I seriously considered sticking with my 6S+ (it is in perfect condition) but I've been having so many problems with signal (and it's great on my iPP so I don't think it's the actual signal out here), I decided to go ahead and go for it.
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Anyone still holding onto the original iPhone 6 or 6+?
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I have six lines on T-Mobile. Three of those are being used on a 6+, 6S and a 6S+. I'm likely going to skip the 7 and wait till next years iPhone.
I've just this minute upgraded from my iPhone 6 to the 6S. I had to laugh at the prices they wanted for the iPhone 7 and the fact an identical tariff to the one I am on increased by £9 a month!!!
I ended up paying £179 for a 64gb 6S with 1gb of data and unlimited minutes and texts. I bought through topcashback so I get £78 back also, so a really good deal and I'm chuffed.
I ended up paying £179 for a 64gb 6S with 1gb of data and unlimited minutes and texts. I bought through topcashback so I get £78 back also, so a really good deal and I'm chuffed.
3d touch is the worst feature to upgrade for. I'd almost call it more of a nuisance than a feature.
Battery life, well worth the upgrade.
Another reason why I'm holding out. When it was first introduced I was curious, then my gf got the 6S and the novelty quickly faded away.
I'm in love with the camera on the 7 plus. And I need more storage. I'm at a 128gb right now and I'm just about to capacity. So I'm goin' bigger!
I'm coming from a 6plus so I think this will be a nice upgrade for me.
I'm coming from a 6plus so I think this will be a nice upgrade for me.
I went in and traded my iPhone 6 for an SE yesterday. I missed the smaller form factor, and I figure it'll give me a few more years of a headphone jack (would've gone 6S if I wanted the larger screen.) I've purchased every other new model since the 3G, so this was the first time I haven't traded for the brand new model.
It feels oddly liberating to not buy the latest and greatest. I think my interest in being on the cutting technology edge is waning, now that all of the phones are so good these days.
It feels oddly liberating to not buy the latest and greatest. I think my interest in being on the cutting technology edge is waning, now that all of the phones are so good these days.
I've had a 6s Plus for the past year but have been using our 'spare' 5 for the past week as I was considering chopping in the 'big one' to fund a new 7 Plus today.
As per my earlier post, when it came to it I just couldn't justify the outlay on the 7 so didn't press the button.
I do though know I could never go back to the small screen a la iPhone 5 so it was a worthwhile experiment if nothing else.
As to your other point - I so agree! I have upgraded every year since the 3GS and the last couple of times have felt a bit 'wrong' in doing so.
I too feel surprisingly free by rejecting Cupertino's latest and to be honest feel bored by it all. This coupled with Apple's vicious UK price increases mean they haven't hooked me this year and I feel better for it!
iphone 6 128gb for another year.
bought the apple smart battery case to help make it last another year. i'm not a fan of the current slippery design. hopefully the 10th anniversary iphone will be amazing.
bought the apple smart battery case to help make it last another year. i'm not a fan of the current slippery design. hopefully the 10th anniversary iphone will be amazing.
Yeah, maybe I'm just getting freaking old, but I wonder how much better my phone really needs to be in order to read my emails, surf the web, read some Kindle books, take some music notes, etc. If anything, I've been trying to use my phone less.
In terms of screen size, we have iPads and laptops at home/office, so I do have access to larger screens when I want them, but I don't mind the smaller screen, considering how much better it fits in my pants. I'd probably even consider the old 3G size (with a resolution bump.) The spouse of my co-worker collects vintage synths and other gear, and he actually carries around a 3Gs with pride.
I bought my iPhone 6 at launch, but it was replaced by Apple about a year later because the original suffered a hardware failure. So the replacement has a relatively new battery and works great. I'm really not tempted by the 7, and I'm keeping the 6. If it develops an out-of-warranty problem, I may consider replacing it with a 7 or taking a hard look at what Samsung has to offer.
Loved my launch day 6, immaculate condition, great battery still. Yet, I went for an SE yesterday. The big screen never bothered me, but the SE form factor is fantastic. I didn't want to shell out $750 for a 7 knowing what's around the corner for next year's release, since if I spent that much on the 7 I couldn't justify an upgrade next year. Also didn't want to spend that kind of money on a phone that looks and feels so similar to my 6. But at $450 for the SE, I have something fresh and new, I can wax nostalgic for a year, and then get on the massive upgrade train next year and probably get back on a 2 year cycle. Win-win IMO.
Sticking with my iPhone 6 - why would I spend IPad Pro money on a phone that looks the same, is just a bit faster and has a better camera?
The main reason I use apple hardware is to access their software; unless a device gives me access to enhanced software capability then I don't see the need to upgrade.
I'll wait to see what's on offer next year.
The main reason I use apple hardware is to access their software; unless a device gives me access to enhanced software capability then I don't see the need to upgrade.
I'll wait to see what's on offer next year.
I'm glad to see that I wasn't the only one slightly underwhelmed by the iP7; I think next year will be a whole new story with what gets released on the iPhone's 10th anniversary. Don't get me wrong, some great features (the camera looks awesome) but it didn't send me on a mission to get my hands on it (as it's done previously; I am a tech junkie).
I am however, considering going with a 6S+. I am having some small issues with my phone, I am really loving that Rose Gold and it's a slightly newer model than my 2 year old IP6+. If I do the Apple Trade-up, I could trade-in my iP6+ and I have a 5c that has a value of $75.00 and both can defray some of the cost for the iP6S+. Still on the fence on this....
I am however, considering going with a 6S+. I am having some small issues with my phone, I am really loving that Rose Gold and it's a slightly newer model than my 2 year old IP6+. If I do the Apple Trade-up, I could trade-in my iP6+ and I have a 5c that has a value of $75.00 and both can defray some of the cost for the iP6S+. Still on the fence on this....
was still using my iphone 5 until a few months ago. it was working perfectly fine. so i don't see why anyone with a iphone 6 would "need" to upgrade.
people are just looking for reasons to upgrade
i switched to the S7, because i was bored and wanted something new. (but i already ordered the iphone 7.. i prefer iOS, it seems.)
people are just looking for reasons to upgrade
i switched to the S7, because i was bored and wanted something new. (but i already ordered the iphone 7.. i prefer iOS, it seems.)
Yep I am on an iPhone 6 and actually planned to upgrade to 7 but changed my mind. I woke up last night at 3 am to pre-order, and when I got to the final page I was kind of like...why am I doing this? I don't need it. Nothing about the new phone is really exciting or different. I closed my computer screen and went back to bed. Part of me wants to like it badly, but honestly its underwhelming to me. Heres to hoping for an amazing iPhone 8 next year!