iPhone 5

got mine last Friday- def worth upgrading if you can afford it.... it is da bomb

Workaround for Apple Map: http://maps.google.com/

Workaround for Apple Map: http://maps.google.com/ Originally Posted by S-Man

Google is working on an app for the iPhone, but it probably won't be available for 2-3 months.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/0...r-iphone-ipad/

For those who did not upgrade to the iPhone 5, if you don't want maps to change along with a few other tweaks, don't update your older model to iOS 6. iOS 6 will add things like passport, VIP mail, and change the maps.

It is possible to downgrade back to iOS 5.1.1 but it is a bitch! Took me over two hours to downgrade my daughters iPhone 4. You have to alter files on your computer in order to bypass Apples security on the now unsigned downgrade software.

So far I haven't found an untethered jailbreak for iOS 6. I'm sure it will come out, but when. Good thing is Verizon has put their phones out as factory unlocked. My Gevey purchases will drop! I've had a blast unlocking and jail breaking all the older iPhones. Simply amazes me that they will charge 50 bucks or more for a ten minute program to unlock and jailbreak a phone. Jailbreak is the simplest procedure anyone can do at home. Unlocking iz a little more technical.

I recently read that the USB end of their new Lightning-USB cables can get stuck.

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/26/some-...g-cables-usb-e

Just a couple of reasons that I will wait until the rush is over before buying one:

http://news.yahoo.com/iphone-5-glitc...news-tech.html

Amazon for accessories is my go to. My GF wanted to buy an iphone cord at a local store, for 50 bux, got it on Amazon for 15.... Originally Posted by ~Ze~

Not sure about stuff for version 5, but for the older IPhone and Android phones, I found the cheaper cords at Sam's.

I've still got the 4s and haven't had it quite a year yet so I don't plan on upgrading to another for a while. I did upgrade to iOS6 and I haven't had a problem with the maps. Matter fact I used it the first day to get me home (yes I know how to get home...lol) just to see how it worked and it pulled me right into my driveway. Also used it on the trip to Houston Saturday and had no issues with it. Guided me right to Houston Hobby. It's actually nice to finally have voice nav.

For those who want turn-by-turn directions with voice navigation alternative to Apple Maps, consider the Waze app.

For those who want turn-by-turn directions with voice navigation alternative to Apple Maps, consider the Waze app. Originally Posted by S-Man

YES! Waze also includes warnings of speed traps and traffic backlogs. I drove back from the north east last month and avoided at least two laser tickets thanks to Waze.

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