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iPhone 8 Predicted to Cost $999 For 128GB And $1,099 For 256GB, With No 32GB Model
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Really? Being in tech for 33 years doesn't make me stubborn...just watching my $$$$$.
Don't think I'm going to be hurt.......Everything I have works just fine for my needs. don't worry about me....
Seriously?!?!?!? Only the user-rich will buy this one. Steve's gotta be spinnin' in his grave.
So sad.
So sad.
I mean, I will be paying the price because I am do for an upgrade from my 6+.
Am I happy about it, not really but I have my finances in order where I can afford one. Plus the only other major apple purchase I have made recently was the 2016 rMB m5 at a $300 discount. Only two apple products I own (I forgot about the iPod nano 5th gen that sits in my drawer that never gets used). I talked myself out of an apple watch for now because I don't see the point of dropping $300+ for an extension of my phone. This is comparing to some people on here that have thousands of dollars of apple products (not to call anyone out, it's their life wether it befits them business wise or just as an enthusiast).
Apple could jack up the price even more if they wanted to and people will still pay for it. You are paying for more than just the hardware (software, customer service, etc.).
I've rarely had any issues with apple products over the 11 years I have owned them. When I went to the samsung galaxy s3 on a whim because my 4 got stolen 3 days before a trip, I loved the new feel of something different. Down the line, the phone was sent to the factory TWICE for technical issues and I paid far out the ass to get them taken care of.
Apple just works and it works well. It's a premium product that commands the price they are asking for. Another example for me was when the 2016 rMBP were released. I waited several months holding off from buying a rMB because I wanted to see what they would bring to the table. While the touch bar looked awesome, for me and my uses it didn't justify the $500 up-charge. I went with a 2016 rMB and I love this thing!
I am ready for a new phone and have chimed in to the iPhone and Alternative to iOS forums to see what others had to say. Go with the 7+, s8+, or wait it out. For now, I am waiting it out as my almost 3 year old iPhone 6+ has been excellent with one minor repair (camera pin, which they replaced FOR FREE).
Am I happy about it, not really but I have my finances in order where I can afford one. Plus the only other major apple purchase I have made recently was the 2016 rMB m5 at a $300 discount. Only two apple products I own (I forgot about the iPod nano 5th gen that sits in my drawer that never gets used). I talked myself out of an apple watch for now because I don't see the point of dropping $300+ for an extension of my phone. This is comparing to some people on here that have thousands of dollars of apple products (not to call anyone out, it's their life wether it befits them business wise or just as an enthusiast).
Apple could jack up the price even more if they wanted to and people will still pay for it. You are paying for more than just the hardware (software, customer service, etc.).
I've rarely had any issues with apple products over the 11 years I have owned them. When I went to the samsung galaxy s3 on a whim because my 4 got stolen 3 days before a trip, I loved the new feel of something different. Down the line, the phone was sent to the factory TWICE for technical issues and I paid far out the ass to get them taken care of.
Apple just works and it works well. It's a premium product that commands the price they are asking for. Another example for me was when the 2016 rMBP were released. I waited several months holding off from buying a rMB because I wanted to see what they would bring to the table. While the touch bar looked awesome, for me and my uses it didn't justify the $500 up-charge. I went with a 2016 rMB and I love this thing!
I am ready for a new phone and have chimed in to the iPhone and Alternative to iOS forums to see what others had to say. Go with the 7+, s8+, or wait it out. For now, I am waiting it out as my almost 3 year old iPhone 6+ has been excellent with one minor repair (camera pin, which they replaced FOR FREE).
That's what happens when you have a bean counter sheriff in town, laser focused on the share holders only. Now don't get me wrong, that IS Tim's job and he's done that aspect well. It's just that the old Apple under SJ forged a more genuine connection between company and consumer. True it might have been all smoke and mirrors, but that connection felt real in the eyes of many. These days Apple still makes great products, but that warm essence is slowly being replaced as more sterile, cold, calculating, and profit driven.
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It's odd that the price of smartphones keeps going up.
Normally with tech products/electronics the trend is for the price to get lower over time.
Wonder if this overpriced smartphone bubble will ever burst?
Normally with tech products/electronics the trend is for the price to get lower over time.
Wonder if this overpriced smartphone bubble will ever burst?
You know as well as I do that this will sell faster than Apple can produce them and likely have record sales. Apple still manufactures several other iPhones at more reasonable price points. Or, if the $999 "iPhone 8" is out of your price range, check out the $850 Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus for $850 (with 64 GB).
If it really is the best then it's worth paying for, but from the rumours nothing is new on this upcoming model to justify a price increase other than the Touch ID built into the display. However this feature alone doesn't justify a £1000+ pricing. OLED screens, wireless charging, curved glass etc have all been around on other phones for years. They're no longer cutting edge tech and prices for them would be lower not higher. Apple doesnt create any of this tech from scratch they purchase in bulk at the lowest price then mash it altogether into the iPhone, which means there is no justification for such price increases.
iPhones haven't been the best for the last few years, I continue to buy them for iOS because it works seemlessly with my Mac and the majority of my family use them and we can FaceTime. iPhone 6, 6S and 7 are identical in design with a few minor improvements in the standard CPU, GPU and camera areas. They've been stale for years other than yearly price increases.
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Now that I think about it, the PLUS is $130 more than the STANDARD.
If they have a DELUXE that's another $130 on top of that cost, I guess it's not so unbelievable.
If they have a DELUXE that's another $130 on top of that cost, I guess it's not so unbelievable.
I'm also from the UK so I know I was saying the options that are there, but also don't forget that there will probably still be the option of the 7s and 7s Plus for those that can't afford it.
The Galaxy s8 64 Gig is $1035+tax in Canada, the iPhone 7+ 32 Gig is $1080, I can only imagine what a $1000US iPhone 8 will go for here.
Smartphones aren't going up in price. The Apple tax is rising.
When the market is saturated, and growth has stalled, what's left to do but raise the price? Sorry Apple. I used to be "one of the fanboys" who bought all things Apple. Those days are long gone. When my 2012 rMBP dies, that will be the last Apple product I own for a while. Loving my Google Pixel tho.
The fact is - if you have to have the latest and greatest now toy on the market. You are going to pay for the bragging rights. In 2 months they will lower the price, so the second wave of consumers can afford it. In two years they will be giving the phones away. This is called business.
The very first iPhone was actually sold for $499-$599 for its first few months without any subsidies.
So that's about $1300-1400 CDN, plus tax, plus $169 for Apple Care, comes to nearly $1800 for me...
Which Samsung counters with a properly placed headphone jackA properly placed fingerprint scanner!
Which Samsung counters with a properly placed headphone jack
Are people still talking about the headphone jack. The reality is that wireless head/earphones are the future, since owning the Airpods I haven't used or wanted to go back to the headphone jack. Most people that I've spoke to don't have a problem with it going away.
Quite Presumptuous. I was plainly making a statement that I intend to keep it until it dies. My previous device was a 4S. I do not upgrade devices with each iteration. Oh, and I am typing this on a 6 year old computer.