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iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to Be More Expensive
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Agree, this Government should be ashamed of what they have done to our health service.
It's the same thing with filthy rich companies and governments - because they're allowed to get away with this.
It's not nonsense at all. Apple elevated the capabilities of iPhones in the latter years which resulted in a wider range of offerings/levels and prices. If/when Apple introduces a foldable phone, you wouldn’t put in the same league or level as the original iPhone and this applies the same right now with the Pro level models.
It would be similar to a restaurant adding Filet Mignon to their menu when it previously only had Sirloin. You wouldn’t compare their Filet Mignon prices to the Sirloin prices. Just because Sirloin may have been the highest or only level of steak they used to offer doesn't mean it was at the same level of Filet Mignon.
Well, only because we as voting adults keep on electing people who keep the system working as is.
Apple doesn't often adjust iPhone retail prices between launches, at least not in the U.S., so you may have to wait until the iPhone 15 launches before any potential currency exchange rate changes are made again. Time will tell what Apple does later this year.
When the iPhone 13 Pro launched in the Netherlands in 2021, the pre-VAT price for a 128GB model was around €950 which was equal to around $1,112 USD at the time. When the iPhone 14 Pro launched last year, the pre-VAT price for a 128GB model was around €1,090 or around $1,057 in USD at the time. Even though the price in Euros was higher, the USD price was actually lower in this example. This was due to the exchange rate. However, as I stated above, where things will be as far as USD/Euro exchange rates going forward may not be reflected in pricing until the 15 launches.
The title of this thread makes me laugh every time I come across it in the 'New Posts' list. I mean, seriously. How would anyone think it would the same in the current economic conditions, let alone less then the 14.
'iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to be More Expensive' - it's like the most obvious thing ever!
As long as people keep buying, Apple will keep raising prices. Which business wouldn't?
I for one wont be buying. I'm treating phones like I do laptops now - upgrade as and when required every few years. My 13 Pro Max will stick with me for a while yet, until an upgrade feels like an upgrade, rather then a couple of minor incremental changes that the competition have inplemented years ago, and Apple like to delay to trickle out basic updates and make more sales!
EDIT : I'm referring to UK prices considering that's what I would have to pay.
'iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to be More Expensive' - it's like the most obvious thing ever!
As long as people keep buying, Apple will keep raising prices. Which business wouldn't?
I for one wont be buying. I'm treating phones like I do laptops now - upgrade as and when required every few years. My 13 Pro Max will stick with me for a while yet, until an upgrade feels like an upgrade, rather then a couple of minor incremental changes that the competition have inplemented years ago, and Apple like to delay to trickle out basic updates and make more sales!
EDIT : I'm referring to UK prices considering that's what I would have to pay.
You should always only upgrade when you need to rather than habitually.
And to top all this price talk off..
I go watch the recent MKBHD video about the cameras, and the Pixel 6a and 7 Pro both look more attractive than the "best" Apple can muster here.
The camera -- THE thing so many upgrade for over and over again, is only great if used in RAW mode, which I'm sure is a tiny subset of users who even know you can do that, let alone that go through the hassle of shooting/processing that way.
I go watch the recent MKBHD video about the cameras, and the Pixel 6a and 7 Pro both look more attractive than the "best" Apple can muster here.
The camera -- THE thing so many upgrade for over and over again, is only great if used in RAW mode, which I'm sure is a tiny subset of users who even know you can do that, let alone that go through the hassle of shooting/processing that way.
Pixels definitely have great cameras. Just a shame the OS is pants 😂
Exactly they do all this psychological garbage, and it's sad that so many fall for it. Somehow people think that since it didn't go up somehow they paid less. Or they think they got a better deal since they only paid $200 more than the lower model.
No idea if it’s becoming more popular but people are switching to some degree. The mobile market across the UK and the rest of Europe declined 16% in Q4 of 2022, which is not a huge surprise with rising energy costs. People on the whole are being careful with their spending as inflation sores which is why I think raising the prices of iPhones is only going to force users to seek more cost effective alternatives. It’s not about affordability right now but being sensible. Buying a £1200-£1500 smartphone is not going to be a priority for many in the coming years and Apples £700 iPhones are just dumbed down Pro’s and expensive versions at that. It’s good for the consumer though as there’s plenty of options that aren’t iPhones.
Yes the issue is raising the prices at the wrong time. Finally got a raise after three years that's nearly eaten by rising prices. As need prices rise, there's less room for wants. Why didn't they raise prices when people were buried in stimuli money?
I don't even know what tangible benefit anyone gets from upgrading anymore unless you are coming from a 5+ year old phone.
The camera gets a little better?
Just seems so incremental anymore that why even bother until something breaks or is "force obsoleted" by Apple (via minimum specs for the latest iOS)
The camera gets a little better?
Just seems so incremental anymore that why even bother until something breaks or is "force obsoleted" by Apple (via minimum specs for the latest iOS)
Considering prices increased by £160 in the UK for the iPhone 14 Pro range this is absolutely ridiculous.
Apple are on the verge of tanking their own company when people stop buying their overpriced products.
Pushing the old iPad Air price from £569 to £669 in the UK is evidence of their stupidity. Technology prices fall over time not go up.
We are full on John Sculley Apple territory now.
The solution is not to increase prices to push people towards the iPhone 14 or 15 next year. Obviously people do not want those models. Just drop them and have the pro range as the only models on sale. They would have to drop the price on them though.
Apple are on the verge of tanking their own company when people stop buying their overpriced products.
Pushing the old iPad Air price from £569 to £669 in the UK is evidence of their stupidity. Technology prices fall over time not go up.
We are full on John Sculley Apple territory now.
The solution is not to increase prices to push people towards the iPhone 14 or 15 next year. Obviously people do not want those models. Just drop them and have the pro range as the only models on sale. They would have to drop the price on them though.
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The pay scale is totally out of whack in the US. No fast food employee with low skills and no certs or degrees should make 15 when people with higher skills certs and degrees are lucky to get 10 sometimes
I suspect people will just hold onto their existing phones for longer. I can’t see many people voluntarily switching away from iOS.
Yeah UK/Europe pricing is getting crazy. The issue is Apple will never eat the difference if a currency fluctuation starts to erode that margin, the price goes up.
Apple has no need to eat the difference. They have a product that is massively in demand (a nice position to be in as a manufacturer!) It would be a different story if the iPhone weren’t so popular.
Various overseas prices (in USD) actually decreased last year e.g., as I noted in a post above, the price of 128GB iPhone Pro in the Netherlands went from around $1,112 USD for 13 model to around $1,057 for 14 model.
The primary issue has been with the currency exchange rate which is out of Apple's control. Could Apple have lowered prices even more (in USD) to make up for the stronger dollar? Yes. However, I think too much blame is being put on an "Apple price increase" instead of recognizing how much of a factor the stronger USD had on overseas pricing.
I suppose various European countries could've tried to help the situation by lowering VAT on goods impacted by the stronger USD but I don't think it's their role or desire to help out companies like Apple.
Haha! I’ve smelled them but never visited. Although I did inhale as I walked by.
A nurse starts at £27K a year, a train driver earns £60 to £70K a year, you won't find many Aldi till operatives on that much. Whereas I don't begrudge anyone a pay rise,The NHS certainly deserve one, they have saved my life on a number of occasions, but to give any worker a 20% pay rise (which is what they are after) puts up inflation and costs those on lower wages so much more.