Anyone rushing to get the Iphone 14?

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by INC

I don't like face ID at all. That's why I'm still waiting for the promised new, under-display fingerprint reader version to arrive.

Never used Face ID or fingerprint, always used a pin#. Why not just use the 4 or 6 digit pin# instead if using Face ID?

[whatsthetime?]

12 Mini here and love it, so no need for me to get another 'til mine no longer works as far as I'm concerned.

[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

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.

I am upgrading from an iPhone 13 Pro 128gig and only got an estimated $450 from Verizon. It said ‘up to’ $800, but I guess not for me


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[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by Romeojk

I am upgrading from an iPhone 13 Pro 128gig and only got an estimated $450 from Verizon. It said ‘up to’ $800, but I guess not for me


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Dang, Were you at the end of your contract or previous installment period? Maybe thats what made the difference for me.

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

Never used Face ID or fingerprint, always used a pin#. Why not just use the 4 or 6 digit pin# instead if using Face ID?

Both face id and fingerprint security are magnitudes more secure. At least according to Apple.

[INC]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

Never used face ID or fingerprint, always used PIN. Why not use a 4 or 6 digit PIN when using Face ID instead?

Against Face ID, yes. But not against Touch ID. In my experience, it's an easy-to-use, fully automatic security feature: if you touch the phone, it unlocks itself, and it even allows Applepay to work quickly and easily.

Of course, I know that it works pretty much the same way with Face ID, but I don't like this type of biometric surveillance systems at all. Therefore, if I had a chance, I would physically disable the front camera of my phone.

[BNA/LION]

I'm actually considering going to apples?

[uscmatt99]

I’m moving from a 12 mini to a 14 Pro. I use the camera a lot and that’s the main reason for the switch, as well as better battery life. I do wish I could keep the smaller form factor of the 12 mini though.

[Fredrik]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Both face id and fingerprint security are magnitudes more secure. At least according to Apple.

Well, it depends.
One problem with face ID and fingerprints is that they are both easier to force someone into presenting to the phone than forcing someone to remember a long PIN or passphrase, both tecnically and legally.

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Sperry

Guess you're not celebrating The Twelve Days Of Disconnect? December 22nd thru January 2nd. Cellphone OFF. Internet OFF. TV / Streaming OFF. Disappear for meditation of books, crafts, or if it is your want, cooking, food, wine.
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I've got a cousin who used the 4 until Apple shut it off on him And this is a Newton Mass. guy, married, double state pensions, no kid$$$$.
S9? 2016 1st Gen SE here. I'm on the second of two purchased at the same time. And this one has been dropped often enough that I'm sure the power or Home buttons are about to fail.

A replacement ... Apple's smallest refurb ... YeeOwww! ... Wow, too big! Swappa.com is my friend for these wants & needs.

Same as you, I’m also still using my original SE. Battery is fairly useless, but just about gets me through a day with a top up charge if being used a lot.

Was going to buy a new one this year, but needs to be worth it for the added hassle of the (in my view) ridiculously huge phones they sell now.

If I can’t reach the whole screen with my thumb then it’s too big in my opinion.

If I want a tablet, I’d get a mini iPad

[NYC6]

Nope, about 5 months ago got a 13 and suits me just fine.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Same as you, I’m also still using my original SE. Battery is fairly useless, but just about gets me through a day with a top up charge if being used a lot.

Was going to buy a new one this year, but needs to be worth it for the added hassle of the (in my view) ridiculously huge phones they sell now.

If I can’t reach the whole screen with my thumb then it’s too big in my opinion.

If I want a tablet, I’d get a mini iPad

I started using old SEs for my vehicles to play iTunes playlists. Since it’s always plugged in the battery life is not real important.

The new SEs are the same size as the minis I think and since they’re discontinuing the minis I may have to revert back to the new SE.

99% of my phone use is for calls/texts and the camera, so a big screen is not something I care about.

As usual I don’t think Apple considers me as their customer of the future.

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by Blansky

The new SEs are the same size as the minis I think and since they’re discontinuing the minis I may have to revert back to the new SE.

13 mini 5.4" screen...SE (2nd Gen) 4.7" screen.
And yes, 13 mini is the last mini.

[ttomczak]

I’ve got a 13 pro max, other than the satellite SOS, I don’t see any thing earth shattering.

[Calatrava r]

Update. So, after reading this thread I thought about it and upgraded my I-11 to the I-14Pro. Should be sent to me in two weeks. I then turn in my phone for a credit. Actually, it was a good deal. No phones were in stock yet to demo. Hopefully, the new phone is not much larger than the small size I-11 Pro I currently have.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Update. So, after reading this thread I thought about it and upgraded my I-11 to the I-14Pro. Should be sent to me in two weeks. I then turn in my phone for a credit. Actually, it was a good deal. No phones were in stock yet to demo. Hopefully, the new phone is not much larger than the small size I-11 Pro I currently have.

Official release date is this Friday, so there won’t be any on display until then.

FYI, size comparison 11 vs 14pro:

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare...11,iphone14pro

The 14pro is smaller (height, width and depth) and heavier.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by nyc6

nope, about 5 months ago got a 13 and suits me just fine.

x2

[acebelt]

I'll be getting an iPhone 14 since I've been on an iPhone 8 since February 2018. Even after I replaced the battery, it's embarrassing trying to do anything on it compared to my girlfriend's iPhone 11, let alone anything newer than that.

For anyone looking at getting a 14 Pro to use the 48MP camera to take ProRes video in 4K, make sure you get a 256GB iPhone otherwise you'll be limited to 1080p!

https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/10...-14-pro-256gb/

[RyanJ]

I upgrade my iPhone and my Pixel every year. It is just something I always do. Started out being for work reasons but now I just do it for fun. I will gift my slightly used, year old phones to family members who can't afford to upgrade..

I also bought the Apple Watch Ultra this year too. Have never liked the Apple watch but I will try out this one.

[904VT]

I don't plan on ever buying an Apple phone again. Their prices are ridiculous nowadays for what isn't all that impressive.

I'm a tech guy myself, just haven't been impressed with any phones out there that think they can charge the price of a RTX 3090, for a phone that has very little technological advancement. $500 is the maximum imo they should be charging for phones nowadays, until one comes out with a significant advancement in the hardware on the phones with better CPUs.

[Ballzzz]

Miss my 1st gen SE, I currently have a 13 mini its not good, too big - the camera cant take close photos and its overpriced... ehh what can I do my SE lasted until last year, I couldn't make calls anymore so my hand was forced. Hate these big bricks they call phones now.

[INC]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I'm a tech guy myself, just haven't been impressed with any phones out there [...]

I can agree with this. The last phone which impressed me was the B&O Serene:

[904VT]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Both face id and fingerprint security are magnitudes more secure. At least according to Apple.

I mean from an ability for a random person to open your phone that is a correct statement. But from a Biometric ID risk standpoint and cybersecurity risk, Face ID and fingerprint content is extremely high risk. Also, unless I'm missing something Apple allows access to Biometric data to regimes focused on tyranny and against human rights. I think Apple's position is one of partial truth regarding security. But hey they are marketers.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I don't plan on ever buying an Apple phone again. Their prices are ridiculous nowadays for what isn't all that impressive.

I'm a tech guy myself, just haven't been impressed with any phones out there that think they can charge the price of a RTX 3090, for a phone that has very little technological advancement. $500 is the maximum imo they should be charging for phones nowadays, until one comes out with a significant advancement in the hardware on the phones with better CPUs.

Well everyones needs are different and it is nice that we have so many choices and people can do what suits them best.

My order with the carrier subsidy and the trade in is $396 for a new iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB.

[Blansky]

Not sure if others experience this but I’ve found as the MP size keeps increasing on these phones cameras it’s getting harder and harder to text pictures to people without Wi-Fi.

Sitting in a bar and sending pics takes forever if it even bothers. And sending to multiple people has made some videos arrive out of focus.

It’s getting so bad that I’ve had to order multiple rounds of drinks to send a few vacation snaps.

In fact this picture I’m sending from Hawaii is

[binArt]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Not sure if others experience this but I’ve found as the MP size keeps increasing on these phones cameras it’s getting harder and harder to text pictures to people without Wi-Fi.

Sitting in a bar and sending pics takes forever if it even bothers. And sending to multiple people has made some videos arrive out of focus.

It’s getting so bad that I’ve had to order multiple rounds of drinks to send a few vacation snaps.

In fact this picture I’m sending from Hawaii is

Looks like there is a silver lining after all.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by binArt

Looks like there is a silver lining after all.

I know, but if we’re getting up to 48 MP per picture my bar bill will soon exceed my allowance.

I’ll have to ask my wife for a cost of living increase.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I know, but if we’re getting up to 48 MP per picture my bar bill will soon exceed my allowance.

I’ll have to ask my wife for a cost of living increase.

[Ferdelious]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I started using old SEs for my vehicles to play iTunes playlists. Since it’s always plugged in the battery life is not real important.

The new SEs are the same size as the minis I think and since they’re discontinuing the minis I may have to revert back to the new SE.

99% of my phone use is for calls/texts and the camera, so a big screen is not something I care about.

As usual I don’t think Apple considers me as their customer of the future.

The new SE is a little bigger. Disappointing they scrapped the Mini.






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[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

The new SE is a little bigger. Disappointing they scrapped the Mini.

Thanks. I can’t keep up with it all. I had the original SE. Loved the size.

Then they discontinued it and came out with the minis, which were bigger if I remember. Same as the 8 I think.

Then the new SE came out bigger than the mini. And they discontinued the mini after the 13. ( I still have the 12 mini).

I guess part of the continued increases in size is due to the goodies inside and they can’t pack it all in the original SE size anymore.