F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/14/13 1:23 PM, iBoaterer wrote:
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On 9/14/13 12:31 PM, iBoaterer wrote:
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On 9/14/13 11:24 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
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Apple announced two "new" iPhones this week, the 5s and the 5c.

The 5s has a 64-bit processor, an improved camera, and a
security turn
on switch that reads your fingerprint. Not enough, probably, for
most
owners of the *5* to upgrade. The other new phone is the 5c, which
basically is the current model 5 in a less expensive case.

The latest upgrade to the operating system, IOS 7, gets released
to the
public next week. It has a slew of upgrades and improvements, some
major, some minor, and it is to be distributed for free. In
fact, it
already is available widely as a "bootlegged" general release. I
like
the new Control Center and a few more features. Some parts of it
look a
lot different, and will take some getting used to...

iPhones are outdated. Android passed them awhile back and they are
trying to play catch-up.


That's just silly.

How so?



I have a colleague who recently got a Samsung S something or other...3?
4? Whatever, it's a brand new model. So I got to play with it for about
15 minutes. I didn't notice any significant features that were "better"
than any of the ones I use on my iPhone. The apps were a little
different, but they basically did the same thing. The screen was
bigger,
and the spec sheet said the camera had more megapixels, neither of
which
make much difference to me, since I rarely use my smartphone camera.
The
phone seemed "too tall" for me. I assume Samsung is a leading Android
phone maker.

http://tinyurl.com/8wgyne7
http://tinyurl.com/angb52g
http://tinyurl.com/m6joadq
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416498,00.asp


I'm aware of many of those differences. Very few have any significance
or importance for me. As I stated, I tried out a new Samsung. Nice
phone, but nothing to make me consider switching.

It's not all about Harry Krause, the IRS deadbeat.

F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/14/13 2:36 PM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On 9/14/13 1:23 PM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On 9/14/13 12:31 PM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On 9/14/13 11:24 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

Apple announced two "new" iPhones this week, the 5s and the 5c.

The 5s has a 64-bit processor, an improved camera, and a
security turn
on switch that reads your fingerprint. Not enough, probably,
for most
owners of the *5* to upgrade. The other new phone is the 5c,
which
basically is the current model 5 in a less expensive case.

The latest upgrade to the operating system, IOS 7, gets
released to the
public next week. It has a slew of upgrades and improvements,
some
major, some minor, and it is to be distributed for free. In
fact, it
already is available widely as a "bootlegged" general release.
I like
the new Control Center and a few more features. Some parts of
it look a
lot different, and will take some getting used to...

iPhones are outdated. Android passed them awhile back and they are
trying to play catch-up.


That's just silly.

How so?



I have a colleague who recently got a Samsung S something or
other...3?
4? Whatever, it's a brand new model. So I got to play with it for
about
15 minutes. I didn't notice any significant features that were
"better"
than any of the ones I use on my iPhone. The apps were a little
different, but they basically did the same thing. The screen was
bigger,
and the spec sheet said the camera had more megapixels, neither of
which
make much difference to me, since I rarely use my smartphone
camera. The
phone seemed "too tall" for me. I assume Samsung is a leading Android
phone maker.

http://tinyurl.com/8wgyne7
http://tinyurl.com/angb52g
http://tinyurl.com/m6joadq
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416498,00.asp


I'm aware of many of those differences. Very few have any significance
or importance for me. As I stated, I tried out a new Samsung. Nice
phone, but nothing to make me consider switching.

It matters not what differences they have to YOU. *I* said that Android
passed iPhones awhile back and iPhone is playing catch up, to which you
replied "that's just silly." It's not, it's true.



It's all a matter of what's important to the user.
And it's not all about you, the boat-less deadbeat.

On Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:19:03 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" nowayalso.jose.com wrote:



"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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I'm aware of many of those differences. Very few have any significance
or importance for me. As I stated, I tried out a new Samsung. Nice
phone, but nothing to make me consider switching.

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As a casual and basically disinterested bystander in the cell
phone/smart phone thing, I've come the opinion that Apple has done a
superb marketing job on their products, with a following who can't
live without having the latest and greatest , either in phone models
or ever changing operating systems.

Seems to me that most of the hype is about new gimmicks and apps that
are initially fun to use but quickly fade into programs using memory
that you rarely use.

Yesterday I had a discussion with my daughter about smart phones. She's telling me that she couldn't
get along without hers. She has three boys in school, sports, Boy Scouts, etc. The
teachers/leaders/coaches are frequently sending messages to the parents - texting and emails -
letting them know of changes to this, that, and the other.

I use a cell phone, if I remember to take it, but other than that I'm about as up to speed as you
are on this stuff. I am thrilled, however, at how functional the library's web site is.

John (Gun Nut) H.
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Hope you're having a great day!

On Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:19:03 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" nowayalso.jose.com wrote:



"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
om...


I'm aware of many of those differences. Very few have any significance
or importance for me. As I stated, I tried out a new Samsung. Nice
phone, but nothing to make me consider switching.

-----------------------------

As a casual and basically disinterested bystander in the cell
phone/smart phone thing, I've come the opinion that Apple has done a
superb marketing job on their products, with a following who can't
live without having the latest and greatest , either in phone models
or ever changing operating systems.

Seems to me that most of the hype is about new gimmicks and apps that
are initially fun to use but quickly fade into programs using memory
that you rarely use.

BTW, my wife found an app for her phone (an Apple something) that counts steps, converts to miles,
compares to others, finds a 'companion' for competition, and probably some more stuff. It does have
her out walking more, which is a good thing.

John (Gun Nut) H.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

"John H" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:19:03 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" nowayalso.jose.com
wrote:



As a casual and basically disinterested bystander in the cell
phone/smart phone thing, I've come the opinion that Apple has done a
superb marketing job on their products, with a following who can't
live without having the latest and greatest , either in phone models
or ever changing operating systems.

Seems to me that most of the hype is about new gimmicks and apps that
are initially fun to use but quickly fade into programs using memory
that you rarely use.

Yesterday I had a discussion with my daughter about smart phones.
She's telling me that she couldn't
get along without hers. She has three boys in school, sports, Boy
Scouts, etc. The
teachers/leaders/coaches are frequently sending messages to the
parents - texting and emails -
letting them know of changes to this, that, and the other.

I use a cell phone, if I remember to take it, but other than that I'm
about as up to speed as you
are on this stuff. I am thrilled, however, at how functional the
library's web site is.

John (Gun Nut) H.

--------------------------------

Yeah, my daughter has two boys, one 16 and the other 14. The 16 year
old just got his driver's license a few days ago and both boys are
very active in the sports programs in their school, almost year round.
Both have basic cell phones for checking in, etc. but my daughter has
very strict rules about other uses. She has forbidden them from using
social networking applications such as Facebook and Twitter, at least
until they are older. It may sound a little tyrannical in this day
and age but both boys are normal kids, respectful and well adjusted in
overall attitudes and behavior.