iPhone 15 & Other Apple Launch 2023
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Latest rumours on iPhone 15.
https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15/
I have a 14 Pro so doubt I’ll be tempted to change this year. Thoughts?
https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15/
I have a 14 Pro so doubt I’ll be tempted to change this year. Thoughts?
Edited by bad company on Wednesday 26th July 10:32
I'm using a 12 mini at the moment, so it's getting towards upgrade time.
I've got two things that I'm looking for:
1. a bigger display than I have right now. The 12 mini is too small a screen for Kindle on long train journeys, and my eyes don't like it any more. That's down to my eyesight as I get older, but a bigger screen is needed.
2. Best camera I can get! My phone has replaced the need for a 'walk around' camera completely, so this is a key feature. If the rumoured periscope zoom appears in the 15 Pro Max / 15 Ultra, that's what I'll get. If it doesn't, I might wait until 14 Pro Maxes appear on the refurb store, or buy a regular 15 Pro.
I think I'll decide on the upgrade route when the full feature sets and details are announced.
I tend to keep my phones for 3 - 4 years at least. My 12 mini was actually my work phone, and I got to keep it when i changed jobs, so it replaced the last phone I bought, which was an XS. Before the XS, I had a 6+, so keeping them a while is my usual pattern.
I've got two things that I'm looking for:
1. a bigger display than I have right now. The 12 mini is too small a screen for Kindle on long train journeys, and my eyes don't like it any more. That's down to my eyesight as I get older, but a bigger screen is needed.
2. Best camera I can get! My phone has replaced the need for a 'walk around' camera completely, so this is a key feature. If the rumoured periscope zoom appears in the 15 Pro Max / 15 Ultra, that's what I'll get. If it doesn't, I might wait until 14 Pro Maxes appear on the refurb store, or buy a regular 15 Pro.
I think I'll decide on the upgrade route when the full feature sets and details are announced.
I tend to keep my phones for 3 - 4 years at least. My 12 mini was actually my work phone, and I got to keep it when i changed jobs, so it replaced the last phone I bought, which was an XS. Before the XS, I had a 6+, so keeping them a while is my usual pattern.
bad company said:
Latest rumours on iPhone 15.
https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15/
I have a 14 Pro so doubt I’ll be tempted to change this year. Thoughts?
This year? I wouldn't change for the next 3-4 if I had one of those.https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-15/
I have a 14 Pro so doubt I’ll be tempted to change this year. Thoughts?
Edited by bad company on Wednesday 26th July 10:32
Magnum 475 said:
I'm using a 12 mini at the moment, so it's getting towards upgrade time.
I've got two things that I'm looking for:
1. a bigger display than I have right now. The 12 mini is too small a screen for Kindle on long train journeys, and my eyes don't like it any more. That's down to my eyesight as I get older, but a bigger screen is needed.
2. Best camera I can get! My phone has replaced the need for a 'walk around' camera completely, so this is a key feature. If the rumoured periscope zoom appears in the 15 Pro Max / 15 Ultra, that's what I'll get. If it doesn't, I might wait until 14 Pro Maxes appear on the refurb store, or buy a regular 15 Pro.
I think I'll decide on the upgrade route when the full feature sets and details are announced.
I tend to keep my phones for 3 - 4 years at least. My 12 mini was actually my work phone, and I got to keep it when i changed jobs, so it replaced the last phone I bought, which was an XS. Before the XS, I had a 6+, so keeping them a while is my usual pattern.
I had a 12 mini. I loved the size and that if fitted easily into my pockets. The big downside for me was the very limited battery life.I've got two things that I'm looking for:
1. a bigger display than I have right now. The 12 mini is too small a screen for Kindle on long train journeys, and my eyes don't like it any more. That's down to my eyesight as I get older, but a bigger screen is needed.
2. Best camera I can get! My phone has replaced the need for a 'walk around' camera completely, so this is a key feature. If the rumoured periscope zoom appears in the 15 Pro Max / 15 Ultra, that's what I'll get. If it doesn't, I might wait until 14 Pro Maxes appear on the refurb store, or buy a regular 15 Pro.
I think I'll decide on the upgrade route when the full feature sets and details are announced.
I tend to keep my phones for 3 - 4 years at least. My 12 mini was actually my work phone, and I got to keep it when i changed jobs, so it replaced the last phone I bought, which was an XS. Before the XS, I had a 6+, so keeping them a while is my usual pattern.
The 14 pro is a big upgrade.
I will probably stick with my usual 4 year replacement cycle. Currently have a 12 Pro Max and will stick with it and get a new battery installed (its down to 85%) unless there is something truly revolutionary in the new 15 Pro Max.
My brother has the 14 Pro Max and the only thing I really wanted from it was the always on screen which I can live without.
It would be nice if they made the Pro Max lighter, maybe make the chassis from aluminium or titanium? I know it's the big daddy but compared to my wife's aluminium 13 it feels significantly heavier in the hand and jacket pocket. I need the extra battery capacity for work and the bigger screen is also nice so I will look at the Plus when the time comes.
I have a couple of lightning accessories I use a lot so the USB C charger thing is actually a negative for me.
My brother has the 14 Pro Max and the only thing I really wanted from it was the always on screen which I can live without.
It would be nice if they made the Pro Max lighter, maybe make the chassis from aluminium or titanium? I know it's the big daddy but compared to my wife's aluminium 13 it feels significantly heavier in the hand and jacket pocket. I need the extra battery capacity for work and the bigger screen is also nice so I will look at the Plus when the time comes.
I have a couple of lightning accessories I use a lot so the USB C charger thing is actually a negative for me.
Brainpox said:
I’m on a 12 Pro at the moment. Nothing wrong with it other than the lightning port is filled with dust and won’t charge reliably. I do watch a lot of YouTube on my phone now though so I’ve been considering a Max. If the 15 has USB-C I might upgrade.
Get a wooden cocktail stick in there. It shouldn't damage the electrics and is sharp enough to get the fluff out. I was suffering the same issue.I have a 12 I got at launch and tbh other than a better camera I doubt the 15 will offer something worthwhile over it.
I do need to get a new battery for mine though seems to have slid off a cliff recently.
Usually try and keep my iphones until iOS support is stopped (or until the phone is just a joke to use - my 6S I had before my 12 needed 3 full charges a day just to get through)
Reckon with a new battery I should get another good couple of years out of it.
I do need to get a new battery for mine though seems to have slid off a cliff recently.
Usually try and keep my iphones until iOS support is stopped (or until the phone is just a joke to use - my 6S I had before my 12 needed 3 full charges a day just to get through)
Reckon with a new battery I should get another good couple of years out of it.
Joey Deacon said:
How come Apple get away with releasing what is effectively the same phone for the last 4 years and people go crazy for it and are prepared to pay £1000?
As someone who buys android phones for a third of the cost that are much better phones I just don't get it.
Because there is a market for it.As someone who buys android phones for a third of the cost that are much better phones I just don't get it.
Joey Deacon said:
How come Apple get away with releasing what is effectively the same phone for the last 4 years and people go crazy for it and are prepared to pay £1000?
As someone who buys android phones for a third of the cost that are much better phones I just don't get it.
They aren't effectively the same and you clearly aren't the target market. The same argument could be had for Samsung, Google, et al too.As someone who buys android phones for a third of the cost that are much better phones I just don't get it.
Anyway, back O/T
I have a 13PM and probably going to got for the 15PM - in December/January time - probably in a colour rather than the gold I have currently. Lots of rumours flying about titanium chassis which would be nice but not necessary.
bad company said:
I had a 12 mini. I loved the size and that if fitted easily into my pockets. The big downside for me was the very limited battery life.
The 14 pro is a big upgrade.
Just made the exact same change last week - £44/m with 100gb. As you say it's a big upgrade over the 12 mini.The 14 pro is a big upgrade.
Also got an 'as new' 12 at £25/m with 80gb this week for my daughter. Which, after you deduct the £10/m I was paying for a Talkmobile sim only, means it's only £15/m (am I doing this man maths right???)
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