When iPhones Go Bad
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
July 2, 2016 4:40pm CST
The other day I wrote about how Siri started talking in the middle of Bye Bye Birdie. What I didn't know at the time was that this was all part of an issue my iPhone 4s was about to have.
My home button stopped working and my phone refused to shut off. It was always on and once I got on an app I had to basically hit the on/off to get off that page since the home button wasn't working.
I decided it was time for a new phone. I am now the proud owner of the iPhone SE. This is a lot less expensive than the larger iPhone 6 or 6s. It seems to be very similar to my old 4s in most ways so I feel right at home.
I do wonder though how a phone is worth $400? The bigger ownes were more than $200 more. It is rather crazy. But my entire life is one my phone, my calendar, my contacts and all my games. I need to have an operational phone.
I do still have Siri but now she has an English accent. I love the way she says moebile rather than mobile, much more civilized. I could have given her an Aussie accent if I prefer, I will see how I like British Siri and decide the ultimate accent later.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
Mine is at least 3 years old and my iPhone 4 is still working, I uses it for pictures and as a mini computer with wifi.
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@Juliaacv (48389)
• Canada
2 Jul 16
@BelleStarr He doesn't use his as a computer, but will read emails on occasion.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Jul 16
lol It sounds quite nice with the Aussie accent I had a hard time deciding
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
@BelleStarr i have a harder time understanding aussie.accent than brit. ;)))
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
I did consider that, a little holy water !! But I decided I didn't want to go without my phone. I may end up getting it fixed later on.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Jul 16
@BelleStarr In the meantime you should keep it well away from your new mobile so that Evil Siri will not migrate to your new mobile.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jul 16
@Asylum True my new Siri is not nearly as evil as old Siri!! lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Jul 16
OMG I am so glad to see you back, I have been so worried.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
12 Jul 16
@BelleStarr Thanks for the welcome back! I have missed you and was going to email you but then got busy and forgot. I am doing okay and happy to be back.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Jul 16
I have different songs tha play for all my friends, it is one of the things I love about a smart phone.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
16 Jul 16
@BelleStarr Oh gosh, I would be sitting there going.... now what song sis I decide for this person haha 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jul 16
@just4him Yah it it nothing like cellphones.
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@just4him (305965)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jul 16
@BelleStarr Remember when we thought landlines were a bit pricey?
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
14 Jul 16
@BelleStarr I think we pay over and over for the same thing. The phones probably only cost a few $$$ to make.As long as we keep paying, the prices will keep climbing.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Jul 16
Its true and it just seems to be getting worse.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface lol Siri sounds better
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
2 Jul 16
@BelleStarr Thanks Isabelle. I thought it must stand for something. A bit of a mouthful, eh? Siri is definitely better.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
2 Jul 16
they're like buyin' chunks'f fools gold :( 'n not built to last from what i've heard. i'll be takin' that plunge soon 's at&t forced me to make a decision regardin' my phone service since they bought the local company i used out. i'm still sufferin' from the sticker shock! most interestin' that'cha got a choice's to her accent. might be fun jest to switch 'round from time to time :)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
Apple does build a quality product, my phone lasted 3 years and my 4 which is even older is still operational.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
2 Jul 16
@BelleStarr that's good to hear, hon. there's nary a thingy wrong with my now 12 yr ol' nokia outside the fact that all providers now say such'll no longer work. i think 'tis a ploy to get folks money myself.
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@jillybean1222 (6408)
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9 Jul 16
yes, my son gave his an australian male accent. love it. he bought it himself. the $400 model. it's crazy what we pay for these phones! i hope my current one lasts at least another 2 years. at least.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Jul 16
Mine did last me more than 3 years but still it seems not quite long enough lol
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@jillybean1222 (6408)
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13 Jul 16
@BelleStarr not when you pay $500-600 for them! seems nuts! but... it's the way of the world these days
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@DianneN (246643)
• United States
7 Jul 16
I had a 4s and got the 6s when we were in Florida. It is super and so easy for me to use. My 4s is busy playing videos for Swagbucks. Win, win. I love Siri's English accent, but now have Alexa's American accent to deal with on Echo. I'm hearing voices! Lol!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jul 16
lol I do love the English accent, I tried to get it on our new GPS but it is not an option on that one!!
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@DianneN (246643)
• United States
7 Jul 16
@BelleStarr I never even thought to change ours. Will have to look.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
Its good to know you have a new phone. Our phone is very important to us and iPhones are good.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Jul 16
This is my third iPhone and I have been happy with them.
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@JudyEv (325648)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jul 16
@BelleStarr I listened to one example and it was pretty close. :)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
I really can't live without it so I just went ahead and bought it. I did put it on 24 payments just until September since we have taxes, eye glasses and dental work t pay for right now!!
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
I like it well enough but I was happy with my old one, I just couldn't afford to be without a phone.
@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
2 Jul 16
I hope you get many years of use out of your new phone.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
From what they told me at the store, 2 years is average. My older 4s was 3 years old at least.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
So interesting it can change accents? It could be fun, more so if you like to learn new accents for your English language.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 16
Yes I think she will speak other languages as well. She is a lot of fun usually.
