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zoolover1234 t1_jcd5w6h wrote

Users are predicted to buy first used iPhone.

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s6original t1_jcd7284 wrote

They were getting to a place where they weren't overpriced enough. Something had to be done.

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vkashen t1_jcdbt18 wrote

Let's see... Pay more for features I don't even use or care about or keep using my older phone that does everything I want. The greed of these companies, which they use new "features" to justify is absurd. Swap out the battery when it degrades. Don't let these companies trick you into upgrading every year or two, it's going not going to end well if we allow them to convince us to do so.

And that's one of the things that bothers me so much, they purposefully "obsolete" gadgets that still do everything you want just to force you to give them more of your money. First up against the wall, I say.

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dimx_00 t1_jcdfqal wrote

Replying to zoolover1234 (#2,240,088)

They did just start selling refurbished phones on their website so maybe that’s what they are aiming for. Since they maxed out the market they want to sell the same device twice. It’s genius!

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dimx_00 t1_jcditqr wrote

Replying to other_goblin (#2,240,673)

I guess you’re right it’s been a while since they stared in 2017. For some reason I thought it was more recent. But nevertheless if they’ve saturated their new buyers market might as well push to resell the same device again.

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don51181 t1_jcdv8ri wrote

More money for the same basic phone. I have a iPhone 12 and don't see anything worth upgrading for. Probably just change out the battery and keep using it.

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schu2470 t1_jcdydcy wrote

Replying to vkashen (#2,240,379)

Exactly! I switched from Android to iPhone with the 12 mini. It does everything well and Apple is going to support it with software updates for 6+ years. Only thing it might need is a battery in a couple more years. It would be nice to have USB C so my wife and I could share chargers and cords but it's not worth upgrading just for that.

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vkashen t1_jceh0de wrote

Replying to schu2470 (#2,241,543)

I couldn't agree more. Standardization of connectors would be a huge move forward, but these companies do their best to keep us out of each others ecosystems as much as they can. It's extremely anti-consumer.

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Fat_Sow t1_jcei4vl wrote

Replying to don51181 (#2,241,393)

I bought an iPhone 12 for a relative a few years ago, that thing holds up great. One of the cheapest models with an OLED screen I think, which still looks absolutely stunning. They make such small incremental upgrades now which makes it hard to justify a newer model.

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Im_bad_at_commenting t1_jcepykz wrote

Laughs in European. We have had price increases almost every single year. But I forgot, for USA media the rest of the world does not exist.

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orientbambino t1_jchavqd wrote

I have a 14 and its pretty good but the price has really made me start wondering if flagships are even worth it anymore or if I could just get by on a midrange android. I don't really game on the phone so maxed out specs I'm not sure I even need. I'm getting old so pretty much all heavy lifting is getting done on a tablet or a computer now.

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[deleted] OP t1_jcj61tt wrote

iPhone 15 pro max is expected to feature a radical redesign. I can't wait to get my hands on it

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Fat_Sow t1_jcj6fj9 wrote

Replying to wildswalker (#2,245,073)

I'm not particularly a photography person but I'd say they are fine. They can be a bit blurred in low light, and maybe they are not as sharp as a 13 pro which I can compare them to.

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wildswalker t1_jcp0yok wrote

Replying to Fat_Sow (#2,260,259)

Thanks. I've definitely read the complaint about overly sharp photos for the 14 Pro and thought they may have also mentioned the 13 Pro. It probably only applies to the jpeg photos, which another user complained about. Shooting in RAW would of course avoid that.

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CN2498T t1_jdphtpf wrote

Apple is spreading these rumors now so by the time it's released people are already use to the the idea and aren't as upset.

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