accessible-iOS Re: Keynote so far
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 05:57:35 +0100
Hi Alex.
I think the point I was trying to make though perhaps not very well, was the
fact that all the innovations re features seem to be focused on IOS rather
than the hardware of the IPhone itself. I'm talking from a blindness
perspective of course as will most of the other members on this list, but I
can see your point. If the camera is something you want to focus on then
yes, the camera is significantly better, however I'd be very wary of the
suggestion that Apple have innovated in this area, in fact they're behind
the times in a lot of respects. Android phones have featured 12 megapixel
cameras for some time now, as have Nokia devices like the N8, Also Nokia has
recently announced and probably launched by now a lumia phone with a 40
megapixel camera, so in terms of image clarity, I'm not sure whether Apple's
offering fits in, perhaps there's something I'm not understanding here. The
fingerprint sensor is a first I'll agree and its a nice touch, as is the
faster processor and improved graphics, but from the presentation yesterday
the focus was on gaming, namely Infinity Blade III which is due to be
launched at the same time IOS 7 is. Also, with the very nominal
improvements in battery life probably owing to optimisations in IOS itself
and the lack of a 128GB option which would have been a seller for me, the 5S
is an underwhelming phone. This is just my opinion of course and perhaps
you feel differently, also sorry for all the word play LOL.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Hall
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 4:48 AM
To: accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: accessible-iOS Re: Keynote so far
They've done that, perhaps not for the blind community, but they've done it.
The true tone flash, which will vary the flash color to best illuminate the
scene, plus the Touch ID tech that means no more pass codes, are both new to
any phone anywhere. Two first-in-class features, plus the drastically better
graphics and improved camera sensor, are pretty big news no matter how you
slice it. I think they could be just as game-changing as Siri eventually
was, even if us (blind users) don't see the appeal (no pun intended).
On Sep 10, 2013, at 11:42 PM, Ibrahim Gucukoglu <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Ricardo.
I'd like to contest your opinion here a little, when the IPhone 4S was
launched, we all knew that it would be a revamped version of the IPhone 4.
What we weren't expecting and which has made a huge difference to the way
we use our devices was Siri which was the wow factor and which was
exclusively available on the IPhone 4S, you could say the main
differential and reason to buy the 4S. I don't know about you, but I use
Siri all the time for everything from making appointments and setting
reminders to finding out the time zones in different countries, solving
mathematical problems, getting currency conversions, the list goes on.
The IPhone 5 and 5S phones have been disappointing feature wise as they
have added nothing new to the feature set of the operating system, they
have just built in the new hardware such as faster processor etc. The
best way for Apple to lure customers in to buying a new phone as we all
found out with the 4S was to introduce something revolutionary, something
unique that everyone would find useful.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message----- From: Ricardo Walker
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 4:04 AM
To: accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: accessible-iOS Re: Keynote so far
Hi,
I don’t think the phones are bad. If someone expected more, I don’t think
they’ve been paying attention to what Apple has been doing the last 6
years. For example, what is the difference between the 4 and 4S except
Siri, and a better camera? And the difference between the 5 and 5S is
touch ID, and a better camera. And in both cases, the mandatory bump in
processor power. Essentially, if you have an iPhone 5, I don’t think Apple
cared either way what you thought of the 5S. Reason being? Everyone who
bought an iPhone 5 is not eligible for an upgrade yet, and most likely won’t
be for a while. So it’s customers that Apple wouldn’t have had in the
first place.
And the 5C? I think that’s brilliant. Your taking what would be a
discounted iPhone 5, and putting it in a new body to make it look new,
instead of just last years phone at a low price. Sure, you and I might
know its the an iPhone 5 in different clothes but, the majority of phone
buyers will not make this distinction.
jmo.
Ricardo Walker
ricardo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Twitter:@apple2thecore
www.appletothecore.info
On Sep 10, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Chela Robles <cdrobles693@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Wow, glad I have IPod Touch 5 then and my old Samsung SGHI-637 Jack from
AT&T with Mobile Speak on it though buggy it is sometime, the
screenreader that is. Can't wait until IOS 7 comes out and am greatly
looking forward to it, let the countdown begin tomorrow until the 18th,
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On 9/10/2013 12:22 PM, Ibrahim Gucukoglu wrote:
Hi.
I couldn't decide which of the two phones was worse, the IPhone 5C or
5S. I don't mean in specification but in terms of value for money or
even worth the headline. Anyone owning an IPhone 5 should hold off for
another year, unless your a photographer, gamer or very security
conscious, the IPhone 5S isn't for you. The IPhone 5C is essentially the
IPhone 5 with a few minor tweaks, very disappointing presentation and
product line-up.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message----- From: Chris H
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 7:20 PM
To: accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: accessible-iOS Re: Keynote so far
Again according to Twitter the iPhone 5 will be no more but the iPhone
4s remains as a viable alternative to the 5s or 5c.
On 10/09/2013 19:14, Chris H wrote:
According to Twitter the iPhone 5s that's 5 s is to include touch Id,
Apple's fingerprint recognition technology. This can be used to both
unlock the iPhone as well as make iTunes purchases. Also According to
Twitter iOs 7 will be available from the 18th of this month.
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Have a great day,
Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini)
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