Is iphone 5 worth it

hi
I have the option to get the iphone 5 or wait until the other iphone comes out , what shall i do

It's a personal decision.
If you have the option of waiting, I would. The technology moves so fast why not come in at the head of the curve. Most contracts will lock you in for a two years why start behind the curve with old technology.
I waited 8 mo for the iPhone 5 to come out last year and I am glad I did.
good luck

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Is the Iphone really worth getting

I know posting this question on the apple section of the Verizon forum might not be the greatest place, but I really want to know if its worth getting. I have to figure you guys will be biased, so I was hoping you can give me a legitimate wow reason as to what makes the iphone better than similar droid phones.
Personally I have never been a big apple user. I have never had an iphone, or Ipad. I have had an ipod for a couple years now and I will say I have nothing but good things to say about it. However I have looked and played around with many of my friends Iphones and personally I cannot see what makes it so special. Granted I understand its like ground zero for smart phones, but today it seems no different than any other smart phone out there. Also, I feel I am somewhat biased against the Iphone because I feel Siri is the beginning of Skynet.
Jokes aside I am considering the switch, so please tell me what makes this phone so special. Thank you for your help.

Hello Gerio,
It really depends upon the features you want, and what you need the phone to do. I am getting older and can't afford an assistant to help with my memory. Siri is the next best thing. Secondly, I am really intrigued with the advanced abilities of this phone. If I weren't married to a terminally wife, I would not have a landline. She has dementia and cannot learn new things so the "cell phone' is too much for her. Secondly, her emergency medical is attached to the normal landline 911 system. I have had an I phone in the past and was extremely happy with its performance, as well as its environmental footprint. I get so upset when I hear people say that "Apple" is owner of everything, lenux is free and will always be free, and android is based on lenux. Google is propriatory on the android and no one is complaining about that. You even have to have an google based email address for some of the features to work.
Get what you feel you need. Do some research online and make an informed decision.
Take care and as long as you make an informed choice you should be happy with whatever you choose...
I just bought an Iphone 5 btw

Iphone 4 worth buying after iphone 5 launch

I would like to know if the iphone 4 is a capable and current smartphone for todays demand ?
The iPhone 4S is being sold on the apple store for 599 euros and the iPhone 4 for 399 euros.
Because my dad and I were wondering if the iphone 4 is still worth the apple bang.
Also I want most of the ios 6 features on the iphone 4 and as always its going to require jailbreaking it.
The bottom line is if its possible to get most / all ios 6 features on iphone 4 through cydia and get them to work well on the A4 cpu ?

Not sure tried but would let me, only way I could see is by using third party programs although these can invalidate the warranty.
I rang apple and have received a new handset, they were of the opinion that new firmware can bring hidden Hardware issues to light hence cause the problem. So if in warranty give them a call

Is the Iphone 4 worth upgrading to?

I have a 3gs and my contract is going to expire in a short period of time. AT+T is offering me a IP4 upgrade at the discount. I keep hearing in the news about an antenna problem and read here about a sensor problem.
Should I bother switching to the 4?
I understand that with the proper case the antenna problem solves itself but this sensor thing worries me. Is this happening to all 4's or just a few? and is apple working on a fix for it?
Any help would be great I Still have a few weeks to make up my mind.
randym2010

There isn't any need for a case other than to protect your iPhone from damage. The so called "antenna issue" is a non-issue that has been blown way out of proportion due to users who either received a defective iPhone that should be swapped or don't understand how cellphones work on cellular networks. I have no issue with my iPhone 4 and my friends, family and colleagues have also confirmed they have no issues. Like any cellphone if you were to hold it outside and the signal bars dropped from 5 to none then your phone is defective and should be repaired or swapped. If you experience issues indoors with reception that isn't an issue with the iPhone and is an issue with the signal gain you're getting from your local carrier tower. I have used the iPhone 4 both with and with out a case and it performs the same. Outdoors I get 4-5 bars holding the iPhone and indoors 3 to 4 bars depending on where I am and how much physical obstruction is between me and the local tower. Anyone that lives in an already poor reception area should get a GSM signal booster for indoor use to improve their reception and not blame Apple for their reception which is due to living/working in heavily concrete buildings or using the iPhone in fringe areas of their carrier network.

IPhone 6 - worth buying in North America to use in the UK??

Hi there,
I live in the UK, but thinking about buying an unlocked iPhone 6 in an Apple Store when I'm in Canada next week. I've seen a lot of discussions around compatibility and antenna issues for 4G when using a phone bought in North America in Europe, but many people say it shouldn't be an issue at all. I'm using Giffgaff, which is part of O2's network.
Can anyone give a clear answer to whether there will be any issues with using the iPhone 6 in the UK??
Thanks so much for your help.
NJ

if you buy an unlocked iPhone in Canada it should work with a supported carrier in the UK - whether LTE works will depend on the LTE frequencies used by carriers in the UK and whether those frequencies are in the Canadian iPhone
you must buy it unlocked - i dont know if they sell carrier subsidized phones in Canada but if you were to buy one of those it would be locked to the Canadian carrier and phone calls made in the UK would be charged at roaming rates
One important thing to be aware of is the iPhone warranty is no international - its only valid in the country where the iPhone was purchased ( the EU is considered 1 country for warranty purposes) - so if you needed a repair you would have to take or send the Iphone back to Canada - also Apple will only return the repaired iPhone to a Canadian address

Is the iphone 5 worth buying?

i have heard mixed reviews and i am very warry of the ios 6 because i heard it still crashes a lot, is it worth the 200 bucks?

Surely the IOS software is better than the competition. The best part you don't need a virus-scanner app.

The iphone 4 worth buying?

I was thinking about buying the iphone 4, but then when i heard about it having antenna problems...now im anticipating 50/50 whether i should still buy it or not.

MinhTeuk wrote:
I was thinking about buying the iphone 4, but then when i heard about it having antenna problems...now im anticipating 50/50 whether i should still buy it or not.
Don't be offended but posts like yours are now met with extreme skepticism here. We regulars are tired of posts that seem on the surface to be designed to start arguments or flame wars. As another has suggested this not the place to obtain opinions. These forums are for user-to-user technical support, not opinion polls. Read the professional views on other sites and decide for yourself. Only you can make the decision.

Is the iPhone 4 worth getting?or not?....

I have heard that the iPhone 4 is awefull. And that you cannot get signal anywhere because of the metal band around it.is this true?and should i get the iphone 4?

Here is my take on it: I have a 3Gs and I am very happy with it, especially now that it runs iOS4 very smoothly. Now don't get me wrong I would love to buy the iPhone 4, saw it today and held it in my hands, it is very nice and I hear great things about it. But the only difference to my 3Gs running iOS4 would be two cams and a little extra speed. The video conferencing is nice but first you have to find someone else who has the iPhone 4 and than you both have to be on a Wifi, not very convenient. I am sure this will be upgraded down the road so you can conference over the AT&T network. But it is what it is for now. When I bought my 3Gs I bought it mainly for the video feature which I used a lot for about 2 weeks than I got bored.
So I think upgrading from 3G or below is a great idea, iPhone 4 seems to be a another great iPhone but I will skip this year and wait for the next one.

My $600 defective iPhone now worth $200 less

I waited in line for hours on iDay, and paid my $599. My iphone had some goop under the glass, so I had to stand in line a few days later at the Genius Bar to get a replacement. The replacement iPhone has white dots all over the screen. I sent it to Apple Care, but they refuse to repair or replace it, telling me it's "normal" even though when compared to other iphones mine clearly has an inferior screen - none I've seen has white dots and "blacks" that are actually gray like mine. There are numerous omitted features that one would expect from a phone, not to mention the echo problem, and the pitiful volume from both the earpiece and the speaker. I also had to stand in line twice at the Genius Bar to get my failed iphone powerbrick replaced. Needless to say, I have not been happy with the Apple iPhone. Today, via press conference, I just became aware that I paid $200 for the privilege of beta testing the iPhone. Apple got my money and had my loyalty. Never again. So long Apple.

Same here. Apple you've just lost a customer and gained an enemy.

Is buying an iPhone 3GS worth it in 2012?

I'm looking to buy an iPhone. I want one unlocked as I often move abroad, but I don't want to pay the price for an iPhone 4 or 4S. I don't care about the retina display. I am also prone to dropping my phone and would most likely smash the back of a 4 or 4S within a week. Should I buy a 3GS?

I'd agree with xtrmecarbon, your best taking all the above into concideration.
But then you've also got to ask yourself, on 02 for example: (Pay As You Go) iPhone 3GS your looking at £319 for the iPhone itself. From here you could go for a "Pay Monthly Sim" with 02.
If you go for a "12 Month SIM" your find your "Pay Monthly Sim" will cost roughly half the price than "Paying Monthly", as your an O2 Customer for an entire year. so for example i was paying £27 a month, i'm now only paying £15 because i'm with O2 for a year. obviously theirs extra charges if you go over your contract usage, same as all phone contracts.
This would cost you in total: £499 (Including iPhone 3GS, Black, 8GB) if you didn't go over your usage for £15 a month for example, now you could properly say for sure the iPhone 3GS will be around for another year at least, obviously were not 100% certain on that.
Question you've got to ask yourself would you rather save an extra £300 roughly, I'd suggest buying the handset on it's own, and doing a sim only deals, will work out cheaper in the long run..
Hope this advice helps!

Iphone really worth getting?

Greetings!
This post isnt meant to bash the iphone in any way. Just wanted to get a little better perspective from other people who know more about this than I do. I have been a long time Verizon customer and have owned multiple phones but never an Iphone. All I hear from friends of mine is how the iphone is so great and the rest of the competition (android now) really dont measure up. I just wanted hard facts that really prove that.
Lately I have owned a Blackberry Storm, LG Ally (as a loaner), Droid X (hated every second of it) and now a Fascinate (surprisingly a good phone (with the exception of not getting the 2.2. update yet).
For the limited amount of time I have spent using the iphone I have seen that some parts of the OS are nice but it is very limited on customization. So far it seems i would have to make a folder and place the icons in there to be able to see my background photo and I cant change the text notification to a clip of a song or voice clip. To me those are musts in cell phones these days.
I am contemplating getting the iphone but the fascinate has a lot of features I really like. Swype texting is genius, Amoled screen is flawless and not too mention being able to customize screens with icons / widgets.
But again Im sure there are things about the iphone that I dont know and maybe would sway me its way some more. Feel free to comment back on why the Iphone is "so great" as people say.

I think it is mostly a personal decision based on your target needs.
For instance I work in a strictly Mac environment and am used to Apple's way of doing things and prefer it. It will also be a seamless addition to synchronize for my business, whereas my Droid isn't exactly seamless.
I look at it more from that angle. Plus I enjoy our iPad and to me the iPhone is a smaller version of the iPad with a phone so I think the "fun" aspect of it is there for me too.
Now if you're looking at it strictly as an entertainment gadget, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that, as I will use it for fun too, then again that is a personal preference thing.
Browsing online (minus the flash - for now at least), facebooking, emailing, I think you'll get similar experiences. if flash is a definite must have then iOS won't give you that. A tleast for the moment.
iTunes vs whatever media player you have? Probably another toss up.
Netflix streaming at least for now I give that to iOS.
Apps - iOS
Camera- in comparison to my original Droid - definitely iPhone.
Display- iPhone is smaller but, i think nicer. YMMV
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FREE GPS- Android. That is the one thing I will REALLY miss on my Droid. The google voice nav is really awesome. I have to research a good nav app that is cheap for the iPhone.
Cool factor? Meh - I don't care. Once I have a phone for awhile the thrill kind of wears off. Maybe iPhone will change that? I don't consider having the cool phone to define me or make me stand out from the crowd. I'm looking at what the phone will do to add easier productivity to my life. Being a Mac user I have been waiting for the phone on Verizon for a very long time.
Of course I suppose you don't want a phone that looks like a giant Vetnam Military communications walkie-talkie either. No matter what it does . So iPhone IS a nice looking gizmo. I guess that doesn't hurt.
Good luck with your decision.

Is iphone 4s worth purchasing?

I"ve been a fan of blackberry for a while but now I'm thinking about getting an iphone should I or shouldn't I

iphones and windows phones are miles ahead of blackberry, i would recomend either of those. as you are considering the iphone 4s, all i can tell you is that you would not be dissapointed by that choice and your BB will go in the bin.

IPhone 4S worth getting

I currently have an iPhone 4S and LOVE it! I am looking at getting one for my son for Christmas but am concerned about how long it will be supported? I have had my 4s for almost 2 years. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

If you want to keep your unlimited data plan, you need to upgrade now if you want a subsidized phone. After the changes take effect this summer, you will lose your unlimited data plan if you sign a new contract. A new 2 year contract is required to get a subsidized phone. I love my Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. It has the longest lasting battery life of any 4G phone on the market. You can keep your unlimited data for $30 a month. For an additional $30 per month, you can get the unlimited hotspot feature to use with your IPad2. One caution. When you order your new phone, you may be forced (by the system) to choose a tiered data plan. As soon as you enter your order, call *611 and have customer service reinstate your unlimited data. Down the road, if you need a new phone (or the IPhone 5) you will have to pay full retail price or lose your unlimited data plan. As an example of the prices, the Droid Razr Maxx currently has a subsidized price of $200. Full retail is $650. I'm sure the IPhone 5 will be that much or more.

How much is my iPhone 5 worth if the power button doesn't work?

It doesn't have any scratches though.

Try either of these and get an estimate:
http://www.gazelle.com/
https://www.apple.com/recycling/
(I can tell you that gazelle offers me $265.00 for my 32GB iPhone 5, in "flawless" condition and if I get it unlocked by AT&T before I ship it to them).

Should You Buy An iPhone Now, Or Wait For The Next One?

Great article by HuffPost Tech.
The most common thing I get asked whenever I tell anyone I'm a tech writer is some version of the question: "Should I get a new iPhone now, or should I wait until the next one comes out?" It is as though my business card should read not "Technology Writer," and instead "iPhone Psychic"
Not that I am not happy to prognosticate! And in that spirit, here's a look at the questions on everyone's mind: Should I buy an iPhone now? And if not now, when?
First, let me say that I am fascinated by the peculiar kind of panic that I encounter in people I meet who are deciding on a purchase date for their next Apple phone. I call it the iSenberg Uncertainty Principle: Potential iPhone buyers exist in a constant state of anxiety, perpetually worrying that purchasing an iPhone on any given day will mean that they will miss out on the inevitably cooler version with the mind-blowing new features soon down the road. The Cupertino Sword of Damocles constantly dangles over their heads, threatening to pierce them with unhipness and iShame.
Here is one solid piece of advice I can offer to help you avoid the Sword: Do not buy any new iPhone until September. Apple has an annual media conference each September, and every blog with the word 'Mac' in the title is reporting that Steve Jobs is going to do his black turtleneck thing and introduce some kind of new iPhone there. The September Media conference is generally used to present the new iPods, but as All Things Digital reports, Apple plans to "commandeer" the conference for its official iPhone announcement.
Apple is long overdue to release its new iPhone anyway, if history is any indication. Look at this handy little timeline:
June 2007: original iPhone released
June 2008: iPhone 3G released
June 2009: iPhone 3Gs released
June 2010: iPhone 4 released
June 2011: Nothing!
In other words, the 5th generation iPhone is already a month late, so it makes sense that the rumors are swirling. Apple's tardiness can be explained by the fact they've actually already released two iPhones in 2011 -- the Verizon iPhone in February and the unlocked iPhone 4 in June. Their schedule is all screwy, like a traveler trying to get over jet lag. But all signs point to them getting right with a September Apple iPhone release.
So what jaw-dropping new feature will this iPhone boast? We're hearing that the "iPhone 4S," as it is rumored to be called, won't be the dramatic re-imagining that many of us have come to expect with each new iPhone release. Tech blogThis Is My Next thinks that it will be thinner and lighter, and that it will run on a new chip; the New York Times thinks that it will be the same dimensions as the iPhone 4 but that it will be cheaper. Bloomberg agrees with This Is My Next on the chip and adds that the rear-facing camera will upgrade to 8 megapixels from 5 megapixels.
Now, even if you're just a normal, non-geek iPhone user, who doesn't care if the rear-facing camera doubles its megapixel count, or if Apple has changed the manufacturer of its data processors, or whatever, you still need to at least wait for the alleged iPhone announcement, and here's why: if history is any indicator, the introduction of a newer iPhone model is accompanied by a drop in price of older iPhone models. When the iPhone 3GS was announced, the price of the iPhone 3G dropped by $100; when the iPhone 4 was announced, the price of an iPhone 3GS also dropped by $100. Even if you know that you're not going to drop $400 on whatever iPhone Apple begins peddling in September, there is no sense in paying more money for an iPhone 4 or 3Gs now when the base price of both seem like locks to drop in two months.
But before we start fantasizing, how can we be so certain that Jobs is even going to announce an iPhone in September if Apple hasn't so much as indicated such a thing? How do we know that all of these rumors weren't just started by lonely nerds like me and my co-workers emailing each other from our mother's basements, inciting iPhone rumors all on our own?
Well, first of all, I don't live with my mother; and second of all, the new iPhone rumors have sprung forth from two reliable sources held in high journalistic regard.
The first is esteemed, award-winning tech journalist John Paczkowski of All Things Digital, who blazed iPhone prognostication trails by predicting back in April that an updated iPhone 4 would be unveiled at the September Apple music Conference and has steadfastly maintained the claim is true through June and into July. In fact, he confirmed as recently as July 5 that a shiny new iPhone looked to be in the early stages of supply chain production, and that people close to the company still believe that the new iPhone would be ready for the Jobs treatment in September.
So there is Reliable Source One.
Reliable Source Number Two is the Wall Street Journal, not exactly a one-laptop operation. The paper gives "the end of September" as a target launch date, which squares up with both Paczkowski's prediction of a September announcement and release. This doesn't even mention This Is My Next's separate prediction of a September release, nor 9to5Mac reporting that there are going to be two new iPhones in September, one low-end and high-end. But now we're falling down the rabbit hole and into the basement again, so let's focus:
There is likely to be a new iPhone in September. It will likely affect the price of all the other iPhones. The iPhones available now -- the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3Gs -- will probably be cheaper in two months. Unless you drop your current iPhone in a pool, a bathtub or a volcano, do not buy an iPhone until Steve Jobs opens his beautiful brilliant mouth at the Apple conference in early September. When the post-turtleneckian dust settles, we'll have a clearer picture of whether or not this rumored new iPhone is worth the money. And then we can talk about--well, whether or not you should buy an iPhone now, or wait until the next one comes out.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/12/iphone-release-5-september_n_896345.html

Apple has two prototypes out testing now. One is a thinner totally redesigned case. The problem with it is that Foxconn can't seem to build it. Hence the delay. The other prototype uses the existing case, but with updated (read dual core) internals. If they can get production up by September the first phone will be released and will be the iPhone 5. If they cannot, then the second prototype will be released as the iPhone 4GS.

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