PinkyMacGodess
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But Intel killed their modem line, last I heard. How could Apple use a chip that's not available? Makes no sense, plus Apple and Qualcomm are an item again. I mean, I thought this was settled months ago. Relax... Be happy...
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But Intel killed their modem line, last I heard. How could Apple use a chip that's not available? Makes no sense, plus Apple and Qualcomm are an item again. I mean, I thought this was settled months ago. Relax... Be happy...
scrapesleon
macrumors 68000
Eww The first iPhone I’m gonna hate
Baymowe335
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So the design that is essentially the original iPhone X + 1 camera is something you think is an abomination? The iPhone X, XS, and Xr all share a similar design.
I mean, if you hate it, fine...but don't act like this is anything new. It just means you've hated it since the iPhone X, which Jony designed.
Apple has a 3 year design cycle. They aren't waiting on tech or unable to "figure out" a notchless design. They are riding a 3 year old design for maximum ROI and will redesign when they feel appropriate.
Azelastine
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I’m specifically talking about the Sam Fisher splinter cell style protruding piece of ugly look bump.
Imdougurnot
macrumors member
Went in to pack the office and found 4 years worth of prototypes stacked up.Heh, but based on the most recent story, there's a good chance he didn't look at any of them.
Baymowe335
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The iPhone has had a camera bump for years. You're overreacting or you've just disliked it for a long time.
Apple corrected the iPhone X's lack of DRAM problem when they introduced its successor, the iPhone XS.
The iPhone XR will very-likely get a GB bump-up in DRAM, that will make ALL the difference !
More so than anything else Apple does !
Apple's marketing team screwed-up BIG time by NOT promoting the extra RAM of the XS & XS Max.
We'll see what happens in Sept, when the 2nd-Gen XR is introduced.
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● 1st-Gen iPhone XS Max: 3.735 GB of DRAM
● 1st-Gen iPhone XS: 3.754 GM of DRAM
● 1st-Gen iPhone XR: 2.813 GB of DRAM
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● iPhone X: 2.823 GB of DRAM
The iPhone XR will very-likely get a GB bump-up in DRAM, that will make ALL the difference !
More so than anything else Apple does !
Apple's marketing team screwed-up BIG time by NOT promoting the extra RAM of the XS & XS Max.
We'll see what happens in Sept, when the 2nd-Gen XR is introduced.
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● 1st-Gen iPhone XS Max: 3.735 GB of DRAM
● 1st-Gen iPhone XS: 3.754 GM of DRAM
● 1st-Gen iPhone XR: 2.813 GB of DRAM
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● iPhone X: 2.823 GB of DRAM
It won't. I thought the notch was a horrible idea, but it proved just how much other companies rely on Apple for design because after the iPhone X, everyone suddenly had to have one. Put an ugly bump on the back, watch everyone else do it.
Wiesenlooser
macrumors 6502a
Anyone else noticed that it seems like the bezels on the iPhone XIR are reduced compared to the XR?
drinkingtea
macrumors 65816
I noticed and I hope that’s true. I also hope the phone is thinner as well. The XR feels like an outdated brick.
HobbesInVA
macrumors 6502
There are reports coming out that Apple may not have enough time to switch over to Qualcom for the 2019 iPhones. So it's reasonable to expect this year will be the last year for Intel wireless chips.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/1...business-because-of-apple-qualcomm-settlement
brenton289
macrumors member
I don't know if there's any substance to it, but that charging port looks more the size of USB-C than Lightning.
Yes, it has already been rumored that Apple will be switching from lightning to USB
I get that. I don't think Apple would put something ugly on their phone unless it was worthy.
I am certain the camera upgrade will be remarkable.
However, with no 5G and still using inferior modems, this is not a big release. It's like an SE bump at best.
Really, for those that own the 2018 iPhones, it would be much better to save your money and wait till next year when we already know that 5G and more superior parts will be put into the phone.
PalindromeB0B
macrumors newbie
Evidence Exhibit A that Jony Ive has been phoning it in while transitioning out...
I’m interested in what sort of pricing strategy Apple takes with these new phones.
I think the appetite of $1000+ phones is over, regardless of status, or features or ecosystem.
Unless Apple is completely tone deaf and out of touch, they might want to consider some mid-range product options. Either the new XR or existing one needs to drop down significantly to the $500 range.
The iPhone 8 is so tired looking. It’s basically a tricked out iPhone 6.
I think the appetite of $1000+ phones is over, regardless of status, or features or ecosystem.
Unless Apple is completely tone deaf and out of touch, they might want to consider some mid-range product options. Either the new XR or existing one needs to drop down significantly to the $500 range.
The iPhone 8 is so tired looking. It’s basically a tricked out iPhone 6.
Has Apple ever lowered their prices once a tier is set?
I would think the $1,000+ line of MAX phones will remain the same if not get more expensive.
falainber
macrumors 68040
iPhone camera has been on par with many Android phones (and worse than Pixel) for quite a few years now. So, in this case, the ugliness does not pay off.
alpi123
macrumors 68020
I'm 99% they won't change the price.
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Have you seen pictured from this years iPhone? I bet no. So why think it will still be worse than the Pixel? Especially now that every phone tries to pull off a good low light photo, Apple sure is cooking up something.
I don't know, how much "bombing" is needed, seeing, that XS and XS Max was not selling as well as anticipated and XR sales also are...questionable, yet they are going as previously- some camera improvements, but same form, some CPU and and battery improvements, spices surely will be around 1k in any currency...
I'm kinda sure now Apple is 100% not focusing on iPhone any more, as the whole genre of smartphones is kinda wearing out and reaching innovative peak, where additions could only be gimmicks or already existing things in different "packaging".
I will very likely upgrade this year. If for no other reason than I always prefer the latest model of a current generation. This applies to phones, cars, etc.
My iPhone 8 is definitely the best and most issue-free iPhone of the previous generation (I had them all from 6 to 8). If experience tells me anything, it's that the iPhone 11 will be the most "sorted-out" iPhone of the current generation (going by the assumption that this is indeed the last model, given how everyone is talking about a complete overhaul for 2020).
I also think the phone looks good. I like the camera layout. To me, the squared off protrusion looks better than the thin vertical bar-like design.
My iPhone 8 is definitely the best and most issue-free iPhone of the previous generation (I had them all from 6 to 8). If experience tells me anything, it's that the iPhone 11 will be the most "sorted-out" iPhone of the current generation (going by the assumption that this is indeed the last model, given how everyone is talking about a complete overhaul for 2020).
I also think the phone looks good. I like the camera layout. To me, the squared off protrusion looks better than the thin vertical bar-like design.
It’s not gonna be that ugly as on the renders. The square camera module will be a single black piece of glass with cameras hidden behind it, just like in the notch.
So it may end up even kind of stylish. Also there may be a reason to position 3 cameras like that and not in a single row. It may be used for better depth scanning (in portrait and landscape), better AR, 3D effects, etc...
So it may end up even kind of stylish. Also there may be a reason to position 3 cameras like that and not in a single row. It may be used for better depth scanning (in portrait and landscape), better AR, 3D effects, etc...
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That’d be AWESOME.