Poll: ** The Official iPhone 8 Thread **

[Hades]

I appreciate most people at this point in the iphone 8's lifecycle (and I assume the X) will only get official Apple repairs. But be aware that if you replace the screen at a non-authorised dealer then Apple will brick your phone at the next OS upgrade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeUBdMU2qA0&t=330s

 

[Destination]

That should make for an interesting court case.

 

[whiskycycle]

Ah hell, just ordered a product (red) 8... Mrs whiskycycle gets the Pixel 2 (so awesome camera stays in the house) and I potentially nick her next upgrade in December if I lose my rag with this one! I’ve no problem switching between Android and iOS and back and forth, so only my own stupidity will move me on to shiny magpie “next toy please”... Definitely not geting a Watch to replace the FitBit Blaze, DEFINITELY NOT.

 

[Martynt74]

Just to tempt you, i don't think i could be without my apple watch anymore....

Only problem with that is you're then tied to Apple, so maybe you're better off with the Fitbit so you can swap back and forth.

 

[whiskycycle]

I know... promised myself I wouldn't get suckered again... we'll see...

Getting the 10.5 IPP definitely gave me a taste for it again.

 

[whiskycycle]

It's here, it looks damn lovely... it's an iPhone 8. Nowt much else to add, other than it does look pretty in the Red finish!

 

[Holdon Tight]

Question:
I have just taken delivery of a spec grey phone from BT because it was in stock. Wish I had waited for the project red. If I took it to an Apple store would they swap it, or do I have to send it back to BT?

 

[Martynt74]

You'd need to send it back yo BT

 

[Holdon Tight]

Thought as much.
Love the upgrade from the SE though

 

[MoRT489]

It's here, it looks damn lovely... it's an iPhone 8. Nowt much else to add, other than it does look pretty in the Red finish!

I just ordered Red iPhone 8 256GB today as my iPhone 6 is gradually giving up -it’s always had WiFi/Bluetooth issues and now living in a house with poor phone reception I can’t be without WiFi too, as of yesterday it’s started to accept phantom touches which I can’t explain...

Shame about the black front as it looks much better red with white but hey ho, last iPhone with a physical button so I will also keep as long as possible, probably 3 upgrade cycles.

I’m hoping it will be less slippy and more grippy than the 6 as it would be a shame to have to put it in a case.

 

[Combat squirrel]

I just ordered Red iPhone 8 256GB today as my iPhone 6 is gradually giving up -it’s always had WiFi/Bluetooth issues and now living in a house with poor phone reception I can’t be without WiFi too, as of yesterday it’s started to accept phantom touches which I can’t explain...

Shame about the black front as it looks much better red with white but hey ho, last iPhone with a physical button so I will also keep as long as possible, probably 3 upgrade cycles.

I’m hoping it will be less slippy and more grippy than the 6 as it would be a shame to have to put it in a case.

Way more slippy than a 6, you'll want a case.

 

[Deleted member 77746]

I've been repairing broken screens/backs for the 8's and they are a pain especially the backs! Usually we buy the housing/back together then swap all the components then add a screen.

 

[MoRT489]

Way more slippy than a 6, you'll want a case.

Your fingers must be made of different material to mine - the glass back is way grippier on skin than the aluminium back on the 6. The aluminium sides on the 8 do still make it slippy though. Need to go back to squared edges. It seems a shame to have to hide this red beauty in a case.

 

[Vita]

I have bought another iPhone to move back over from Android. I have an issue, I do not have a MacBook anymore and don't have a backup of my old iphone.

Would I have to set up as new and download my apps again? I know I can transfer my data such as contacts and pictures from Android.

 

[Minstadave]

If you have an iPhone image backed up to your iCloud account you can just restore that to your new iPhone.

 

[Vita]

If you have an iPhone image backed up to your iCloud account you can just restore that to your new iPhone.

I'll have to check. Cant remember my iCloud password :-/ awaiting them to email me to sort it out so I can reset it.

 

[Kidge]

Anyone recommend a lightning to hdmi adaptor for iPhone 8 and iPad Pro 10.5?

Genuine Apple one is £40 and not sure I can stomach that much!

 

[Christmas themed thank]

Am I expecting too much from this phone, the battery life just seems really "meh". My phone was at 10% by 3PM yesterday,

I'd been up at 7AM, been on the train (variable signal), quite a bit of Snapchat but no YouTube, etc. Spent most of the day in London with excellent signal, so just seems really disappointing.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

What’s the screen on time you are getting?

Almost every smartphone quotes great battery life but as soon as the screen comes on you can throw that out the window regardless of brand.

When I got the train to work I would use 40-50% in the 1 hour 40 I was on the train (all screen on) but less than 10% when I was working for 8 hours.

 

[chanjy]

Am I expecting too much from this phone, the battery life just seems really "meh". My phone was at 10% by 3PM yesterday,

I'd been up at 7AM, been on the train (variable signal), quite a bit of Snapchat but no YouTube, etc. Spent most of the day in London with excellent signal, so just seems really disappointing.

iPhone 8 or Plus?

The smaller battery is garbage and dies half way through the day, the larger one is really good.