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The Commish
Footballguy
Can you make donations/payments through it?
AcerFC
Footballguy
When your phone is locked with a passcode, there is an option to just use the phone part, called emergency call. You can make calls while the phone is locked. So he doesnt have any of your info, however, he still has the phone and can use it.Huh?No, probably he activated the emergency call feature.Well, I was wrong about that chick being helpful. She wouldn't pick up or call me back. i made 4 calls. I finally called a 5th time from a restricted line and she of course, picked up. Said she sent a message to the 3 silver Lexus owners/drivers about the phone but did not hear back from any of them. Hmmm...
So I went to plan B and called the number that was on my bill. Some guy picked up. In English. I began to explain that he got a call on Tuesday evening at 6 from my stolen phone. Then he didn't speak English. I went on explaining the situation in more detail while he just listened. Every time I'd stop, he'd say, in an accent, "I don't know". I told him I knew he spoke English and understood exactly what was going on. I repeated that if the phone wasn't returned to the hotel by tomorrow, the cops would be involved. I said we had his friend's license plate number and other info. I finally hung up. It was weird that he never clicked it on me, just kept listening.
Oh, he did say something early on about being on a landline, for some reason. His English was indeed broken and the more I am thinking about this, the more I think that the guy called his own phone first (from mine), after figuring out my password. It was only a 1 minute call and he was probly testing it. There were no other calls after that. I remember trying to talk to him in the cab and he did the exact same thing. Acted like he couldn't speak ANY English.
Wow, I think I have his number now. Wonder what I should do. Maybe I'll honor him with a Friday FFA call-in show.
I love the Otterbox defender cases. I have them on all my iPhones (upgraded a couple times, so I have 5 now, 3 as iPods) and have never had any issue like that. My wife didn't want the bulkier case of the 3Gs version, so I got her the pink commuter case. It definitely isn't as good and that may be what you guys are talking about since she takes it off to run with it in one of those armbands and it doesn't go back on as well as it used to, or maybe you guys have tried some of the knock-offs.By the way, my current phone is a 4s and the Otterbox defender for that is much better. Since the phone isn't rounded, the case is much less bulky. The only thing I don't like is that it is made for the 4/4s and the cheap one I got on Amazon has the hole for the earbuds off. I made another hole myself and I am good to go.Last note, I might not have gotten the Otterboxes if it weren't for my kids. They use them all the time and have definitely dropped the phones (as have I) and I am glad I had the cases as I have dropped them from 5ft or so onto pavement and with no case, I would have been in trouble. I got all my cases pretty cheap ($15-30) on Amazon, so well worth it IMHO.Will it triple the size of the phone and gradually stretch and peel away from the phone like thier other cases?
My wife and nieces love those cases.Im like why would I want a case that makes a phone impossible to carry in my pocket?Works for her having the purse and she is pretty rough on phones though.Kids use it alot so it gives a bit of piece of mind. Though, they use my phone all the time with no case at all and have not screwed it up yet.
BRONG
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Got it, thanks.UPDATE. The idle threats did not work, nothing happened. I kind of gave up and am now looking for used iPhones on CL. Maybe I'll do a FFA Hail Mary, for fun...When your phone is locked with a passcode, there is an option to just use the phone part, called emergency call. You can make calls while the phone is locked. So he doesnt have any of your info, however, he still has the phone and can use it.Huh?No, probably he activated the emergency call feature.Well, I was wrong about that chick being helpful. She wouldn't pick up or call me back. i made 4 calls. I finally called a 5th time from a restricted line and she of course, picked up. Said she sent a message to the 3 silver Lexus owners/drivers about the phone but did not hear back from any of them. Hmmm...
So I went to plan B and called the number that was on my bill. Some guy picked up. In English. I began to explain that he got a call on Tuesday evening at 6 from my stolen phone. Then he didn't speak English. I went on explaining the situation in more detail while he just listened. Every time I'd stop, he'd say, in an accent, "I don't know". I told him I knew he spoke English and understood exactly what was going on. I repeated that if the phone wasn't returned to the hotel by tomorrow, the cops would be involved. I said we had his friend's license plate number and other info. I finally hung up. It was weird that he never clicked it on me, just kept listening.
Oh, he did say something early on about being on a landline, for some reason. His English was indeed broken and the more I am thinking about this, the more I think that the guy called his own phone first (from mine), after figuring out my password. It was only a 1 minute call and he was probly testing it. There were no other calls after that. I remember trying to talk to him in the cab and he did the exact same thing. Acted like he couldn't speak ANY English.
Wow, I think I have his number now. Wonder what I should do. Maybe I'll honor him with a Friday FFA call-in show.
BRONG
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Going to do this now.Well, I was wrong about that chick being helpful. She wouldn't pick up or call me back. i made 4 calls. I finally called a 5th time from a restricted line and she of course, picked up. Said she sent a message to the 3 silver Lexus owners/drivers about the phone but did not hear back from any of them. Hmmm...
So I went to plan B and called the number that was on my bill. Some guy picked up. In English. I began to explain that he got a call on Tuesday evening at 6 from my stolen phone. Then he didn't speak English. I went on explaining the situation in more detail while he just listened. Every time I'd stop, he'd say, in an accent, "I don't know". I told him I knew he spoke English and understood exactly what was going on. I repeated that if the phone wasn't returned to the hotel by tomorrow, the cops would be involved. I said we had his friend's license plate number and other info. I finally hung up. It was weird that he never clicked it on me, just kept listening.
Oh, he did say something early on about being on a landline, for some reason. His English was indeed broken and the more I am thinking about this, the more I think that the guy called his own phone first (from mine), after figuring out my password. It was only a 1 minute call and he was probly testing it. There were no other calls after that. I remember trying to talk to him in the cab and he did the exact same thing. Acted like he couldn't speak ANY English.
Wow, I think I have his number now. Wonder what I should do. Maybe I'll honor him with a Friday FFA call-in show.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
What time is the ios6 announcement?
Kenny Blankenship
Footballguy
10 am PST
Ready for some Apple news today. 
Wooderson
Fight The Power
The biggest IMO is the rumor of new map software. They plan to dump google maps.Facebook integration.Siri for iPadTo name a few.
The Commish
Footballguy
what do we mean "dump" google maps? Not allow it on their devices?
culdeus
Footballguy
I seriously doubt that, but they pre-load a map program on there. Right now it points to google maps. That will no longer be the case (assuming the rumors are correct). I assume you will still be able to load google maps through the app store. What isn't clear is how this would affect apps like mapmyrun/ride, beat the traffic, and other things that require google map overlays.
Wooderson
Fight The Power
That is how I understand it as well.
goonsquad
Think different.
Apps that utilize google maps will (should) still be able to, although I'm assuming the 6.0 SDK will include API's for Apple's map service moving forward.
Pick
Footballguy
Finally paid the price for not having a case. I usually have one but went without one for several months because I couldn't find a case that would work with the audio hookup in my truck. Golfing and it slipped out of my pants while on the cart path and shattered the back. Lucky it landed on the back so not too bad. I heard it's only $30 to replace anyway.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
So there is Twitter integration on my iphone, but I cant add somebody to my lists?
HellToupee
Footballguy
if you really need it now buy but otherwise wait until October. You'll be a lot happier if you wait until fall
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sho nuff
Footballguy
If you switch now, I think you will be pissed at yourself in the fall.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat TF, and I'm waiting until October.
My original EVO has really started dragging for me, but I think I can wait
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
I had to do a hard reset a few weeks ago, which in a way was good b/c it made me get rid of a bunch of stuff that for wahtever reason I didnt' want do...so battery life and stuff has been better; but it still lags more than it used to.I hear what you're saying around the customization; but at the same time, I'm kind of looking forward to not having as many options b/c it won't make me want to tinker around with it so much.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
The Commish
Footballguy
If you're leaving because it slows over time, not sure the move's gonna help. My wife's had hers in for "slowness" twice now and they've had to do "work" on it both times. I don't know the details cuz I don't care enough, but she just moved to a Bionic, which I'm sure she'll have to turn in for similar reasons at some point.I had to do a hard reset a few weeks ago, which in a way was good b/c it made me get rid of a bunch of stuff that for wahtever reason I didnt' want do...so battery life and stuff has been better; but it still lags more than it used to.I hear what you're saying around the customization; but at the same time, I'm kind of looking forward to not having as many options b/c it won't make me want to tinker around with it so much.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
Ned
Footballguy
You could always jailbreak the iphone to get all the little tweaks, but I've found myself not caring as much as I thought.I had to do a hard reset a few weeks ago, which in a way was good b/c it made me get rid of a bunch of stuff that for wahtever reason I didnt' want do...so battery life and stuff has been better; but it still lags more than it used to.I hear what you're saying around the customization; but at the same time, I'm kind of looking forward to not having as many options b/c it won't make me want to tinker around with it so much.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
No, not leaving b/c it slows over time...but my current phone is over 2 years old, so I'm itching for a new one...but think I can wait until October.If you're leaving because it slows over time, not sure the move's gonna help. My wife's had hers in for "slowness" twice now and they've had to do "work" on it both times. I don't know the details cuz I don't care enough, but she just moved to a Bionic, which I'm sure she'll have to turn in for similar reasons at some point.I had to do a hard reset a few weeks ago, which in a way was good b/c it made me get rid of a bunch of stuff that for wahtever reason I didnt' want do...so battery life and stuff has been better; but it still lags more than it used to.I hear what you're saying around the customization; but at the same time, I'm kind of looking forward to not having as many options b/c it won't make me want to tinker around with it so much.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
HellToupee
Footballguy
Foxconn's ceo loves to stir things up. I hope he's right , the S III is a cool #### phone
goonsquad
Think different.
Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
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Oh no doubt. I give it about 30% credibility.... but it's entertaining nonetheless.Foxconn's ceo loves to stir things up. I hope he's right , the S III is a cool #### phone
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tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Maybe it was an hour? I had my 2 yr old beside me so without the constant interuptions it probably would have taken far less time.But yeah, I enjoy geeking out with my gadgets. I love having the MLB and YAHOO finance widgets on my homescreen, constantly scrolling and updating my stocks and the baseball scores. I love having a photo of me and my daughter in our Kobe jerseys (Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
) in the top middle of my homescreen. I love having the google search/"SIRI" widget bar one flip away. Love the Google voice widget that translates my VMs and displays them and my text messages right there on the screen so I can flip through them without having to start/enter the app.I'm sure there are similar widgets on the iPhone that allow such efficient and easy use, but I'm just not aware of them yet. Can't wait for October.
culdeus
Footballguy
There are absolutely no signs that they will implement widgets for iphone ios6 regardless of hardware. There are some tweaks that make this possible from cydia.Maybe it was an hour? I had my 2 yr old beside me so without the constant interuptions it probably would have taken far less time.But yeah, I enjoy geeking out with my gadgets. I love having the MLB and YAHOO finance widgets on my homescreen, constantly scrolling and updating my stocks and the baseball scores. I love having a photo of me and my daughter in our Kobe jerseys (Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
The Commish
Footballguy
So you're basically hoping for them to finally do widgets thenMaybe it was an hour? I had my 2 yr old beside me so without the constant interuptions it probably would have taken far less time.But yeah, I enjoy geeking out with my gadgets. I love having the MLB and YAHOO finance widgets on my homescreen, constantly scrolling and updating my stocks and the baseball scores. I love having a photo of me and my daughter in our Kobe jerseys (Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
matuski
Footballguy
You just set a record for :Hondas:You honda'd a mere handful of posts later, impressive.
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root of all aliai
And if he's wrong he can always just kill himselfOh no doubt. I give it about 30% credibility.... but it's entertaining nonetheless.Foxconn's ceo loves to stir things up. I hope he's right , the S III is a cool #### phone
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Whoops, didn't look at the previous page.You just set a record for :Hondas:You honda'd a mere handful of posts later, impressive.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Been playing a couple games on my iPad lately and went out tonight. While I'm waiting for things to get going I booted up those same games on my iPhone. Never thought I would say this but gaming on the iPhone just doesn't compare. Screen size is just too small.
What Apple needs to do is make a phone the size of an iPad. Game, set, match, if they do that.
What Apple needs to do is make a phone the size of an iPad. Game, set, match, if they do that.
Abraham
Footballguy
Go to the store.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Then why move?Im still weighing options on if I will go to the iPhone (but no way the 4s)...go with the SIII or the Evo LTE.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Why is playing with the technology a waste of time...especially if it makes his experience that much better for him?Oh wait...because there is no fruit on the back of the phone.Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
What
goonsquad
Think different.
Do you even read my posts before you reply? Playing with technology is fine. Playing is "fun", as I mentioned above. If he wasn't playing, wasn't having fun, then it was just work to keep the phone running. The conversation, if you'd take the time to read it, was about having to tweak your phone to keep it from dragging. If Tommy spent two hours tweaking to just keep his phone running, then that's not "playing with technology", that's working to keep an old jalopy running.Why is playing with the technology a waste of time...especially if it makes his experience that much better for him?Oh wait...because there is no fruit on the back of the phone.Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
SoCalBroncoFan
Footballguy
A business associate of mine is at a secret photoshoot for the new iPhone today. They actually took his phone away so that he couldnt take any pictures.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Where did he say it was "just to keep it running"?You made that assumption based on your own bias.Do you even read my posts before you reply? Playing with technology is fine. Playing is "fun", as I mentioned above. If he wasn't playing, wasn't having fun, then it was just work to keep the phone running. The conversation, if you'd take the time to read it, was about having to tweak your phone to keep it from dragging. If Tommy spent two hours tweaking to just keep his phone running, then that's not "playing with technology", that's working to keep an old jalopy running.Why is playing with the technology a waste of time...especially if it makes his experience that much better for him?Oh wait...because there is no fruit on the back of the phone.Two hours tweaking your phone? Good lord, Tommy, I hope you consider that fun because if not I'd pissed having to waste my time.My EVO is holding up fairly well. I flew to Hawaii recently and spent probably 2 hours tweaking my settings, getting rid of old apps, setting up widgets though. The ability to customize your user experience via Android is something I'm going to miss when I move to iOS.
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