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iPhone 13 Pro People who upgrade to the newest iPhone every year - how do you do it?
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The simple answer?
By paying lotsa money.
Anyway. To answer your question. I sell my old phone and buy the new one.
There is no magic trick.
I think the more pertinent question should be:
People who upgrade to the newest iPhone every year - why do you do it?
By paying lotsa money.
Anyway. To answer your question. I sell my old phone and buy the new one.
There is no magic trick.
I think the more pertinent question should be:
People who upgrade to the newest iPhone every year - why do you do it?
Sell your iPhone 13 before the 7th of September, for the best price you’re offered. Place order for iPhone 14 on the 7th of September. Simple.
Apple Upgrade Program. I can do it because I can afford it. I've been running my family business and I have surplus cash.
Bottom line for most folks is they disposable income for gadgets or an upgrade program that essentially lets you lease the phone year after year.
At this point in tech and maybe even that past few years, especially Apple, hardware has far surpassed anything people can do on a phone.
At this point in tech and maybe even that past few years, especially Apple, hardware has far surpassed anything people can do on a phone.
I basically lease my phone. In the U.S. most carries allow you to be on a "new every year" plan. Since I'm an iOS developer this makes the most sense for me since work sure doesn't buy us the new hardware to test on. I pay about $60 a month extra for this ability. Once the new phone comes out and is shipped to my house, I return my old phone.
I upgrade mine yearly, I just be the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program.
Buy outright annually, have done from the outset and the 2G OG - no mystery on it - lots of people have a solid monthly disposable that easily covers the cost. I dont buy the device in the UK though, they're often purchased in the US / UAE / Thailand when travelling with work, depending where is offering the most advantageous rates and where / when I am.
Its a device thats used extensively every day for a wide range of interactions and purposes and a worthwhile investment to make my life a little easier.
Its a device thats used extensively every day for a wide range of interactions and purposes and a worthwhile investment to make my life a little easier.
Considering how much I use my iPhone, even if I had to pay $3/day to purchase a new iPhone every year, it would be worth it.
However, I do take advantage of the iPhone Upgrade Program, which works out to <$2/day to use the latest, newest, best iPhone every single day. I waste $50 per month on much dumber stuff.
However, I do take advantage of the iPhone Upgrade Program, which works out to <$2/day to use the latest, newest, best iPhone every single day. I waste $50 per month on much dumber stuff.
Exactly. Those who complain and say its a waste are those spending $50 on stupid stuff. Now considering price increase for Pro models this year I'm thinking $4-$5 more a month for 14PM for next 12 months.
I always buy the new Max Pro every year and use the Apple trade in program to near halve the cost. Other places might pay more but Apple always gives me the advertised max amount and never have any trouble.
Arkitect is correct, it just takes money, but I consider the latest Pro Max a good buy as much as I use and depend on it.
Arkitect is correct, it just takes money, but I consider the latest Pro Max a good buy as much as I use and depend on it.
My network EE allows me to do anytime upgrade program, so every year I sign a new contract and send the old one back. This year, I'm going to gift my iPhone 13 Pro to my Mum, so I will pay the £500ish I think it is to keep my existing iPhone and upgrade to the new one.
I could buy out the iPhone but it works our cheaper getting it on contract, IF you plan to upgrade every year.
I could buy out the iPhone but it works our cheaper getting it on contract, IF you plan to upgrade every year.
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Great question! I’ve been upgrading back to back consecutively since 2008. Sometimes purchase 2 iPhones within a year. How do I do it? I don’t really have an answer for that. It comes off as natural. It has become a tradition. Think of thanksgiving or Christmas. When you love something more than your dear life you just don’t consider anything. Nothing else matters! 🥳
I pay for my iPhones all cash.
I pay for my iPhones all cash.
I don't have any casino or strip club addictions either.
I’ve used an iPhone since the original in 2007 and I have upgraded every year since. I pay cash so I own each device outright and I see it as a luxury purchase which I allow myself each year. I also pass down my old iPhone to family members so they can keep their bills down by having a sim only deal instead of paying monthly for their device as-well. I know not everybody would see this as sensible but I work hard for what I have and I use my iPhone for an average of 7 hours per day so it’s worth it to me.
There is a major catch with EEs anytime upgrade in that you are forced to take out the same phone tariff as a minimum, and the tariff prices creep up each year.
Its much more affordable to buy outright from apple using the Barclays finance option over 24 months interest free and then get a cheap sim only deal. When you want to upgrade you simply sell the phone and use the funds to pay of what's remaining with the finance plan and then start again.
The iPhone Upgrade Programme also isn't very attractive because you are forced to take AppleCare. Normally AppleCare would have its uses however the excess payments on claims are now ridiculous which means it just isn't worth it anymore.
👍 Agreed.
I tend to buy from Amazon — they have 5 months or 12 months interest free… and often sold at a discounted price.
That leaves me free to shop around for the best sim deal.
iPhone Upgrade Program. $60 a month. They couldn't make returning/replacing the phone any easier.
Another for the iPhone upgrade program as it is easy and not locked to a carrier (if doing the payment methods) I know the price includes the AppleCare+ mandatory, but I am fine with that as I have a 2 year old who gets a hold of my phone a lot (fortunately no issues so far)
I always add a little more for apple care + (theft and loss)
Or we don't. In addition, the financial impact is not why many choose to keep their phones longer. The environmental impact is of far greater importance for many.
And I bet you not many even know or care about the environment impact. That's why earth weather is crazy and the world is falling apart.
True but I do get 2 Smart benefits, once factored in Apple Music cost £10 x 12 months = £120
and I get that part of the plan which is £90ish it works out
As I said ONLY if you upgrade every year and want the latest device like I desire to have