That seems like a serious upgrade. That said, the cameras have been really good for a long time now. Will this be a huge upgrade over the cameras in the XS?
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That seems like a serious upgrade. That said, the cameras have been really good for a long time now. Will this be a huge upgrade over the cameras in the XS?
Ha. I literally know 20-year old who is now saving up to go from an 11 to the 13 Pro. Seems a bit of a waste of money to me, but yes it is all about the camera and how good the pictures will be on the 'Gram. (Spoiler Alert, the quality of the pictures will still depend mainly on the quality of the composition.)
I can understand your disappointment. Apple is doing iterations of its current products, making them better. But please understand Apple has been hurt by COVID, and still is hurting as everyone is. Apple doesn't run well remotely. There are major parts shortages (Apple Watch delayed). There are staff shortages at Apple & ar their suppliers. Shipping worldwide is FUBAR. It takes years for Apple to develop amazing new products. We’ve all lost 2 to a worldwide pandemic. Did you really expect a miracle this particular year? I rather like what they announced. I’ll get a new watch, my spouse a new iPhone Pro (Upgrading from an X). Chill out a bit. It’s not Apple, it’s the whole world.
Glad I did not waste my time watching the keynote. This compilation is more than enough for me. I'll keep my 7+ and AW5 for another year. I'll save my money for the upcoming MBP M1X.
I wonder if this is why the Watch 7 announcement was lacking substance:
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Many of us have been left scratching our heads following the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 7, not just...
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Wow, I am blown away at the new innovations in mediocrity Apple has just showed us. They are the same products as last year.
Nice roundup of all the new devices announced by Apple. With so much news and information, all this can be accessed from the links here 👏
No USB type C for Iphone? why
Jon Posser wrong again?!? Inconceivable!
The advancements in the A15 are incredible. I’m super excited for the next M series chip. The M1 macbook is one of the best machines I’ve ever owned.
The advancements in the A15 are incredible. I’m super excited for the next M series chip. The M1 macbook is one of the best machines I’ve ever owned.
I was mostly just missing Steve.
It’s like they keep getting boring more and more each year
People look forward to any news related to M1/M2/M..., so they are disappointed. My i7p is still in good condition, so there is no preparation for replacement, but I am very interested in the new iPad mini, that's all.
I'm upgrading to Pro Max from XS Max but I've now got ZERO excitement about doing so. It's such a bland upgrade. I really wanted them to address the mask FaceID situation in some way... anything would have been fine! And the new pro color... ugh. What happened to Cyberpunk Bronze? No always on display. Really, everything people wanted Apple decided not to do yet they put in features on the camera that most people could give two sh*ts about. Sure they are nice, but nothing outrageously good unless you're into that.
Where the heck are the AirPods? I guess Tim 🍏 doesn’t want my money.
Usually I’m the Apple naysayer and there were some pretty decent updates today.
Not sure what people were expecting, these are very mature product lines.
Good updates to the Pro with ProMotion, Apple Watch received a nice facelift and the iPad mini had a great update.
Not sure what people were expecting, these are very mature product lines.
Good updates to the Pro with ProMotion, Apple Watch received a nice facelift and the iPad mini had a great update.
This video run down was all anyone needed to know and it only took 7 minutes.
I think the cameras will be a really good upgrade on the XS phones. But is that really enough? Unless you're taking a heap of photos, I don't really see any worth in this year's phone if you got an XS. it's still plenty fast enough, the screen is fine and if the battery is still decent, it lasts long enough. The notch on the 13 is also deeper. Why Apple? Why would you do that? narrower but deeper will make it stand out even more than it does now!
Crappy colors for the Max line as well. I just feel like Apple put in the minimum effort for the watch and the iPhone this year yet expect the full price for them.
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Not going to apologize for Apple, but at the same time "expectation is the thief of joy".
Thus, many of you here are blaming Apple for your lack of joy.
In reality:
1. The base iPad got a kick-ass processor upgrade and the insanely useful front-camera upgrade
2. The iPad mini got a COMPLETE redesign that makes it better in EVERY way
3. The Watch got a bigger, more durable screen and a bunch of (more) excuses to get/use it
4. The base iPhones are better than last year (including the supposed-to-disappear mini)
5. The iPhone Pros got 120Hz screens (I wish I'd waited), among other things
6. Prices remained stable
Anyone in the market for the above products (I'm in the market for the watch only) feels like it's their birthday.
So, folks have to come to peace with the fact that it's unreasonable to expect Apple to blow you existing users away EVERY YEAR after you purchase a product.
I'm in the ecosystem, and every Apple product I own does EVERYTHING I need it to. For me, everything that comes after is just a bonus for when my devices die or I feel like the features have accumulated enough to warrant the upgrade.
Thus, many of you here are blaming Apple for your lack of joy.
In reality:
1. The base iPad got a kick-ass processor upgrade and the insanely useful front-camera upgrade
2. The iPad mini got a COMPLETE redesign that makes it better in EVERY way
3. The Watch got a bigger, more durable screen and a bunch of (more) excuses to get/use it
4. The base iPhones are better than last year (including the supposed-to-disappear mini)
5. The iPhone Pros got 120Hz screens (I wish I'd waited), among other things
6. Prices remained stable
Anyone in the market for the above products (I'm in the market for the watch only) feels like it's their birthday.
So, folks have to come to peace with the fact that it's unreasonable to expect Apple to blow you existing users away EVERY YEAR after you purchase a product.
I'm in the ecosystem, and every Apple product I own does EVERYTHING I need it to. For me, everything that comes after is just a bonus for when my devices die or I feel like the features have accumulated enough to warrant the upgrade.
All I wanted was power-button Touch ID on the iPhone Pro. Not under-screen -- that would've been nice, but I wasn't greedy. I just wanted a g-- d--- way to unlock my iPhone while wearing a mask, which is what I've been doing (as required by law here) for nearly two years. I would've bought an iPhone 12 with just that and iPhone 13 sticker slapped on it and nothing more.
I didn't even get that.
Really feeling like Apple execs are out of touch (ha!) if they don't see how much this simple feature dramatically improves quality of life -- they must just live on compounds and/or not be using their own devices in daily public life.
Biggest letdown of my Apple-owning life... and I've been an Apple user since Mac OS 9
PS. I have an Apple Watch and the unlock with AW doesn't even work for me.
I didn't even get that.
Really feeling like Apple execs are out of touch (ha!) if they don't see how much this simple feature dramatically improves quality of life -- they must just live on compounds and/or not be using their own devices in daily public life.
Biggest letdown of my Apple-owning life... and I've been an Apple user since Mac OS 9
PS. I have an Apple Watch and the unlock with AW doesn't even work for me.
Only thing I might consider buying is the updated Watch, but disappointed to no see battery life improvements.
iPhone as a product line is meh, I'll replace my iPhone X when it breaks beyond economical repair - and then I'll buy used. Wouldn't buy another iOS device at all if it wasn't for compatibility with my Mac and Watch.
Will never buy another iPad unless they open up the OS. It's an overpriced toy as it is.
iPhone as a product line is meh, I'll replace my iPhone X when it breaks beyond economical repair - and then I'll buy used. Wouldn't buy another iOS device at all if it wasn't for compatibility with my Mac and Watch.
Will never buy another iPad unless they open up the OS. It's an overpriced toy as it is.
You realise that apple is an exploitative company right? Like they only just stoped using children. Saying you're an apple fan is not a good thing.
Man.. I use to upgrade my iPhone every year, but the iPhone 12 and 13 pro is not a significant upgrade from my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Looks like I’ll be holding off until next year.
Something came up while I was watching the Event and didn't see all of it. It sounds like I didn't miss much. I've been thinking about Upgrading to Android from the XR for a while now and I think this event kind of solidified that based on what I've seen. I guess I just want something new and exciting.