USB-C - check, 2x optical zoom - check, 2.5k+ pix screen - check. So, basically, Galaxy S10 plus?
With 7 years of software updates, possibly more years of security updates
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
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#682I 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.
It's overblown how much of a nightmare USB-C is. Yes there are many problems with the ecosystem, but it's still really not as bad as using both lightning and USB-C like Apple does, nor is it as bad as micro-usb. At my desk I have a laptop, keyboard, and mouse which typically all typically get charged off a single thunderbolt 4 cable. You can have anything from games controllers to bicycle lights to remote controls sh…
I have devices that only works with Usb a to c cables. I also have devices that doesn’t accept the same. ditto for e-marked cables, and passive charging cables. I now need to get a usb c cable tester and label each cable and device.
Re: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
#683So 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…
My notes on the upgrade from 14 to 15 I took during the announcement: * Twice as bright screen * Dynamic Island * Smaller bezel * Contoured edge * New better plastic back * Big camera improvements - 48MP main camera vs. 24MP - Faster focus - Much better telephoto - Improved portrait mode * Better color * Better low-light performance * No shutter lag * Turn on portrait mode after the fact - Smart HDR for better lighti…
From what I understand the battery life is equivalent (they seem to have shaved some weight off instead?) and the live voice mail transcription works just fine on my iPhone 13 Pro with the iOS 17 beta.
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#684But is Apple going to sell a Lightning to USB-C adapter? What the hell am I going to do with all of my lightning cables???? UPDATE: Okay, that was a tongue-in-cheek comment but Apple is doing the most Apple possible thing: they really are going to sell a $29 (?!) adapter that will allow you to use your Lightning charging cables to charge the new USB-C iPhones: https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/12/apple-usb-c-to-lightning-a…
I think the adapter is probably more for devices with integrated lighting connectors, eg some kinds of speaker.
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#685> ”It comes with one USB-C to USB-C charging cable - not sure if it is a data cable, also.” All USB-C cables must support USB 2.0 480 Mbps data transfer, at minimum. There’s no such thing as a USB-C cable that doesn’t support data.
Of course there are, they’re sold as “privacy” or sometimes “security” cables. To be clear, “juice jacking” is not a thing anymore, but people are still foolishly worried about it so there’s a market. https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-NA-USB-C-Data-Blocker/dp/B08...
Is that even possible with USB-C, though?
I believe at least the CC connection needs to be intact for a conformant power adapter or device to even output any voltage for charging for a C-to-C cable.
It might be possible to omit the D+ and D- wires, but that disqualifies many legacy charging protocols as well.
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#686I'll need to buy new AirPods too, unless I want to carry a lightning cable around too. Or just always use wireless charging with them.
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#687Gutted that the iPhone mini is essentially dead. I don't want a phone any bigger. I'll hang onto my 13 Mini for as long as I can, hopefully they will update the SE to basically be the new Mini.
There are dozens of us! Seriously though, I am not going to buy another iPhone unless they bring it back.
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#688Do yourself a favour and just buy a magnetic adapter + cable such as Baseus magnetic zinc [1] You will: - save money to buy new phone (cable costs just ~10$) - 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…
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#689> 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.
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#690> So the only compelling reason to upgrade from the 14 is... Your brain has been rotted by product marketing and tech consumer hype fanaticism. If your phone is a year old then the only reasons to buy a new one are - you make a living developing software for that phone - you make a living writing about that phone - you are a hobbyist or enthusiast who loves phones and wants to spend disposable income on them
Camera upgrades are worth it if you travel a lot as I do.