Apple is propping up the 2nd hand market as well, which is where you will have to go for that discount you wanted on pro models.
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iPhone 15 'Ultra' Could Replace Pro Max Model Next Year
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Was hoping for at least 500 more. Apple needs to make a statement.
Offering a product segment with various specs and price points has not been unusual for Apple. Look at the range of Apple computers going back to the 1980s and 90s with the various Apple II and III models, Lisa/Lisa 2, Macintosh models, etc.
The early phones were primarily focused on software, storage and connectivity but as things like camera capabilities improved and became more important (at least to some), it was more logical to offer different phone tiers to give customers more options instead of a one size fits all approach.
I think Apple has simply been doing what the smartphone industry has been doing. $999 USD for a feature rich iPhone 14 Pro for those who want it is not a bad price IMO. It's the same price as the iPhone X was five years ago which had half the starting storage and less features. For those who don't need the bells and whistles or don't want to spend that much, there are still the regular iPhone 14 and SE models. A little something for everyone.
USB-C will probably come to most of the "15s". But it would seem to me that, because of the space requirement, it's that "periscope" telephoto/zoom lens that could be restricted to the "Ultra" model.
That zoom lens, whenever it happens, will be what finally retires my 'real' camera.
That zoom lens, whenever it happens, will be what finally retires my 'real' camera.
You can get previous gen refurbished Pro models directly from Apple, with the same warranty as a new device, for hundreds less than the $1000 new price. Problem solved.
I want to see their foldable as the Ultra, because it's going to need to be ruggedized with that much glass and being foldable. I would buy that.
Refurbished iPhone inventory is inconsistent, it is not available in retail stores, and it's not even available in many markets with Apple stores, let alone ones that don't even have official Apple presence.
Example, Singapore. No refurbished iPhones are ever available there in the refurbished section, only macs and iPads.
More option? Huh? The new Apple actually took out option by restricting certain features only for the top Pro models. With the old Apple, even people had more options. If they wanted the iPhone 7+ with telephoto but couldn't afford it at launch, they could simply waited a year and buy it for less. Now, you can never get telephoto lens unless you spend $1000. How's that more option?
It’s still more options even if you don’t like the price points.
Honestly, iPhone 15 Pro Max Ultra kinda rolls off the tongue. So much so that I want every Apple product to be available in Pro Max Ultra form.
It didn’t really mean much of a jump for the Watch Ultra. That is only a little more expensive than the previous Ti case Watch series 7.
Why not 6.8”? flagship A droid phones have been available in that size for years, and even though it is a nominal increase, Apple can market it as the “biggest iPhone ever”.
That’s a fair point— perhaps the Ultra will be essentially bezel-less and have a slightly larger display. It would be a strong selling point.
People are obsesses with USB C, how much data are they transferring every day ?
I never transfer data using lightning.
May be small no of people will use USB C.
Steve Jobs would have smacked all these people if he was alive.
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Mostly Only YouTubers and geeks are obsessed with USB-C as they have many devices like Android phones and other gadgets. The lay person couldn't care less. Many lay people I met sees USB-C as the "Samsung charging cable."
I spoke with a friend about iphones getting USB-C , and her immediate concern is that she has to carry more cables to charge her airpods and older iphone. She decided to get the 14 while it's still lightning.
Having said all that, it's annoying that Apple is limiting iphones to USB2 though. Apple could do USB3 via lightning as they did it in the older ipad Pros, so their decision in keeping iphones on USB2 is definitely intentional to save faster transfer speed for a future iterative update.
Mark my words I will leave the apple ecosystem with my entire family if they move to usb-c. I have so many accessories that are lightning including many old players and even cars. I don’t know why the internet is full of idiots running around wanting usb-c, like who cares - the boat sailed 10 years ago when they picked lightning and committed. Just use MagSafe if you are so butt hurt about it. I mean this move will just be for apple to generate more money selling all new usb c accessories.