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Apple Reportedly Skipping Faster RAM for iPhone 15, LPDDR5X Coming to iPhone 16 Instead

in other news " interesting tidbit in today’s story is the fact that the H2 chip inside the latest-gen AirPods Pro secretly supports a low-latency transmission mode, which is designed to work in collaboration with the H2 chip inside the future AR/VR headset. Although the headband will have integrated speakers, The Information says Apple may require AirPods to be used when communicating with others.
 
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I know some will respond with the usual "lack of innovation" / "Boring!" / "Not enough new features" comments, but if we're being real, what more can the likes of Apple add to the consumer-focused phones before it becomes fluff? We've hit the point of diminishing returns. What more can you do? Dynamic Island is proof that people will get over-excited over what is, essentially, a glorified U.I element that simply uses the camera module as an extension of notifications. Fun, but ultimately a bonus rather than a USP.

Even the Pro phones have features like ProMotion that do little to add value to the user experience other than convincing us that we need it for a 4K video workflow... despite the fact that most Apple devices can't display full res 4K video, and even if they did, 'professionals' are going to capture 4K video from a device with a larger sensor.

Apple and others have backed themselves into a corner of release schedules were customers and investors expect a new device on a given month every year, for no other reason than it's a new product to spend money on. In truth, there is absolutely no reason to keep releasing a new phone exactly every 12 months, and the current iPhone line-up is one example of why: it's a confusing mess.

If they released new devices only when they were ready to have features of real impact, it might make people realise that they could save a boat load of money buying only what they need.
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You start by saying Apple backed themselves in a corner to release a new model every year - to keep investors happy - and then end by saying they shouldn’t do that because customers will save money not buying a new phone every year… bit confusing.

4 months in and Dynamic Island doesn’t excite me. Barely notice it - and when I do notice it, it’s for the wrong reason!
 
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I don't understand with Apple's obsession with faster SSD and RAM. e.g. For the average macbook air user, im sure more people will appreciate 512gb of very fast vs 256gb of insanely fast storage etc
 
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Apple Knowledge Navigator said:
I know some will respond with the usual "lack of innovation" / "Boring!" / "Not enough new features" comments, but if we're being real, what more can the likes of Apple add to the consumer-focused phones before it becomes fluff? We've hit the point of diminishing returns. What more can you do? Dynamic Island is proof that people will get over-excited over what is, essentially, a glorified U.I element that simply uses the camera module as an extension of notifications. Fun, but ultimately a bonus rather than a USP.

Even the Pro phones have features like ProMotion that do little to add value to the user experience other than convincing us that we need it for a 4K video workflow... despite the fact that most Apple devices can't display full res 4K video, and even if they did, 'professionals' are going to capture 4K video from a device with a larger sensor.

Apple and others have backed themselves into a corner of release schedules were customers and investors expect a new device on a given month every year, for no other reason than it's a new product to spend money on. In truth, there is absolutely no reason to keep releasing a new phone exactly every 12 months, and the current iPhone line-up is one example of why: it's a confusing mess.

If they released new devices only when they were ready to have features of real impact, it might make people realise that they could save a boat load of money buying only what they need.
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This guy is right. The yearly iPhone release made Apple a lot of money but, without being able to make significant changes year over year, it's a liability. Many people I know used to upgrade every year; now they upgrade when they feel like they need to (phone is too slow, etc...), which seems to be veery 2-3 years. I see people with Apple Watch 4s, iPhone 11s, etc...

Some company will finally test phone releases on computer cycles. Maybe every 16-20 months. They will see if they make more year over year that way vs incremental new phones every year. They may win. Or not. What do I know?
 
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This guy is right. The yearly iPhone release made Apple a lot of money but, without being able to make significant changes year over year, it's a liability. Many people I know used to upgrade every year; now they upgrade when they feel like they need to (phone is too slow, etc...), which seems to be veery 2-3 years. I see people with Apple Watch 4s, iPhone 11s, etc...

Some company will finally test phone releases on computer cycles. Maybe every 166-20 months. They will see if they make more year over year that way vs incremental new phones every year. They may win. Or not. What do I know?
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Not everyone upgrades their phone every year, and not everyone is on the same upgrade cycle. If you only release an iPhone every two to three years, or even 18 months, you will see same shortages we're seeing now, but for a different reason. That does not generate revenue. Releasing an iPhone every year captures the various upgrade patterns while simultaneously generating apple's single largest revenue stream.
 
@ TheYayAreaLiving, I will likely be delaying my upgrade from my iPhone X to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Especially if Apple supports iOS 17 and 18 on the X.
 
decimortis said:
I used to the get the new iPhone every year but stopped at the 7+.
Finally upgraded to the 14 Pro this year and the jump in power/features really felt worth the cost.
I suspect my next iPhone will be the 20 Pro, so if you could fire up some rumors for that model I'd appreciate it.
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I hear the 20 Pro will come with the brand new, 96-month lease plan. "We think you're going to love it" ;)
 
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I can't imagine why they need a phone that fast.

That being said, it would be cool if you could dock the iPhone and use it like a laptop/ desktop much like Samsung Dex, only better.

However Apple would never do that because they want to sell you an iPhone, laptop, AND iPad.
 
t0rqx said:
I've been saying it long long time...every aspect will be milked. Every small incremental update will be spread over a year to year release. Whether its solid state buttons or an update of internal screws. iPhone 15 USBC, iPhone 16 faster RAM, iPhone 17 Solid state buttons and iPhone 18 change of internal screws. Back in the old days they would just throw it into the next iPhone coming up. Sad times.

They should focus on better cooling, where is the vapor cooling chamber?
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iPhone doesn’t need cooling chambers, since apple fans are in echo chambers
 
I’m holding off for the iPhone 17! That’s why I bought an iPhone 14 Pro Max!
 
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