I am. Still a c makes no sense for lcd. How does a c mean lcd to you? Nobody would think this.
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Alleged China Mobile Leak Names 'iPhone XC' and 'iPhone XS Plus' in Apple's 2018 iPhone Lineup
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Ummm...
I don’t think that word means what you think it means.
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Well, it’s most definitely a pocketable computer... & more powerful than a Mac mini.
Also, a Mac mini doesn’t come with a screen, or GPS, or cellular capabilities, or cameras, or biometric security, or a barometer, etc.
To me- $699 for the LCD version of an upgraded iPhone X seems VERY reasonable! Shoot... leave all the good tech (only changing the screen type), use the same amount of RAM, make the screen bigger, the processor faster, AND drop the price 30%??!! I’m all ears (and willing to open my wallet!!). =)
my neighbour's husband travels to Foxcoon Zhengzhou every 2-3 weeks, he told me all what we see and image so far are not true.......
Technically, the XC is an upgrade on the iPhone 8 though: More RAM, higher resolution screen, Face ID, True Depth Sensor Cameras w/ Animojis (gimmicky to me, but to others it's a popular feature), new form factor, etc.
I get it that the specs aren't the best. Believe me, I would only want the XS and XS+ as the only two offerings and that they were at lower price points than discussed in rumors and news.
I am no means an Apple apologist either. But TrueTone is nice differentiating feature against competitors. The resolution might be obscure, but you're getting one of the best LCDs on the market. Anything below 1080p on a 6.1" display is awfully disappointing imo. I am not even 100% about the battery life on the 6.1" device either.
It's really a tweener device because Apple is giving a lot of more contemporary features at the cost of other stuff. I don't personally like it, but I also have a strict budget to adhere to w/ an upgrade this fall. So I may have to go that way if I want to stick with iOS.
Samsung offers the same 1440p display resolution with the S9/S9+/Note 9. But they also make noticeable differences between each device too. S9 vs the S9+ isn't a substantial difference besides RAM, battery size, cameras, screen size, and other minor differences.
The OnePlus 6 is probably one of the best bang for your buck phones out. The other is the Poco Phone F1. No such thing as the perfect phone and a perfect price since those are subjective things and each phone carries limitations.
One of my earlier iOS 12 betas autocorrected iPhone XS Plus with appropriate capitalization, so I’ve figured that was going to be it since a couple of betas ago.
whats the c stand for? cheap
iPhone XC=iPhone Extra Cheap
no, actually it's not. it makes no sense to go to 9.
Has Mercedes improved the quality of their flagship sedan as much as the iPhone has improved since 2013? Further, while $350 may be a large increase in terms of percentage wise, it's not that big of an increase in terms of actual dollar amounts.
This is a frankly silly point of comparison.
iPhone Small (2018)
iPhone Medium (2018)
iPhone Large (2018)
Why does it all need to be so convoluted?
iPhone Medium (2018)
iPhone Large (2018)
Why does it all need to be so convoluted?
]Apple to me was not about Luxury until the last few years. They were always pricey and that is coming from a 22 year Apple user. When I paid more for my Apple computers, I understood what I was paying for - great hardware and software. That is not case now, with all the software bugs, mistakes etc. These days, Apple purposely jack up their prices to bolster their profits and other companies have followed this example.
If that is luxury, then I do not care that I do not understand the luxury concept. I couldn’t care less about my image. To me, Apple were about ease of use and security.
The constant gimping on features (cameras and tech like FaceID I understand), but RAM and a lesser screen in 2018? Not really no.
I will agree by saying yes I do not understand your definition of Apple as a luxury brand, but I do understand Apple’s bottom line.
Enjoy your new tech.[/QUOTE]
but value is objective. Something expensive to me or someone else might not be to someone else.
I haven’t had any bugs with my iPhone 7 Plus that I’ve had almost 2 years.
I haven’t had any bugs with my iPhone 7 Plus I’ve had for almost 2 years. Only issue is sometimes screen orientation gets stuck in landscape when I want it full screen. Quick double tap home button fixes it.
The camera on the x is excellent. I’ve seen it for myself. I’m sure there will be software and or hardware updates.
You should know that Apple has never been a spec chaser. They don’t throw extra specs to try to sell. iOS ease of use with security and software updates is what keeps customers loyal to Apple. No one knows for sure what these phones will have for features and specs and what they will be named until Wednesday.
If that is luxury, then I do not care that I do not understand the luxury concept. I couldn’t care less about my image. To me, Apple were about ease of use and security.
The constant gimping on features (cameras and tech like FaceID I understand), but RAM and a lesser screen in 2018? Not really no.
I will agree by saying yes I do not understand your definition of Apple as a luxury brand, but I do understand Apple’s bottom line.
Enjoy your new tech.[/QUOTE]
but value is objective. Something expensive to me or someone else might not be to someone else.
I haven’t had any bugs with my iPhone 7 Plus that I’ve had almost 2 years.
To me. Luxury is perceived just as value is objective. Something may be considered more pricey or of a luxury brand to someone who may see it differently.
I haven’t had any bugs with my iPhone 7 Plus I’ve had for almost 2 years. Only issue is sometimes screen orientation gets stuck in landscape when I want it full screen. Quick double tap home button fixes it.
The camera on the x is excellent. I’ve seen it for myself. I’m sure there will be software and or hardware updates.
You should know that Apple has never been a spec chaser. They don’t throw extra specs to try to sell. iOS ease of use with security and software updates is what keeps customers loyal to Apple. No one knows for sure what these phones will have for features and specs and what they will be named until Wednesday.
"One more thing" = iPhone SE2 with classic design intact (only change is internal). Please 
Because Apple understand its customers and products better than you.
Your way would be silly because the difference would seem like it’s only size.
So now I we have iPhone XC this year, next year we'll have iPhone DH, iPhone Trail Edition, or maybe iPhone DJ.
Damn it’s sad that nowadays you see wayyyy more comments about people criticizing Apple than comments that show happiness/excitement.
You get what you pay for. Apple has always been more expensive than the competition. Would I like lower prices? Of course. However, it’s worth it. The competition’s flagship phones are similarly priced.
You get what you pay for. Apple has always been more expensive than the competition. Would I like lower prices? Of course. However, it’s worth it. The competition’s flagship phones are similarly priced.
I could see the 8 being the new "SE" model - smaller (4.7") and cheaper. Though it's probably not cheap enough for india and other emerging markets so maybe not.
Anybody remember Apple's attempt at being fun again with the iPhone 5c, which came in multiple colours?
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If Apple does that, I'd be very disappointed. I'm not a fan of the rounded sides of the 6/7/8 lineup. The SE is iconic for a reason — its form factor. Let's hope Apple has the wisdom to keep that design/size simply because it's very good, and a preferred size for many people!
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There are side-effects to phone prices going up — it actually makes it more difficult for those with a lower income to get one. I've got an SE right now, and I still pay upwards of $200 a month for my device+plan. It's crazy to be locked into this monthly contract price for such a "cheap" phone! There's no way that I could afford the initial price + the plan of the more expensive phones.
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If Apple does that, I'd be very disappointed. I'm not a fan of the rounded sides of the 6/7/8 lineup. The SE is iconic for a reason — its form factor. Let's hope Apple has the wisdom to keep that design/size simply because it's very good, and a preferred size for many people!
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There are side-effects to phone prices going up — it actually makes it more difficult for those with a lower income to get one. I've got an SE right now, and I still pay upwards of $200 a month for my device+plan. It's crazy to be locked into this monthly contract price for such a "cheap" phone! There's no way that I could afford the initial price + the plan of the more expensive phones.
There's a market for a lower priced iPhone like the SE. If the rumors are true, there will be a SE2 at some point, maybe even announced this Wed. If they can keep the SE2 at the same price point as the original SE then you're in business. The one thing Apple doesn't do is race to the bottom with pricing, something they've let Android manufacturers do, which leads to the reported marketshare numbers that are heavily skewed to Android away from iOS.
I want that SE form factor. But it’s not much of an improvement over my current iPhone 6 so I’ll wait another year. If nothing than I’ll just give up iPhone all together. I don’t want a huge phablet and I certainly don’t want a phone constantly scanning my face.