iPhone 6...

I've been saying that for the last 4 years but will finally be upgrading to the 6. The 3gs just doesn't cut it anymore with the old iOS.

For me, it will be like going from a Volkswagen Bug to a Porsche.

well, it's bigger, has better battery life, has a better screen and camera and I do like that handoff between wifi and cell phone coverage.

I don't understand the payment system yet - could be good, I dunno. The stock is up mostly onthat, I think.

I need a new phone - I'll get either a discounted 5s or a new small 6

I think the bigger display is worth it. That's the one thing I liked about Android phones.

But otherwise, smartphones are a mature product so the only time you should need to upgrade is if your old phone breaks.

yeah is the 5c dropping in price?

There were not a lot of details on the personal health tracker that is supposed to be a big new feature. I saw one article that did mention the 6 contained a separate processor just for tracking movement, distance, steps AND stairs and includes a barometer to also measure altitude.

I like that feature.

yoeman wrote:

yeah is the 5c dropping in price?

The iPhone 6 comes in 3 different flavors: 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB costing $199, $299 and $399 respectively on a two-year contract.

The iPhone 6 Plus costs $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB on a two-year contract.

The devices land in gold, silver, and space grey.

Pre-orders start on September 12 and Apple will begin shipping the devices September 19.

The latest version of its mobile operating system iOS 8 will be released for free on September 17. It is available on the iPhone 4S and later, iPad 2 and iPad mini and later, and the fifth-generation iPod touch.

The iPhone 5S will start at $99, while the iPhone 5C will be free.

They said Nike is updating its running app.

Apple says the phone can count steps (strides).

Elevation profiles should be easy to show: also, temperature, pressure, actual time of the day start to end.

Route run should be uploadable to a computer.

I can see something like this working very well with a training log.

The phone could cut down on cheating in Strava if it can distinguish between a footstep and peddling.

Nike App wrote:

They said Nike is updating its running app.

Apple says the phone can count steps (strides).

Elevation profiles should be easy to show: also, temperature, pressure, actual time of the day start to end.

Route run should be uploadable to a computer.

I can see something like this working very well with a training log.

All cool stuff but I still won't run with a phone.

My employer has a wellness program where we can upload steps or workouts from pedometers, fitbits, heart monitors etc... to earn points which convert to cash.

It will be nice if all tracking can be done on my iPhone and I don't have to wear a pedometer when walking around during the day.

agip wrote:

well, it's bigger, has better battery life, has a better screen and camera and I do like that handoff between wifi and cell phone coverage.

I don't understand the payment system yet - could be good, I dunno. The stock is up mostly onthat, I think.

I need a new phone - I'll get either a discounted 5s or a new small 6

The payment system looks great. They have a lot of partners on board already, and it looks to work quick/painlessly based on the video they showed (I look forward to real use reviews). Couple that with the bigger/better screen, touch ID, better camera, and increased battery life, and it's a no brainer for me coming from the iPhone 5.

The real question is whether to get the 6 or the 6 Plus for me.

Nike App wrote:

My employer has a wellness program where we can upload steps or workouts from pedometers, fitbits, heart monitors etc... to earn points which convert to cash.

It will be nice if all tracking can be done on my iPhone and I don't have to wear a pedometer when walking around during the day.

Where do I find this program?? I want to get paid to run!

Paid_To_Run wrote:

Nike App wrote:

My employer has a wellness program where we can upload steps or workouts from pedometers, fitbits, heart monitors etc... to earn points which convert to cash.

It will be nice if all tracking can be done on my iPhone and I don't have to wear a pedometer when walking around during the day.

Where do I find this program?? I want to get paid to run!

These kinds of programs are usually provided through the health insurance companies. Most of the big insurers have them and so far it is mostly the large employers that are offering them. The progarm is a good way to encourage their employees to get fit.

It is crazy how motivated people will get if you offer them a incentive plan and a few bucks to lose weight, start exercising and eat healthy. As if being healthy isn't enough incentive.

runkeeper already counts strides

Apple Investor wrote:

The payment system looks great. They have a lot of partners on board already, and it looks to work quick/painlessly based on the video they showed (I look forward to real use reviews). Couple that with the bigger/better screen, touch ID, better camera, and increased battery life, and it's a no brainer for me coming from the iPhone 5.

The real question is whether to get the 6 or the 6 Plus for me.

This payment system is something Android has been doing for 3 years... its called NFC.

uvuvojhb wrote:

Apple Investor wrote:

The payment system looks great. They have a lot of partners on board already, and it looks to work quick/painlessly based on the video they showed (I look forward to real use reviews). Couple that with the bigger/better screen, touch ID, better camera, and increased battery life, and it's a no brainer for me coming from the iPhone 5.

The real question is whether to get the 6 or the 6 Plus for me.

This payment system is something Android has been doing for 3 years... its called NFC.

And how has that worked out for Android?

NFC is not a payment system.

ap ap apple wrote:

And how has that worked out for Android?

Great, I use it all the time.

Nike App wrote:

NFC is not a payment system.

No, but NFC is the technology the payment system uses. Its the same as Google wallet.

uvuvojhb wrote:

Apple Investor wrote:

The payment system looks great. They have a lot of partners on board already, and it looks to work quick/painlessly based on the video they showed (I look forward to real use reviews). Couple that with the bigger/better screen, touch ID, better camera, and increased battery life, and it's a no brainer for me coming from the iPhone 5.

The real question is whether to get the 6 or the 6 Plus for me.

This payment system is something Android has been doing for 3 years... its called NFC.

That's why I emphasized the fact that they have launch partners on board and the touch ID for security. Getting security and availability right is key for this to work. Adroid mobile payments have not caught on (at least in the US, I know this varies internationally). Apple Pay seems well thought out and planned, so I see it as having a great shot at being used regularly. Throwing a chip in a phone (NFC) and calling it a day isn't enough to make something work.