I used to upgrade every 3 years, but the 14 Pro is such a solid phone I think I’m set for a long time. Also I don’t have any money
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10 Reasons to Wait for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro
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datsdatcharlie
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skitidetdu
macrumors 6502a
not for the first time recently, I wonder if some of the macrumors articles are generated by AI, and this is one of them.
its a list of 10 reasons to wait for the 18 pro, and the first reason 'to wait for the 18 pro' is the design will be the same as the 17 pro....
its like when they have articles like '10 features expected on.....' and at least one of the list wont be a feature.
its a list of 10 reasons to wait for the 18 pro, and the first reason 'to wait for the 18 pro' is the design will be the same as the 17 pro....
its like when they have articles like '10 features expected on.....' and at least one of the list wont be a feature.
mansplains
macrumors 68000
This reads weirdly to me, since product red iPhones were produced up until 2022. Not only earlier than Pro and Pro Max but alongside. Apart also makes it sound like there has been a red shade for P/PM that “doesn’t count”, almost converse to the prior statement.
A red iPhone X would’ve sold super well, I remember customers who admired the red 8/8+ but were interested in buying X, disliked basic colors. I was working at an AASP, authorized reseller at the time.
Funny how we finally get a matching finish for the iPhone 7, and the watch can’t even pair with it.
kaycrystal626
macrumors 6502
mansplains
macrumors 68000
I keep feeling tempted to go from my 16+ to an Air, but I’m curious about an Air 2. Then I realize a juxtaposition of big AW Ultra and super thin iPhone.
mansplains
macrumors 68000
You’d be surprised how many customers buy based mostly on color, even with an opaque case. It’s emotional, as iPhones have surpassed tools in being lifestyle objects.
When Apple has very little to offer, they resort to colors. It’s a brilliant strategy. Knowing their buyers well they promote and appeal to the narcissistic tendencies. Those who love to show off their possessions. It’s the same reason they promote looking down on Android.
My primary is an iPhone 16 Pro Max, I also bought an iPhone Air.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max meets my needs at work as I require all its capabilities. The Air is a good phone, just different. While I accept its shortcomings I bought it for the experience.
Going forward it will be interesting to see what Apple does or doesn’t do with it.
mansplains
macrumors 68000
I went from annual upgrades to every or every other year, 13PM > 15P > 16+. I’m more avoidant about mid cycle purchases. I got a crack in the back glass this week, first (accidental) break I’ve had since 2016, so I’m debating AC+ replacement trade in to an Air. With 16+ I realized I don’t actually care about AOD or ProMotion that much, and while I miss telephoto, I’m not a photographer by any stretch. I think stereo speakers are what I’d miss most on Air.
Most underwhelming 'upgrade' since the 16 Pro Max. Just a good old 'S' upgrade. iPhone 19 Pro Max here I come
Still on my 14 Pro on 18.7.3
I have a Verizon promo for a new phone but I was pretty underwhelmed with the 17 demos at the store.
I’ll probably upgrade because it’s the last year to get the max 1100 credit for the 14 Pro. Otherwise I’d just wait for the 18.
But thats how underwhelming the 17 is.
I have a Verizon promo for a new phone but I was pretty underwhelmed with the 17 demos at the store.
I’ll probably upgrade because it’s the last year to get the max 1100 credit for the 14 Pro. Otherwise I’d just wait for the 18.
But thats how underwhelming the 17 is.
Ear Booker
macrumors newbie
11th Reason: Because if you haven't needed to upgrade to a 17 Pro in the first 5 months it's been out, you might as well wait 7 more for this year's phones. Still hoping a 20th anniversary model will be worth the wait, in the meantime I have no reason to upgrade from my 13 Pro.
I want a foldable iPhone. It looks like we’ll have to wait for Samsung to innovate and create a creaseless foldable screen for Apple to tout the next big thing.
I find it amazing that Steve and Ive could innovate more in 2 years than Apple has during Tim Cook’s 10+ year tenure.
I find it amazing that Steve and Ive could innovate more in 2 years than Apple has during Tim Cook’s 10+ year tenure.
TJFDenver
macrumors 6502
as I breeze into retirement, I'm stretching my iApple product cycle more and more ... my IP15PM will probably get replaced by the IP20PM sometime mid-cycle in late 2021 (as refurbished) ... I may even down-spec into the non Pro lineup ... no more state of the art for this old chap
JSDK
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bLackjackj
macrumors 65816
That's why I posted a response there, with everything you see written today.
That was Gurman at his finest. It's NOT an 'S' year as Gurman claims. There are a number of upgrades in the 18 Pro.
Black Belt
macrumors 65816
How many times will you write the same article with a different title?
Neil Harrison
macrumors 6502a
xDeadTechx
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I am very hesitant using Apple's C-series modems, Qualcomm modems are regarded as the best in the industry and knowing that Apple's 5G modem technology comes out of their purchase of Intel's modem business.. which Intel modems were trash to begin with I worry about sticking them into a phone such as the iPhone 18 series.. I'd hope that the C2 series would include the mmWave 5G technology since the C1 didn't include that.