iPhone 15 dummies confirm Dynamic Island on vanilla models, Action button on Pros Comments
- Mrai
- uuZ
Does that say no curved edges even this time?
- potato4k
- I2c
Sam.Smythe, 09 Sep 2023When that moment of 999 USD iPhone X happened, most of Apple users were justifying the price. ... moreGreed is Apple’s middle name. Remember how long Apple kept the base iPhone at 16GB? 😅
But unlike typical consumer electronics brand, the Apple brand is now a luxury brand. When consumers buy iPhones, they are not buying the phone, they’re buying the brand that gives them status symbol and prestige. And prestige is priceless. That’s why Tim Cook is confident in people stretching their wallet for the Apple brand. It’s been shown time and time again. $999 iPhone X was best seller. 14 Pro and Pro Max also outsold the regular 14. Also, iPhone prices have already reached $1200-$1500 in some markets, and it didn’t stop people from buying them.
Take a young person in a developing world. He couldn’t afford a house nor a car anymore, the traditional status symbol. Compared to those, a $1200 iPhone becomes really cheap to have as a status symbol.
- Sam.Smythe
- Kx7
potato4k, 09 Sep 2023We already saw this, when Apple charged $1000 for the iPhone X. Many people thought that was c... moreWhen that moment of 999 USD iPhone X happened, most of Apple users were justifying the price. Of course it's a bit out of reach for me because even though it was groundbreaking some areas, it was still felt greedy to my eyes. But now, the greed could clearly be seen 5 generations of iPhones later because of:
1. Only incremental updates year after year
2. Refusal to adopt USB-C. Relented after EU stepped in.
3. Old chip inside brand new iPhone 14
4. Rumours of price increase just because "titanium frame", "new camera system", and "256GB base storage" on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max
Come visit macrumors, you'll see all the satcastic remarks on most users there.
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Of course, other brands are guilty as well. For example: Samsung with its incremental updates, refusal to put advanced cameras on their Fold & Flip, and copying Apple's greedy techniques (25W charging, no chargers, etc). Google with its limited OS upgrades and low build qualities. China brands rebranding their entry level phones, making them look new, and putting old Snapdragon 695 inside their phones. Some of them are even sneaking their adware built into their skinned Android OS.
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At this point, I patiently wait until people could not hold their frustrations and anger no more.
- potato4k
- AA8
I really really hope Apple gave users a bone by giving 256GB as base storage. It’s quite ridiculous seeing $1000 phone having just 128GB today when NAND chips are dirt cheap.
IMO the analysts would be correct, that the 15 Pro models will be best selling despite the price increase. Apple is smart when they decided to stick last year’s SoC into the regular iPhone. It’s already proven with the 14 models where the 14 Pro models are selling more. Many tech sites talking how the regular 14 and 14 Plus not selling well as bad news. On the contrary, Apple is happy as that means more people buying the more expensive pro models. More money for Apple.
And let’s see how Apple cheapens out their $1200 phones by using BOE panels.
- potato4k
- AA8
Sam.Smythe, 08 Sep 2023Greed will hit them hard at the most unsuspecting time. For that time to come, I will patientl... moreWe already saw this, when Apple charged $1000 for the iPhone X. Many people thought that was crazy, but Lo and behold, it was best seller,
In some countries, people can no longer afford houses or cars, the traditional status symbol. A $1500 iPhone becomes a much more affordable alternative.
- Sam.Smythe
- tDQ
Cpt.Power, 08 Sep 2023Well only Apple and maybe Samsung and Google can slap new CPU and GPU into same body and ask 3... moreGreed will hit them hard at the most unsuspecting time. For that time to come, I will patiently wait. At some Apple specific forums (which I closely followed as I'm one of the keen user of that brand), most of their members are furious the moment they heard rumours about price increase.
I personally do not know about Samsung's and Google's, as I do not use Samsung since Note8 and Google never sold here in my country. But I suspect the reaction is not too far off. After all, nobody loves price increase without substantial and meaningful improvements.
- Sam.Smythe
- tDQ
Anonymous, 08 Sep 2023He has a point, though. It's lame how housing colors are now breaking news. Too bad they ... moreThanks for pointing it out politely. Unlike his way of saying it...very distastefully, shall we say. Now you're being nice and polite, we could have some thoughtful, humanly discussion between you and me. Unlike him which I will regard as a lowlife, worth only to be ignored.
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My take:
Yeah, this is the sad era of our tech nowadays. I do miss the golden era of olds where the tech & features inside phone are the news, where you could design your own shell to make your gadgets uniquely you.
And about Kirin, I'll patiently wait for what they will bring to the table. Fiercer competitions always good for us consumers, as lack of competition will only bring complacency, stagnation, and (even worse) a monopoly.
- Cpt.Power
- SH3
Well only Apple and maybe Samsung and Google can slap new CPU and GPU into same body and ask 300 more price increase for that.
In case of Apple they added USB-C which is just replacing one maybe 5 dollar worth connector for another 5 dollar thing.
Which is not even same since it will niot have support for 150-200W charging bricks.
- Maria
- sEB
[deleted post]Well, at least you have your strong will, dont you? Good luck till you die.
- Rev Prof Cliff
- CGH
All version must all the colours.
- Anonymous
- vaS
Sam.Smythe, 07 Sep 2023Then stop visiting this site altogether if you feel you're cheaping out your comments and... moreHe has a point, though. It's lame how housing colors are now breaking news. Too bad they didn't see China coming from behind with Kirin 9000s. xD
- Anonymous
- 7kj
Anonymous, 07 Sep 2023I sure hope this is actually black and white and not midnight and starlight True, the midnight and starlight options were just tacky and unnecessary
- Sam.Smythe
- Kx7
I Just Read, 07 Sep 2023Why is gsmarena.com title in the plural ?
So we have a presentation of possibly every colour ... moreThen stop visiting this site altogether if you feel you're cheaping out your comments and life in general. This site is for all brands of phones and all of the rumours surrounding all brands. Go to some fansites if you want only phone brands you're worshipping.
Oh, and build a shrine to worship it while you can.
- Anonymous
- 3SM
I don't like the vanilla models. I prefer the chocolate models.
- Anonymous
- gDf
„The dummies have glossy sides, though the real phones will probably have a matte finish on their titanium frames.“
Why do you say so? The iPhone 15 dummies have matte sides so this should represent how they will really look. Aluminum can be polished. Every news site says they will be matte based solely on the fact that the titanium Apple Watches were matte.
- Anonymous
- gDf
I sure hope this is actually black and white and not midnight and starlight
- I Just Read
- 39y
Why is gsmarena.com title in the plural ?
So we have a presentation of possibly every colour possibly Apple could consider
And this is newsworthy?
Am I selling my comments to cheaply?
- AnonD-1104158
- 3aL
All same
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