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[–] 48 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Wait wait wait. They finally went full width with that goddamn camera bump, a move that could radically improve the physical user experience by finally allowing this thing to rest evenly on a flat surface. Then, they put another set of camera bumps on the camera bump to ensure that it never does this. Honestly, this is like an elaborate, slow rolling practical joke at this point.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    I would be more interested in a budget-camera option if it meant price reduction and no bump. If that were also the one not solely marketed in the hands of 22-year-old fashionistas, all the better.

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  • [+] 27 points 1 year ago* (6 children)
  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Ike it or not, and for the record I don’t, the price for that model is “the same as last year”.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

    Yep. Noticed pricing didn't change across their line up. They definitely got what they wanted from him.

    Just cost them their diginity, the price was several fractional magnitudes of what the tariffs would have cost them in revenue.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Well, the pricing kind of didn’t change. The pricing on all the smaller devices, the watches, AirPods, etc didn’t change at all. And the pricing on the phones didn’t change as much as the cheapest storage tier went away, and the second cheapest storage option is the same price as before. In a world of inflation and tariffs, I’d consider that a win.

    And yes, I agree it came at the cost of Cooks dignity. I’m not certain how I feel about it, but I’m pretty sure I hate it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Yes. Meant didn't change.

    I’m not certain how I feel about it, but I’m pretty sure I hate it.

    As an Apple hardware user, I am very disappointed.

    From my investor perspective, I'm ambivalent. I understand the weight of the fiduciary responsibility and I will still continue to vote for Cooks removable mainly for other reasons. One of those reasons is how these presentations have shifted to being a long commercial rather than a truly live event. Tim doesn't get it. He only understands supply chains. He is mediocre at best with everything else, terrible for many things.

    I don't work for Apple but their choice to force engineers to come into the office is one of those terrible decisions. They were literally more flexibility prior to covid. Engineers do not collaborate in person, especially when forced.

    Hiss...we hates it, we does! Filthy nasty people. We hates it very much. Gollum, gollum.

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    [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I know the camera bumps have been getting bigger over time, but this is just too much. These are definitely the ugliest iPhones ever released.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    I upgraded to a 16 Pro Max from an XS Max last year, and this announcement is really ensuring that I made the correct decision. It looks like a fine phone, but the cameras and battery life and speed of the 16 pro max are already insane.

    I’m waiting for a watch announcement though, I’d love to finally upgrade my Series 0 that I’ve had forEVER to whatever last year’s model is for cheap.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I’d love to finally upgrade my Series 0

    How's the battery life holding up on that?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    It’s lasts about as long as it does to read this sentence.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    So they went back to aluminum eh? The cheaper an weaker material is going bring the cost down, right? Right?

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Aluminium is much lighter than titanium, so these phones will at least be lighter right?

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago

    Whole lot of nothing

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Orange Pro instant buy. Those cameras are really promising, battery life looks to be impressive and thermals well managed. My iPhone XS can retire peacefully.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Amazing construction site optics 🚧🏗️

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I will bet this new model does amazing things that have never been seen before! This is going to be super super cool and i am going to wait in a very long line to get one. It will totally be worth it when I can show it off and people will be able to recognize it since it will be very different from all the other models.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Don't forget to throw away your old model! Smash it on the ground and grind it to pieces with your heel so you can truly experience the exclusivity of a brand new Apple iPhone!

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    The improved camera and battery life are both very welcome. As a parent, I’ll take all the camera improvements I can get!

    Normally I wouldn’t upgrade yet but if I give my teen my 15Pro and pick up a new 17Pro, then migration to USB-C is complete. That also gives the entire family hardware that should support aApples upcoming ai features

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  • I hated the previous Aluminum unibody designs and I hate the new one as well.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Can't they just remove the battery completely at this point and require it to be charged 100% of the time? It's not like it would change much.

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