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Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Is Nvidia about to have an iPhone moment? Nvidia releases an AI-based phone with an assistant you talk to, no other UI necessary. It could remain aware during calls like an available assistant so you can direct it to do follow up tasks, like check calendars, etc. It could completely change the paradigm and disrupt Apple's business model entirely.

Nothing in Nvidia’s past even hints at them being able to pull off half of what you wished for and consumers are not interested in an audio-only phone. There are just way too many things that work better with a screen (like pictures or games, also I like to read articles not listen to them).

The only think Nvidia has going for them is hardware and CUDA, I don’t even think they are very competent in the software department let alone consumer-facing software.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

#492

IMO, 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…

Apple should have kept the S model name suffix. These half-upgrades underwhelm when the devices are marketed as fully new models.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

#493

Is Nvidia about to have an iPhone moment? Nvidia releases an AI-based phone with an assistant you talk to, no other UI necessary. It could remain aware during calls like an available assistant so you can direct it to do follow up tasks, like check calendars, etc. It could completely change the paradigm and disrupt Apple's business model entirely.

Nvidia doesn’t do AI though. They would need a software partner to do the entire OS and software stack.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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So the only compelling reason to upgrade from the 14 is...USB-C, where people are saying the 15 (non-Pro) runs at USB2 speeds? This was one of the most lackluster Apple launches in recent memory. I long for the day when Apple actually innovated on this product line. Now they're simply treading water and only making good changes when forced to (EU requiring USB-C). I will give credit where it is due for Apple -- the M…

I mean, everything is "better". If cameras are important to you, you now finally have a bigger sensor that allows for 2x zoom at around the existing quality. The chip is faster and more efficient, so battery will get better too.

If you wait 2-3 years between phones, you get something that's more significantly better. I've seen tons of comments here and elsewhere saying the 15 isn't that compelling compared with the 14. Is it supposed to be? Updating your phone every year isn't that common IRL. This is more compelling for people coming from iPhone 12/13 or older.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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> Honestly for me the best part is the USB-C. Some people predicted that new iPhone will be completely portless and allow wireless charging only, just to not having to support USB-C out of spite. I guess we'll need to wait a year or two more.

Those people were way off the mark anyway because there was no rumor to support that and it wouldn't even make practical sense.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

#497

The entire announcement is an exercise in masking that they're running out of ideas. Excessive lectures on environmental footprint. Lots of cultural/humanitarian story telling, a pile of non-relatable tech info where they only briefly showed the embarrassing "up to 10% faster", dull/static presenters with their fake excitement. Even the Pro model, typically the only model where they might add some actual features of…

There is NO dirth of ideas. I was hoping for duel screen, full satellite communication, 48hr battery, 3D audio/video/photos etc. These are the things that are very challenging to get right and I think only Apple can make it happen in a way to make mainstream. But nothing came through.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

#498

USB 2.0 on the 15 is kind of a joke considering it came out in April of 2000. 60hz, USB 2.0, getting a bit dated. I know a bunch of people will excuse it but at that price I think it's not ideal. Oh and RIP 13 Mini, you'll be my phone until I can't use it anymore I suppose.

I don’t remember the last time I used a wire to transfer data to/from my phone. This seems like a non issue.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

#499

It's pretty wild that Apple has held prices down the last few years in the face of elevated inflation. I decided to calculate the inflation-adjusted price of every iPhone ever, and the 15 line are some of the most affordable (in 2023 dollars). Full table and charts are here: https://www.perfectrec.com/posts/iPhone15-price But the take aways are: - iPhone 15 is cheapest base model since the OG iPhone in 2007 - 15 Plus…

Right? Considering USB-C and the fact that they moved most of the pro features into the base model it seems like a great time to upgrade from an older model.
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