No. What I'm suggesting is digital-only from the source makes sense. It makes a device just a delivery device. You can get a cheap music/memory stick device for example, but then opt for an expensive set of headphones (w/ the built in DAC) for a great experience - something you'll carry between each device you have w/o the stupid DAC in the middle. This is a good thing for consumer choice.
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Apple Unveils iPhone 7 With Water Resistance, A10 Fusion, New 'Jet Black' Color, Updated Cameras, No Headphone Jack, and More
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No. What I'm suggesting is digital-only from the source makes sense. It makes a device just a delivery device. You can get a cheap music/memory stick device for example, but then opt for an expensive set of headphones (w/ the built in DAC) for a great experience - something you'll carry between each device you have w/o the stupid DAC in the middle. This is a good thing for consumer choice.
I really hope that Apple isn't as stupid as Samsung and provides no warranty for water damages. Feel happy if you drop your phone in the toilet or use it in the rain and it still works afterwards, but don't expect a free replacement if you test how waterproof it is.
Yes, but now if I want to continue that plan that includes the (hidden) monthly change, I have to buy a new phone at full price or on installment, so... paying twice to upgrade?! No thanks.
Apple is saving lots of money by moving to a waterproof/water resistant phones. That will completely take away that segment of phones that are being sold at replacement/repair prices rather than new/refurbished.
Cost comparison for Apple Care + along with the replacement/repair costs doesn't come to sales price of a new/refurb.
RE: Subsidized pricing on Verizon....
Currently when I go to look at my eligible upgrade options, I see three options across the top of the screen; Retail Price, Monthly Payment, and 2-Year Contract.
These prices are independent of my rate plan.
The 2-Year Contract is $449 less than the retail and monthly payment prices. Hopefully this option is still available when the iPhone 7 is added to their site.
Also, before logging in, I looked for 2-year contract rates and I was unable to locate them. So it may not be available for new customers? Not really sure.
Currently when I go to look at my eligible upgrade options, I see three options across the top of the screen; Retail Price, Monthly Payment, and 2-Year Contract.
These prices are independent of my rate plan.
The 2-Year Contract is $449 less than the retail and monthly payment prices. Hopefully this option is still available when the iPhone 7 is added to their site.
Also, before logging in, I looked for 2-year contract rates and I was unable to locate them. So it may not be available for new customers? Not really sure.
So you're going to show the courage to not buy that plus model after all? Which brand are you going with instead?
Just checked the euro price in gbp is £858 for 128gb. £39 more. Eu prices are even more ridiculous. So it can't be brexit. Greed or something else.
I will be upgrading from the 4S. Will the lighting cable included still connect to my cars stereo USB port and function the same? Charge, play music and Use the maps app?
I can see users losing on of the airpods and going to the Apple store trying to buy just one.
I think people seem to be ignoring this. It's 2016, why *not* push forward into better bluetooth and wireless technologies? Why not make room for the revamp they're going to be making next year with no bezels, etc? I'm not buying this year's version because I'm waiting for next year's, but if I hadn't gotten the 6S recently I'd be completely okay buying this model.
Some people plug their phone into their car stereo and charge it at the same time. Or into a home stereo and charge. Or on an airplane and into a power bank. You ever think about that genius?! Bluetooth connection is not as clear. Its not even close. The point is, now you have to buy more dongles and adapters. This "screw the customer, we want more money" attitude is the real and only reason they removed the hp jack. Go ahead and make excuses for them though. Apple loves its brainwashed customers.
Are you telling me that cell phone plans should have gotten cheaper over time?
Look... the carriers would have raised the price regardless of whether contracts and subsidies were a thing or not.
What service has actually gotten cheaper over the years? Netflix when from $8/month to $10/month. Amazon Prime went from $79 a year to $99 a year. And the $1 menu has all but vanished from most fast-food joints.
And yes... even the cell carriers are charging more money for service (they didn't make much, if any, money on the sale of the phone itself)
Things don't tend to get cheaper over time. You better get used to it.
That's yet another dongle that the new phone requires.
Lightning cables transmit analogue signals as well as digital. They're not going to put a DAC inside the dongle when there's already one in the phone (it's still used by the speakers, you know).
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For the past 10yrs or so, I've been paying between 99-95 bucks a month. Hasn't changed at all except the $5 more a month for the unlimited data.
This would all make sense if my rate plan (that previously included the cost of a subsidized phone) dropped by $25/month...but it hasn't and there is not an option that provides the same amenities at this discounted price.
Your solution means I not only give up the subsidized device, but I also loose other features such as included data.....so again....this explanation is invalid.
Yes, it's true. It takes courage to release such an underwhelming round of updates and stand on stage putting a straight face. It takes courage make changes nobody asked for, products that are still playing catch up to your competitors, and to allow Lady Ga-Ga meets Cousin It on stage so it can stand there and lip sync to it's own terrible songs. Well done Apple, and God speed you crazy warrior!
Every time someone shows somebody a Facebook video they see? Every time they click a link that takes them to YouTube? Every time someone sends them an Audio Message? Audio quality is more important than 100 year old technology. Also. Free adapter. If you disagree, you still get to use your antique, dated equipment. Without paying any more to do so.
Something that looks significantly different from what was revealed in 2014 and be honest, you're looking forward to it as well.
The lightning to audio adapter is cheap at least. Apple is selling it for $9 http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMX62AM/A/lightning-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapter?fnode=97
It will be around 100+ more years. Just on fewer and fewer devices, until most people view it as an archaic curiosity.