Why do people care so much about others “hating” something. Get what you like and move on. No one’s opinion on the product you have or like should matter
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Why? Considering even Google has made them for what, 5 years now, I don’t see how Apple doesn’t see the vision
That’s true. Other people’s opinions shouldn’t matter as much as one owns.
But times have changed, you can’t always chose your opinion independently, you hear this, you see that. People share their „opinions“, based on emotions, beliefs and brand affirmations.
These days, thanks do social media, opinions are shared more often than made.
I tend to upgrade in 3 - 5 year cycles once a phone changes it design it compels me to get it. Also the features at this time is pretty much a 50% increase over my older phone.
Although I agree that Apple has lost its wow since the X. For me the next X moment will be when Apple gets rid of the dynamic island in the iphone 22.
As it would be a innovation long overdue, i think Apple focuses too much on the little things like cameras, ease of use buttons, and performance
But the Average consumer like myself is wowed when there is something new in innovation and design.
Although I agree that Apple has lost its wow since the X. For me the next X moment will be when Apple gets rid of the dynamic island in the iphone 22.
As it would be a innovation long overdue, i think Apple focuses too much on the little things like cameras, ease of use buttons, and performance
But the Average consumer like myself is wowed when there is something new in innovation and design.
There is technology to get rid of dynamic island entirely, the question is what is the point in that? Just so you could get those few extra pixels in very rare cases you may need them? Personally I think this year’s Air is already bigger innovation than that.
There just isn't a huge market for folding phones, or people that want to spend $2500-3000 on one.
And how many do they sell? Not many.
They can't even sell the regular Pixels and are already offering promotions and crazy trade in prices for people with iPhones.
Until the screens are better quality and last longer, rather than being plastic - they'll never be mainstream.
That wasn’t what I witnessed, but it’s good that your observations are different.
Maybe now people know better, but the day after the keynote I saw too much trash talk.
Define "ahead"...
If they aren't selling, and the build quality isn't as good - they're far from ahead.
Maybe folding phones isn't a route Apple see as a lasting market to invest heavily in? I'd trust the direction of Apple over Google who are famous for making something and then dropping it like a hot potato or Samsung who simply throw mud at the wall and hope something sticks.
Just as in build quality screen wise - I don't think the technology is there for Apple to go with the non-glass displays, so either they're waiting for that to improve or trying to come up with some other way to make it durable.
I was kinda torn between 17 and Air to replace the SE3 and I eventually decided on the 17.
I bought a thin Air case from Amazon to get an idea of feel in hand and it’s just a tad too big for my liking.
Yeah, I have no desire to ever use a big slab iPhone ever again.
Lol, I use an iPad mini daily which is an even bigger slab. It’s mostly replaced my phone for most mobile tasks (except camera and CGM).
What I don’t like with the iPhone Plus/Pro Max is the screen is still too small while being very unwieldy if using one-handed. From trying out the case, the Air seems like it’s going to be just as unwieldy for me.
I never use my iPhone with one hand. (Unless I absolutely must, like the rare subway ride.)
The Pro Max size is great to type on but too unwieldy in general for me. The folding iPhone will solve this by being short and wide when closed.
Does anybody know if I can trade in my ipad mini 6 for iPhone credit at apple, or is it strictly phone for phone?