Whatever.
Battery life isn't the "Android deal killer" that Apple fans are making it out to be. The large screen and LTE radio put the Thunderbolt into a totally different class than the iPhone4. Obviously, those features require more power than your 3.5" 3g phone from last year.
Bottom line:
Swapping and upgrading your phone's battery is easy and convenient when the manufacturer doesn't insist on sealing them inside the device. These are features, not drawbacks, and the only thing preventing you from admitting so is that there isn't an Apple logo on the device.
Whatever.
Battery life isn't the "Android deal killer" that Apple fans are making it out to be. The large screen and LTE radio put the Thunderbolt into a totally different class than the iPhone4. Obviously, those features require more power than your 3.5" 3g phone from last year.
Bottom line:
Swapping and upgrading your phone's battery is easy and convenient when the manufacturer doesn't insist on sealing them inside the device. These are features, not drawbacks, and the only thing preventing you from admitting so is that there isn't an Apple logo on the device.
Do you carry around a spare battery in your pocket?
Nope. I upgraded my Thunderbolt's battery and leave my stock one charged in my work bag. I've only had to resort to using it twice, ever. Basically it's there just in case I forget to charge the night before.
Says the guy who has a link to antennagate in their signature. Whatever dude, talk about making something out to be terrible when its rarely even a problem
Comparable battery life? I think not.
The discussion seems to have descended into "Android vs iPhone," which has been beaten to death. Neither side wins overall; it just wins depending each person and their circumstances.
If the iP5 has 4G/LTE, I really hope the radio is energy efficient, if not, there will be lots of bitching.
I've tried them all, they have a hard time handing off between 3G and 4G.
On this point, I've noticed a similar problem only if there are active sockets open. In other words, there may be an app that is preventing the handoff. I stream music regularly on my commute, and get solid 4G the entire trip except for this one area approaching downtown LA (freeway underpass with concrete barriers on both sides) at which point I will get a 3G handoff. Interestingly, if the handoff persists long enough for my streaming app (XiiaLive) to rebuffer and start playing again, I will keep that 3G connection indefinitely - or until the app releases the data socket. As soon as data is idle, the phone checks again for 4G and handsoff to the faster connection within seconds. If you can't locate the app causing the problem, I would just install Dazzle Configurable Switcher. This app has a single widget button for toggling both data radios On/Off. One touch turns the radios off, one touch turns them back on. So in about 10 seconds you will get 4G back. No need for a reset and you don't even have to quit any streaming apps. As soon as the connection returns, everything picks up where you left off.
Sorry for the off topic reply.
About a month and a half ago, one of our Apple Store sources told us that some Verizon techs had visited that day and upgraded the in-store cell equipment to LTE.
Gonna have to agree with gsaldivar, but only on one point. It indeed is an apples to oranges comparison when you're talking about battery life and LTE, so there's no point in giving iPhone battery times until the iPhone supports LTE (which it hopefully will in this next iteration).
I absolutely agree. One problem is any "Andriod enthusiast" never seems able to speak objectively. Granted there are some "Apple enthusiasts" who are the same way. Seems worst with the Android people. It always has to be about how Apple sucks and how the iPhone sucks. Let's be honest, the thread had zero to do with Android but I don't fault the "Android enthusiasts" completely. In all honesty, cheezy321's comment on the first page was kinda troll bait. There was no need to mention Android. Doesn't change the fact that there is so much hate and vitriol for Apple and iOS that no thread can go by without some troll being attracted.The discussion seems to have descended into "Android vs iPhone," which has been beaten to death. Neither side wins overall; it just wins depending each person and their circumstances. For instance, certain Android phones may have a worse battery life. Well for me, I'm mostly in my car or in the office, so I can easily charge at any point in the day, making the battery life not a priority. Conversely, the iPhone 4 is lacking LTE. However, if I happen to spend most of my time in places with WiFi, then no LTE isn't huge a deal, and is no longer a top priority.
Whatever.
Battery life isn't the "Android deal killer" that Apple fans are making it out to be. The large screen and LTE radio put the Thunderbolt into a totally different class than the iPhone4. Obviously, those features require more power than your 3.5" 3g phone from last year.
Bottom line:
Swapping and upgrading your phone's battery is easy and convenient when the manufacturer doesn't insist on sealing them inside the device. These are features, not drawbacks, and the only thing preventing you from admitting so is that there isn't an Apple logo on the device.
if you're going to talk about how great LTE is
complaining about the bulk and inconvenience of an external battery pack/case for an iPhone and then go on to extol the virtues of second battery pack
It always has to be about how Apple sucks and how the iPhone sucks ... there is so much hate and vitriol for Apple and iOS that no thread can go by without some troll being attracted.
Even though you didn't explicitly state that Apple sucks or the iPhone sucks, you come off as hating the iPhone, and not always with reasonable justification. It's especially highlighted since this thread is about the iPhone, not Android. Coming to this thread to show why you think the Thunderbolt is in a "totally different class than the iPhone4" is basically trolling.
WTF, you joined this month.
Coming to this thread to show why you think the Thunderbolt is in a "totally different class than the iPhone4" is basically trolling.
If the new iphone has great battery life with LTE the android fans better be prepared for it to be profusely rubbed in their face.
you come off as hating the iPhone, and not always with reasonable justification.