For those with older phones needing to upgrade, there's a lot of good deals on iPhone 12s right now too.Yea I was fortunate to get my z
13 ProMax 1 TB. I may stick with it and wait for the 15.
For those with older phones needing to upgrade, there's a lot of good deals on iPhone 12s right now too.Yea I was fortunate to get my z
13 ProMax 1 TB. I may stick with it and wait for the 15.
That’s not so much caused by the chip shortage as it is the scourge of Bitcoin.I don’t think the chip shortage is going to end any time soon. I’ll eat my hat when you can get a graphics card for MSRP.
My recommendation, If you don’t really need a new iPhone don’t buy one I would say. If you have an iPhone X to 12, keep it until it stops getting iOS updates. Yes, some will say, it’s your freedom, right and money. But it’s just my opinion.
who knows? rumors are suggesting that TSMC 3nm production start will not occur til H2 22, which would be too late for iPhone, iPhone design is typically frozen ~ Jan/Feb for Sep release ...Your comments made me wonder if Apple would do something like next year on the iPhones released they have a similar chip to this year and do upgrades in other ways
Like how they went from series 4 and series 5 Apple Watch without much of a chip difference
You know it’s bad when BMW is making cars without a touchscreen..
Yep but the 13 ProMax gave me things I hoped for in my 12 ProMax including long promised 1TB of memory and some important to me camera features that allow me to leave my DSLR home in many more situations. So my phone is reaching the point I could be happy for several years before I go back and upgrade at which time the old phone is a trusty spare. So I might be able to resist in 2022 unless…….. LOLThats some good advice except a lot of people have a hard on for latest new shiny ios devices.
Another good reason to skip the 14 and stick with my 13 ProMax 1TB. ;-). Wait for the 15 seems to be a more and more reasonable plan for 2022!who knows? rumors are suggesting that TSMC 3nm production start will not occur til H2 22, which would be too late for iPhone, iPhone design is typically frozen ~ Jan/Feb for Sep release ...
And really… other than pro phone for professionals doing professional work… does the common person really need the blazing fast Axx newest processor? Apple even said themselves “nobody compares” to our chips.who knows? rumors are suggesting that TSMC 3nm production start will not occur til H2 22, which would be too late for iPhone, iPhone design is typically frozen ~ Jan/Feb for Sep release ...
Graphics cards being unavailable is also likely due to crypto miners. That is not going to change over time.
It’s still good to have a backup gps in case something happens with your phone. I would not buy a car that can’t locate itself without a phone.Renault continue offering touchscreen panels, but as an option (for an extra 500€) on some models, whereas before it was included. From what I hear they had more issues with the GPS modules shortages, so some of their modern cars cannot geolocate themselves. However, they still support CarPlay & Android Auto, so not such a big deal.
It’s everyone, demand is higher than sully… “chios” are made in all geographies with Asia being where almost all of the packaging is doneI wonder if China is having issues with shortages in making chips or is it everyone else?
Could be, and I’m still planning to get a 13ProMax before years end, but what if the 14 would introduce better cameras and possible even real optical zoom???Another good reason to skip the 14 and stick with my 13 ProMax 1TB. ;-). Wait for the 15 seems to be a more and more reasonable plan for 2022!
True, for me as a hobbyist photographer the processor is important for photo/video, for your “average” apps, not so much.And really… other than pro phone for professionals doing professional work… does the common person really need the blazing fast Axx newest processor? Apple even said themselves “nobody compares” to our chips.
If you bought an iPhone 12 Pro Max last year and you are casual user, don’t bother upgrading to the 13 Pro Max when someone coming from say an iPhone 6 Plus who would need the phone more than you because their device is old and broken. But you the 12 Pro Max bought the 13 Pro Max that could have been of better use to user with the older device that’s no longer supported and no longer getting updates.Unclear how “keep your device for as long as possible” relates at all to the chip shortage. Otherwise, I agree it’s sound and prudent advice for all seasons.
I would not buy a car that can’t locate itself without a phone.
Not only chips...
Major iPhone supplier Foxconn says that it expects the ongoing chip shortage to continue well into the second half of next year, prolonging struggles of manufacturers, including Apple, to keep up with consumer demand, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Apple has been dealing with the chip shortage for the past several quarters, but it only started significantly impacting Apple’s business in the most recent quarter. The shortage of specific components and production constraints related to the ongoing public health crisis have impacted iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac availability. Apple said that this past quarter, the shortages cost it $6 billion, and it expects the impact to be even more significant for the holiday season.
Foxconn is Apple's largest supplier for the iPhone, and while some reports suggest that production is improving, it's still a length away from being entirely normal. As the holiday season approaches, Apple is encouraging customers to get their holiday orders in early to ensure they receive them in time for the holidays, and the company has provided "order by" dates for some of its most popular products.
Article Link: Largest iPhone Supplier Says Chip Shortage to Drag Into Second Half of 2022
Right, all the car manufacturers have shut down production lines for weeks so they can drive pricing up… sure, whateverI don't think that there really is a chip shortage they are just holding back so they can drive the price up.
If you bought an iPhone 12 Pro Max last year and you are casual user, don’t bother upgrading to the 13 Pro Max when someone coming from say an iPhone 6 Plus who would need the phone more than you because their device is old and broken. But you the 12 Pro Max bought the 13 Pro Max that could have been of better use to user with the older device that’s no longer supported and no longer getting updates.
Yep there always is that possibilityCould be, and I’m still planning to get a 13ProMax before years end, but what if the 14 would introduce better cameras and possible even real optical zoom???
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