My 6s is still good idk how people can go through a phone once a year.
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iPhone X how many of you iPhone X owners are getting new phone itch again?
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I get it every year at this time. The X is the best phone I’ve used in years and it does everything I need it to do. Problem is these phones are toys for me as well and I wish I could be like the folks who purchase multiple phones every year. I’m hoping that iOS 12 brings out some nice features for the X. Especially since it seems that all (most... SE2?) of this years lineup will be notched.
Consumers generally don’t upgrade annually. Even those who I work around with, they still have their iPhones from 2/3 years ago, but they also don’t pay attention to the tech industry as much as others do on here. And I said it in another thread, the rising cost of smart phones can also be offputting and it might make the consumer think twice before they consider upgrading being that their current iPhone does everything they need it to.
I am caring less and less about new phone tech, more so just want it to work and work well. I am happy with my X and haven't had any problems. I'll still upgrade, but it's becoming much less important to me.
Your first sentence in your post is so true. I think that’s really a turning point for a lot of consumers, is that tech is becoming so redundant in the sense that it’s primarily the same every year with rising prices of smart phones, which is great with features like Face ID and gesture controls, but it really comes down to the user experience through iOS. And I think Apple realizes this based on what they’re willing to hopefully make those changes with iOS 12. But in the same sense, iOS is simplistic and straightforward enough where the consumer likes the ease-of-use, longevity of support and security.
Exactly. This is a main reason why Android has always felt a bit robotic to me. I don't need to tinker, I don't need a million features, I just want my platform to work well and provide me the best combination of performance, security, privacy, apps, ecosystem, and support. iOS has always hit on these for me.
I have had the X for about 5 months now and still love what it offers. I came from a 6+ so when I upgraded I couldn't get enough of the new design, better camera, better battery, etc.
To this day I still take my phone out of its case to clean often and just admire the design. I also have a fitbag pouch (search amazon for it, its a lightly padded sleeve case) that I use around the house when I go case-less.
I was deciding between the X and the s8 at the time and still think Samsung does an excellent job with their designs. I will wait to see what the s10 offers, because I enjoy the design of the gear fit 2 and the gear s3 vs. the apple watch.
To this day I still take my phone out of its case to clean often and just admire the design. I also have a fitbag pouch (search amazon for it, its a lightly padded sleeve case) that I use around the house when I go case-less.
I was deciding between the X and the s8 at the time and still think Samsung does an excellent job with their designs. I will wait to see what the s10 offers, because I enjoy the design of the gear fit 2 and the gear s3 vs. the apple watch.
I’m just getting the X, my yearly upgrade just came up . I love the red 8+, but decided to get the X. I have to say, I love it. Wish they added product red to it. The size is actually great, I’m sure I’ll be sad in the fall when new phones come out. I usually upgrade launch day.
I was having a new phone itch, which is why I went ahead and got the X.
I was having a new phone itch, which is why I went ahead and got the X.
I love tech and can afford it. But I don't like to spend. So I'm on a 6s with a fresh battery and a Mini 2.
[doublepost=1525377337][/doublepost]sorry off topic
The P20 is the only one I’d consider due to its camera hardware and software being superior to everything else including the Pixel2. But to answer the question, no; I always run a generation or two behind which allows all you early adopters to take the financial hit on depreciation.
But do early adopters really care about the deappreciation when you have upgrade programs, carrier trade-ins or incentives? (Rhetorical) I think the deappreciation is archaic logic in the sense of a large amount of consumers do _Not_keep their iPhones like they used to, and they trade them in regardless of what they’re worth just to upgrade to the latest device. UpGrade programs and carriers have made this is an extremely seamless experience.
Well I just got a 256GB iPhone 7+ for $400 so you tell me if there was a depreciation hit.
I don’t have an itch per sè. However, if Apple release an iPhone X, that’s larger in size this year, I will buy one.