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Kuo: Apple Watch Series 4 Pre-Orders Above Expectations, iPhone XS Seeing Lackluster Demand
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Apple failed by not introducing an edge to edge 4 inch phone. Millions would have ordered one on day one. Instead, they can pave the sidewalk of Apple Park with those unwanted phablets...
Larger screen mostly. I don't really have any other reason, it is also only a few more dollars a month on my bill so why not?
Those are the two phones that I did keep: Original iPhone and iPhone 4s. You're right, the 4/4s is one of a kind. Love your hand me down strategy also!
Apple Watch 4 is nice! I started off with the Stainless Steel Watch 0 but upgraded a couple months ago to the Series 3 when it was on sale for $500. Just couldn't let the bands go to waste by switching to the 4.
Is there even enough demand for a 4 inch phone? 5 inch seems to be the standard these days.
Your bands will still fit the series 4. 38 mm bands fit the 40 mm and 42 mm will fit the 44 mm.
Myself I’m not upgrading from series 3 because the ECG features aren’t available in the UK and I’m not that bothered about the redesign.
I will probably upgrade to the max.
Yes they said all your old watch bands still work at the keynote.
No it’s not. It’s innovation. And that costs money. And it’s not the only option. There are plenty of cheaper iPhone configurations. Is BMW being greedy for selling sedans at 50K and cutting edge electric sports cars at 200K?
No one is forcing you to buy the top of the line product. I have a 7+. I plan on keeping it another year at least. I make my living in software development and guarantee I’m more tech savvy than the majority of people on this forum. And I see no reason to upgrade.
People complaining about prices are the same ones who just want the shiny new bauble every year, which is just stupid and wasteful. If you look at a phone as a three year purchase, even $1500 isn’t terrible when you consider how much it gets used. I bet the average person who owns both a Mac and iPhone uses his or her iPhone much more.
I’m not thrilled about prices going up, but innovation isn’t free. People need to stop looking at phones as a yearly upgrade and treat them for what they are, sophisticated pocket computers designed to last several years.
When the ‘standard’ iPhone is now $1000, no kidding sales will be lower than expected. If you’re buying a $1000+ smartphone every year, you’re either rolling in it, or a fool with your money. I think volume on smartphone sales has been plateauing, so in order to keep increasing profits Apple has to go with higher margins on each phone sold. Unfortunately for them, that’s just going to lower volume further. At these prices I’ll be keeping my phones for three years now instead of just two.
A smaller edge to edge phone would be amazing. The Max is a little too much for me. I'm sure it looks great but I already have a hard time operating the Plus with one hand, can't imagine the Max.
You read the article?With those iPhone XS prices what did they expect.
“Kuo says iPhone XS Max pre-orders have been in line with expectations, signifying the success of Apple's high-pricing strategy.”
The even more expensive XS Max has good demand.
This isn’t that surprising since the Xs is only an update over the X, which was already the best selling phone in the world and the most popular iPhone.
If you’re replacing your phone every year, whatever the make and model, you’re a fool. Period.
I have a X and agree that the XS is a marginal upgrade at best. Probably more attractive to people with older models looking to get current without moving to a large screen but want an OLED panel.
My decision to move to an XS Max is two-fold. First, I really like the big screens and two, I'm with T-Mobile and these new phones are the first from Apple to have radios that will work with the new 600 MHz spectrum TMO is aggressively rolling out. True, it will take a few years before it's done, but they are working on it and as they do, building penetration should improve dramatically. In making my decision I talked with a TMO agent and was told that "all areas in which 700 MHz is broadcast will be covered by 600 MHz by the end of the year".
We'll see.
I also decided to move from an AW3 to a 4 based solely on the EKG functionality. I think that's huge. The increased screen size and the ability to add more complications is a bonus (IMO) as well.
My decision to move to an XS Max is two-fold. First, I really like the big screens and two, I'm with T-Mobile and these new phones are the first from Apple to have radios that will work with the new 600 MHz spectrum TMO is aggressively rolling out. True, it will take a few years before it's done, but they are working on it and as they do, building penetration should improve dramatically. In making my decision I talked with a TMO agent and was told that "all areas in which 700 MHz is broadcast will be covered by 600 MHz by the end of the year".
We'll see.
I also decided to move from an AW3 to a 4 based solely on the EKG functionality. I think that's huge. The increased screen size and the ability to add more complications is a bonus (IMO) as well.
Where is the innovation in that phone. I like Apple. I’m most likely going to get the max. I spend more on my phone than any other device because it’s my primary computer. I have a MacBook and 2 iPads but my iPhone is my go to device. However in terms of technology, not experience or ecosystem there are better phones on the market at cheaper prices.
"Let’s be realistic though, the next couple iterations of the iPhone won’t be dramatically different either. "
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is planning major changes for Fall 2019 iPhone lineup. What that entails, who knows
"However, none of the three iPhones will be wholly new designs like the iPhone X was last year or the iPhone 6 in 2014, with some inside Apple labeling the launch as an "S year," a designation the company has given to new handsets that retain the previous design but add new internal features. The company is planning more significant changes for next year, they added."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...phone-x-design-with-new-colors-bigger-screens
Wait, so this is just a research note saying that an analyst’s arbitrary prediction was not inline with real numbers so he is issuing another arbitrary prediction? It doesn’t look like this has anything to do with Apple’s own expectations and subsequent sales.
I've always been able to tell the difference going from my iPhone 6s Plus to my older 5s or someone else's 6, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Apple saw the need to increase the pixel density on the 2014 iPhone 6 Plus for a reason, wouldn't you think?
As for what is sufficient, even a 163 PPI non-Retina display would be, but I wouldn't buy a smartphone with 163 PPI to use in 2018 either.
If this isn’t too personal, do you have a heart condition that requires regular monitoring? I’m mildly impressed by the ECG function, but question its overall utility. For healthy people, what’s the point? Plus it’s not a full ECG. It’s a single lead. People need to understand that it does not replace a proper ECG, nor does it report nearly as much information. I personally think it’s a gimmick unless you have a condition that requires monitoring, in which case I certainly appreciate the appeal.
Frankly, Apple likely expects this and it makes sense.
The X was already massively popular.
The XS is for prospective new to the premium X lineup buyers, for which many will opt for the larger XS Max.
The Xr will be popular for anyone wanting most of the features at a cheaper price.
Misleading title. Most sentient beings would interpret “iPhone XS seeing lackluster demand” to refer to this generation of offerings. Indeed, the article later qualifies that to state that the demand for the smaller XS seems to be eclipsed by demand for the XS Max.
Look. Many people predicted that the plus models of phones would not sell, when in fact they sold very well. I expect no less with the XS Max. Despite the tiny vocal minority clamoring for a 3” iPhone, from a global perspective, most people want a bigger device.
Look. Many people predicted that the plus models of phones would not sell, when in fact they sold very well. I expect no less with the XS Max. Despite the tiny vocal minority clamoring for a 3” iPhone, from a global perspective, most people want a bigger device.