I think that if they make an early payment for September, October and November then they will be able to upgrade. if they cant afford it then they will have to wait.
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Don't forget that there will most likely be software limitations too, as without them, it would be too easy for people to choose the budget model over the flagships.
I've also been seeing what I perceive to be thinner edges and a slightly smaller notch but like you it could be an optical illusion, or probably inaccuracies in the mockups. We'll find out in a few short weeks anyway.
I’m still doubtful, but it would be amazing if Apple brings the X Plus in at $999.
Hopefully there’s no legitimate production issues. I’m already sensing this year for the X Plus will be similar to 2014 when the 6 Plus debuted. Fun times.
Hopefully there’s no legitimate production issues. I’m already sensing this year for the X Plus will be similar to 2014 when the 6 Plus debuted. Fun times.
Line up looks strong, just picked up an X 256GB for £700 from a reseller (RRP £1150). I'm not banking on any price drops in the UK for this year due to lack of stability with Brexit due in March 2019.
If 64GB storage is the new entry leve, I am welcome it. If the budget model has 3GB ram, I welcome that as well considering we were on 1GB for so long before transitioning to 2GB. 3D Touch/Force Touch not really going to miss it. Dual camera, never understood this. Most people use their phone cameras to capture day-to-day images, post on social networks, etc. If you are serious about photography or it is a business then you already have a DSLR. I am not aware of any professional taking out special event pictures/videos (weddings) with the iPhones dual camera. It is more of a marketing gimmick, until the next version that improves the camera and image marginally.
Just saying, why would anyone purchase a top of them line model for the camera, I would purchase the budget model and get a standalone entry DSLR (which will take out better pictures) and have money to spare as upgrading to the next years model would not be required. The biggest seller for the original iPhone 6 Plus was the OIS, once it was introduced into the iPhone 7 model, other than screen size and some camera/photo effects (won’t be used all the time, similar to overuse of PS filters/effects) one is better off having a phone that fits in your pocket and has some sort of one-hand usage.
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Out of curiosity where are you reading that the AMOLED models will have “ProMotion”? Plus I am not sure if a user will notice 120Hz refresh on a small display of the AMOLED models, on my iPad Pro 12.9” I do notice it, however on a smaller screen, not sure. I am curious if experiments and comparisons have been done.
FaceID with 3GB of ram from my experience is very slow at unlocking, it is the biggest factor that I do not like the 2017 X model. I am very accustomed to the unlocking speed of TouchID 2, it is a step backwards and it started to get to me.
Just a mockup, no one cares. I am sure the promo images and videos once announced will make people drool and then the in-store hands-on experience will persuade people to purchase or upgrade. We have seen this time and time again.
I'd be in for an X Plus at $899, but if prices are likely as stated at the end of the article I'll be getting the LCD for $699.
What will be interesting is the storage tiers. If the LCD device has 64GB for $700 and the second generation X has 128 for $800 that will be quite the dilemma.
What will be interesting is the storage tiers. If the LCD device has 64GB for $700 and the second generation X has 128 for $800 that will be quite the dilemma.
If those prices are accurate, the plus and 5.8" size better have something else going for them other than OLED as very few folks will buy the pricier models. And dont say Force Touch as the additional feature. I'd pay to have that useless feature removed. Apple made yet another horrible design decision with Force Touch as there is aboslutely NO indication when this is available or not.
.....and it will be “delayed” (cough) to allow for more sales of the high margin phones.
Was going to post similar. Don't think we will see ProMotion on OLED.
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You're seeing things as these devices, like the current X, are edge-to-edge display with no bezel.
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IUP members can pay off their balance for the year early and get a new iPhone under the IUP on launch.
If with "figuring out" you mean no-visible-bezel (beyond what we have currently have at the sides and the bottom of the iPhone X), that'll be a long wait. I'd say 10+ years. Cameras simply cannot get much smaller without compromising image quality (of at least the FaceTime camera). If you look at camera sizes in smartphones over the last ten years, they haven't really gotten smaller, rather the opposite. Yes, imaging sensors have become better but they are approach physical limits. Once sensors are able to count individual photons, that is the end of the line for sensor-based low light improvements. Only computational photography is really able to produce clearly noticeable improvements with phone cameras already.
If you mean, until they switch (back) to a (thinner-than the current notch height) full-width bezel, that could happen sooner. But even for that, they will tend to keep the same design language for at least a couple of years (the iPhone 4 design lasted only two years, but then the iPhone 5/5s design can be seen as derivation of it).
Or some silly *new* rumor.... such as a crippling Malware attack affecting the Production-line assembly computers.
Oh...wait...
Note that if you divide a 6.5" screen into four equal parts (with the same aspect ratio as the full screen), each will have a 3.25" diagonal. In portrait format (with the 2.165:1 aspect ratio of the iPhone X) that is too narrow. But in landscape mode, you'd get two almost square areas with a diagonal of about 4.1".
I have a feeling that the price points provided by Kuo aren't accurate. Apple isn't known to give out discounts and especially for new released products...We should expect these price points
iPhone 9 = (64GB) $799, (256GB) $949
iPhone XS = (128GB) $999, (512) $1049
iPhone XS Plus = (128GB) $1099, (512) $1249
Especially since the Note 9 is $1249 Apple wants that price point and bracket as well.
iPhone 9 = (64GB) $799, (256GB) $949
iPhone XS = (128GB) $999, (512) $1049
iPhone XS Plus = (128GB) $1099, (512) $1249
Especially since the Note 9 is $1249 Apple wants that price point and bracket as well.