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10 September 2022, 11:57 PM | #31 |
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If the 14 Pro thermals wind up being an improvement over the 13 Pro, I'll buy it, as I've gotten very tired of my 13 Pro dimming the screen when exposed to heat during outdoor activities. The 13 Pro is by far the most problematic phone I have had in this regard, but I can't justify spending $1,200+ unless I know for certain this issue has been improved upon. My guess is it probably has not been.
But, from a new feature perspective, I do not see any major or groundbreaking benefits and think that perhaps the justification for yearly phone refreshes grows weaker with each new iteration. |
11 September 2022, 12:00 AM | #32 |
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I have an 11 Pro and was set to wait until the 15 hopefully came with usb c charding. Unfortunately, I just received an offer from Verizon to upgrade with an $800 trade in and pro-rated monthly payment of $9.00 per month.
So, do I wait another cycle or get the trade when the value of my 11 is still so gigh?
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For "mini" lovers:
There is a rumor that Apple will change the design of the SE to the minis' current look. If it is true, then there will be only one Iphone in this size/knowledge area. For me it seems, that the only question remained unanswered is whether this phone will get the Touch ID or Face ID? |
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If your 11 is meeting your needs now though, I also imagine similar offers will be available from the major carriers for future iPhones. Between the current economic conditions, the slowing speed of major features/innovations on new yearly smartphone updates (where now often the marketing is far more grandiose than the features themselves), MNVOs offering extremely competitive offerings, and Verizon losing wireless customers, IMO, the big three will probably continue these promotions. |
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I have ordered a new iPhone 14 Pro in silver. will arrive between the 3rd and 10th of Oct.
I got it as an upgrade and with the trade in for my 13 Pro, I actually pay less for it a month. I got a deal some years ago from O2 on my airtime tariff for unlimited texts, unlimited calls and 30GB of data for £17.38 a month, (about $20), which does me fine.
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The argument has also been made that if all phones adopt USB-C that there would be long-term environmental benefits. In most cases, USB-C also represents a benefit in port durability, although, IIRC, Lightning and USB-C are pretty similar in this regard and both are durable when used correctly (although, from what I have observed, Lightning seems to have the benefit that when the tip breaks it may be less likely to damage the port.) |
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Negative. I am not upgrading every year like I used to. I am sticking with my 13 pro.
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I see no reason to switch from a 13 Pro.
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11 September 2022, 02:43 AM | #46 |
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Will be sticking with the 13pro until something with touchid or usbc comes out. The thing is effing heavy tho, but I need the camera.
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Already ordered the 16.
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Well, Verizon let me upgrade with an $800 trade in allowance on both my wife’s and my 11Pro and a reduction of $50 in my total monthly bill with the existing 5g basic plan I currently have. At that point it is a no-brainer to upgrade.
Verizon customers may want to look into this. Especially if you have an 11 or 12.
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The trade in and bill credits definitely make upgrading much more reasonable than in years past.
Regarding the bill credits, most forget that it’s not applied in full, but spread out over 24-36 months depending on your carrier. If you choose to upgrade you’ll forfeit the remainder of your bill credits from your current iPhone 13. Just something to double check. |
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Depends what deals my carrier has to offer. I’m in no rush at all.
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I am the same way, but I’m passing on the 14. Getting a little tired of apple continuing to push out the exact same phone with minimal spec bumps. I read recently the average iPhone owners phone was 3 years old. I have no interest in bigger cameras and minor speed bumps, i want a redesign! We have been using the exact same shape for 3 years. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Aside from the satellite feature on the new pro, which is interesting, I can’t see anything new on the 14 that interests me since I’d never get a pro anyways. And the satellite feature looks like a new way of tracking someone.
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I have the 11. Is the 14 a big upgrade from mine?
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I’m in the upgrade plan with Apple. I pay about $600 a year to have the new phone every year. I honestly don’t spend much on myself in general so I’m happy to do this. I’ve got the 14 Pro ordered and arriving next week.
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I decided to upgrade my 11 Pro to get the newer processor. Also, some sources have indicated that the 14 should have better reception than our 11 due to improved antennaes. My brother’s 13 definitely had a stronger signal than mine in our neighborhood.
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