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Other Anyone NOT upgrading this year?
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I’ll be keeping my iPhone 11. Not sure if that’s in the spirit of the thread, since I technically upgraded this year (~February) as part of a t-Mobile promotion. Happy enough with the phone.
My XS was garbage also. Horrible cellular connectivity. Fortunately, I have ZERO issues with my 11 Pro - much better cellular and WiFi performance all around. Skipping this year's upgrade for that reason!
I got the iPhone 11 Pro. I intend to keep it at least one more year, maybe two. I expressly wanted to avoid the iP12 to avoid getting the first version of 5G.
I literally bought an iPhone 11 so I wouldn't have to upgrade. The XS was trash. FaceId and connectivity were so terrible it almost made the phone unusable. The front glass shattered multiple times in situations where my iPhone 7 never had a scratch. iPhone 7 was superior to the XS in every aspect except for the internal processor. My iphone 11 (knock on wood) is much more durable, haven't had a single issue with FaceID. The durability of the 11 series is what should make it viable for years. The battery life is a few hours shorter than now than when I bought it, but hopefully the battery won't degrade so much that it's unusable.
I’ve been rocking the iPhone6 since launch day. The battery was replaced five years ago and it still looks great because it’s in a case. I cannot believe I paid $299 for it new and the current offerings are pushing $1K. If work gets back on track, I may get the iPhone12.
iPhone X, zero plans to upgrade anytime remotely soon unless something catastrophically failed with my phone that I cant fix. Don't care what it looks like, only reason I even have an iPhone is because I like my Apple Watch and Macs, the iPhone just happens to be the matching device that communicates with them.
Apple has not done anything for the iPhone with regard to features that makes me care, in fact they've only removed things. iOS is trash from my point of view, I just don't have any other options right now.
Apple has not done anything for the iPhone with regard to features that makes me care, in fact they've only removed things. iOS is trash from my point of view, I just don't have any other options right now.
I got the X 3 years ago after upgrading every year or every other year before that. X, 7 Plus, 6S Plus, 6 Plus, 5, 4, 3G, OG.
This year it will likely be the 12 Pro Max in the new Blue if that comes out. 3 years have been a long time but there just wasn't enough about the 11s last year to upgrade.
It depends on what Apple can provide and what difference it could make, Eg, 120 Hz display, better night shots, affordable pricing, would a definitive go.
As an apple enthusiastic and active ios developer I could go for a newer model, but owning the latest and costly model of iPhone is more of a show factor for me.
As an apple enthusiastic and active ios developer I could go for a newer model, but owning the latest and costly model of iPhone is more of a show factor for me.
I agree, there really isn't much to the new series of iPhones. My iPhone Xs has the faster processor. If they, apple decide to do a new iPhone with 4 cameras containing Lidar then there is not much on the market to take advantage of the tech. The software for iPhone is becoming antiquated and is not evolving with the product. Case in Point: why can't we have Siri query you at the end of the day or week, if so desired, to review images on iPhone. Why not better develop the contacts to include communications with people? "Hey Where is that info Bob sent me? Was it a text or an email?" Contacts could help. I don't know... is it just me or does anyone feel like Apple is falling behind the 8Ball on developing? I would have thought the glasses by now, with pencils for iPhone, with better integration. Instead I'm drooling at the functionality of the MS Duo! Can't help it... (I'm probably one of the OG's here with my first Apple being a Mac 128K!!! )
Anyways I digress. Yes the se2020 is perfect size, perfect phone simple, effective and to the point. Why waste all the money if it's only obsolete when it comes out!
I still have the iPhone X. I finally completely own my first iPhone free and clear of the ATT Next Plan. As far as upgrading, Im going to need Apple to innovate more with the design before I buy another phone that looks the same as the last 2 or 3 models. They got us on that years back with the 6-8 models and even the XR looked similar to the 8 etc. The X,XS, 11, 11 Pro all look similar. I know the insides are more powerful every time but my X is still holding me down. I WANT A NEW LOOKING DEVICE IN 2020-2021! When they change up the body style again, we can talk until then...peace!
I love my iPhone pro max... it might be the first phone I truly love and all because of the hunter green... I know... so superficial but the previous color options were so eh.
that said, the navy blue in matte with some sort of big enough upgrade might make me change my mind..
that said, the navy blue in matte with some sort of big enough upgrade might make me change my mind..
iPhone 6S Plus. Just changed the battery myself. Works perfectly.
No plan to upgrade.
No plan to upgrade.
iPhone 6s, replaced the battery this year and now working perfectly.
Is a slightly taller screen and improved camera worth spending $1,000 for? Nope.
Is a slightly taller screen and improved camera worth spending $1,000 for? Nope.
Got an iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB and I am very happy with it, battery life is incredible and camera really versatile so I see no reason to upgrade, not for at least another 12-18months.
I’m most looking forward to the 3nm based smartphones.
I also recently got a 2020 iPad Pro 11”, so I am just going to sit back and enjoy my current devices.
Same here, just not the Max, regular 11 Pro. Aside from my usual 3 year cadence, I'd only splurge on the 12 if the notch was to disappear and the screen featured 120Hz refresh. Everyone says how you "get used to the notch" but I still hate that thing with a grudge, and I've had plenty of time to get used to it since last December.
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I could see the love when Steve was alive; nowadays, it totally escapes me why would anyone "love" Tim's Apple, even to the point of attacking other users for expressing their valid negative experience.
I bought a 512GB 11 Pro Max last year, so I'm not upgrading for a few years. I can't afford £1500 for a new phone every year. Plus I'm upgrading my iMac this year, so that's the priority for me.