Since I have two XS Max. One of them in IUP program and other as my daily driver. I’ll definitely be upgrading the one on iup this year and not upgrade the other one. The one iup is on iOS beta testing for future iOS. I may continue to do that for the 2019 model or I may have my other XS Max as the iOS beta testing and use the 2019 iup device as my daily driver. I’ll have to see come September.
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Other Are you skipping or upgrading to the new 2019 iPhones?
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I’m still well into the Apple-verse, but have definitely slowed down the upgrade process, and mostly because of Apple’s decisions. Herewith:
I’ve stopped at the iPhone7, and my wife at the iPhoneSE. Nothing since has delivered anything I found of sufficient value. Worse, the iPhone7 “courageously” eliminated the headphone jack...a move no one I’ve encountered wanted or needed.
I stopped at the 2012 15” MacBookPro when the upgrade I wanted had very much the worst keyboard I’ve ever tried to type on, dropped the spectacular MagSafe power connector, and introduced the TouchBar that absolutely no one needed and made it a requirement in order to get the faster processor and other desireable upgrades foregoing function keys. Apple “courageously” considered thinness far more important than usability, so I moved to a 2017 5K 27” iMac and haven’t looked back. Especially with my excellent 3rd-party keyboard.
I now see Apple is considering or will drop the lightning port in another of its no doubt “courageous” moves, the third of which no one I know wants or needs.
What I DON’T need: a better or additional camera, yet larger form factor, different ports, higher cost, FaceID, thinner design, LivePhotos, anything else that pretends to make the iPhone an iPad, new atomic-level process new gold color (that can’t be seen anyway because of the required protection case), greater waterproofiness, animoji’s, emoji’s at all, enhanced bokeh effect.
What I DO need: longer battery life, TouchID, better reception of and transmission over weak 4G and LTE signals, longer battery life, improved display visibility in sunlight, longer battery life, a Siri service that actually finds answers instead of a long list of websources that MAY be relevant, and for the icing on the cake: longer battery life.
I look forward to upgrading, but have seen little compelling enough to do so from my iPhone7, my 12.9” 1st gen iPP, or my iMac. I only upgraded my Apple Airport Extremes (2) to a Linksys EA9500 after the announced departure of the routers from Apple’s product lineup. Still awaiting the compelling (for me) upgrade.
I’ve stopped at the iPhone7, and my wife at the iPhoneSE. Nothing since has delivered anything I found of sufficient value. Worse, the iPhone7 “courageously” eliminated the headphone jack...a move no one I’ve encountered wanted or needed.
I stopped at the 2012 15” MacBookPro when the upgrade I wanted had very much the worst keyboard I’ve ever tried to type on, dropped the spectacular MagSafe power connector, and introduced the TouchBar that absolutely no one needed and made it a requirement in order to get the faster processor and other desireable upgrades foregoing function keys. Apple “courageously” considered thinness far more important than usability, so I moved to a 2017 5K 27” iMac and haven’t looked back. Especially with my excellent 3rd-party keyboard.
I now see Apple is considering or will drop the lightning port in another of its no doubt “courageous” moves, the third of which no one I know wants or needs.
What I DON’T need: a better or additional camera, yet larger form factor, different ports, higher cost, FaceID, thinner design, LivePhotos, anything else that pretends to make the iPhone an iPad, new atomic-level process new gold color (that can’t be seen anyway because of the required protection case), greater waterproofiness, animoji’s, emoji’s at all, enhanced bokeh effect.
What I DO need: longer battery life, TouchID, better reception of and transmission over weak 4G and LTE signals, longer battery life, improved display visibility in sunlight, longer battery life, a Siri service that actually finds answers instead of a long list of websources that MAY be relevant, and for the icing on the cake: longer battery life.
I look forward to upgrading, but have seen little compelling enough to do so from my iPhone7, my 12.9” 1st gen iPP, or my iMac. I only upgraded my Apple Airport Extremes (2) to a Linksys EA9500 after the announced departure of the routers from Apple’s product lineup. Still awaiting the compelling (for me) upgrade.
I have an X and I agree. It may not even happen then if the screen size gets smaller on the iPhone 12 in 2021. I’m seriously thinking of switching to the Pixel 5 that will be its competition. I’ll miss iMessenger but I’ll miss a 5.8” display even more.
I'm in the same situation.
My iPhone 7 Plus (bought at release in 2016 for 1000 EUR) still works great. I saw no reason to upgrade in 2018 and 2019 is not looking like it either. Especially considering Apple currently charge almost 1500 EUR for an iPhone XS Max over here in Europe. They'll probably want even more money for their 2019 top of the line phone.
What would get me to consider buying a new phone in 2019? Compelling new features and a return to somewhat normal prices.
I will wait to September to decide. You should too!
I will wait and see what they’re releasing first.
Then I will probably do what I do every year, and have done since 2007. Buy the new damn iPhone and be happy with it.
Then I will probably do what I do every year, and have done since 2007. Buy the new damn iPhone and be happy with it.
My XS Max is perfectly fine. I’m sure Apple will have this elaborate Keynote that will highlight this iPhone as the one to have and all that jazz but I’ll stay put. My Max is 256GB and it’s in perfect working condition. Now next year will be another story.
Good for you? I’m shocked you’d even consider.
With the number of threads you’ve started just to complain about various aspects of your iPhones, I honestly can’t believe you’d ever consider getting another.
If they don’t release a smaller/lighter than Xs iPhone then Yes, I’ll be skipping this year (again).
This was supposed to be my come back year so I guess I will buy the new version or the Xs if the new is not worth it...
I'm kind of missing iOS, and would love to have an apple watch
I'm kind of missing iOS, and would love to have an apple watch
This was supposed to be my come back year so I guess I will buy the new version or the Xs if the new is not worth it...
I'm kind of missing iOS, and would love to have an apple watch
Apple watch has changed my life! Its the best gadget everr
I more than likely will skip 2019 despite being on the upgrade programme.
The iPhone XS has been the best iPhone I’ve owned. I’m just as impressed with it as I was the day I got it. Part of that might be down to previous ownership pattern (iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus) effectively being the same phone three times in a row. With OLED, FaceID, huge camera enhancement, the XS truly felt like a new phone.
It’s going to take quite a lot to convince me that I need to upgrade so I’d rather just pay the remaining 8 months (UK plan is shorter) instalments and keep the phone. If 2020 convinces me, I’ll rejoin the upgrade plan.
The iPhone XS has been the best iPhone I’ve owned. I’m just as impressed with it as I was the day I got it. Part of that might be down to previous ownership pattern (iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus) effectively being the same phone three times in a row. With OLED, FaceID, huge camera enhancement, the XS truly felt like a new phone.
It’s going to take quite a lot to convince me that I need to upgrade so I’d rather just pay the remaining 8 months (UK plan is shorter) instalments and keep the phone. If 2020 convinces me, I’ll rejoin the upgrade plan.
Most likely not. Currently on Note8 and with the latest privacy issues Google is facing, want to swap to Apple ASAP.
Never actually owned an iphone so this will by first switch from Android.
Never actually owned an iphone so this will by first switch from Android.
My MacBook Pro, iPad Pro (and Nintendo Switch) all have USB C ports. TBH the lightning port is now a bit of a pain so I'm looking forward to USB C on the iPhone.
How does the Macs have USB-C have anything to do with lightning on the iPhone?
All you need is for Apple to bundle the USB-C to lightning cable, replacing the USB-A end, and it seems they are doing just that based on the rumors. USB-C is inferior to lightning as a physical port as it is larger and less durable.
Well, in fairness, we don’t know really specifically what Apple has in store for the September iPhone launch, so you wouldn’t really make your decision anyways until after the fall keynote if you were decide to upgrade. But the only real upgrade for the XR this year, would probably just be the camera and some additional colors.
I know rigth? I bought one for my wife, and she absolutely loves it, and she was the kind of person that would have never spent a penny on it...
I don’t skip cycles. Instead, I only buy when I have to. Totally different mindset.
I don’t think so.
I hold the same opinion as yours.
