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Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by nashashmi »

bombcar wrote: post #11

Honestly 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…

The USB-C was supposed to do more than just allow you to change cables. It was supposed to be a Dex-like, Docking Station extensible pocket computer.

The iPad Pro is like that and their extended desktop is called Apple Studio Display. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102286

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by tootie »

bilekas wrote: post #109

> A huge leap forward for iPhone with a gorgeous new design I do like iPhone, I actually have a personal one and work provide me with one too, I like their security aspects. But can how can they say with a straigh face this is a new design ?

I'll go a step further and say that pretty much every phone for the last 5-10 years looks indistinguishable to me. And most people just buy cases.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by nowooski »

SeanAnderson wrote: post #543
nowooski wrote: post #342

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…

Hah. Hi Wally! Or, rather, I assume this is him. I found myself reading your post, then was like, "Oh hey I know someone who came to this conclusion already... oh shit, they're linking to PerfectRec? Oh shit, I think it's Wally on HN!" Hope you are well :)

Hey Sean! Hope all is well. Glad the take was at least memorable enough you did a double take. :-)

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by tootie »

anonymouse008 wrote: post #191

Spatial Video in this generation says everything. They want to win Spatial / VR with the ecosystem - it's truly the only way: AppleTV (Spatial Content Specific?), iPhone 15, M(x) Processors for creating / editing. Apple is ready, but I still don't think people want to wear something on their face. That said, I've put myself in timeout over Apple Watch - still wrist naked, but it's inarguable that it's a successful pr…

A few years ago, Apple and Google were in a battle to dominate the AR space and made heavy investments (ARKit and ARCore) that I think have paid close to zero dividends. I'm not sure if any of that work is carrying over this spatial push, but I don't see Google following suit. I think it could be neat, but the addressable market is going to be tiny.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by Terretta »

noahtallen wrote: post #494
ulkesh wrote: post #320

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 1…

A bunch of their zoom comments appear to be the same thing as saying a DX sensor is a "zoom" of an FX sensor.

No, its a smaller rectangle around fewer pixels, which when shown the same size, looks zoomed in.

DX sensors are not "longer reach" than FX sensors with the same glass, they are cropped.

Couldn't tell from the pitch if that's what Apple meant, but it sure seemed like they meant it's cropped, not zoomed.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by chickenpotpie »

pzo wrote: post #264

Do yourself a favour and just buy a magnetic adapter + cable such as Baseus magnetic zinc [1] You will: - save money to buy new phone (cable costs just ~10$) - it's magnetic so even more convenient to use - magnetic adapter protects connector from dust getting inside or getting broken - you use the same cable with adapters for usb-c, lightning and micro-usb to charge different gadgets (even older airpods pro) - at le…

Do not use those cables under any circumstances. They're not safe. The USB spec is not designed to accommodate chargers like that and they're a fire/device ruining hazard. Get a good usb-c cable from a reputable manufacturer.

Hackernews comment that put it better than me. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35436727

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by JohnBooty »

lambdasquirrel wrote: post #345
SirMaster wrote: post #184

I understand why they did it. But just my perspective on it, I will have to replace all my lightning cables with usb-c, and the usb-c ecosystem seems like a nightmare to me from what I have seen. This would be my first usb-c device.

I know I’m in the minority but I preferred the smaller lightning cables to these USB-C cables that were designed to carry 100x the power that a phone would need.

Lots of compact USB-C cables out there. They won't provide 100W to your laptop, but they'll charge your phone just fine.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by sneak »

christophilus wrote: post #372
jmkni wrote: post #113

Gutted that the iPhone mini is essentially dead. I don't want a phone any bigger. I'll hang onto my 13 Mini for as long as I can, hopefully they will update the SE to basically be the new Mini.

Writing this on an iPhone mini. It’s the best form factor for me. I don’t want to lug an iPad mini everywhere, and that’s what big phones feel like to me.

There was a time for a year or so that I carried an actual cellular-enabled iPad Mini in my front right pocket instead of an iPhone. I had to stop because it has no SMS app for the SIM card (or vibrate motor, or ability to host an Apple Watch) so I ended up carrying an iPhone as well alongside.

Then the XL or Pro Max or whatever (huge phablet) came out and I used that for a while. The added battery life is lovely.

I finally settled on the non-max Pro, because it is as large as you can go and still be operable with one hand. The Pro Max is a two-hands-always device. If I'm going to do that I might as well carry an iPad Mini.

Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

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Post by Terretta »

redbell wrote: post #414

> The fast and efficient A16 Bionic chip brings proven performance to iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.. > The iPhone 15 lineup offers convenient new ways to charge… Both models use a USB‑C connector, a universally accepted standard for charging and transferring data Only Apple can do selling like this. It’s clearly that marketing is at its heart or even in its DNA. Only Apple can sell you a brand-new phone with last yea…

They should have removed the charge port completely.
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