[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by ASAP

We crossed that line about around the iphone X, where there are no more legitimate uses for any more phone features.

While I'd agree it's been incremental, for those of us on pre-X phones it's a worthy upgrade I think.

I had the original iPhone, then started skipping generations so I went :

iPhone
3GS
4S
6S

I sold each previous gen phone, wiped and jailbroken, for ~$300. So this upgrade will likely cost me a bit more due to having to buy new chargers and such but will still be < $1,000.

It's gotten longer and longer between upgrades as I'm not really a heavy user aside from forums, texting, general social media. That being said, I've still managed to burn through 814 GB of data so far this month on cellular data (I've hit over 1TB before several times) and I'm on my phone maybe 8-10 hours a day according to my screen time tracker. So perhaps "intensive" is a better word than "heavy" (ie, I'm not doing video editing, film making, etc). (Also, thank you AT&T for unlimited everything plans).

To me, the increase in storage, battery life, screen quality, camera quality, and 5G when in certain locations is why I'll be upgrading, likely to the mini because I hate the "phablet" trend. I like being able to type the full keyboard with one thumb, and I don't throw my phone into a purse or my back pocket, it sits in my front pocket so past a certain size it just digs into me when I sit down. I thought the 4S was the perfect size, begrudgingly got used to the 6S size, and absolutely refuse to get a phone I can't even hit half the screen on one-handed. I have an iPad if I want that, and it's primarily the bedside / bathtub reader.

[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

Unless you're my wife who is convinced it will just microwave all of our brains and kill all the bees.

Despite working in hardware engineering at a cell phone manufacturer for 10 years I have failed to convince her otherwise.

Random off-topic anecdotal note - went and got tested for Covid yesterday, after breaking up with someone who turned out to be an absolute psycho, because after a couple weeks of dating 1. she went psycho and 2. I mentioned I had a dr's appt to get a flu shot and she launched into a spiel about microchips in vaccines and 100% believed it.

I spun the conversation into nasal sprays instead and she was like "oh ok cool I guess I could do that" but I was aghast that she was a dental resident and claimed a wide network of medical professionals yet still believed there were microchips in vaccines and refused to even get a flu shot on that basis...

[minn19]

Originally Posted by jstein55

It comes with a cord but no separate brick to plug in the wall.

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

I miss the days when cellphones actually varied by manufacturer and new releases had significant developments. Unfortunately we've crossed that line where everything will be small and incremental.

Seriously curious, what do you guys expect out of a smartphone? What else do you want them to do, cook you dinner?

I'm unsure what big upgrade they could even come out with anymore after all of these years.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by minn19

Seriously curious, what do you guys expect out of a smartphone? What else do you want them to do, cook you dinner?

I'm unsure what big upgrade they could even come out with anymore after all of these years.

i am with u 100%... to me the biggest upgrade would be a battery that lasts 24 hours with continous usage...

[Cyberdemon]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Random off-topic anecdotal note - went and got tested for Covid yesterday, after breaking up with someone who turned out to be an absolute psycho, because after a couple weeks of dating 1. she went psycho and 2. I mentioned I had a dr's appt to get a flu shot and she launched into a spiel about microchips in vaccines and 100% believed it.

I spun the conversation into nasal sprays instead and she was like "oh ok cool I guess I could do that" but I was aghast that she was a dental resident and claimed a wide network of medical professionals yet still believed there were microchips in vaccines and refused to even get a flu shot on that basis...

My wife and her cousin started having this conversation in my living room a few days ago and I had to walk out of the room.

Normally I'd just be a sarcastic dick and ask questions like "Oh really? So the microchip tracks you? Why would they need that though when your phone already does that? Also how do they recharge the microchip? Can they put the microchip in your butt? So many questions Bill Gates should really be answering"

And this is why I needed marriage counseling.

[qba335i]

Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

My wife and her cousin started having this conversation in my living room a few days ago and I had to walk out of the room.

Normally I'd just be a sarcastic dick and ask questions like "Oh really? So the microchip tracks you? Why would they need that though when your phone already does that? Also how do they recharge the microchip? Can they put the microchip in your butt? So many questions Bill Gates should really be answering"

And this is why I needed marriage counseling.

Lol she sounds like my GF. She reads those FB posts and goes crazy with all those weird theories.


Now add that she is very sensitive and slightly dramatic - and any minor thing she feels like she is going to die. My mom (doctor) refuses to give her any medical advice. Last time told me not to call her with any medical questions and made a comment that she hates patients like her

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by minn19

Seriously curious, what do you guys expect out of a smartphone? What else do you want them to do, cook you dinner?

I'm unsure what big upgrade they could even come out with anymore after all of these years.

VR that doesn't show my wife the same events I see/feel/touch/taste/hear

[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

VR that doesn't show my wife the same events I see/feel/touch/taste/hear

Why the heck are you bringing your wife to the Gold Club with you?

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Why the heck are you bringing your wife to the Gold Club with you?

While I'm recovering from my last VR "encounter" she picks up my phone

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by Murf993

I have an iPhone 7, battery is starting to go for a shit otherwise I'd hang onto it. I don't need the latest and greatest anymore.

I have an 8 and don't want to upgrade yet but I may need to due to this phone behaving like shit now.

iMessages take forever to send and receive and ppl have been complaining to me that it takes forever to send to me only.... Apple doesn't even know how to fix.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

VR that doesn't show my wife the same events I see/feel/touch/taste/hear

[minn19]

Originally Posted by premier3is

I have an 8 and don't want to upgrade yet but I may need to due to this phone behaving like shit now.

iMessages take forever to send and receive and ppl have been complaining to me that it takes forever to send to me only.... Apple doesn't even know how to fix.

^This, my three old X is starting to act wonky also, plus decreased battery life. The new battery, chip, cameras and occasionally 5G will be nice upgrades for me.

[dinonz]

I get a new one every year for "testing" purposes. As a CTO and still technical lead for the programming team, it's only fair I test on the latest hardware to be sure.

[jpy1980]

Originally Posted by Murf993

I was seriously pissed when my 5S died and I had to move up to the 7. Hell, I'm still pissed about Apple ditching the 31 pin connector for the lightning. Sure, it's better buy I had a few sound docks and iPods. I'd just like to have stuff last a decade or two.

Get off of my lawn.

I just literally LOL'd and snorted. hahahahah

[ASAP]

how much porn do you guys watch that your X's are running slow?

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by ASAP

how much porn do you guys watch that your X's are running slow?

Mostly on my iPad, phone is fine!!

[jpy1980]

Originally Posted by ASAP

how much porn do you guys watch that your X's are running slow?

Yea! Seriously!?! And I need to verify that these sites are making your phones slow. What are the addresses to these sites!?

[Maitre_Absolut]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Did they though? I don't remember much going on with dumb phones other than making them smaller. I think we were spoiled by the original iphone which WAS revolutionary and changed the whole cellphone industry. Everything since then.... meh. Now we are at a point where the cameras are so good and the specs are so fast that even when they make them better and faster you don't really feel it. That's my opinion anyways.

I remember when the first cameras came out, 480p, then Hd etc. There was touchscreen, some were flip phones. They were all different.

Originally Posted by minn19

Seriously curious, what do you guys expect out of a smartphone? What else do you want them to do, cook you dinner?

I'm unsure what big upgrade they could even come out with anymore after all of these years.

Not expecting anything more, just pointing out where we are at.

Same with tech in cars, I find it funny when people say things like wow the tech in the G80 is amazing and makes the F80 outdated. There hasnt been any new tech in cars since the navigation screen and bluetooth. Carplay and android auto have also made in car tech useless.

[wcr3d]

Originally Posted by jpy1980

Yea! Seriously!?! And I need to verify that these sites are making your phones slow. What are the addresses to these sites!? Asking for a friend.

FTFY
Oops, gave away my cover!

[rad doc]

Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

I have an Iphone 6, original battery. Phone, text, email all still works fine. Few camera shots are fine, have DLSR for my others. 2 apps I use work fine

Paid $400 new over 6 years ago.

Every time there is a thread discussing new phones, someone feels the need to share they have an old phone. Great, thanks really relevant.

[aliiin]

My friend is an engineer for apple and gets 15% off, so I'll be getting the 12 pro to replace my 8 plus that I've had for 3 years. The battery is starting to crap out and my charging port/earbud port is going out. It's time for an upgrade for me. Hopefully it'll last me at least another 3 years.

[BlackF82]

🤦*♂️ sometimes I wish technology takes a pause on shit like phones, cars, etc. for a few years. You can't own anything new for more than a few months months before the next thing comes out.

I just got my latest iPhone and now it will be old.....

Just got my dream car, an F82 2 years ago and now the new G shits on it with more power AWD blah blah blah....