Any thoughts on if Apple will "pull up" eligibility for the new phone for those with the "iPhone every year" upgrade program, given the iPhone 12 launched in October last year (meaning no order until October next year). I would think Apple would want to capitalize on launch orders instead of making everyone wait until October to purchase.
You would kinda hope. Some people cited different circumstances with the X, but this last year was a little wacky nutty different.
Given that Apple is a bloodthirsty soulless corporation, I would not expect them to do this. I'm on an upgrade every year cycle with VZW and the delay will effect the future cycles, so I would have to pay more. It sucks, but I'll wait it out. I think I would have to pay like $80 to get out early when trading in my phone.
By October, there should be less of a rush on I would hope. I currently have a 12 Pro, but would probably get the "max" version of whatever is in the next cycle.
I've noticed I use my phone more as a mobile computing tablet than a phone. When I do use it as a phone, I put it on speaker or it's hooked up to Car Play in my vehicle, so the extra battery and screen size (and probably better camera) is a worthwhile trade off for me.
I would HOPE to get a new phone before the cruise I'm scheduled to go on in November sails. Even that's not looking good now, unless Delta burns out quick here like it did in the UK. I expect the worst. I'm eligible to upgrade 10/22 and we are set to sail 11/13.
A new phone is one of my few "guilty pleasures" in life. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs, or gamble.
I DO splurge on the occasional mocha latte from time to time from a local independent coffee shop, which I absolutely enjoy.
Something like the combination of the smell of books and coffee....
