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Fair enough! Thats commitment right there. Have to admit you sound very mature for a 13 year old and sounds like you've really thought this one through. I personally hope you get one.
Your reason why you need an iPhone are kinda of ridiculous.
1. I don't understand why you need to test your IOS apps on other idevises, unless your a developer which I'm sure your not. Plus it shouldn't mater because the iPod Touch and iPhone are the same thing!
2. That just makes you sound stupid.
3. Please I'm sure you bought many other devises.
I'm sorry but you shouldn't be asking people on a forum website on how to convince your parents on buying an iPhone. People on here aren't going to convince your parents that it's okay to buy one. This is something that should be between you and your parents. You need to stop thinking that the iPhone is going to improve your life. It's nice that you have a plan but again people on here won't change what your parents think is it right. They know whats right for you, not us! But go ahead do what you want, it's not my money.
1. I don't understand why you need to test your IOS apps on other idevises, unless your a developer which I'm sure your not. Plus it shouldn't mater because the iPod Touch and iPhone are the same thing!
2. That just makes you sound stupid.
3. Please I'm sure you bought many other devises.
I'm sorry but you shouldn't be asking people on a forum website on how to convince your parents on buying an iPhone. People on here aren't going to convince your parents that it's okay to buy one. This is something that should be between you and your parents. You need to stop thinking that the iPhone is going to improve your life. It's nice that you have a plan but again people on here won't change what your parents think is it right. They know whats right for you, not us! But go ahead do what you want, it's not my money.
Now, I defiantly have given this some thought, I can afford one of these on a contract. And I understand I defiantly don't NEED an iPhone, but it would be a convenient thing to have. I am a straight A student and am doing high school math even though I am in 8th grade (some of the math helped me do the calculations on how much this is going to cost me)
I also am a developer for apple, I launched a app on the app store back in April called Tiny Man, but then had to remove it because my file got corrupted, I am learning Corona now and will be launching a new app soon
I also would like to thank everyone on here for the compliments and ideas (I will be using some of these)
I also am a developer for apple, I launched a app on the app store back in April called Tiny Man, but then had to remove it because my file got corrupted, I am learning Corona now and will be launching a new app soon
I also would like to thank everyone on here for the compliments and ideas (I will be using some of these)
Ask your parents exactly why they don't want to get you a smartphone. Is it because they don't want internet on your phone, or is it because it's expensive, or what have you.
That should give you some idea.
That should give you some idea.
ok....
Let's clear up before someone jumps on you
It is extremely unlikely that you are a developer for Apple. You may be an iOS application developer, but you don't develop for Apple.
Tiny Man,
Developer: What's On Your Mind, Inc.
<LI class=copyright>© Next Gen Entertainment
It was removed in May.
You had to remove it because your file got corrupted? Please clarify.
Corona, as in Corona SDK? Cool
I also would like to thank everyone on here for the compliments and ideas (I will be using some of these)[/QUOTE]
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Actually, it's the phone part, not the type of phone or what it does besides calling, and I am paying for the contract, and it's only $25 a month which is about normal for any phone, so it's definitely not the cost either, the only reason they gave me is that they don't think I need one (which isnt entirely true anymore)
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[/QUOTE]ok....
Let's clear up before someone jumps on you
It is extremely unlikely that you are a developer for Apple. You may be an iOS application developer, but you don't develop for Apple.
Tiny Man,
Developer: What's On Your Mind, Inc.
<LI class=copyright>© Next Gen Entertainment
You had to remove it because your file got corrupted? Please clarify.
Corona, as in Corona SDK? Cool
I also would like to thank everyone on here for the compliments and ideas (I will be using some of these)
Ya, I am an iOS Developer, I guess I should have clarified that, and that's the app, it was published in mid-April and the file got courrupted so after giving it some thought, we had to take it down because we couldn't update it anymore.
And yes, I am learning Corona SDK
A lot of thought into this? Hahaha did you just waste your summer vacation on ways to convince your parents on buying a phone. If they say no they say no. They no what's right for you! Listen to them. Jeez I remember growing up in the late 90's and early 00's where kids wanted to save money for a Michael Jordan's shoes or a PlayStation 1. Now all kids want is to save up for all a phone. Your a kid enjoy your life! Stop thinking you need an iPhone. Spend money on other things. I think people are forgetting what a phone is for! PHONE CALLS!!!
Edit: Also stop thinking that the smartphone will cost the same as a basic phone. It doesn't, but go ahead keep dreaming.
No, I have been bringing it up whenever a situation comes where I need one, recently this has been happening a lot, so I am now really trying to get one, but I do the more important things first
Ya, I am an iOS Developer, I guess I should have clarified that, and that's the app, it was published in mid-April and the file got courrupted so after giving it some thought, we had to take it down because we couldn't update it anymore.
And yes, I am learning Corona SDK[/QUOTE]
we?
we?[/QUOTE]
I code with my cousin, it's actually really cool because we are almost exactly alike
I code with my cousin, it's actually really cool because we are almost exactly alike[/QUOTE]
And who is:
What's On Your Mind, Inc.
Next Gen Entertainment
?
The closest I'm getting to this app is this template:
http://gamesalad.com/forums/topic.php?id=21510
by Next Gen Entertainment.
Having said that, young Jacob seems mature.
http://gamesalad.com/forums/topic.php?id=21510
by Next Gen Entertainment.
Having said that, young Jacob seems mature.
Okay I can guarantee to you they will say yes if you just get a basic phone and the next iPod Touch.
And who is:
What's On Your Mind, Inc.
Next Gen Entertainment
?[/QUOTE]
Whats on your mind is the developer account name and NexGen is a name I came up with
No joke: if my kid made an app that was on the apple store and can afford his own iphone, I would not stand in his way. You obviously want to have a future working with tech, if you can afford your own gear, they should encourage it. This from a dad of three who is wary of giving kids too much stuff....
Rather surprised it took until Post 13 for him to mention his age.
I'm still waiting for the obligatory link to his set up.
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/13232883/, there you go, all of the PowerPC stuff was purchased used
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someone close the quote tag please
I assume your cousin holds or is a representative of the company?
It's his and his dads, I am part of the developer team, which is my cousin and I
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With me added on the family plan, it is $25 a month, I think for any phone but a nokia bar phone, you either need a $20 texting plan or a $15 data plan
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Actually, my dad does encourage me doing this, because I want to have a future in tech (apple), just sometimes it takes a while for him to decided to let me buy the stuff I want
ok.
I'm just not convinced, becuase I don't think you really need an iPhone, but more want it. At such young age, I really would heavily advise you invest that money into your future.
This is speaking from someone who went ahead and spent around $400-600 on an original iPhone when I was 15 - and I ended up with manageable, but large (if I hadn't been employed for the former few years before that, I'd have been in debt) bills.
Here's what long distant telephony caused:
I do wish you luck in the future.
That's good, maybe they will come around and see it from your point of view. Or maybe waiting a little to get one is a good idea too. Hard to tell, best of luck with the app making. Hope my kids grow up to appreciate money and what they have, too!
im sure your parents will let you buy it
(i also want to work in Apple in the future but no one does encourage me )
(i also want to work in Apple in the future but no one does encourage me
)My parents insisted I call home everyday, whilst I was in a different country.
And if I didn't, I'd get continuously called, or texted.
My parents insisted I call home everyday, whilst I was in a different country.
And if I didn't, I'd get continuously called, or texted.
Ahh.... Thats a painful bill... Deffonly convinved me to stay pay as you go!!