger converts from 12v dc to 5v dc and juices up your phone the same way your wall charger converts 110v ac to 5v dc. Just don't by a shitty one.

It's especially odd that he'd say that when he could have sold car chargers to you and the wife and increase his commission.

[kellerb]

I have heard others complain about battery life.  I have the 4, not the 4s though. 

That said, I try to avoid charging in the car because I think that over time, it kills the battery

I have never had a battery killing issue on any of my phones.  I charge it every night and never had to replace a battery early.

I charge my phone all the time without any issues either.  I was told within the last year from a Verizon employee that charging your phone(specifically in the car) is bad for the battery because of the difference in voltage?  Something along those lines.  As he explained it, over time, it lessens the amount of charge the battery will hold.  He told us that we should always charge on a computer or from the wall if possible.

That guy is on crack.

You car charger converts from 12v dc to 5v dc and juices up your phone the same way your wall charger converts 110v ac to 5v dc. Just don't by a shitty one.

It's especially odd that he'd say that when he could have sold car chargers to you and the wife and increase his commission.

Nobody seems to understand rechargeable batteries anymore.

[Multibeast12]

I have heard others complain about battery life.  I have the 4, not the 4s though. 

That said, I try to avoid charging in the car because I think that over time, it kills the battery

I have never had a battery killing issue on any of my phones.  I charge it every night and never had to replace a battery early.

I charge my phone all the time without any issues either.  I was told within the last year from a Verizon employee that charging your phone(specifically in the car) is bad for the battery because of the difference in voltage?  Something along those lines.  As he explained it, over time, it lessens the amount of charge the battery will hold.  He told us that we should always charge on a computer or from the wall if possible.

That guy is on crack.

You car charger converts from 12v dc to 5v dc and juices up your phone the same way your wall charger converts 110v ac to 5v dc. Just don't by a shitty one.

It's especially odd that he'd say that when he could have sold car chargers to you and the wife and increase his commission.

Nobody seems to understand rechargeable batteries anymore.

Agreed.

Aren't the ones in iPhones suppose to not matter when you charge them, because they are built into the device and can not be taken out like other phone batteries.