I like that, might do that with my phone and ipad.
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Yeah, one of the reasons I kind of wished I started with the S since I plan on upgrading every 2 years.
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Do you prefer upgrading your iphone to S series or the original one?
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I like that, might do that with my phone and ipad.
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Yeah, one of the reasons I kind of wished I started with the S since I plan on upgrading every 2 years.
I'm happy to be on the regular cycle.
I like to have the new form factor immediately, although there are few cases and many apps are not optimised after the launch.
With the S cycle you get more speed and usually a better camera so of course we are talking about a better phone, but you stick with the old design for one year.
I like to have the new form factor immediately, although there are few cases and many apps are not optimised after the launch.
With the S cycle you get more speed and usually a better camera so of course we are talking about a better phone, but you stick with the old design for one year.
If 6s (or whatever it will be called) comes with 2gb of RAM then I think more people will upgrade then expected and with that come on the s cycle as most of the users upgrade every 2 years.
Just my observation.
Just my observation.
Usually I'm on the original cycle, but this time around I waited it out and will probably go with the 6s+, simply because I'm not investing into another 1GB-RAM iOS device again for 2 years.
Fixing my iPhone 5 for this summer, getting some good last bang out of it and having a rock solid secondary phone for later when I upgrade.
Surprised the iPhone 4 battery held up so much better than my iPhone 5's.
And no, checked the repair program's serial tool.
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Fixing my iPhone 5 for this summer, getting some good last bang out of it and having a rock solid secondary phone for later when I upgrade.
Surprised the iPhone 4 battery held up so much better than my iPhone 5's.
And no, checked the repair program's serial tool.
Glassed Silver:mac
I can't wait to get rid of the buggy iP6 Plus I'm using. Apple history proves that the next model will be far better. Fact. I knew that already but wanted the larger screen and knew I would suffer with it. Now the times nearly up as rumor has it Apples also eager to move on as usual. It all works out because suckers like me are paying Apple big bucks...LOL
I've been on both.
I started on the "original" cycle (3, 4) but when the 5 was released I deliberately dropped back a generation to the 'older' 4s so I could keep all my 4 accessories (30-pin docks, car adapters, cases, etc). I was too invested in those and wasn't prepared to pay high prices for the few lightning accessories that were available. It worked fine for two years. The 4s held up well.
I jumped back on the 6 cycle last year. By then it was easy to get dock adapters (or new speaker-docks) at reasonable prices. I'm also using a lot more bluetooth/airplay now: Started migrating over to that with the 4s.
I started on the "original" cycle (3, 4) but when the 5 was released I deliberately dropped back a generation to the 'older' 4s so I could keep all my 4 accessories (30-pin docks, car adapters, cases, etc). I was too invested in those and wasn't prepared to pay high prices for the few lightning accessories that were available. It worked fine for two years. The 4s held up well.
I jumped back on the 6 cycle last year. By then it was easy to get dock adapters (or new speaker-docks) at reasonable prices. I'm also using a lot more bluetooth/airplay now: Started migrating over to that with the 4s.
No rush to upgrade
I guess I'm on the 3-cycle plan. I started with the 4s and found it to be completely fine for three years until the 6 was released. I'm sure that I won't be enticed by the 6s and will have to see what features are included in the 7 before even considering an upgrade. The condition of my 6 will also play a part -- battery life, any damage, etc.
I have a friend who upgrades every year and cycles the year-old phone to his daughter so that the alternating 2-year upgrade plans always get him the latest and greatest phone at the carrier discount. I guess I'm not all that excited by minor annual upgrades.
When I upgrade, I want it to feel like magic for at least the first few days. Same thing with my computer which gets even fewer upgrades. My guess is I'll continue on the 3-year refresh for iPhones.
I guess I'm on the 3-cycle plan. I started with the 4s and found it to be completely fine for three years until the 6 was released. I'm sure that I won't be enticed by the 6s and will have to see what features are included in the 7 before even considering an upgrade. The condition of my 6 will also play a part -- battery life, any damage, etc.
I have a friend who upgrades every year and cycles the year-old phone to his daughter so that the alternating 2-year upgrade plans always get him the latest and greatest phone at the carrier discount. I guess I'm not all that excited by minor annual upgrades.
When I upgrade, I want it to feel like magic for at least the first few days. Same thing with my computer which gets even fewer upgrades. My guess is I'll continue on the 3-year refresh for iPhones.
Up until now I've always preferred the S. What iPhones have usually needed most is more performance, not hardware features or design updates. If the phone isn't slow in it's first year it usually becomes slow after updates. The S has always addressed that issue. In my case I like to keep my phone at least 3 years so that matters.
We may finally be at the point where a performance increase matters less, but that being said, a ram increase could still be compelling for some.
We may finally be at the point where a performance increase matters less, but that being said, a ram increase could still be compelling for some.
But if you are on an S-cycle upgrade then you are going from one S to the next S which is also a style upgrade (for example 3GS to 4S, or 4S to 5s).
the numbered generations are better in my opinion. you get a completely new design, and in most cases that means a larger screen. also, after the s version comes out, your phone still looks like a current generation, but if you have a 5s right now, it looks old and dated.
I'm on the 's' generation myself. Currently have a 5s, waiting (im)patiently for the anticipated 6s this fall.
I've never really liked the original iterations for some reason. 4 had the antenna issue, 5 had the issues with the power/home buttons and cracking on the back of the black 5. 6+ has bendage, and 6 is just... meh. Doesn't even have 2gb of RAM.
Yes, the original iterations introduce new styles and appearances, but they're often full of issues/problems that are sorted out by the 's' iterations. For example, the 4s solved the antenna problems with the 4, the 5s solved the scratching/power/home button issues, and hopefully the 6s/6s+ will solve issues with the current 6/6+ models.
I've never really liked the original iterations for some reason. 4 had the antenna issue, 5 had the issues with the power/home buttons and cracking on the back of the black 5. 6+ has bendage, and 6 is just... meh. Doesn't even have 2gb of RAM.
Yes, the original iterations introduce new styles and appearances, but they're often full of issues/problems that are sorted out by the 's' iterations. For example, the 4s solved the antenna problems with the 4, the 5s solved the scratching/power/home button issues, and hopefully the 6s/6s+ will solve issues with the current 6/6+ models.
I've gotten every generation. iPhone is a great device and I've enjoyed every iteration. I hope they never give it a half assed upgrade like the iPad mini 3 because then I wouldn't be able to justify it.
I was on the non-S cycle for years until the 6 series was released. They are nice, but it was the first time I didn't want to upgrade even though my contract was up. I'm waiting on the 6s and may buy it for full retail, then sell it just before the 7 is released.
Sorry, I was having a hard time thinking of a clearer way to ask this. What I mean is do you for example buy a iphone 5 and wait for the iphone 6 to upgrade then the 7 and so on or do you prefer 5s then, 6s, And then 7s? (Assuming Apple still follows this pattern.) and why?
I'm on the 'non s" cycle due to the fact that I still use a contract and it falls on the full years!