I've done so yearly since I got my first iPhone 3G. Yep, people can call me a snob when it comes to having to possess the newest phone. I work for my paycheck. I will spend it on what I please, dammit!
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How often do you upgrade your iPhone?
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Just curious to see how often other members consider upgrading to the new model.
Also, how do you go about this, are you with a phone plan that allows you to update your smartphone every year or do you just go out and buy it?
Thanks
Also, how do you go about this, are you with a phone plan that allows you to update your smartphone every year or do you just go out and buy it?
Thanks
Thanks for your input^
Can I ask what makes you want to upgrade it every year? Is it expensive?
Can I ask what makes you want to upgrade it every year? Is it expensive?
I've done the 6 last year with the intention of going 2 years but caved and got the 6s+ this year. My intention this time is truly to wait till at least the 7s if not the 8.
I buy my phones outright, sim-free from Apple and sell them on Swappa when it's time to move on.
I buy my phones outright, sim-free from Apple and sell them on Swappa when it's time to move on.
6s here...my first smartphone. Before that I had a flip phone for 10 years...I am pretty sure I won't wait another 10 years before I buy another phone.
I guess I will be evaluate options in 2 years, my phone requirements are not that great so it's entirely possible I may keep this phone for 3+ years.
I guess I will be evaluate options in 2 years, my phone requirements are not that great so it's entirely possible I may keep this phone for 3+ years.
Usually every two years on the non-S upgrades. This year, however, I upgraded from my 6 Plus to the 6S Plus after a year because:
1. Apple Pay is giving 10% (X2 with a Discover offer) for a total of 20% off.
2. Verizon may be killing upgrades (or already did), so I have to start selling my phone every year to max out my resale value.
If Verizon keeps subsidizing phones every two years, then I may just stick on the 2-year schedule, but it all depends on selling opportunities and new features.
1. Apple Pay is giving 10% (X2 with a Discover offer) for a total of 20% off.
2. Verizon may be killing upgrades (or already did), so I have to start selling my phone every year to max out my resale value.
If Verizon keeps subsidizing phones every two years, then I may just stick on the 2-year schedule, but it all depends on selling opportunities and new features.
3 years. I like the 3 year cycle more as its much bigger upgrade in terms of the technology. If my iPhone 6s battery holds up I could go 4 years but we'll see.
Well I only have one cycle to base off of:
iPhone 4 - 2011
iPhone 6 - 2014
Yea that's a long time. I feel this time it might be shorter though, maybe 3 years. It really depends on whether the upgrades are worth it though. Once there was a bigger screen, I bought the 6 asap.
iPhone 4 - 2011
iPhone 6 - 2014
Yea that's a long time. I feel this time it might be shorter though, maybe 3 years. It really depends on whether the upgrades are worth it though. Once there was a bigger screen, I bought the 6 asap.
It's usually yearly. This year was a bit different though and I bought several phones, Note 4 and Note Edge in January, iPhone 6+ in February and I have a 6S+ being delivered in the morning.
I used to be on the S-Cycle but my 5S - 64gb is so awesome that I don't see a need for an upgrade just yet. NFC or 3-D touch? I'll pass. Have an iPad Air 128gb too so no need for larger screen just yet
every two years, as thats when my subsidy allows.
if your carrier offers you an upgrade, i think its pretty dumb to leave it on the table. at two years old your old phone sale will nearly cover the upgrade cost, so it seems foolish to keep it until its worn out and worthless. at 3 years the phone value really drops as its useable upgrade life is getting short. one, maybe two ios updated left in it by then.
i got a buddy still using a broken, busted beater iphone 5 with a shot battery and charging port and half the time i try to contact him its dead. ive tried to get him to upgrade forever and he wont. his loss i guess.
if your carrier offers you an upgrade, i think its pretty dumb to leave it on the table. at two years old your old phone sale will nearly cover the upgrade cost, so it seems foolish to keep it until its worn out and worthless. at 3 years the phone value really drops as its useable upgrade life is getting short. one, maybe two ios updated left in it by then.
i got a buddy still using a broken, busted beater iphone 5 with a shot battery and charging port and half the time i try to contact him its dead. ive tried to get him to upgrade forever and he wont. his loss i guess.
