The iPhone thread - Page 56

matt-h · 04-07-2009, 11:45

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Originally Posted by superbiatch

How long are people generally getting out of their battery? OK I'm new to it so constantly playing but I've noticed it starts running quite low about 9pm (having been charged up until 7am). I'm not used to this as my old phone (albeit a Nokia with very few additional features - lasted maybe 2 or 3 days) - its the 3G 16g

If you use it a lot then the battery can drain down quite a lot but with texts , the odd bit of browsing and phone calls , i can get 3-4 days out of a full charge.

Use it a lot , apps , ipod , downloading stuff then it will drain it.

It doesnt bother me anymore , if its getting low i just charge it overnight or leave it plugged in after a sync with itunes

punky · 04-07-2009, 11:52

Is bluetooth on? Brightness turned up? They can have a big effect, especially bluetooth. Also, you might want to turn off 3G if you don't get a 3G reception where you are or don't need it.

**Hugh** · 04-07-2009, 12:28

Also, to save battery life, it was recommended to me to come out of the app (go back to the apps page), before you press the button on the top.

superbiatch · 04-07-2009, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Rob M

If you've got the wireless/3G/Bluetooth on all the time I understand that it really does drain the battery quite quickly - obviously I wouldn't know that from experience as I still can't find any that have stores that have one in stock.....

OK, the bluetooth and wireless can go off until I need them - thanks Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by punky

Is bluetooth on? Brightness turned up? They can have a big effect, especially bluetooth. Also, you might want to turn off 3G if you don't get a 3G reception where you are or don't need it.

Bluetooth was on, just turned it off as I only use it with my headset when I'm in the car.

Brightness is about half, thanks Punky

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Originally Posted by foreverwar

Also, to save battery life, it was recommended to me to come out of the app (go back to the apps page), before you press the button on the top.

OK, i'll give that a go too, thanks Foreverwar

And thanks Matt-h too

I'll see how a full day goes tomorrow with all the above taken into account and report back

matt-h · 04-07-2009, 16:00

No worries.

In regards to brightness , mines set to auto. I also close any app ive been using before setting the set to standby ( sleep button )

**Stephen** · 04-07-2009, 18:05

I send a lot of texts, use the ipod and a few apps and have to charge my battery everyday.

Most newer phones don't have the 3-4 days standby time of older phones. Simply due to all the features and hardware now.

dilligaf1701 · 04-07-2009, 18:16

it looks like I may be getting a second hand iPhone. I am quite happy right now

Just hope all my touch apps wirk ok on it.

**Matt D** · 04-07-2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Rob M

If you've got the wireless/3G/Bluetooth on all the time I understand that it really does drain the battery quite quickly - obviously I wouldn't know that from experience as I still can't find any that have stores that have one in stock.....

You're in the Cambridge area IIRC? Try the Apple Store in the "Grand" Arcade.

The Apple Stores seem to get stock in more frequently than O2 or CPW (based upon my repeated checks of the Apple, O2, & CPW websites in the run up to my purchase).

I got my 3GS in the Cambridge Apple Store last Friday.

The Apple website updates every night at 9pm with the next day's availability at each individual store:

http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/iphone/availability.html

The O2 website has a stock availability page, but only gives a general overview of availability across all stores, phone, and online.

http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/stockupdate.html

Raistlin · 04-07-2009, 19:39

Cheers Matt, if I get a chance I might give them a look tomorrow

superbiatch · 04-07-2009, 22:53

I'm off camping at the end of the month for about 5 days (weather permitting!). Are there any decent car chargers on the market or adaptors you'd recommend?

Can't even contemplate no phone for 4 days

punky · 05-07-2009, 00:27

I got an iSound AC adaptor from Play.com for my iPhone, works great. Here's the cheapest car adaptor one they have, comes with an AC adaptor as well anyway

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...e/Product.html

05-07-2009, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbiatch

I'm off camping at the end of the month for about 5 days (weather permitting!). Are there any decent car chargers on the market or adaptors you'd recommend?

Can't even contemplate no phone for 4 days

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...title&resnum=4

Raistlin · 05-07-2009, 15:49

Got one (finally) in Cambridge - thanks Matt

The O2 signal around here doesn't appear to be very good though, so I don't think I'm going to be answering/making many calls from home.

Everything else seems good so far though, just need to start getting the settings sorted out and seeing what Apps I want

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What's the best way to access Google Mail and Calendar from the iPhone?

I've got the mail set up under the email settings so I can get to that, but it would be nice to be able to access my gMail calendar from the phone as opposed to going through Safari.

Is there a nice application that allows this, or maybe a setting in the phone that I've missed?

Thanks

**Stuart** · 05-07-2009, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Rob M

What's the best way to access Google Mail and Calendar from the iPhone?

Might not help, but have you tried the google app?

Raistlin · 05-07-2009, 16:25

Nope....is that available from the App store?

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It is in the App Store, but it doesn't appear to do the calendar bit.....

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Got it working, information here:

http://www.google.com/support/mobile...&answer=138740