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Other How cool would it be if Apple destroyed everyone’s expectations this year?
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That's cause the changes are so minimal.
The only noticeable difference from looking will be the additional camera, otherwise increased processor/pencil support isn't something that you'll visibly see in leaks.
Same for Apple Watch, just internal updates means there's not much to visually leak.
i skipped iPhone 3G and iPhone 6s---
Im certain I'm skipping the 2019 version as well. I don't want to but i have a 512 xs max that i got on launch day for $1500 and to upgrade for minimum features...would be dumb.
I think Apple at this point is really just trying to convert as many people as they can into their eco system rather than holding their breath for us to upgrade each year
USB C and 5G are really the only upgrades i personally want and that's not gonna be here until 2020
apple should really drop the prices 20% they are going up every year even though technology is suppose to get cheaper it's like Apple acknowledges that but doesn't follow suit.
a TRUE surprise would be including a fast charger or airpods with certain models. that would make things worth it
Im certain I'm skipping the 2019 version as well. I don't want to but i have a 512 xs max that i got on launch day for $1500 and to upgrade for minimum features...would be dumb.
I think Apple at this point is really just trying to convert as many people as they can into their eco system rather than holding their breath for us to upgrade each year
USB C and 5G are really the only upgrades i personally want and that's not gonna be here until 2020
apple should really drop the prices 20% they are going up every year even though technology is suppose to get cheaper it's like Apple acknowledges that but doesn't follow suit.
a TRUE surprise would be including a fast charger or airpods with certain models. that would make things worth it
Looking more & more like the 2019 iPhone is what the 2018 iPhone should’ve been.
Though I have a sneaky feeling they’ll surprise us with something this year...Hardly any leaks compared to previous years, so they’re hiding something.
#optimist...
Though I have a sneaky feeling they’ll surprise us with something this year...Hardly any leaks compared to previous years, so they’re hiding something.
#optimist...
From the start, Apple already designed their release pattern to match typical 2 year contracts, so it is expected for people to at least only get every other iPhone, not sooner. So I'm sure Apple knew that most people would just get a new iPhone every 2, 3 years or even longer. The illussion of people upgrading each year are due to the noisy youtubers changing their phones (by using review units) every few months.
I'm still on the 6s, and I even skipped the XR and might even skip this year as I don't see anything wrong with my 6s, other than its battery life.
That’s basically what I just said, form factor with the iPhone doesn’t offer anything visually different over the years, aside from the triple lens camera module and internal parts.
The Apple Watch only has one main supplier, which is Quanta computer (Hence the control of leaking anything). Actually, in retrospect, there’s been very few weeks with the Apple Watch over the years, it looks exactly the same, which is why there’s nothing to leak.
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I don’t think a $20 fast charger is enough to buy a $1000 phone. But 20% off i could live with
Always on Display would have me ecstatic.
USB-C port this year would be a very welcoming surprised.
USB-C port this year would be a very welcoming surprised.
Can you provide a literal example of what you’re referring to? Because I don’t see it that way, not when Apple is about to introduce reverse wireless charging, triple lens camera, etc. How was that ‘today’s technology’ when it’s not even announced yet?
I suppose it’s today’s technology because there are manufacturers with phones already in the market with those features. Apple is a little behind the curve bringing those additions but that is often the case.
A night sight mode with amazing cameras i will be happy with that...
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Not really apple’s issue that they have an upgrade cycle in September while others like samsung have it in march/august time.
So what term do you suggest we use? The technology is current in terms of already being in the market so you don’t think it’s fair to refer to it as ‘todays technology’? What do we call it?
It’s certainly not future technology as it’s already out but there are clearly different levels of quailty for this technology
Wether apple have mastered it better than the comp we will see in a few weeks. Rumours are it’s suppose to be better but remains to be seen.
Samsung’s upgrade cycle is in March vs apple in September for the 2019 smartphone year.
The August upgrade is almost identical to the March in components used, other than a stylus. The 5g note 10 and 5g s10 are almost identical to each other.
Not sure how much further the design can be altered. At the end of the day a modern day smartphone is a display with hardly any bezels and maybe a few buttons on the side. Same for tablets.
They’ll get rid of the notch one day but apart from that there isn’t that much more that can be done. Kinda like complaining that cars mostly drive on four wheels and that that is a boring design.
Not sure how much further the design can be altered. At the end of the day a modern day smartphone is a display with hardly any bezels and maybe a few buttons on the side. Same for tablets.
They’ll get rid of the notch one day but apart from that there isn’t that much more that can be done. Kinda like complaining that cars mostly drive on four wheels and that that is a boring design.
An all in one with a 17” CRT monitor will surely sell in millions. Just like the old one did. Not.
Apple never tends to be the first to introduce a new feature, as an example, Samsung is usually a year ahead of them with some technological features. What I find about Apple, they create technologies in a different way that makes it unique for the user. In the world of tech, it’s never about being the first, it’s about making a lasting impression to the consumer.
Capacitive fingerprint sensor
3d facial recognition
Nvme storage
Dolby vision
4K @ 60fps
There seems to be quite a few
I wasn’t even talking about quality as Apple often does it better anyway. I just said today’s technology meaning they are possibly introducing something that is already in the marketplace. It’s current, not brand new.
I quite agree which is why I use an iPhone and not a Samsung. They usually implement technology better even if they are last to introduce it.
Well, you’re partially incorrect, the first ‘fingerprint sensor’ did not belong to Apple, ‘capacitive’ was the first with the iPhone 5s.
Also, it was 3D facial mapping, but I’ll let it slide.
Lastly, reference the bolded in your post, those aren’t really things that are worth noting, I do agree that things like 3-D facial mapping, and certain biometric securities they were the first, but back to my original point, it’s not about being the first, it’s about making the best experience to the consumer, that’s what wins. In the end, certain technologies are compared to what the competition offers.