Even more courage to price them lower and still make billions in profit
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'iPhone 8' Could Start at $999 for 64GB Capacity
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As I recall they have Apple Music on android now if you stream your music l, purchases I think you can use Google music for that
The only argument to that is that you always have your smartphone on you and most people now use their smartphones more often than their computers. Your smartphone is still not as powerful as a computer but it's much closer in power than your chainsaw vs your swiss army knife.
. That's the logic I might have to use to convince myself to pay that much for an iPhone 8 but I may take another peak at the Samsung S8, though I dislike skinned android and the measurements/aspect ratio of that phone or wait to see what the new pixel phone is like.
Clearly Apple doesn't agree with you and they will keep heading in the direction they intend to go. It still doesn't answer my question of why you come here to bash Apple products. If your "eyes have been opened" and you are using products that are better than Apples shouldn't you be happy that you were fortunate enough to discover that there are products that better suit your needs than Apples "higher priced" inferior products?
Like I stated earlier, I think Android and Windows are vastly inferior products to Apple's. That's why I purchase Apple products. If Apple products fulfill my technology needs why would I care if Android or Windows products don't? Even more so, why would I go to an Android or Windows enthusiasts forum to bash their products when I already have what I feel to be a superior product by way of Apple.
And seriously, the headphone jack argument still? Not one time have I wished my 7 Plus still had a headphone jack. I purchased Airpods and not only did they negate having a headphone jack, it's a vastly better experience than having wires getting caught on stuff all the time. Apple isn't going to keep a headphone jack for the few that still want it when the majority could care less.
The facial regnotion on Samsung phones get fooled by photos of the user, and as a result can't be used to authorise payments.
As phones become more like computers, I'm not surprised they are being priced more like them too.
The more money you spend, the more money you lose. An Iphone SE at $399 can lose $399 worst case. That said the resale value of a near $1,000 Note 8 vs a near $1,000 Iphone will be much less. You will lose $200-$300 in resale with the Note 8 in the first year compared to the Iphone.
That's because you're bad with your money. Not because a 1000 dollar phone makes any sense.
At least you can actually turn the S8 or note 8 into a PC unlike the iphone. Samsung has DeX while apple has nothing to make the iphone really similar to a computer (missing true file manager, trackpad/mouse support, split screen too surprisingly, hdmi to usb-c, and ability to download any type of file....even a Blu Phone can do more than any iphone). I rather send my 1000 dollars to Samsung since I actually get that computer-like experience.
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This hits on pretty much all of my frustration with Apple. It's the ipadification pricing of all their stuff. MBP followed suit, and now it's the iPhone. Rather than give the new stuff in place of last years, they create a new "Pro" tier just to make more money. I'm fairly certain Jobs would NOT have done this. He had believed in getting the latest cool tech in the hands of as many people as possible. His method was take care of customers and in return they take care of shareholders. Cook's method is take care of shareholders.
I think the prices in the UK will be higher than that, like £949+ for 64GB so a 256GB model will be within your budget.
This makes me love my Galaxy S8+ even more. I don't miss iOS. Unbelievable that Apple will be charging that much for a phone that is catching up to what is already available on the Galaxy S8 and even the Galaxy S7. Greedy.
The whole phone craze has worn off a bit now. You really don't see the excitement you did when the first few generations came along.
People generally get a new phone when their contract or finance runs out and most probably wont want to pay a premium for what other phones are doing already. Catching up isn't the same has having something new and exciting.
Im still on a 6, we have S8's at work for development and I see a whole host of phones. The iPhone no longer stands out and the competition already has a lot of whats coming. And if it is all glass then, like the S8, it will be fragile as hell ( we have already had one shatter front and back from a small drop on carpet ) and along with the cost will generate poor customer satisfaction.
Along with the MBP it seems Apple has hit that part of its business cycle where it rests on its marketshare whilst missing that the completion is hard at work on beating it. Happens to lots of big companies, Microsoft for one.
People generally get a new phone when their contract or finance runs out and most probably wont want to pay a premium for what other phones are doing already. Catching up isn't the same has having something new and exciting.
Im still on a 6, we have S8's at work for development and I see a whole host of phones. The iPhone no longer stands out and the competition already has a lot of whats coming. And if it is all glass then, like the S8, it will be fragile as hell ( we have already had one shatter front and back from a small drop on carpet ) and along with the cost will generate poor customer satisfaction.
Along with the MBP it seems Apple has hit that part of its business cycle where it rests on its marketshare whilst missing that the completion is hard at work on beating it. Happens to lots of big companies, Microsoft for one.
Not much more? It will have more power, a bigger screen, better camera, better video capture, faster transfers to and from your computer, and the touch options...I have a 6 and I'm ready! Interest free, $40 for 30 months,, why not!
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Well worth it for a better phone that runs IOS and not android but hey, thats just me...and a gazzilion other peeps
I'll have to check again but I do think you can use the iris scan to use Samsung Pay. I'm almost sure I saw that on my sons S8 Plus when we set it up.
Facial scan <> iris scan and that's not as easily fooled.
I don't think any android uses facial scan for NFC payment methods
If you ask me, is $1000 expensive for a iphone 8? Heck yea of course. But I won't understand who on earth will spend $700+ bucks on the new iphone 7S plus only because you can't afford the iphone 8. The "S" is not really a "S" in front of the iphone 8. On top of that, using the same design since iphone 6 ? no thanks.
So, I would recommend you either buy iphone 8, or just don't buy this year. It's a waste of money to buy that iphone 7S. If you really need to buy a new phone, buy Iphone 7 plus.
So, I would recommend you either buy iphone 8, or just don't buy this year. It's a waste of money to buy that iphone 7S. If you really need to buy a new phone, buy Iphone 7 plus.
I am one of the people who did not buy 7 last year, so I will see the whole range this year and features/prices and can choose to go with discounted 7, 7S or 8 if it is priced within my budget. I don’t resell old iPhones, passing them to my family members instead, so no extra cash to justify paying too much for it.
I'm guessing more like $1299 CDN for the base model (if you compare it to the price of the Note 8). On contract probably will be $749-$799 or if you choose different type of plan that costs more per month but lower upfront cost for the phone. I think I can afford it on a contract but definitely not outright.
I have an iPhone 6 as well and other than a crappy battery it's in great condition. I'd be surprised if I get more than $100 for trade in value. If this new iPhone "Pro" is going to be $1,000 I will not be purchasing.
the iphone 7 and 7 plus run circles around the 6 in every way. this is not up for debate.
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I *could* fill up 512 GB easily with movies but I wouldn't choose to. 64 GB in a phone is the sweet spot for me.