Other Will you be upgrading to the new iPhone 15?

[CaptMarvel]

Yes - running an iPhone XR 128GB that I got back in April 2019. Getting kind of glitchy!

Do folks generally think the new phones will be available this week following the event?

If Apple stays true to their recent release schedules, pre-orders should commence on Friday (15th) after the keynote, with devices available the following Friday (22nd). Only a few more hours to find out…

 

[ShadowGuardian87]

It would be a first if Apple announced new iPhones at an event and they would be available for purchase online and in Apple stores the following day. Usually, it’s a week gap between the Apple event and the phones being in people's hands.

 

[whizkid11]

Not if it still has the atrociously large camera bump!

 

[Surfsalot]

Needs better battery life for the small pro

 

[danb1979]

Yes - running an iPhone XR 128GB that I got back in April 2019. Getting kind of glitchy!

Do folks generally think the new phones will be available this week following the event?

Always a few weeks after announcement the release IIRC

 

[JDP1970]

It will depend on whether the UK 15 Pro Max has a physical SIM card. If it’s eSIM only I’ll stick with my 13 Pro Max, if it still has the physical SIM, I’ll upgrade based on the theory that the 16 will be eSIM only. The physical SIM card slot is a complete deal breaker for me.

 

[jtrue28]

I don’t think they’re going back. eSIM forever now.

 

[JDP1970]

I don’t think they’re going back. eSIM forever now.

Well unless the eSIM adoption/conversion/switch process improves, once my 13 Pro Max reaches the end of usefulness, I’ll have three choices; buy my iPhone’s overseas, switch to Android or, carry an iPhone and an Android - I’m really not keen on the latter.

I’ve nothing against eSIM as long as the conversion/switch/adoption process works flawlessly and very importantly, GLOBALLY. At the moment that’s simply not the case and an eSIM only iPhone is not for me.

 

[ab2c4]

I have a 13 and am so sick of the flat sides. So, it’s up to Apple. If the 15’s have rounded sides I’ll get one. If not I’ll probably switch back to Android.

 

[Apple_Robert]

If the latest last minute rumors and presentation script leak is real, my wallet is ready for the dark ultra.

 

[OrenLindsey]

This year is a bigger upgrade to the base models than the Pro models, breaking the pattern from the last few years

 

[duckson]

I don’t think they’re going back. eSIM forever now.

What about the networks with no eSIM? I’m on Lebara and that currently doesn’t have eSIM.

 

[Shazia]

Definitely

 

[JDP1970]

What about the networks with no eSIM? I’m on Lebara and that currently doesn’t have eSIM.

You’ll be in the same boat as the rest of us for whom, at this moment in time, an iPhone without a SIM tray doesn’t work.

 

[Yptcn]

I don’t think they’re going back. eSIM forever now.

Still there at least in France ! So I guess all EU countries .

 

[nyfliiboy]

Nope, not worth upgrading from my 13.

 

[Fanboy_]

I was decided that I wont update to 15pm. But something went wrong at 8:15 AM EST. Now I will pick it up at the store on the launch day.
I am on board the USS 15Pm.

 

[Appltsla]

Have a 13PM now, upgraded from XS Max previously. Have always hated the weight. Upgrading just because titanium is quite a bit lighter. Still heavier than XS Max but not as significant as 13PM. Could also use it without the case as they made case back replaceable now so less concerns about breaking it.

 

[Yptcn]

Upgraded from 12 Pro to 15 Pro

 

[StaceyMJ86]

Got mine in at 8:17am.

 

[Elwots]

14 Pro Max to the 15 Pro.

 

[Mrs. Jobs]

The titanium frame isn’t a huge deal, usb-c isn’t either. I usually upgrade only for the camera. That’s all I care about on an iPhone, how well does it capture imagery. The 14 pro max I have already has a great camera, the 15 pro will still be 48mp but with a slightly (20% or so) larger sensor. The other two cameras are still going to use lame 12mp sensors. Well that’s not good enough. They need to be increased to 24mp at a minimum for any real use. So, I’ll probably wait this one out.

 

[Mrs. Jobs]

Absolutely not. Camera quality is such a DOWNgrade compared to my current and excellent 14PM. Perhaps next year if Apple actually improves the camera. 💡 📸

 

[Expos of 1969]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

 

[LacrosseChic]

Does anyone know when youtubers will start posting battery life tests etc? Do they get their hands on 15's earlier?