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post Feb 18 2017, 12:54 AM

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QUOTE(zhiyuanchan @ Feb 15 2017, 09:02 PM)
Connect any VPN to fix that.
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Thanks for your advise. I never though can be such huge differences in speed on Streamyx after install and use Opera VPN. OMG!
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post Feb 18 2017, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(TOMEI-R @ Feb 18 2017, 02:05 PM)
But if Tm is having normal connection speeds with Apple servers, then better to disconnect VPN and download directly.
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Ya. I only use when bad connection. Thanks for highlight. smile.gif
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post Feb 18 2017, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(JakzT @ Feb 18 2017, 02:30 AM)
Guys,
Is there any video player recommend?
I want to watch movie/drama at phone..
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I using Infuse Pro, very nice interface, you can try the free with ad version Infuse before decide purchase or not.

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post Feb 19 2017, 12:08 AM

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My 2nd review of iPhone 7 Plus after 3 months 20 days of usage.

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What I like
  • Design & Build - Very solid and elegance.
  • Screen & Quality - Even though it is not SAMOLED but it is a very high quality great color reproduction LCD. The screen is very very very nice! The nicest I ever own for LCD which I said it is as good as Samsung SAMOLED display.
  • App Store - Every time when I think of something I want for, I sure can get it by searching on it. Nearly all the apps is very well build and the interface is solid and nice looking. Also the App Store is changing quality apps display every week with one free apps of the week. This never happen in Android and Android keep showing same or no quality apps in main page which make people feel like Playstore is less apps but actually it is not, just Google dunno how to promote apps like what Apple did.
  • Apps & Games - Some same apps in iOS is better build than in Android. As for gaming experience, iOS is far ahead, much smoother and certain apps is much nicer look.
  • Music - I really love Apple Music, no regret sign up and will continue the subscription. For Android user can just subscribe to Spotify which have same service and same price. In this part I find both is same win.
  • Camera - The camera is very awesome output with very fast focus.
  • Apps Interface - iOS interface is well done and you can't find any glitch on it, it is very well build, every part is well design, all icons & interface had a standard control in high quality, not like Android certain apps icon is very bad build and seems no control on it.
  • Gesture - Seems not much people talk on the gesture function in iOS, it is actually very well done where make you easier to go back or forward by swiping in nearly all apps. Swipe down to minimize the video or photo view in the apps. Also the double tab to go top is very useful. I give big thumbs on this small design gesture.
What I Dislike
  • Fingerprint - The worst fingerprint I ever use! Slightly dirt or wet will make it totally not functioning. Even though it recognition is very fast but this cannot handle when dirt or wet make it the worst fingerprint in mobile on earth!
  • Photos - The worst photo album I ever use, please don't improving those tag, not much people actually use it. The basic create album folder also don't have, all create folder is just simply a shortcut, very annoying everything still appear at Camera Roll.
  • Music - I like it but also dislike it, the stability on this apps is bad, it keep FC when you browse a lot of Apple Music to find new song. (still happen like this even on latest iOS).
  • Stability - Certain apps can make the phone not ring when people calling, sometimes the sound became distortion when notification coming in during you listen to Music, certain apps sometimes the update unstop and keep update, the only way to stop it is remove the apps and re-install back, certain apps just FC after install or during the halfway usage and etc. Even though it is not much happening but it is there. I actually found Android is much more stable and less issue now, at least in my last few Android phones I don't find single issue or FC at all.
  • App Store - I love it but also hate it, why Apple restricted apps to be download if more than 300 MB by using Mobile Data (it mentioned 100 MB but actually is around 300 MB). This is very very stupid, I know the good point of restricted it but at least it shall let user enable it.
  • Apps Interface - Apple is well control on fragmentation and quality control but why they is still have apps not optimize for high resolution. Those apps shall be removed and forced developer update it.
  • Camera - the second camera boots up too much ISO and make the photo output very bad most the time. Also why still no wide mode. I know can use third party apps but I prefer original stock have it.
What I find it not that useful
  • Force Touch (the hardware) - This just make finger paint and use more energy, I don't see any different than using press and hold to activate the same function. This hardware is extremely unnecessary. (the function itself is great but the way to activate it is not).
  • Widget Page - This page I put there for fun and never use it, it is like kindergarten job when compare with Android widget which not only can make your home screen unique and nice but also functional to be home page.
What Stock App I don't use
  • Safari - The page scrolling is too slow. I prefer Chrome as it scroll fast not page by page.
  • Stock Keyboard - I no longer use type since 5 or 6 years ago. Is time implement swipe. Lucky got Gboard else I will be stuck in typing.
What I wish in future iOS update & next iPhone
  • Swipe function - This shall be an option in stock keyboard.
  • Themes - Is time to implement, at least let user theme the icon.
  • Edge to Edge - Is time use edge to edge display, reduce the top and bottom bezel.
  • No home button - I really hope the rumors is true, remove the home button and implement the Touch Bar.
  • Design - Is time to give iPhone a new look
What will be my next future mobile phone - Definitely the next iPhone. biggrin.gif

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post Feb 19 2017, 03:30 AM

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QUOTE(kamikraze @ Feb 19 2017, 01:30 AM)
Normally I don't read long post, but I do read it all nicely till end. Should've put some TLDR note in the end of your review.
Some restriction you've mentioned, actually the reason why Android user love IOS in the end.
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The TLDR note is "What will be my next future mobile phone - Definitely the next iPhone". rclxs0.gif
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post Feb 19 2017, 04:20 AM

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All my current install apps & games in my iPhone 7 Plus. I think the most apps and games I ever install for mobile phone till date. rclxm9.gif

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post Feb 19 2017, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(cucubud @ Feb 19 2017, 08:06 AM)
I disagree with you on the fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner is working perfectly.
If your thumb has dirt on it, the scanner tries to match it with the image you supplied during setup, it doesn't match, so it is rejecting the access. In this instance you are blaming the iPhone thumb scanner is not working.
I say the security is very good.
Same for wet fingers.  You know that water can change the view of an object, causing the image to be distorted. This image will be slightly different from the original the iPhone has and thus, it will not allow access.
The thumb scanner is setup as a security access to the iPhone.
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Feb 19 2017, 09:42 AM)
I agree with your comments completely. If I can add, it actually requires some practice and getting used to before perfecting the art of doing it right. Making a sweeping statement to condem something is someone's way of venting their frustration when things do not turn out right is an age old malaise.
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QUOTE(666devil @ Feb 19 2017, 09:58 AM)
I also agree with u. In fact I raise concern on those fingerprint scanner that can still work if hand wet. How secure really is their security system? Even distorted print image also allow to pass.
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QUOTE(vez @ Feb 19 2017, 10:04 AM)
i dont use wet/dirt hand to unlock, i truly understand how a fingerprint sensor should be use on
but from most feedbacks, some claimed other android phone can unlock with wet/dirt finger tongue.gif thats the reason why they fxxx Touch ID lol
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Disagree or not, it still the worst fingerprint to me. smile.gif

So you all means all the previous iPhone that have fingerprint included latest iPad Pro 9.7 is very unsecured as it can be unlocked as well when slightly dirt or wet. rclxms.gif

It is understandable if too wet or dirt can't unlocked and none of the device can and it defeat the purpose of fingerprint if can, but what I mean is slightly which means even already wipe of with hand the water/dirt but it still not really functional due to it is not fully dry or in perfect clean condition. I don't purposely use wet hand to unlocked it as well but sometimes it do happen even though it is very slightly but not means it won't happen.

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QUOTE(chc82 @ Feb 19 2017, 12:09 PM)
Thanks for the sharing and the writing. I always like to read such long and detail sharing. Your sharing is a good reference for Android users who are considering the switch. I fully agree with you that they should remove the home button and add themes especially free themes like those on Huawei phones. The notification could use some modification, personally I prefer Android notification.  Since I am not in a rush, I am taking my friends' advice on waiting for this year Iphone. However rumors say that the price could be at least USD 1000 and that is really a premium price to pay.
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Ya I forgot about the notification, the notification in android is did far better. I not really bother much on notification, thus I forgot about it. iOS notification is not perfect but still ok.

I hope USD 1000 can get 128 GB else it is very too high price. This year 128 GB already cost RM 4,299, please not be 5,299 later in this year version.
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QUOTE(kamikraze @ Feb 19 2017, 09:39 AM)
And you're gonna use all that? I only keep the most used app on my phone, others will redownload when needed.
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For the download apps (not the pre-installed one), mostly I used (I can said 90% I used).

For games, I seldom play actually, haha!
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post Feb 19 2017, 07:15 PM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Feb 19 2017, 04:42 PM)
Actually iphone 7 fingerprint recognition easily loses out to say e.g. Mate9, one plus 3t. It is isn't that great as so many users think. Another point most high end Androids are equally if not even better in smoothness.
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Yup, but some members here said not that good recognition is security purpose... really speechless...

QUOTE(ace-user @ Feb 19 2017, 06:50 PM)
At this point in time I personally feel that fingerprint sensor on a phone is merely for convenience purpose and not security purpose as it honestly doesn't add much security function to a phone because it can still use passcode to unlock anyways.
With that said, the FP sensor on the 7+ is terrible and even a bit wet (just a bit) it would render the FP sensor useless cuz the sensor becomes moist. I tried same finger with iPhone 6 oso work better. The FP sensor on 7 plus is honestly one of the worst I've used on a phone, not convenient at all.
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Totally agree with you. Fingerprint is more on convenient than security. Without that fingerprint, it still can unlocked by security code.
Actually anything can online, nothing is fully secure anymore.

Want fully secure use back non smartphone or specific design phone for full secured.

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QUOTE(noobie123 @ Feb 19 2017, 07:31 PM)
My friend dump my phone into a ice bucket yesterday and today my phone keep on restarting. I have pull it out immediately after he throw in. Now my phone is in my rice bowl. Hope it will recover after tomorrow. Is this consider warranty void? Anyone experience this before?
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If it spoil, ask your friend paid for it. Ice is different, way too cool and will generate water inside.
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QUOTE(noobie123 @ Feb 19 2017, 07:44 PM)
This going to be a troublesome day. I think I pull it out within 5 seconds. According to apple we should not charge the phone within 5hrs which I didn't too. Just pray when it's out tomorrow it may back to normal. I can still see some minor water mark inside the screen.
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What you can do now is don't on it for few days. Let it complete dry, probably it will alive back.
Ask your friend buy back your phone, he/she need to responsible to this. If he/she refuse to it, remember such "friend" is not a true friend.

QUOTE(ace-user @ Feb 19 2017, 07:55 PM)
Can't believe some said that the lousy fingerprint sensor is a feature *facepalm
It's obviously one of the shortcomings of the 7 and 7 plus. Even the slightest moist or oil on the sensor would render it totally useless.
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Exactly, I am shock when I seen the comment back. To them that is feature, what to do. Definitely not for me. smile.gif

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QUOTE(cucubud @ Feb 19 2017, 08:28 PM)
Just for discussion purposes.
I don't think the sensor is for convenience purposes. Why want to spend the money there, when they can just put a blank button there? No matter how you press, it will unlock the screen for you.
This is convenience.
Due to a dirty thumb, you cannot get it to unlock the screen, this is not convenient at all.
Because of security reason, you have to produce the exact image to unlock the screen.
Security got many levels. This is only one of it. The other is the 6 digits pin.
I have seen one company changed the 6 digits pin to 8 digits pin and every month has to change pin.
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My company also need to change password every month la, and the password must combine with alphanumeric and symbol.
Re-used password is not allowed.

For me this is design flaw, not the reason strengthen the security. It had nothing to do with it.
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QUOTE(cucubud @ Feb 19 2017, 08:50 PM)
I consider this very good security.
Fingerprint scan is also for security since banks are using it to verify your identity.
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Fingerprint off course is security but how effective it can recognize is another story.
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QUOTE(ace-user @ Feb 20 2017, 12:00 AM)
this is forum bro, which is used to post personal opinions. what's the fuss about that? Nobody is hating on anything, don't have to get so protective lol.
If can add 10 fingers I will sure add, now I even add 2 fingerprint for my right thumb  tongue.gif  thumbup.gif
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I don't even bother to reply that person. HaHa!

I always add 4 fingerprint for convenient. Haha! each hand 2 thumbs because when holding is easier to use main thumb but if put on desk, 2nd finger is much easier.

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QUOTE(cucubud @ Feb 19 2017, 09:01 PM)
Thank you for this statement.
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Feb 20 2017, 12:08 AM)
After going around, some sense is finally seen. Kudos to you for your patience and persistence.
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Off course I know fingerprint purpose is security but not means a lousy sensor equal to more secure and better sensor equal to less secure.

Secure also not means shall be less convenient on usage.

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Some people had no idea for improvement and probably too rich and don't care. What to do.
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QUOTE(christcwl9 @ Feb 20 2017, 08:59 PM)
Left my phone in car under hot sun sad.gif my iPhone was so hot to touch when I got back to my car 3 hours later. Hopefully it didn't suffer any permanent damage to its hardware or battery sad.gif
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If no warning I believe shall be ok. Just turn off and let it cool down and later turn on back.
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post Feb 23 2017, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ Feb 23 2017, 10:31 PM)
guys.. will it be weird for a man to use rose gold?
I not gonna to put casing. I like to use phone naked
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Nothing weird, my colleague also using pink, nobody care. Haha!
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QUOTE(xisan @ Feb 25 2017, 11:59 PM)
If you like using Samsung Pay, then don't jump
Currently on everyday spend spree with it. So fast like I don't want to bring loyalty/members card and credit card. laugh.gif

For iPhone 7/7+ side, simplicity still the best. I can't say much about it as I don't like it been non-jb.
If jailbreak, iPhone far more better than Android. Even rooted can't be compared with iOS-JB.
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QUOTE(BudakCivic @ Feb 26 2017, 12:42 AM)
Agreed wat u said. sadly my ip7+ c/w ios10.2. no jb yet.  cry.gif
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Lucky I already leaving Jailbreak and Root. I no longer worried on it, I know having those have more nice features or more cosmetic setting.

But once you leaving it you will know it is a not necessary thing. smile.gif

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