really? there won't be significant changes to design this year. and for sensor, basically only high pressure, which will only show trends, and 5g probably. blood glucose (which is way more interesting) probably years away.
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really? there won't be significant changes to design this year. and for sensor, basically only high pressure, which will only show trends, and 5g probably. blood glucose (which is way more interesting) probably years away.
1000% agree. It has been driving me nuts how bad the pictures come out in low light. Even keeping the phone on a tripod the exposure is not long enough and the pics come out grainy. Maybe I need to invest in a paid photo app, but I paid too much for this iphone pro and should allow me to do the things I want to accomplish as is.
This is my year to upgrade and I am looking forward to the camera upgrade.
Well, I'm thinking Ultra for my next watch, so for me yes. Getting that extended battery life is a nice addition. Would have bought the Ultra first gen had it been available when I bought my 7. If I had an Ultra now I probably wouldn't be interested in either update. 😁
You used the word mediocre, that have a specific meaning. There is nothing mediocre about iPhone camera setup . This doesn’t mean there is no space for improvement, of course, and in this rumors there are some good points addressed about the cameras.
The iPhone is not supposed to compete with a DSLR (replaced by mirrorless nowadays ), in quality. It is much more convenient for shots on the go, but if you really need superior quality, well a proper camera is still needed.
YouTubers rarely are a good source of information.
iPhone Pros have been supremely durable for years now. I doubt if the excellent durability will be reduced.
Pure metals are not used. Alloys are used, and any alloy of Ti or of Al has its own characteristics, usually very different from the pure metal.
Pure aluminum is not used for frames, ever. Alloys (of Al or of Ti) can be quite hard.
Picture quality can easily be excellent from an iP16 Pro.
1) Shoot RAW, an easy setting.
2) Hold the iPhone camera still. Use a tripod or other bracing if you lack the hand-hold skill necessary.
3) Have reasonably adequate light.
As to low light conditions, follow #1 and #2 above and recognize that low light conditions challenge all cameras, including ILC Nikons with each lens costing as much or more than an iPhone. Lenses made to excel in low light conditions cost much more ($thousands) and weigh pounds, not grams.
Literally the only feature I care about is them bringing back the rounded sides/edges. If they don't, I don't buy.
Yes I'm aware. The assumption here is we are talking about the aluminum alloys that Apple is using (eg. 6061, 7075, etc.) of course.
The aluminum alloys Apple uses are not very resistant to scratches. However, I guess most of the surface scratches are probably of the anodized layer.
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Heck, just bring the base iPhone 16 colors to the iPhone 17 Pro models. Maybe bring back a RED version
Yes, you wasted your money. Here's hoping you don't waste your money again and get the 17 Pro Max.
Don't care how they spin it honestly, "more aluminum" on a premium, $1,200-$1,800 device is no bueno. They keep removing stuff but the price never changes. Just goes up. 3D touch, better haptic engine, photos app. It's like they're trying to piss off their user base.
Really getting to the point where I hope Matter or whatever allows me to ditch all of Apple's junk and go elsewhere. So much money and they just keep getting worse, watered down and expensive.
Plus I am not a fan of Tim Apple's million dollar donation to the clown.
Really getting to the point where I hope Matter or whatever allows me to ditch all of Apple's junk and go elsewhere. So much money and they just keep getting worse, watered down and expensive.
Plus I am not a fan of Tim Apple's million dollar donation to the clown.
Same. I hate the stupid camera button. I really wanted a new color. I won't be upgrading anymore until some really substantial stuff happens. AI is a joke.. as most AI is. Its just trash.
Yup! Camera control. I've not done one thing with it but open the camera when I remember it's there. Haven't even tried doing all the adjustment crap it does. Playground and Genmoji....what a waste of time and space. The colors are so boring on the Pros. I went black this time.
An aluminum back would not shatter the way a glass back does. That was my point.