One word: SAFTEY!
I’ve been underground the past few days trying to absorb the Apple changes from OS to iPods to Phones. I’m afraid I’m still learning, but one thing is for sure, any fears that the new Apple iPhone 4s would be a disappointment are gone. Apple hit a grand slam home run with this new phone.
Yes there were problems upgrading to the new software for many of us. But that was because of a major overload on apple servers. I pre-ordered my phone last week and sure enough watched it ship from China on Monday with UPS and make is way across the world during the week. Friday at about 10:15 am in walks our UPS guy with the phone. What a time saver over standing in line waiting to buy a phone.
Activation was a bit of a challenge. It took a number of tries to activate it. My office manager tried for the better part of a day to activate her phone, a call to Apple and she was told there was a 5-hour backlog of people trying to activate their phones. She finally got it done about 4pm on Friday
Start with friend finder. Sure the concern for some may be that big brother might be watching. But think about the safety when showing a home. Someone can always check up on you.There have been times when my wife (an agent on my team) was showing property and I was out with another client. I would have loved the ability of having someone checking on her while she showed some Louisville Real Estate.
Then as a Louisville Realtor “Siri” gives me the ability to dictate e-mails, Text messages, and a reminder! If I need to remind myself to call a client I simply tell “Siri” to remind me to do it. She instantly adds the entry into the new reminder App!
I love the ability to dictate a text message to e-mail on the run. Sure it's a little slow for me, but it's better than typing while driving!!!
Add to that a new 8-megapixel-rear camera, 1080p video and faster processor and you have a big win for Apple.
iCloud takes a little setting up and I’m still working on getting it installed on all my computers (both mac and pc). But it will become a must have option for most of us within a year or two.
The new IOS 5, which will also work with iPhone 4’s, includes several neat additions including info at a glance. Want an update on weather, stocks, messages, appointments and more swipe down the length of the iPhone 4s and it all appears on one scrollable screen.
I’d like to spend more time telling you about the features but I’m still playing with the phone. I’ll update this soon.
Bob Sokoler is a former Anchor/Reporter turned Louisville Realtor 7 years ago, and co-owner of The Medley Sokoler Team in Louisville Kentucky. You can learn more about Bob, his Team by clicking Louisville Real Estate. Or visit www.weselllouisville.com.
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