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Are you buying the 7S or iPhone Edition this year?
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Sticking with my iPhone 7 Plus. This phone is practically perfect, something I couldn't say about my prior iPhones (mostly because they could really use more memory.)
They might not call it "8" but if there's not a redesigned iPhone model this year that would be the most surprisingly wrong forecasting in the history of smartphones so far.
I mean, I don't assume that anything is true until there's an official announcement, but I didn't think that anyone still believed that this is just another "s cycle" year.
I agree, there is no chance they would use 'Pro' or start over $1,000. It's like $949, $969, or maybe $999, but I'm guessing the former.
As for the numbering, I don't think so. This iPhone has a drastic redesign accompanied by multitude of new features. It needs a new marketing term after iPhone so as to draw attention to these new features/design. The best comparison I can give people for this marketing is 'iPad Air'. It was given that name to tell customers this device is thinner, lighter, and smaller in all dimensions. The iPhone needs something like this. Pro is completely idiotic for a phone.
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Nothing is true until the official announcement? People are so confused by evidence. People actually say that nothing is factual until the announcement. That is completely false. There is a myriad of evidence that supports the reality that this device has an OLED display as an example, and larger screen. Because the vast majority of people have not seen the device, does not mean it isn't exactly as described.
For some reason, others strongly believe this is what the new iPhone will be labeled with this "Pro" moniker terminology. It Likely won't be, because it's a Phone. Last year, before the iPhone 7 launched, it was consistently discussed/Predicted the new iPhone would be labeled Pro or Editon, and that never happened either. Not everything Gruber says is accurate, that's for sure.
The numbering system is something Apple has followed suit over the years and I'm still leaning it's a possibility, but perhaps with this major revamp OLED model, it could have a different title associated to separate it from the lower tier models. An example would be the 'iPhone SE', it had no numbering system and Phil Schiller stated it was labeled "Special Edition" later on in an interview. But it made sense why it didn't use a number in this specific instance and it was a stand alone model from the numbered iPhones.
I will say this, IF Apple decides to use a name for the OLED model, leave it to Apple's marketing team to fabricate a title that will likely fit perfectly for this model, because that's what they do so well.
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Me TOO
Except I'm not gonna buy a new iPhone this year at all
Still interesting around this yrs phones.
Other stuff for me this year.
If these prices are correct I’ll go for the Galaxy S8. A far higher resolution edge to edge OLED display with much better design than the 7S for the same price (cheaper, really, when you hunt arround)
If the 7s and 7s+ design are the same as the 6, 6s, and 7, then I will not upgrade. If the 8 is 1k or more then no on that as well even if the design is new. I will just keep using the 7 and the little beast SE.
Currently I am planning to upgrade from my 7 to an iPhone 8, THEN I plan to stop the yearly upgrade cycle for a while as Im getting bored with incremental upgrades each year plus there is a suggestion that the iPhone 8 will cost more.
HOWEVER if Apple really take the pi$$ with the price of the iPhone 8, or its significantly underwhelming, I will not be upgrading at all and will just keep my 7. The 7S variants aren't even on my radar this year.
HOWEVER if Apple really take the pi$$ with the price of the iPhone 8, or its significantly underwhelming, I will not be upgrading at all and will just keep my 7. The 7S variants aren't even on my radar this year.
Same here for me. My 6S Plus is doing more than well for me to justify not getting a super expensive iPhone.
Travel photography is big for me, so i'll buy whichever has the better camera. If both the 7s and iphone 8 have the same camera, i will buy the 7s. I don't care about design changes as much.
it's referring to the iPhone 8, the one with the OLED screen and a redesign amoung other features. But iPhone 8 may not be the name it's just what other people are calling it, Apple could end up calling it the "Pro" "edition" and so on.
Have you not been around these forums for the last 5 years? Every S cycle year the rumours are, no S it’s going to be a full redesign and it’s gonna jump to the next number. Every time it turns out to be wrong and we get a normal S cycle.
Yes I have but this year there is more than even evidence to suggest that there will be an iPhone 8 or iPhone "Pro" too many people have corroborated with leaks, and yes there be an iPhone 7s and 7s Plus but Apple will also be releasing a 3rd option this year in the iPhone 8/Pro or whatever they end up calling it.
I'm leaning toward the 7S. I don't want to pull out a 1500 dollar (if that's what it costs) iPhone in the middle of a crowded bar or club.
The iPhone 7S, if that's what's coming out, is more understated which I like.
But who knows at the same time I might just say heck with it.
A big factor for me will be the front facing camera. I take a lot of priceless selfies so I need a good front facing camera.
If the iPhone X or whatever it's called has like a legendary front facing camera like 13MP or something crazy I'm all in.
If it's 8MP or something, (which is still great, my 5MP in my 6S is doing the job pretty decent) I'll probably pass.
The iPhone 7S, if that's what's coming out, is more understated which I like.
But who knows at the same time I might just say heck with it.
A big factor for me will be the front facing camera. I take a lot of priceless selfies so I need a good front facing camera.
If the iPhone X or whatever it's called has like a legendary front facing camera like 13MP or something crazy I'm all in.
If it's 8MP or something, (which is still great, my 5MP in my 6S is doing the job pretty decent) I'll probably pass.
Actually less evidence, physical parts etc than previous years, just more people wading in with zero evidence as usual.
Good or bad, Apple marches to the beat of their own drum.
Not true, just look at reliable leakers such as @onleaks reports from the reliable Ming-Chi Kuo, Mark Gurman and John Gruber just to name a few, they all say that the following will happen:
IPhone 7s
IPhone 7s Plus
IPhone 8/Pro or whatever Apple decide to call it.
There have been a number of leaks some more credible than others. Granted nothing is 100% until Apple stands up on stage and announces it, but it is VERY likely with all these people agreeing on what will be released.
I'll decide what I'm going to do once the phones are officially released and I can review the specs and prices.