Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
09-08-2021, 09:32 PM
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im probably going to upgrade my series 3 this year.
it really depends thou on what new feature the 7 will have.
if it’s lackluster and similar to the 6, then I may hold off for the series 8.
my 3 is still fine for me, but it’s annoying updating the software since it’s only 8GB. I don’t have anything installed and it has under 2GB free, so I have to restore it anytime I want to update the software.
it really depends thou on what new feature the 7 will have.
if it’s lackluster and similar to the 6, then I may hold off for the series 8.
my 3 is still fine for me, but it’s annoying updating the software since it’s only 8GB. I don’t have anything installed and it has under 2GB free, so I have to restore it anytime I want to update the software.
I'm still within my 90 day Costco return policy though.. not sure if i want to return it or not
09-10-2021, 05:40 PM
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09-10-2021, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
I upgraded to a 6 this year mainly because my 3's screen fell off and touch no longer worked I'm still within my 90 day Costco return policy though.. not sure if i want to return it or not
I'm still within my 90 day Costco return policy though.. not sure if i want to return it or not
09-13-2021, 01:17 PM
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09-14-2021, 12:37 PM
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at Apple Watch. guess I’ll hold off till next year.
09-14-2021, 12:59 PM
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Bruh… are the cameras really that big?
09-14-2021, 01:13 PM
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So… last year it was 65mm telephoto.
this year it’s 77mm
hoping next year is 85mm
this year it’s 77mm
hoping next year is 85mm
09-14-2021, 01:14 PM
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Holy shlt! prores codec is coming to iPhone??!
09-14-2021, 01:19 PM
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I'm def skipping this iPhone. Might grab the watch, the bigger screen and faster charging is nice, no new health features though...
09-14-2021, 01:27 PM
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Yea no new health features is why I won’t upgrade my Series 3.
09-14-2021, 01:40 PM
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I'm getting the new iPad mini for sure.
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09-14-2021, 02:29 PM
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Am I reading things right that this year both the 13Pro and 13ProMax have the same camera performance and the 13ProMax doesn't have slightly better low light performance like last year?
09-14-2021, 10:46 PM
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as far as I can tell the only difference is screen size and battery between the pro and pro max.
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09-15-2021, 07:08 AM
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09-15-2021, 12:34 PM
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You has PM @Whiskers 
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Thanks 
09-15-2021, 01:28 PM
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Ordered the new iPad mini and will get the 13 pro max on Friday. I pretty much get the phone for free with trade in and T-Mobile bill credits so why not.
09-19-2021, 08:22 PM
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I'm on the iPhone upgrade program, I got the 12 Pro but damn, I don't know if I should get the 13 Pro, doesn't seem like any monumental features to upgrade. But also my payment doesn't change. Kind of annoyed they get rid of the cool color all the time, first the green, then the pacific blue. I don't like this baby blue color. Ugh what to do? #firstworldproblems
09-20-2021, 07:13 AM
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I got the slate gray and the new green case on order. That was my solution.
09-20-2021, 01:54 PM
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iOS 15 is available.
Neat that Apple is letting me still update to 14.8 vs just upgrading directly to 15.
I’ll let @Whiskers be the guinea pig
Neat that Apple is letting me still update to 14.8 vs just upgrading directly to 15.
I’ll let @Whiskers be the guinea pig
Interesting! 
this is good for people that don’t want to update yet to the newest OS for whatever reason.
Particularly if a new OS severely slows down your device.
Apple Won't Make You Upgrade to iOS 15 and Will Continue to Provide Security Updates for iOS 14
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/07...ade-to-ios-15/
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/features/
this is good for people that don’t want to update yet to the newest OS for whatever reason.
Particularly if a new OS severely slows down your device.
Apple Won't Make You Upgrade to iOS 15 and Will Continue to Provide Security Updates for iOS 14
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/07...ade-to-ios-15/
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/features/
09-20-2021, 02:03 PM
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upgrading to ios 15 now.. wish me luck
09-20-2021, 02:41 PM
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Anyone else get this?
was hoping for more free storage
was hoping for more free storage
09-20-2021, 05:17 PM
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I got that too. I was hoping they would switch 50GB to free. But I guess all those $1 subs add up. I guess everyone on the 50GB plan is getting that upgrade.
09-22-2021, 04:04 PM
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Thanks Tim Apple, updating to 14.8 ruined my battery life. Used to last me all day and now it’s 2PM and I’m already at 18%
This is why I don’t like iOS updates.
This is why I don’t like iOS updates.
iOS 15 is available.
Neat that Apple is letting me still update to 14.8 vs just upgrading directly to 15.
I’ll let @Whiskers be the guinea pig
Neat that Apple is letting me still update to 14.8 vs just upgrading directly to 15.
I’ll let @Whiskers be the guinea pig
09-22-2021, 04:19 PM
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Yea… no. The 2 weeks leading up to updating I was on vacation so my battery usage was low. Using it barely down to 60%.
and since my last post I’m down to 10% now. All I’ve been doing is surfing Azine.
also just noticed the back of my phone is warm.
and since my last post I’m down to 10% now. All I’ve been doing is surfing Azine.
also just noticed the back of my phone is warm.
09-22-2021, 05:03 PM
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We've got phones on manual update and are not updating for another week or so, hopefully after any further additional critical update/bug-proofing.
09-24-2021, 02:39 PM
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Really? What did you mean by this, then:
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Bruh… are the cameras really that big?
Bruh… are the cameras really that big?
09-24-2021, 02:41 PM
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Just got my 13 Pro, I am loving this form factor! I had the 11 Pro Max prior. Got the Blue, it looks more silver than it does blue, which I am ok with. 
Can't wait to get outside and test out the camera after work
Can't wait to get outside and test out the camera after work
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I wasn’t going to upgrade right away. But I figured since this is an “s” year there would be more than enough stock if I changed my mind. And yup, I changed my mind and ordered for pick up tomorrow morning since I’m at work today.
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