iPhone 5 specs released...consider me underwhelmed.

[Davi323]

But, but but...doesn't Apple make it a point to tell everyone as loudly as they can that they invent EVERYTHING? That only they are capable of innovation? Impossible.

***end snark***

Who's getting sued? There's no injunction that says you can't use 4G LTE

Done a google search lately? Both HTC and Samsung have filed suit against Apple for infringing on their 4G technology patents.

The reason there are no injunctions yet is because the lawsuits haven't gotten to that phase yet. Timing.

 

[Remix]

Who's getting sued? There's no injunction that says you can't use 4G LTE

Apple.

http://tech2.in.com/news/smartphones/samsung-to-sue-apple-over-4g-lteenabled-iphone-5/431422

 

[One Punch Doug Crashin]

Apple.

http://tech2.in.com/news/smartphones/samsung-to-sue-apple-over-4g-lteenabled-iphone-5/431422

I see. Still they're allowed to use 4G LTE as long as there is no injunction. I find this Samsung and Apple shit petty. They should be working together. Not fighting over petty shit saying MINE MINE MINE! PAY ME NAO!

 

[Slyfox696]

Now that she's gone, don't go back. It's never worth it.

Well my mother, bless her heart, is still paying for my cell phone, despite me asking her numerous times if I can start paying it. Plus, to keep my unlimited data plan and phone upgrade, I need to stay with AT&T. Plus they have pretty good coverage in my area.

Don't count on that. They're getting sued. HTC hold numerous patents on the technology.

As does Samsung apparently.

Who's getting sued? There's no injunction that says you can't use 4G LTE

Apple will be, just as soon as the Samsung lawyers can draft the complaint.

But, but but...doesn't Apple make it a point to tell everyone as loudly as they can that they invent EVERYTHING? That only they are capable of innovation? Impossible.

***end snark***

Yes, and that's such a rarity in the business world, for one business to tell you they are better than their competitors.

***end snark***

Done a google search lately? Both HTC and Samsung have filed suit against Apple for infringing on their 4G technology patents.

The reason there are no injunctions yet is because the lawsuits haven't gotten to that phase yet. Timing.

They already filed suit? Are you sure? Because that would have been in record time.

 

[Remix]

I see. Still they're allowed to use 4G LTE as long as there is no injunction. I find this Samsung and Apple shit petty. They should be working together. Not fighting over petty shit saying MINE MINE MINE! PAY ME NAO!

You think Apple and Google are bad, learn about the pharmaceutical industry.

 

[One Punch Doug Crashin]

You think Apple and Google are bad, learn about the pharmaceutical industry.

No thank you. I've done research into all of that. It's sickening the way corporations do business.

 

[Davi323]

They already filed suit? Are you sure? Because that would have been in record time.

Record timing or not, a simple search on google reveals it to be true. In fact, it's highly likely that both HTC and Samsung had the paperwork ready to go as soon as the iPhone specs were made public. They both prepared ahead of time, knowing that Apple would necessarily have to infringe on their patented technologies to bring 4G LTE to the iPhone.

 

[Slyfox696]

Record timing or not, a simple search on google reveals it to be true. In fact, it's highly likely that both HTC and Samsung had the paperwork ready to go as soon as the iPhone specs were made public. They both prepared ahead of time, knowing that Apple would necessarily have to infringe on their patented technologies to bring 4G LTE to the iPhone.

Link? All I can find is that Samsung is preparing a lawsuit.

Understand I'm not contesting your statement, I'm just looking for the validation. I honestly don't care if either one sues the other, it's just a game in which only their lawyers win.

 

[Remix]

No thank you. I've done research into all of that. It's sickening the way corporations do business.

Big Pharma are the scummiest of the scum.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

Well my mother, bless her heart, is still paying for my cell phone, despite me asking her numerous times if I can start paying it. Plus, to keep my unlimited data plan and phone upgrade, I need to stay with AT&T. Plus they have pretty good coverage in my area.

No, I mean go through an indirect dealer when purchasing a new handset. Stay away from the corporate store. You can stick with AT&T, but the perks you find at an indirect dealer (Best Buy, Target, Radioshack) are far superior. Free contact/picture/video transfer, instant rebates, etc.

 

[IHW]

My upgrade was in June. I have been looking, but wanted to wait for the 5 to come out. And the family data plan so it can all be done at once.

I have never had a smartphone, but I think its time for one. I had set my mind on Apple. But, only because I have seen them around and know what they can do. I can get really anything. I have a couple hundred bucks to spend on a new phone. I think I deserve it.

Should I go with the $99 4S? Or the $199 for the 5? Or just get a Samsung, HTC, etc?

 

[Tastycles]

Best hour of my life I've ever spent was putting all my contacts into Google.

You've wasted your life.

 

[AndThat'sTheBottomLine]

I have the Verizon Droid Razor Maxx. I used my mom's upgrade 3 months ago but my upgrade is due in November. Considering the iPhone 5. May just stick with my phone though I don't like paying for music.

 

[Slyfox696]

No, I mean go through an indirect dealer when purchasing a new handset. Stay away from the corporate store. You can stick with AT&T, but the perks you find at an indirect dealer (Best Buy, Target, Radioshack) are far superior. Free contact/picture/video transfer, instant rebates, etc.

And they have the ability to look up your contract information from AT&T?

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

And they have the ability to look up your contract information from AT&T?

Yes, indirect dealers have the ability to look up the same information. Your phone holds your contacts anyhow, so they just do a phone-to-phone transfer. Looking up your contact information isn't necessary, it's all stored on your phone (or sim card, your choice).

 

[Poop Master Flex]

But it has a diamond cut, A DIAMOND CUT GUYS. Also it is thinner, lighter and has less volume!

 

[Remix]

Yes, indirect dealers have the ability to look up the same information. Your phone holds your contacts anyhow, so they just do a phone-to-phone transfer. Looking up your contact information isn't necessary, it's all stored on your phone (or sim card, your choice).

He said contract information. I thought he was asking if a handset bought from Target would be compatable with his current AT&T contract/data plan.

 

[Sparky]

the iPhone 5. May just stick with my phone though I don't like paying for music.

Did they say something about the iphone 5 not being able to put your own music onto the phone? I never brought one song off of itunes when I had my iphone. Just put all the music off my old phone straight onto it.

 

[Stormtrooper]

And they have the ability to look up your contract information from AT&T?

They should. My brother bought his phone from Best Buy, I bought mine from AT&T, and they all are on the same contract.

All you're doing is buying a new handset, not a new plan. The plan should stay the same. Obviously make sure of this before purchasing, but I'm 99% sure this is the case.

 

[AndThat'sTheBottomLine]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndThat'sTheBottomLine

the iPhone 5. May just stick with my phone though I don't like paying for music.

Did they say something about the iphone 5 not being able to put your own music onto the phone? I never brought one song off of itunes when I had my iphone. Just put all the music off my old phone straight onto it.

I meant new music. Android has free music apps where with iPhone you have to use iTunes.



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[Big Nick Dudley]

He said contract information. I thought he was asking if a handset bought from Target would be compatable with his current AT&T contract/data plan.

Oh... oops.

The answer is still yes. Indirect dealers have access to all contract information because they're still selling the plans for AT&T (Verizon, Sprint, etc).

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

All you're doing is buying a new handset, not a new plan. The plan should stay the same. Obviously make sure of this before purchasing, but I'm 99% sure this is the case.

Exactly right. Indirect dealers own the handsets, but have to attach those handsets to something. That's why Target and Best Buy offer all of the major carriers. The handsets would be useless if they weren't in business with the carriers.

And no, his plan shouldn't change. If they say you're going to lose your unlimited data package, call AT&T customer care and make sure that person is right. It's possible you'll lose such a package, but not likely.

 

[Sparky]

I meant new music. Android has free music apps where with iPhone you have to use iTunes.

That's where you download it onto your computer, or keep your old phone to download the music and transfer it to the iphone.

 

[One Punch Doug Crashin]

Best Buy has a program called BEAST which allows an employee to look up contract information, phone info, transfer data etc. So it's not inclusive to the carriers.