Are all the display options using PWM now? I’ve been staying with the XR because the XS caused headaches for me. Curious if they’ve gotten their frequency up to a bearable level.
Pro is 120Hz
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
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Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#652Honestly 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…
> It comes with one USB-C to USB-C charging cable Why not a USB-A to USB-C cable? The vast majority of existing chargers and computer/console/car ports are USB-A. Seems like this is forcing people to buy USB-C chargers.
The last power adapters and cables bundled with iPhones already had USB C connection.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#653Honestly 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…
Now if they can put back a jack port...
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#654So 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…
What do you even use usb data transfer for? I have only ever used it for development which was quick enough with Lightning (also usb 2.0)
I use it for backing up and restoring my phone to disk. It takes forever with these big drives so transfer rate is really nice.
I don’t do it frequently, but when I do I want it to take as short a time as possible.
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#655I was hoping they would move to SCSI. I understand it would change the dimensions somewhat, but it's ridiculous that in 2023 I cannot connect my iPhone to my Quadra 800.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#656It'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! I don’t have a clue who you are, but I wanted to say hello with everyone else! Have a good week!
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#657> A huge leap forward for iPhone Marginal improvement presented as huge leap forward. If only words had to mean something > with a gorgeous new design featuring a durable, color-infused back glass Didn't the iPhone 2 have a back glass? What's durable about a back glass, aluminium doesn't break.
Aluminum unfortunately is incompatible with wireless charging. While I would forgo the latter for the former, Apple seems to think the market won’t. So we're stuck with the glass sandwich. The alternative would be plastic, which Apple doesn't want to do anymore either.
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#658I am very disappointed in myself and in their trade in offer. I made the switch from Android to iOS after 15 years or so of being an Android die hard in July, with the intention of considering the 15 as a trade in. They offered me £635 for a 14 Pro Max 256. Less than half what I paid 2 months ago.
> They offered me £635 for a 14 Pro Max 256.
Sell it on the used market if you think your old model is worth more than that.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#659Honestly 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…
Yay, I can throw away all my headphones again.
Use an adapter, Bluetooth, or any other reasonably futureproof option. Why would you be throwing away your headphones?
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#660It'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…
The cost of inputs has gone down. What has happened to the cost of storage and RAM (both commodities, I assume) over the last several years? They're still shipping "Pro" iPhones — that cost as much as a computer — with 128GB. That's one way to keep costs down, and to goose the demand for Apple's iCloud backup service.
If people back up most of what’s on their phones, won’t people with more storage also want more space for backups? What things in your mind (other than apps/games) would take up a lot of space on a phone and not be backed up? Or do you suppose they wouldn’t be backed up to iCloud?