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Other Are you planning to upgrade to the iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max? Why or why not?
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Definitely going with the 15 Pro Max, for the first time I’m thinking of going without a case, my Apple Watch Ultra is holding up well and it’s also made out of Titanium.
I am pleased the pricing remained constant and my X -> 15 Pro journey is confirmed in my mind. Like others, I am tempted to go naked with the titanium colour 
Isn't it only covered in Titanium coating with Aluminium underneath? I wonder if it could technically still "chip off" (does that make sense?) if it does not hold together as expected over time
I am pleased the pricing remained constant and my X -> 15 Pro journey is confirmed in my mind. Like others, I am tempted to go naked with the titanium colour
I'm pleasantly surprised that we got a price reduction here in the UK, inflation and Brexit must be doing better 🤣
No, the outside frame is Titanium and they have bonded a new internal aluminium frame. As mentioned on Apple's website.
Well it’s the only pleasant surprise I’ve had in a while in the UK. Everything else is going up but how thoughtful of Apple to save us £50 during the cost of living crisis 😂
I'm still deciding. I have a 13PM that is doing fine. Battery health is at 91%. Plenty of storage space (its the 512GB version). However I tend to hand phones down the family chain - so mine goes to my wife, hers down to my daughter, and so on, and my daughters phone is getting a little old.....so am considering upgrading mine so we can all update down the chain! However, I'm in two minds, as theres not enough in it to justify the 'upgrade'....
I'm quite disappointed. I've physically saved up for the upgrade (from 7+) and was really excited about it. It seems like almost less than an 's' upgrade (although of course lightyears ahead of what I have now).
Then I thought `Oh well, I'll get the 14 Pro and then change again to the 16...'. I completely forgot they stop selling the previous generation's flagship models. I've got a feeling if they were selling them at a reduced price while stocks last, they'd sell out really quickly because a few people with older models looking to upgrade, but not feeling the 15 was quite amazing enough for the price of a computer, would snap up the previous generation if it was a bit more reasonably priced.
Having said that, when they have display models in the shops, I might fall in love and buy one...
Then I thought `Oh well, I'll get the 14 Pro and then change again to the 16...'. I completely forgot they stop selling the previous generation's flagship models. I've got a feeling if they were selling them at a reduced price while stocks last, they'd sell out really quickly because a few people with older models looking to upgrade, but not feeling the 15 was quite amazing enough for the price of a computer, would snap up the previous generation if it was a bit more reasonably priced.
Having said that, when they have display models in the shops, I might fall in love and buy one...
Upgrade for your wife and move the other phones down the line while keeping your 13 pro max.
I'm going 15PM from a 12PM.
3yrs is the longest I've ever waited between upgrades since launch in 2007. The camera is always my primary reason to upgrade, so I nearly went for the 14PM last year when the 48mp upgrade was announced, but I decided to stretch my 12PM out a little longer because the 2nd generation camera iterations have historically always been better. From what I saw last night I won't be disappointed with the upgrade, as the camera is a serious step up from my 12PM, and also the 14PM.
3yrs is the longest I've ever waited between upgrades since launch in 2007. The camera is always my primary reason to upgrade, so I nearly went for the 14PM last year when the 48mp upgrade was announced, but I decided to stretch my 12PM out a little longer because the 2nd generation camera iterations have historically always been better. From what I saw last night I won't be disappointed with the upgrade, as the camera is a serious step up from my 12PM, and also the 14PM.
I'm not 100% sure I will yet, however I never buy Apple Care, Apple are really good at sorting out issues without it. If I do go without a case, I won't get Apple Care.
It could always just drop a little harder
I had AppleCare+ on my iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple Watch but it honestly seemed to be a waste of money. I mostly got it to make sure I could get a free battery replacement eventually but the health literally refuses to go below 80%!
I’m still thinking about it.
I have a 13 Pro Max in perfect condition.
Thought about upgrading to 15 Plus but I think I’ll miss Pro Motion.
If I go for a 15 Pro Max, Apple gives me 580€ for my 13 Pro Max 128, so the 15 Pro Max will cost me 889€ with Trade In.
Not sure…I want to upgrade but it’s only about getting a new device. I’m used to upgrading every year. But my 13PM it’s running really well and it’s an excellent phone.
Maybe better to upgrade my Watch Series 6 SS for an Ultra 2?
I have a 13 Pro Max in perfect condition.
Thought about upgrading to 15 Plus but I think I’ll miss Pro Motion.
If I go for a 15 Pro Max, Apple gives me 580€ for my 13 Pro Max 128, so the 15 Pro Max will cost me 889€ with Trade In.
Not sure…I want to upgrade but it’s only about getting a new device. I’m used to upgrading every year. But my 13PM it’s running really well and it’s an excellent phone.
Maybe better to upgrade my Watch Series 6 SS for an Ultra 2?
I have a 13 Pro Max with an Apple Silicon case - in perfect condition. 91% battery health.
I had the Applecare+ with Theft and Loss on it.
Never used it.
I always get Applecare+ but this time I'm not going to bother. Fortunately I have never needed to use Applecare for any iPhone I've ever owned. I always buy it as a 'just in case' insurance. But this time I'm gonna pass.
I had the Applecare+ with Theft and Loss on it.
Never used it.
I always get Applecare+ but this time I'm not going to bother. Fortunately I have never needed to use Applecare for any iPhone I've ever owned. I always buy it as a 'just in case' insurance. But this time I'm gonna pass.
I'm torn between updating my 12 mini to a 13 mini to have that form factor (which I like) for like another 3 years.
Or going 15 Pro without a case to minimize effective size increase. Would be mostly for USB-C and camera improvements, I don't really need the extra power.
Larger screen would be nice for browsing because many sites drop their page optimizations for small phones.
Persicope camera would be the only feature that would make me wait for 16 pro, but that is rumored to be even larger.
Or going 15 Pro without a case to minimize effective size increase. Would be mostly for USB-C and camera improvements, I don't really need the extra power.
Larger screen would be nice for browsing because many sites drop their page optimizations for small phones.
Persicope camera would be the only feature that would make me wait for 16 pro, but that is rumored to be even larger.
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Inflation may be "better" but there’s still inflation. The currency exchange rate is the reason for the price decreases this year, and the reason for the price increases last year. The exchange rate (stronger or weaker USD relative to local currencies) can have a lot to do with iPhone price changes outside the U.S.
I’m in Canada, we have some of the highest cost for cellular services as there is a monopoly between Rogers/Bell/Telus. The $115 is with an employee discount as well.$115. Cheap!?
If let’s say you want to upgrade and not purchase your phone directly from Apple, they will make you change your plan and say that your old plan isn’t available anymore. Cheapest plan is $77.5 after a two line discount so with taxes in Ontario that would be $175.15 for 2 phones. Plus if you pay monthly for your phone you have to add that on top. Cell phone companies suck here lol.
Upgrading from 12 Pro 128GB to 15 Pro MAX 512GB Blue… I am a bit concerned about the larger size, but want that better tele lense. Storage upgrade to accommodate original size photo library on the phone instead of just on the Mac.
I typically upgrade every 2-3 years.
I typically upgrade every 2-3 years.
I have no idea, ha. I'm an annual upgrader (sorry), but I broke my 14 Pro and have been using an 11 Pro. The hand feel of this phone is so much nicer, I'm not sure about going back to the new style. If the camera reviews are really positive it will be hard to resist though. In bright light the 11 Pro is very good, but in other circumstances it's certainly a few steps behind the recent phones.
I used to get applecare on every phone that had it available but I switched to T-Mobile insurance because it offers Jump upgrades after a year. I’ve always used a case but no screen protector. This might be the first time I try going caseless.
Apple Care is 100% worth it IMO especially true if going case-less. Wife’s iPhone 13 Pro Max had the back glass smashed, along with the glass around the 3 cameras. Without AC+ would have been $700 repair. They only charged me $39.
It worth it IMH. Yeah it’s an upfront cost but for accidental damage alone it’s worth the cost, and while they do charge a deductible it’s a helluv a lot cheaper than buying a new phone or paying for the full repair. I shutter at the thought of owning a $1500 phone and not having coverage in case the screen cracked or I dropped it, especially caseless. To each their own, but having used it many times on iPads & phones... worth the investment.It could always just drop a little harder
I had AppleCare+ on my iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple Watch but it honestly seemed to be a waste of money. I mostly got it to make sure I could get a free battery replacement eventually but the health literally refuses to go below 80%!
^ 💯% Truth here. Even with my 30% discount per line, I pay $50 for 20GB of 5G capped at 250Mbs speed. If you want full 5G speed, it’s a kidney—ok only $20-$30 more, but all this is without a phone. So you can add at least $15-25 for a iPhone 12/13 and $30-40+ for any Pro models. We Canadians are use to the $100/ for month single line phone+plan bill. That’s why when you hear Canadian has the worlds highest mobile rates, it’s not a joke. Most of the big 3—the only 3 carriers here-Rogers, Bell, Telus charge roughly $85 and that’s the basic plan with 20GB “5G” and then if you want a phone with it, usually $100+ then taxes etc.
But hey!! Get a discount they say for every line you add 🤣 Unfortunately Canada’s CRTC (equivalent to US FCC) hates competition and prefers we just have 3 big telecom companies that run things. We have a few discount carriers but they are all owned and operated by the big 3 anyways. You can often find “deals” with them but often with slower data plans, less data, and no discounts on the phones.
Anyone Canadian here looking for a solution, if you have a US address or a friends US address you can use, drive over the border, grab yourself a Google Fi SIM card or e-Sim and enjoy $20/month unlimited calling texting in Canada with unlimited roaming back home and in 180? Countries, That’s what I did. Freakin amazing price. Data is IIRC $10/GB upto a max of $60 then it’s unlimited. While the CRTC hates you roaming for 30+ days Google Fi seems to be the exception from what I hear and I’ve been using it for over 2 years without issue. Once in a while I do drop down to NYC or somewhere else in the US, so you be be required to check into a US tower once a year or something? When I’m in Toronto Google uses Rogers if I’m not mistaken, or Virgin Mobile which again is a subsidiary of Bell Canada. Activation MUST be done IN the US. Then you can drive fly back to Canada.
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