Dare we say that the annual iPhone product revisions have nearly hit their limits to what can be incorporated? What can they offer that is that desirable to a recent iPhone owner?
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iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?
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Also still rocking this XS Max in Gold. But less than 50% battery health and a broken back - time for a new one. One of the pros. Not sure yet which one.
I wonder if the regular iPhone 15 will have full USB-C speed, or if it will be limited to Lightning speed.
— It was 2 year cycles in the beginning: iPhone 1, 3GS, 4S, 6S
— Now it’s 4 year cycles: iPhone 8, 12, 16, 20.
— Assuming I live long enough to see iPhone 20, then 5 year cycles: iPhone 20, 25, 30.
— Assuming I live long enough to see iPhone 30, I will then switch to a flip phone with the largest B&W LCD screen and font size 🧐, and that will be the phone that will be buried (or cremated, haven't decided) with me.
Now that's called a buying roadmap 👶🏻 — 🪦.
— Now it’s 4 year cycles: iPhone 8, 12, 16, 20.
— Assuming I live long enough to see iPhone 20, then 5 year cycles: iPhone 20, 25, 30.
— Assuming I live long enough to see iPhone 30, I will then switch to a flip phone with the largest B&W LCD screen and font size 🧐, and that will be the phone that will be buried (or cremated, haven't decided) with me.
Now that's called a buying roadmap 👶🏻 — 🪦.
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So tempted to order the new iPhone 15 Pro Max in Silver. I had buyer's remorse and regrets not ordering it since last September. 🤍
I wasn’t going to upgrade till next year but will get the 15 Pro Max. Going to a larger size with more storage as the main reasons.
That would really make it dynamic! Bonus points to Apple if they can make it bounce around the screen like the old “DVD” screensaver!
I’ll be upgrading my 12 pro max extreme ultra deluxe etc. in January (mid cycle) for maximum discount. 3 years is too soon and 4 years the battery is too dead.
Probably. But partly due to some water damage to my 12 mini. Going to see if I like what Apple has to offer, then weigh it against a refurbished/used 13 mini (I like the form factor of smaller phones).
Kuo is a fool — he puts out negative reports the day before earnings, trying desperately to manipulate the stock. He predicts the performance of a product before it is even released and the specs are known.
You should strongly consider the cheap option of a battery swap done by Apple on your older phone. I recommend that after 3 years on all phones.
Definitely upgrading. I've had every single iPhone except for the 14. My 13 is getting long in the tooth. Battery is degrading, camera lenses are scratch, screen has scratches and it's slowed down a bit. Looking forward to this refresh.
I will wait til the announcement and then decide on factual data, not rumors.
What about you?
11 Pro still works perfectly aside from the original battery which needs replacing. Nothing compelling in the newer models, I expect another 2-3 years before upgrading. Incremental updates have been really boring.
Being a senior citizen and on a fixed income, I am hoping to wait to the iPhone 16 comes out and then I will upgrade my Xs Max to a 16.
Yep, as with pretty much all computing equipment…Dare we say that the annual iPhone product revisions have nearly hit their limits to what can be incorporated? What can they offer that is that desirable to a recent iPhone owner?
It had been a tough unit sales period for automakers due to supply chain issues, chip shortages, etc. but things appear to be starting to turn around a bit. Lack of available inventory, at least with some models, is still a problem though.
U.S. FCA (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo) sales were up 6% in the second quarter. Jeep Grand Cherokee sales were up 19%.
U.S. General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac) sales were up 19% in the second quarter.
U.S. Ford (Ford and Lincoln) sales were up 10% in the second quarter.
USB-C is great an all but we got dozens of lightening cables through out the house and cars.
If not lightning cable then magsafe charging so either way..
I know there will be other "life changing" features but still.
No rush to switch just yet to the "Best iPhone Apple has ever made"
If not lightning cable then magsafe charging so either way..
I know there will be other "life changing" features but still.
No rush to switch just yet to the "Best iPhone Apple has ever made"
My iPhone 13 Pro Max still fits my needs perfectly. The battery health is still at 100% so I can't see upgrading until iPhone 17 at the earliest.
My 12 mini still rocking, at the middle of my upgrade cycle (6 years). Hopefully in 3 years we have another small factor option
I will be upgrading for sure. USB-C and the hopes of an upgraded photography experience are my reasons why.
I have some issues with the quality and performance of the 14 ProMax camera, and the images it produces disappoint me. Nothing wrong with the phone/camera/software, I'm just not happy with the camera and the shooting experience in general. The video is excellent for a phone, and I find it more than top notch, it's just the camera.
One more thing that would make me super-happy, is if they actually release the ProMax with a proper Black colorway, but I've been holding my breath every release window...
I have some issues with the quality and performance of the 14 ProMax camera, and the images it produces disappoint me. Nothing wrong with the phone/camera/software, I'm just not happy with the camera and the shooting experience in general. The video is excellent for a phone, and I find it more than top notch, it's just the camera.
One more thing that would make me super-happy, is if they actually release the ProMax with a proper Black colorway, but I've been holding my breath every release window...
As my 13 Pro is holding up well, I will likely pay for a battery replacement this fall or next spring, and hold onto it until it's no longer supported. Prior phone was the X.
As a photographer i can tell you 48mp is a pretty meaningless number on a sensor so small. My Nikon Z8 full frame has 47mp. On the phone i just image it leads to storage eating up unnecessarily fast. Id rather have a zoom lens take me in close for detail than have to crop unnecessarily huge image on a phone.