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iPhone 12 Is anyone not upgrading?
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Im sure there are plenty of people not upgrading. But its launch day, so all the "Talk about what you are ordering" conversations are clumped to the top.
Last year I didn't order, but I swear the first full page of this forum were all from people who were ordering and talking about what they ordered.
Dont be fooled into thinking that "everyone" is doing it.
Last year I didn't order, but I swear the first full page of this forum were all from people who were ordering and talking about what they ordered.
Dont be fooled into thinking that "everyone" is doing it.
While I am quite tempted, my 12-mini will do just fine for at-least another year.
It's the new iPad Mini that has my attention right now . . . which is awkward, as I have no need, or existing use-case scenario <smile>
Regards, splifingate
It's the new iPad Mini that has my attention right now . . . which is awkward, as I have no need, or existing use-case scenario <smile>
Regards, splifingate
This is the first time in years that I've not ordered 2 new iPhones on launch day. There just isn't enough to entice me to swap out my 12 Pro for the 13. The only reason I'd even consider it is that I'm running out of space on mine and the 512GB option is calling my name.
I'll likely use this year to buy new Apple Watches for the wife and I. Our 3s are showing their age, but honestly even the 7 announcement was a bit underwhelming. Hopefully the next event provides some excitement since 2021 seems to be the year that Apple focused on the Mac and not the iDevices.
I'll likely use this year to buy new Apple Watches for the wife and I. Our 3s are showing their age, but honestly even the 7 announcement was a bit underwhelming. Hopefully the next event provides some excitement since 2021 seems to be the year that Apple focused on the Mac and not the iDevices.
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Lmao I'm holding on to my 8 plus but I love this time of the year bc I get to live through all the ppl that are upgrading 😁
I decided that I am totally content with my green 11 Pro. It still has 91% battery capacity and is fast enough for me and does everything that I need it to do.
I tried not to upgrade, I really did. But I somehow ended up ordering a 13 Pro Max. I think I may have a problem...
I typically get a new phone very year if not before. I had a mini and then switched to a 12PM. And this is the first year I won’t be upgrading. The 13s look amazing but not enough of an upgrade to justify the spend for me. Plus I just don’t really feel like dealing with the setup 😂. I have a bunch of Authenticator OTPs on my phone and getting all of that moved over is a giant pain.
I'm not upgrading. I have a 12 Pro Max. The only thing that's appealing to me on the 13 is the improved battery. I would have upgraded if they bumped the camera sensor to something above 12MP, made the lenses flush with the back of the case, ditched the notch and improved the battery life.
With the trade in value of my 12PM, the upgrade to a 13PM is $300. I’d call that a no brainer. If I wait another year, the 12 will be worth less and I’d pay more for the 14.
On top of that, I get a $200 T-Mobile bill credit so it’s costing me even less!
Again, no brainer to upgrade.
Wasn't going to, but traded in 2 X 11 Pros for 13 Pro Maxes at Verizon.
Will hand the wife & my 12s to the kids.
$1000 trade in for each 11 was just too good a deal. We will get all credits as we move any line with credits to still earn to our kids.
Will hand the wife & my 12s to the kids.
$1000 trade in for each 11 was just too good a deal. We will get all credits as we move any line with credits to still earn to our kids.
i actually woke up early today and ordered a Sierra Blue 13 Pro Max on my IUP. but unlike previous years, i didn't get excited after that. it was almost like i'm on IUP so i kind of have to upgrade, right? then i headed to work and looked at my 12 Pro Max and i really REALLY not sure upgrading to a 13 MP would do me any good. i can care less about the 120HZ refresh rate, and that even allegedly will get throttled if you slow down your finger swiping. The only thing on the 13PM that intrigued me was the better battery life, but i only charge once per day anyway with my 12PM. so after a few hours, i decided to cancel my preorder. I will have a fully paid off 12PM on hand this time next year to to weigh my options when 14 comes out.
I'm not. There is literally no reason to.
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I woke up this morning and preorder the 13pm, but decided canceled it. Going to stick with my 12pm for another year.
Staying with my 12 for at least one more year, and probably two to be on the new cycle if few changes in 2022
✋ my 12 Pro and 12 Mini are just fine until the next major design change.
I started thinking about it today because of Al the carrier deals. I could get $1000 from T-Mobile and effectively get the 13 Pro for free. I’d just need to finish paying off my iPhone 12 Pro through Apple.
I think my sensibility is telling me that it’s a bad decision though. Locking in to a carrier for 30 months and getting a new phone after just one year isn’t that wise - environmentally or financially. If others decide to do so, that’s up to them. I’m tempted, but I doubt I will.
I think my sensibility is telling me that it’s a bad decision though. Locking in to a carrier for 30 months and getting a new phone after just one year isn’t that wise - environmentally or financially. If others decide to do so, that’s up to them. I’m tempted, but I doubt I will.
This may be the year I skip an upgrade; the annual upgrade appeal is waning😒 .My PB 12 PM looks good, also Apple hit the wall on the colour front🙄. PB by far is still their best shade of blue
Nothing wrong with the 13, just want to get another year at least out of my gold 12 pro.
I decided to. While my 12 Pro Max is not even close to being obsolete, the battery health is 90% already. That makes it a little harder to sell outright, and the trade-in with Apple was alluring (as are the improved display, cameras, etc.).