This gets Said a lot and there’s no truth to it. My question would be to you,[ which I’m assuming you probably can’t answer], at what point do you expect software updates to not hinder the iPhone performance for a device approaching 4 years old? There has to be a stop-gap somewhere where smart phones are performing optimally anymore. You’re just under the assumption that a five-year-old smart phone shouldn’t have any slowdowns in performance whatsoever? (Rhetorical) Apple is the only smartphone company that provides five years of iOS support when the others are three years or less.
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iPhone 7/Plus iPhone 7's STILL being manufactured!
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This gets Said a lot and there’s no truth to it. My question would be to you,[ which I’m assuming you probably can’t answer], at what point do you expect software updates to not hinder the iPhone performance for a device approaching 4 years old? There has to be a stop-gap somewhere where smart phones are performing optimally anymore. You’re just under the assumption that a five-year-old smart phone shouldn’t have any slowdowns in performance whatsoever? (Rhetorical) Apple is the only smartphone company that provides five years of iOS support when the others are three years or less.
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Yes said 5 years is likely pushing it! my partner has said he will keep his another year though so be intrested to see how it handles on a 80% battery span within that time
Its firmware are a few updates behind the camera performs better then mine could be slightly better at lasting longer the day too
I feel Apple are sending stuff over to it to make it seem like you need a new one now I’m with that though I’ve had 2 in the last 4 years I’ve never had a problem with any of them only just as my camera performance isn’t that great indoors anymore!
Yes said 5 years is likely pushing it! my partner has said he will keep his another year though so be intrested to see how it handles on a 80% battery span within that time
Its firmware are a few updates behind the camera performs better then mine could be slightly better at lasting longer the day too
I feel Apple are sending stuff over to it to make it seem like you need a new one now I’m with that though I’ve had 2 in the last 4 years I’ve never had a problem with any of them only just as my camera performance isn’t that great indoors anymore!
Awful. My iPhone 7 randomly shut down even at 100% charge while performing basic tasks (e.g. phone calls and text) and sometimes wouldn't turn back on until I plugged it in after which it would show 100% charge. 🤦♀️
That's the primary reason I replaced it with the SE2. Plus the SE2 might well be the last LCD iPhone so it's insurance in case the 5.4" OLED iPhone gives me migraines.
Personally, even the A9-based devices seem fast enough to me.
I just bought a 7 on swappa for a pretty good deal. Was wanting to replace my iPod Touch, but may end up testing it out for a few days as my main phone, or at least popping my SIM card into it when I go to the store since it has Touch ID, I can pay easily with a mask on.