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Apple, I don’t want a giant phone that I have to carry in my hands. Make another mini version that costs less than $2k and you can have my money. I already have an iPad or several laptops that I can do “big” things on.
This video makes a great point about small phones at scale that changed my mind about demanding small phones from large companies
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…
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…
> USB-C is going to mean I can get rid of all these lightning cables Bought a Motorola G6 in 2018 for €199. It takes "fantastic" photos, and came in a "stunning new" (!?) color of black(ish). It's pretty much indestructible, runs Firefox with uBlock Origin, and it's "better for the environment" because every year you don't buy a new phone, the environment is happy. It also has USB-C, and a 3.5 jack.
Android is notorious for aging out phones much faster than Apple. You could use 8+ year old phones with the latest security updates up until very recently.
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…
No comment on whether the 13->15 jump was big enough to be worthwhile, just that I think that’d be more comparable than the 14->15 jump.
Government decision makers are often [edit: Not] qualified to make good technical decisions, but sometimes they do. Or they get lucky.
I 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.
It's too polished. COVID is over. Bring back the live demos.
Some commenters are praising the USB-C port, so it's worth noting that this change is because of EU regulations. Government decision makers are often [edit: Not] qualified to make good technical decisions, but sometimes they do. Or they get lucky.
I like lightning. I liked firewire too. It's always kept too long, when its a lock-in.
They had to be made to. Now, lets hope no more new happens in the form factor and cable basics for a while.
They sure are out of ideas.
Phones are a finished product line and have been for a while. Apart from incremental bumps there isn't anything you can add that will move the needle. The next battle now moves onto AR/VR.
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…
https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/12/apple-adds-usb-3-speeds-to...