Reading magazines on Nexus 7, Phone functionality is still important [From the Forums]

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From the Forums: HTC 8X, 8S, and the no longer cool Apple iPhone

Welcome to another From the Forums, where we bring you the latest and greatest discussions from the Windows Phone Central forums. It has been a rather busy day with a lot of articles being pumped through our feed so we figured it would be a jolly good idea to wrap up the discussions that are on-going in our community.

We've opened up two new forums for the HTC 8X and HTC 8S, which were both unveiled by HTC today in New York. If you're considering purchasing one of the two new Windows Phones from HTC, be sure to head on over to the designated sections to engage with other readers in relevant discussions.

Welcome, Windows Phone 8X

One of the hot threads today is -- of no surprise -- the HTC 8X (it's actually relatively difficult to resist typing "One X" each and every time). The new Windows Phone from HTC is it's mid-level entry, which will be leading the way to paint the manufacturer in a new, modern and colourful painting. Member Sentimentgx4 had the following to say about the 8X:

"I am disappointed. The 8X is clearly lower end than the HTC Titan. After offering WP users an amazing 4.7" device (and 4.7" was even bigger back then) with dual led flash and an attractive metal backplate, we get this?! 4.3"?"

It's certainly a valid point. As an established and vocal HTC TITAN fan myself, I do see the 8X and 8S as a slight step down from what we were expecting - a Windows Phone version of the One X. Fortunately, the specifications aren't a sheer drop, there's Beats Audio as well as a seriously attractive design.

But what are your thoughts? Will you be getting the 8X, or possibly the 8S? Head on over to the "Windows Phone 8X by HTC" thread to voice your opinion(s).

The iPhone is no longer 'cool'

The Apple iPhone, particularly the recently announced iPhone 5, has been in the debate arena quite a fair bit. Has it lost its 'cool' factor(s)? Are people who will be purchasing the next iPhone are doing so simply because "it's the next iPhone?" Check out the following video:

Quite extreme, right? Forum user Simon Tupper replied to a thread on our forums that debates this exact issue.

"I like the iPhone 5, it looks like a solid device, but I prefer windows phone simply because it fits me. I have a lot of good to say about Apple's products, when you have the money to pay of course. I have a PC W7 and a Macbook Pro, they both are good, but I tend to use the MacBook more, since it is faster, my pc is more for gaming an anything that needs higher performances.

I think that people like the iPhone because it's just what you need... it is not too complicated like Android(elders and some girls know what I am talking about) and it does more than WP7. So I see why the iPhone is still popular, but if WP8 delivers, then some android and iPhone users may switch to WP and I really hope so."

I'd like to agree with what he's written in pretty much it's entirety. It's all down to Windows Phone to actually deliver. The iPhone 5 unimpressed the market, so Microsoft has to step in and take the stage. Only time will tell, but for now head on over to the "The iPhone is no longer cool" thread and add your $0.02.

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"Miscellaneous" files in storage, Jelly Bean official for the Verizon GNex [From the Forums]

Just in case you missed out on some of the Android news today, now is the time to go ahead and get yourself fully caught up. Here on the blogs and in the Android Central Forums there is plenty to talk about. Have some questions? Need some help or just looking to chat Android? You know where to go, check out some of the threads below to get started.

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Find all the iPhone 5 chatter in the iMore forums!

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It's iPhone 5 day, and the iMore forums are bursting with people chatting about their new phones. Whether it be issues needing some advice, praise for new features, or any number of other topics, you're sure to find it in our forums.

Over in the iPhone Accessories forum, for example, iMore member Quarks_ started a conversation about the new EarPods. He's impressed, stating "Far better range, comfortable fit and I like the bottom jack position." There are several polls you can vote in, including giving your opinion on Black & Slate vs White & Silver, and threads for posting pictures you've taken with the iPhone 5 camera or shots of your home screen.  There are even threads dedicated to horror stories such as dropping your brand new iPhone the first day, ("When I opened the box this morning I was so excited the phone went flying out of the box onto the ground") or the device being damaged right out of the box.

Whatever you want to talk about regarding your new iPhone 5 or the experience of getting it in itself, you're sure to find a thread about it in our forums. And if there isn't one, strike up a conversation and start one! If you're somehow not already registered, you'll want to do that so you can join the conversation. Registration has other benefits, such as being eligible to enter in contests to win fantastic prizes, such as a free iPhone 5!

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More of: From The Forums ? PreviouslyiPhone 5 camera review Next up ?Apple airs four new ads, Thumb, Cheese and Physics for the iPhone 5, Ears for EarPods There are 4 comments. Add yours. Winski says: Sep 22, 2012 at 3:13 am - 1 day ago

Gonna have to wait for a while until Apple starts to sell the factory un-locked version so I can jump over to other networks as I choose, BUT I'm glad to see that we've finally burst the dam...

Enjoy you guys, I'll be right behind you when I can.... MAYBE, I can get the 2nd iMore prize to help me along !!!!!

Cheers..,

Reply theleescott says: Sep 22, 2012 at 9:13 pm - 1 day ago

i saw a report today that verizons IS being sold unlocked....but not att

Reply 1pamdavid says: Sep 22, 2012 at 7:11 am - 1 day ago

the iPhone 5 is the best ever. love it.

Reply elnomi says: Sep 23, 2012 at 9:00 am - 15 hours ago

my iphone5 im been have problem with him like netflix crash and som other app but other then tha everything work find bea phone ever

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