Too expensive. A mini with 128gb, Applecare and sales tax isn't worth near $1,000. Very easy decision for me.
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Full Details of iPhone 12 Lineup Allegedly Leaked Ahead of Next Week's Apple Event
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I don’t think Kang’s camera info is quite spot on, unless there’s lidar + 4 lenses, and based on so many leaks, that’s not probable. He’s saying it’ll have two longer lenses and a wide lens, ie no ultrawide. If by wide lens, he actually means ultrawide, then that would mean no 1x lens. I’m thinking there’s an ultrawide 0.5x, the 1x lens with a larger sensor, and either a 4x or 5x lens, but perhaps no 2x or 2.5x.
All 3 cameras being different between regular Pro and Max would be a departure from their current strategy. 2x and 4x lenses on normal Pro, 2.5x and 5x on Max? If the Max has a nearly 50% bigger sensor, that should make for a pretty big difference, and it can’t use the same 7-element lens and f/1.6 aperture in the same footprint.
I’m really hoping we’ll see that larger sensor though, 5x lens, and Dolby Vision 10-bit video and 4K 120... that would be nuts.
All 3 cameras being different between regular Pro and Max would be a departure from their current strategy. 2x and 4x lenses on normal Pro, 2.5x and 5x on Max? If the Max has a nearly 50% bigger sensor, that should make for a pretty big difference, and it can’t use the same 7-element lens and f/1.6 aperture in the same footprint.
I’m really hoping we’ll see that larger sensor though, 5x lens, and Dolby Vision 10-bit video and 4K 120... that would be nuts.
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I see Apple developing apps based on AR which will translate to Apple Glass. Imagine walking down the street and when you look at a restaurant, AR will pop up with a menu. I think it's unlimited what it will be able to provide in terms of instant information.
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get over yourself. When a product is released, and is more expensive than a rumor, that is the fault of the people believing the rumor not Apple. Apple has zero obligation to price their products based on what some random Twitter user thinks it should be.
Also, I’d rather them release products when they are ready, not when the internet wants them to be ready
The 11 and 11 Pro are both glass backs.
If you are referring to the 11Pro’s mat finish, it’s still glass
Your decades of experience and intimate knowledge of Apple's development and supply chain lead you to that conclusion?
You're vastly underestimating the people who care about basic functionality and consistency across their devices. The majority of tech users in the Apple ecosystem would absolutely prefer that their iPads, Macs, and iPhones all have the same connector. That's just a fact. It outright makes zero sense for all of those products to have a unified connector except for the iPhone. Having Lightning on one device is inconvenient and frustrating for everyone.
Don't forget all the accessories that have lightning. One cable that can charge my phone, my iPad, my Airpods Pro, my keyboard, and mouse is very convenient.
Kind of funny that the iPhone 12 'Mini' has a 5.4-inch screen. I remember way back when the first Galaxy Note came out with a 5.3-inch screen, how many people here lambasted it as "holding a tablet to your face". How times have changed.
Well the bezel reductions since then has made the dimensions much smaller, it’s not really a fair comparison.
But let's not forget that the original Galaxy Note had large top and bottom bezels which added to its overall size in the hand... and its screen was a different aspect ratio too.
So you can't just look at the screen size in inches to make the comparison.
I think the original Galaxy Note will still look like a tablet on your face...
This guy has literally already watched the Apple Event video due to release on Oct 13rd/14th, the same thing he has done for the September Event, so the likelihood is above 95%.
IMHO, I think the 12 (6.1) will be a great choice for an average iPhone buyer.
IMHO, I think the 12 (6.1) will be a great choice for an average iPhone buyer.
This is precisely the problem with Lightning, though. It means you need an extra cable for all those accessories and your phone. I should be able to use the same cable for all my Apple devices. All new iPad models have USB-C, and all MacBooks have had USB-C since 2016. The only devices left with Lightning are iPhones and random accessories. They all need USB-C, and they need it now. Sick of this bullshiz.
Currently, my only Apple device is my iPhone. Two USB-C devices (Surface and Xiaomi earpods). Everything else is USB-A/micro.
It won't initially make much difference to me whether the 12 gets USB-C or not as I already have several Lightning cables. But logic is very firmly in the direction of USB-C. If I get an iPad, which would be an Air or Pro, that would definitely push towards USB-C.
Look, I've got an important reason to possibly get one... If any of the tech shills on Youtube tell us how amazing it is, I'll just have to get it.
Actually all depends on the size of the first Apple Silicon Mac. If it's 13 or above then I'll grab that and forego the phone.
got to be different hardware sku/model because the mmWave module does cost extra $$.
I’m sure the phones can be on non-5G plans, and that carriers without 5G would let you use another plan, but my question is if the likes of Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile, etc. will arbitrarily force us into 5G plans to have a plan on their network. If I recall there was some forced push to 4G with a past iPhone (4 I think)
Even if my carrier supports 5G, I just have no interest in paying more per month and where I’m at 4G-LTE is getting better service anyways.
Much better phones for a lot less money. Apple putting out the most expensive iPhones in the middle of a worldwide pandemic are being very foolish. Their greed and arrogance have overcome them and they will find out their hard way they have made a foolish decision.