I'm not buying for a few reasons, but a big one is that it will come with iOS 26.
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Other Pre-announcement, which iPhone 17 model are you gearing up to buy?
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I'm not buying for a few reasons, but a big one is that it will come with iOS 26.
My 14 Pro is on it's second battery and is starting to get tired again. I've talked myself into the 17 Pro.
Will only get a new phone if I need one, not just because a new one comes out. So if I need one, I'll check the new offerings, including the 16e, and see what works best. Definitely not a giant Pro Max.
The year-over-year improvements slowed after the 12, so I only upgrade out of necessity. Getting my wife a 16E next week because the battery on her 12 is shot, and she recently dropped it and cracked the screen.
My 8+ and SE2 still see daily use as alt.phones.
But hurray for the fanboiz and their frequent upgrades! They help AAPL move forward as a company.
I have a 15 Pro. I'll likely be getting a 17 Pro because the carrier trade in deals in the US are just too good.
Edit: I've gone from a Pixel 4XL to a 13 Pro to a 15 Pro. Mainly cause I really wanted 120Hz and USBC when they dropped, but TMobile gave me like $1000 USD on the previous phone trade in everytime, its nuts.
Things I'm looking forward to are:
- improved front facing camera
- improved thermal management
- 12 GB of RAM
- improved cellular modem
Also, I think if they're gonna say the Pro models can do 8K recording, they're going to eliminate the 128GB tier on the Pro phone.
Edit: I've gone from a Pixel 4XL to a 13 Pro to a 15 Pro. Mainly cause I really wanted 120Hz and USBC when they dropped, but TMobile gave me like $1000 USD on the previous phone trade in everytime, its nuts.
Things I'm looking forward to are:
- improved front facing camera
- improved thermal management
- 12 GB of RAM
- improved cellular modem
Also, I think if they're gonna say the Pro models can do 8K recording, they're going to eliminate the 128GB tier on the Pro phone.
If not for having Everything-Apple in my home, I’d be getting the new Pixel. Far too deep in the ecosystem.
Have 14 Pro. Most likely getting the 17 Pro. However, I’m not too much into taking photos or videos (occasionally used). Planning pro, keeping eyes open on the Air.
Have 14 Pro. Most likely getting the 17 Pro. However, I’m not too much into taking photos or videos (occasionally used). Planning pro, keeping eyes open on the Air.
Right now probably Pro for me and regular for my wife. Ultimately it depends on the exact specs, once they get released.
Have 16 pro which is running well, I am leaning towards the iphone 18 fold or whatever they will call it next year and passing on the 17. I have been tempted to get pixel fold for last 2 years but alas, have family in the apple ecosystem and do like iOS, so I am excited Apple will finally come on board with a folding phone!
I'm replacing a 12 mini sometime in 1Q 2026. Either a 17, 17 Air or 17e.
Curious about the Air, and Promotion is a must so if it doesn't have that, I'll probably go with the Pro Max.
Every year upgrader here. This year I think I'll actually stay with the 16PM.
The are no such rumors for the regular 17, I believe. To the contrary, the screen will increase from 6.1" to 6.3", likely making it a bit heavier. If you want better battery life and lighter weight, the 16e or the 17e would offer that, saving even more money (at the cost of a single camera and no MagSafe).
I'm waiting on a fold next year. My 12 Pro is still holding up well (it has a replaced battery), and besides I've had to buy three new Macs (a Studio, a Mini, and an Air) this year, mostly out of schedule.
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Still very happy with my 15 Pro Max in blue titanium😊
Still very happy with my 15 Pro Max in blue titanium😊
I have an iphone 13 (my third iphone since iphone 5se). I want to get the 17 pro my first pro model ever so I am excited. I am also excited for the leather cases I plan to buy lol
Was super set on the 17 Air since the rumours came out, but realised more and more I am not keen to compromise on battery life – my 15 Pro is already disappointing. Right now I’m leaning about 75% toward the Pro and 25% toward the Air. If the Air charges very quickly, or if it turns out to magically have good battery life I may go for it, but I doubt that will be the case.
I hear you. O2 is beyond dreadful – it's borderline criminal. I switched back to EE before my O2 contract ended, and woke up from the nightmare.
are you fishing for the most popular model to be a member of the in crowd, or the least popular model to be different?
Still on an iPhone 12 Pro too with the original battery now at 85% so I'm gonna sit on the fence again and see.
I'm a little all over the place. I'm tempted by the improved camera of the 17 Pro/Max, the thinness and weight of the 17 Air, and waiting for the easier pocketability and bigger screen of the Fold. Leaning toward waiting for the Fold. Camera-wise, I've kind of been thinking about getting a dedicated point and shoot. Coming from 16PM.
But of course, it all depends on actual camera, thinness/weight, and maybe timing when devices are actually announced.
But of course, it all depends on actual camera, thinness/weight, and maybe timing when devices are actually announced.
Who in the hell needs a 17 anything iPhone? I sure don’t I just bought my 16e earlier this year. Probably won’t change phones again for another 3 to 5 years at most if at all.
You must have gotten lucky with the 14 Pro's battery - when I had one it was awful. The 15 Pro was worse but the 14 Pro for me was is the 80s% a year later
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