“Of the two models, I chose the iPhone 6, and so this review is of the smaller 4.7-in. model,” Michael deAgonia writes for Computerworld. “I’ve since spent over ten days with it — including using it during a camping trip, where the iPhone tracked our progress during a hike to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado.”
“After a few weeks of using the final build and after speaking to colleagues and friends (as well as receiving email complaints and requests for help), it’s clear that the bugs are more numerous than I originally thought,” deAgonia writes. “Making matters worse, days after the iPhone 6 and iOS 8 were released to the eager public, Apple engineers let loose an update to iOS 8 (version 8.0.1) that disabled Touch ID and cellular connectivity on the new phones.”
“Well, enough is enough. Apple users have always loved that things ‘just work’ — but Apple’s software missteps are doing a lot to damage that reputation,” deAgonia writes. “Apple leadership owes their customers quality, and if Apple engineers are biting off more than they can chew, then leadership needs to push for more accurate and realistic deadlines than the ones they keep imposing on themselves in order to capitalize on the holiday season. Software (and hardware) should be released when ready, not due to some arbitrary and unrealistic schedule.”
“That being said, I love the hardware: it’s sleek, gorgeous and incredibly well built,” deAgonia writes. “So despite problems with the OS, I can still whole-heartedly recommend this phone. I’m sure that iOS 8 will continue to improve as regular updates come down from Apple. As it stands, the hardware is phenomenal, and in concert with the iTunes app ecosystem, future integration with Yosemite (the next operating system for the Mac) and the potential of Apple Pay, the iPhone 6 should be another winner for Apple. It’s just unfortunate that Apple’s subpar execution is getting more news cycles than the best iPhone lineup the company has ever shipped.”
Read more in the full review here.
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