Unless apple do something completely unexpected and have managed to keep the supply chain quiet about it, the 7S will basically be a 7 with glass back, wireless charging and an improved processor and a slightly improved camera.
Most people don't seem very excited about wireless charging especially with the amount it will cost to buy the chargers. The glass back isn't a big selling point as almost everyone seems to have a case on their expensive phone (if you don't you are mad!)
That leaves us with a slightly better camera and a faster processor. The 7 already flies and there comes a point where the limiting factor for the speed of the OS is the animations. Part of the polish of iOS is the transitions and animations so I can't imagine you will notice the processor bump for a while as the 7 already runs iOS super smoothly.
Ultimately if you get the 7S it will last longer. The 7 will become sluggish before the 7S does but that will likely be a few years down the line and a lot of people will either have upgraded again by then or don't care about there being a half second delay opening apps.
The camera will be slightly better but its already very good and I would be surprised if people could tell which photo was from a 7S vs a 7. Cameras are not taking huge strides quality wise at the moment.
Given the above and the large discounts you can get on a 7 already through carriers which will only improve once the 7S comes out, how many of you will still pay the premium for the 7S.
I would like people to send a message to apple that we are not happy to pay full price for a 3 year old phone with minor updates every year when they are clearly capable of building something far far better. We shouldn't accept samsung selling a phone that is equivalent to the upcoming 8 at near half the price we will be charged for the 8. We shouldn't be encouraging apple to create a new premium tier in an already premium priced iPhone lineup that is reserved only for those willing to spend silly money.
We aren't asking for change for the sake of change, the iPhone 6 design is beautiful and a classic but they are showing they can do better but still charging us for an outdated screen and design.
I will be getting a 7 if I don't feel the 8 is good value and I really hope that next year all of the usual price points are used for the updated 8 design and not another year of the old 6 design.
Most people don't seem very excited about wireless charging especially with the amount it will cost to buy the chargers. The glass back isn't a big selling point as almost everyone seems to have a case on their expensive phone (if you don't you are mad!)
That leaves us with a slightly better camera and a faster processor. The 7 already flies and there comes a point where the limiting factor for the speed of the OS is the animations. Part of the polish of iOS is the transitions and animations so I can't imagine you will notice the processor bump for a while as the 7 already runs iOS super smoothly.
Ultimately if you get the 7S it will last longer. The 7 will become sluggish before the 7S does but that will likely be a few years down the line and a lot of people will either have upgraded again by then or don't care about there being a half second delay opening apps.
The camera will be slightly better but its already very good and I would be surprised if people could tell which photo was from a 7S vs a 7. Cameras are not taking huge strides quality wise at the moment.
Given the above and the large discounts you can get on a 7 already through carriers which will only improve once the 7S comes out, how many of you will still pay the premium for the 7S.
I would like people to send a message to apple that we are not happy to pay full price for a 3 year old phone with minor updates every year when they are clearly capable of building something far far better. We shouldn't accept samsung selling a phone that is equivalent to the upcoming 8 at near half the price we will be charged for the 8. We shouldn't be encouraging apple to create a new premium tier in an already premium priced iPhone lineup that is reserved only for those willing to spend silly money.
We aren't asking for change for the sake of change, the iPhone 6 design is beautiful and a classic but they are showing they can do better but still charging us for an outdated screen and design.
I will be getting a 7 if I don't feel the 8 is good value and I really hope that next year all of the usual price points are used for the updated 8 design and not another year of the old 6 design.
you made me spill my coffee on the table.
