I'll need to buy new AirPods too, unless I want to carry a lightning cable around too. Or just always use wireless charging with them.
my AirPods came with a USB-C to lightning, so that will still work with the phone to charge on the go
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
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#22These presentations look like something straight out of some dystopian corporate hellscape fiction.
I was expecting it to end with "all these presentations were rendered live on the A17 pro, on this iPhone". None of it really seems "real".
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#23I was really hoping Apple would tell the EU FU, and remove the port altogether. Some sort of wireless data only or some new port like magsafe, but for data.
What's wrong with having a standard serial port?
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#24Honestly for me the best part is the USB-C. Every year it's a new camera, new whatever, but USB-C is going to mean I can get rid of all these lightning cables. Not increasing the price is nice, I guess. Will have to buy more USB-C cables, though. (Technically the low highest end phone is higher, but higher spec, too). It comes with one USB-C to USB-C charging cable - not sure if it is a data cable, also. Pre-order Fr…
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#25These guys are insane. Every year the bloody product looks great (EDIT: not visually/aesthetically, looks like its got great features) and then the next year it somehow is even better. Satellite connectivity is fantastic. I believe T-mobile is bringing some of that too. If we get satellite backup calling or satellite data in the coming years it will be incredible.
I think I'll wait another year before I upgrade my iPhone 13 but this is great stuff.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#26IMO, this was a pretty weak announcement. They spent so long talking about environmental stuff, like getting rid of leather, that it felt like they were trying to pad the presentation to reach a reasonable length. There were a few new things (more optical zoom, slightly smaller bezels), but these were all leaked in advance.
I was also disappointed to hear that the satellite stuff is limited to 2 years. Is it going to be yet another subscription after that?
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#27I miss Jobs. These prerecorded presentations are soulless and almost embarrassing at times.
Happy to see USB-C on the iPhone (thanks EU) and no price hikes.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#28They sure are out of ideas.
Small (anec)data point, but I got invited last week by my local Apple Store to attend the event there and upgrade on the day. Never had that happen before, and have a history (that Apple surely knows) of buying 6 months after launch and then holding for 4-7 years.
I get the impression — admittedly having not watched the event — that Apple feel the need to work hard and drum up interest for this release.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#29I haven't bought a new iPhone since the 5. I typically would wait a year and buy a used year-old model for half price (with AppleCare). But I didn't do this after the XS, and now with Pro and non-Pro models it's incredibly complex to find the best value since used prices are so dynamic and there are so many models to choose from.
Might be time to just buy a new one with USB-C and use it for 5+ years.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#30Honestly for me the best part is the USB-C. Every year it's a new camera, new whatever, but USB-C is going to mean I can get rid of all these lightning cables. Not increasing the price is nice, I guess. Will have to buy more USB-C cables, though. (Technically the low highest end phone is higher, but higher spec, too). It comes with one USB-C to USB-C charging cable - not sure if it is a data cable, also. Pre-order Fr…
Yup - finally ready to ditch the 2020 SE which, TBH, is still good enough except the battery's toast and has been for half a year at least.
(Worry not though dear mr. Cook, I'll pass it down to one of my kids so the environment won't be hurting while the new toy shows me which gate my CO2-spewing flight departs from. ;))