Apple video stream

[zappaDPJ]

For anyone that cares, kick off is at 6.00pm.

http://www.apple.com/live/

[Lance]

Looking forward to it!

[Simon]

I'm only really interested in when, and how much. 

[Simon]

I wonder if this will be on the agenda?  Let's take an educated guess...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29124991

[Technical Ben]

"    6:06 p.m.

    This day is an important day in Apple's history."
Every day is an important day in Apple's history... (sorry, can't help but be over dramatic about the over dramatic presentation.  )

PS "Only Live Streaming to Safari Browsers"... and hence why I don't use Apple products yet.

[Gary]

The huge phone is the better phone. Glad Im not upgrading, I really don't need a 'plus' phone. and not at the price they want for a 5.5inch which is the one with image stabilisation, Apple really have just made a phone that's almost a £1000 as they have removed the 32GB model so its 64GB for most, next stop android after my 5s dies. Edit: and a watch you mug people with its so fat <sigh>

[zappaDPJ]

I don't particularly like the appearance of the phone or the watch but I need to upgrade my iPhone 4 and it'll be to another Apple device. I really just need to decide whether to go for the 5s or the 6.

[Glenn]

http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/apple-supersizes-the-iphone-6-joins-the-big-screen-era-at-last/?

[Gary]

http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/apple-supersizes-the-iphone-6-joins-the-big-screen-era-at-last/?

The thing is for some people teh 5.5" is to big I need a phone to use in one hand in a wheelchair I dont need a phablet, I need just a phone. From the info on mac rumours showing internal parts it still have 1GB ram, well the 4.7" does and that's no better than the 5s, its got a fugly looky to it from my point of view, and I can see that sticking out lens getting damaged. Really glad I have the 5s and I can sit back and avoid this one. I have a tablet and a phone. personally I don't need it all in one, and to get the better features you need the 5.5" iPhone and it still ony has a 8Mp camera. Considering they removed the 32Gb model at 64GB its about £700 + Applecare so almost £800! they are having a right laugh for not a lot new. Lots of people are very disappointed with this release. Lets hope the iPad has more ram as its time to replace mine.

[zappaDPJ]

I definitely wouldn't want the Plus but I would have liked a 32GB model. The 16GB I currently have is fine but it's usually running full to capacity and I think that's what bricked it during the last update. I'm not disappointed by this release, I don't like the look of the phone as much as previous models but once it's cased that's of little consequence. I really need to see what the costs will be before deciding whether to go for a 5s or 6.

[Den]

 Lets hope the iPad has more ram as its time to replace mine

Just wondering Gary, why do you claim it's time to replace your iPad? The first iPad only came out 4 years ago and although they have improved there does not seem to be a big improvement from the iPad2.

I must admit I like my iPhone 4s but then again I like my Sony Xperia as well. 

[Gary]

Lets hope the iPad has more ram as its time to replace mine

Just wondering Gary, why do you claim it's time to replace your iPad? The first iPad only came out 4 years ago and although they have improved there does not seem to be a big improvement from the iPad2.

I must admit I like my iPhone 4s but then again I like my Sony Xperia as well. 

You really are just in this for the fight Den if you believe that. However since I really really really don't like you I cant be bothered.

[Simon]

Bugger, I was hoping for a 32Gb one.  I'm not really bothered as to whether it's got more RAM than the previous models, as that's not be the be all and end all.  As they say, it's not the size, it's what you do with it that counts, and the 4S has never had a problem keeping up with itself, and has always been quick and snappy for me.

So, like Zap, I'm now undecided on the 6 or the 5S.  The 5S would obviously be a cheaper upgrade option.   

[Simon]

You really are just in this for the fight Den if you believe that. However since I really really really don't like you I cant be bothered.

Actually, I'm with Den on that.  Functionally, what essentials do the later iPads have that the iPad2 doesn't?

[zappaDPJ]

Comparing like for like, 32GB no contract, it's currently £499 for the 5s and £619 for the 6.

[Simon]

I like the look of the 6, and I don't really see what's not to like about it, compared to the older models, as all that's really changed is that it's rounded off.  If I go for the 6, I think I'll wait until I can get to hold them before deciding on the size.  I'm not really sure that I need the larger model - and there is the cost!

[Simon]

Just looking at these, on the surface, once again, it doesn't seem like a great leap forward.  I was expecting the screen to touch the sides, like on the HTC One, for example, but face on, they look identical to the older models, other than the size difference.

[Den]

You really are just in this for the fight Den if you believe that. However since I really really really don't like you I cant be bothered.

How the hell did you come up with that statement Gary? I was making a valid point but if that's how you want to play and throw your toys out whenever you perceive that some one has a different opinion as your self then good luck to you, I certainly don't require your attitude when ever I post on here.

My wife enjoys using her iPad and I find them ok but prefer a desktop as I use it mainly for business. I like my iPhone 4s but mainly I use it as a phone so would not benefit from spending hundreds of pounds on upgrading.

[zappaDPJ]

I like the look of the 6, and I don't really see what's not to like about it, compared to the older models, as all that's really changed is that it's rounded off.

That's what I don't like so much. I prefer flat surfaces with bevelled edges rather than something shaped more like a rugby ball which gives an object the appearance of being bigger than it actually is. It's just a minor aesthetic detail but I'm a little surprise Apple went down that road because the 6 has lost a design element that was very Apple and quite unique.

There's no point in the larger model for me. It's not really pocket sized which is where my phone lives for most of the day and in any case I have an iPad. I'll take a trip to the Apple shop in a couple of weeks and make my decision then. If the 5s was £50+ cheaper I'd probably buy one but I think for an extra £120 the extra functionality of the 6 might just be worth it.

[Simon]

The other worry with the whole roundy offy thing on the 6 is, will it be even easier to drop?   

[Steve]

Well I know I won't be buying a new iPhone, I just cannot justify spending that amount of money anymore on a phone. I'm much more functional on an iPad, so I'm happy with my cheaper Nexus 5 it will last another couple of years hopefully and save any future investment for the larger screened iPads/tablets.

I think the 6 Plus is probably too large for my practical use and the smaller screen version still has inferior specs in terms of resolution to my current phone.

[Simon]

I thought I read / heard something somewhere about the build quality of the 5S not being all that wonderful?  That would certainly be a cheaper upgrade option for me, as I could probably go for the 64Gb version, but will I then be regretting not going for the 6?! 

[zappaDPJ]

In case anyone is interested and missed it, you can download U2's latest album 'Songs of Innocence' free from iTunes. I've been told it's actually quite good but I've not listen to it myself.

[Simon]

If it's anything like their last latest song, I'll skip it even if it's free, thanks. 

[Simon]

An Apple user walks into a bar and orders a bottle of drink.

After he finished his drink, the barman said, "That would be 200 quid, sir."

"What!" He exclaimed. "I only took one bottle. It was 50 quid yesterday."

"I know," replies the barman, "But you drank it from a bigger glass."