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Other Are you skipping or upgrading to the new 2019 iPhones?
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Still on an iPhone 7 (and hell, only bought that one since I was switching carriers, otherwise I was perfectly happy with my 6S). I'll get the new one if it has USB-C and/or 5G. Otherwise I'll wait another year.
I'll definitely be upgrading, just like I do every year. I don't pay full price out of pocket for any phones I buy... and use the installment plans to my advantage.
Then I guess you’ll be skipping much longer than you anticipated, because a 4” iPhone clearly is not even remotely in Apple‘s spectrum anymore. That was a ‘one off’ device that was always meant to be limited, even if Apple does release a 5.4 inch iPhone in 2020 as rumored, that still won’t suffice to what the SE was being how compact it is.
Perfect example of reading comprehension. You can't read properly.
I said I'm skipping all years until a successor/half-successor to the SE releases. Then my next sentence was "The alleged 2020 5.4" iPhone model may just be that."
Even if the alleged 5.4" iPhone is bigger than the SE, I wouldn't mind because it'd be the next best thing while still retaining the small phone size.
Bolded: It’s evident you didn’t figure out why I omitted this sentence from your original post when I quoted you the first time, I know what you said, hence the specific part of your post I quoted. Again, I replied there will be _no_ successor to the SE. Even if Apple releases a 5.4 iPhone, that’s not remotely close to being a ‘successor’ (Even if its a half successor), the SE shouldn’t even be compared to the 5.4 as you elaborated on. They’re not mutually exclusive in the slightest.
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I'm absolutely not an "Apple is doomed" guy. I think Apple has an amazing product lineup. Having said that, I'll skip this years iPhone (first skip in many many years). I did buy the iPad Pro and the 2nd gen AirPods this year though. For the fall I'll buy the new Apple Watch (currently have S4), and a new DSLR camera. The 2020 rumor about a 5.4" OLED sounds awesome though, that'll get me to upgrade.
I'm still on my iPhone X and it's working fine. This year is the point in which I would normally upgrade (usually every 2 years). Most times, it has been a dead certainty. Like when I was on the 4S and the 5S was coming, I knew that I was going to upgrade because the upgrade would be huge. Similarly going from the 5S to the 6S I knew I was going to upgrade. Then, when the X came out, I was ready to move up from the 6S and I knew I wanted the X.
But for the first time at this particular point, I am less certain that I will. Now I know that no new iPhones have yet been unveiled for 2019. However, I remember last year at the presentation when the XS was announced. As a X owner I was wondering what the standout feature of the XS would be that would put it above its predecessor. I was remembering back to like how the 5S looked identical to the 5 but introduced 64 bit and had Touch ID; how the 6S looked like the 6 but had double the RAM, the A9, and 2nd generation Touch ID. I was wondering what the XS was going to bring to the table in that regard. Then the announcement came, and, really....nothing of note. Yes of course the A12 is more capable than the A11 and the IP68 rating better than the IP67. But in terms of that next level feature there was next to nothing. I remember how relieved I was having seen that because it meant, as an iPhone X owner, there was no temptation to go and plunk down for the new XS.
But because of what I took away from the XS presentation, and partially because of what may be in store for 2020's iPhones, this is the first time where I am unsure.
That said, like the rest of the world I will eagerly await the September event to see what actually gets announced before deciding.
But for the first time at this particular point, I am less certain that I will. Now I know that no new iPhones have yet been unveiled for 2019. However, I remember last year at the presentation when the XS was announced. As a X owner I was wondering what the standout feature of the XS would be that would put it above its predecessor. I was remembering back to like how the 5S looked identical to the 5 but introduced 64 bit and had Touch ID; how the 6S looked like the 6 but had double the RAM, the A9, and 2nd generation Touch ID. I was wondering what the XS was going to bring to the table in that regard. Then the announcement came, and, really....nothing of note. Yes of course the A12 is more capable than the A11 and the IP68 rating better than the IP67. But in terms of that next level feature there was next to nothing. I remember how relieved I was having seen that because it meant, as an iPhone X owner, there was no temptation to go and plunk down for the new XS.
But because of what I took away from the XS presentation, and partially because of what may be in store for 2020's iPhones, this is the first time where I am unsure.
That said, like the rest of the world I will eagerly await the September event to see what actually gets announced before deciding.
Technically, yes... but between installment plans, paying off my phone and reselling it every year, and utilizing my credit cards rewards to the best of their ability, I spend on average $400-$500 out of pocket every two years on my phone. A lot of people are spending $800-$1000 every 2 years. I don’t mind paying in perpetuity if it means I pay less in the long haul. $20/mo average on my equipment is not a life changing amount. All about perspective my friend. No different than paying in perpetuity for a service, it’s just the product that’s different.
I’ve been vacillating on this. IF I get a 2019 I won’t do it ‘till middle/late next year.
However, if it looks like they can squeeze the rumored 6.7" Max into almost the same physical size as current Max, I’ll wait until that generation. My hope from an app standpoint is that the rumored 6.7" is getting so close to an iPad Mini, that Serif will publish an iPhone version of Affinity Photo.
My wife has a 7+ and wants to start looking at an update. I’ve been trying to explain what’s coming this year for flagships as opposed to the varied, rumored flagships for next year.
Even with small hands she loves her 7+. As she uses it more and more for photos and adjusting them, I’d like her to go with the Max size phone for the greater screen real-estate. Physically comparing her 7+ to my XS Max the size difference is negligible.
However, if it looks like they can squeeze the rumored 6.7" Max into almost the same physical size as current Max, I’ll wait until that generation. My hope from an app standpoint is that the rumored 6.7" is getting so close to an iPad Mini, that Serif will publish an iPhone version of Affinity Photo.
My wife has a 7+ and wants to start looking at an update. I’ve been trying to explain what’s coming this year for flagships as opposed to the varied, rumored flagships for next year.
Even with small hands she loves her 7+. As she uses it more and more for photos and adjusting them, I’d like her to go with the Max size phone for the greater screen real-estate. Physically comparing her 7+ to my XS Max the size difference is negligible.
I just got a pretttttttty red XR. I had a launch day 8+. I really wanted the X are the time but couldn’t wait the extra few weeks because my 6+ was very broken. I decided to give my daughter a phone and got the XR for myself. I’m super happy with it so far. This size really seems like the sweet spot for me, I don’t really care about OLED, and I’m enjoying Face ID, the new form factor, etc. definitely waiting until 2020.
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I have no problem with the installment plans either, that’s almost always what I’ve done. But I do like to keep my phone long enough so it’s paid off for a year or so, but can still get a decent resale/trade in price for it.
Exactly, everybody makes the system work for them and their budget. No right or wrong way.
The post I quoted made it seem I was silly for never stopping payments on a product. It’s just the way I use the system to my advantage ensures I never pay full price for phones, and I also pay a good chunk less than most people upgrading their phone every 2 years to my 1.
Exactly, make it work for you. I know people that. Ever buy a car, they constantly roll from lease-to-lease and never build equity in a paid-off vehicle and have a substantial down payment then payment every month. Not for me, but, hey, if they’re happy, all the more power to them.
Especially when we’re talking about constantly evolving technology, I’d never say you’re silly for having perpetual payments as it keeps you current with tech.
I’m tempted to upgrade this year from an iPhone 8+, but I have no issue with my phone. So I will upgrade either next year or 2021.
I’m to the point where I don’t upgrade until it is either broken or can’t run the latest software, just like back in the ‘90s with my computers. I used to purchase a new computer every two years.
I’m to the point where I don’t upgrade until it is either broken or can’t run the latest software, just like back in the ‘90s with my computers. I used to purchase a new computer every two years.
They've pulled the quantum dot depth feature which was probably the biggest thing we knew about, the third lens is probably just going to be an ultra wide angle addition, maybe nice for capturing large scenes, but not game changing. Sounds like the laser assisted 3D camera in 2020 is also the one to wait for
Yes, I just got my iPhone 8 last summer and I keep my phones until they die.
It’s crazy how much you’re reading into this when it’s not so difficult to understand.
The rumoured 5.4” iPhone is the next best thing iPhone SE users will ever get. It’s better than nothing for people who prefer smaller phones.
Same here. I could have said that myself in the same words. But replace iPhone 7 with iPhone 6s with its vintage audio jack. It's just me but I still go out and do photography with a DSLR and I still have a top notch P & S in my car. I use the iPhone for very quick snapshots. And I still view my iPhone as a phone so I place calls a lot. Sure I'm not alone in that situation.
I’m only skipping this year because I don’t want another iPhone with Intel in it. I want Qualcomm back and I also love my XS Max.
Yeah, there's no "end" to my iPhone Upgrade membership because I want to upgrade every year. I don't consider that a bad thing.
Nah. You just severely misunderstood why I deleted the first part of your post that I quoted, that you didn’t understand the first time. It’s Ok, it happens.
I understand that, but the other relevant factor to the SE wasn’t just a 4” form factor, It was also the price point. If the price point isn’t reflective of being affordable, I don’t think believe it will be as popular as the SE was, simply because $399 was the cheapest iPhone Apple had in their lineup at the time in 2016.
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