It would be cool if they did a flip phone but the "Apple Way"
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I won't be upgrading my 13 Mini until they bring a new one out, or a new SE which has actual decent specs - or this one dies.
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Why couldn't that be a software update for slightly older phones?
I mean I know why from a sales perspective they wouldn't do that, but surely the 15 can run that.
I mean I know why from a sales perspective they wouldn't do that, but surely the 15 can run that.
Mainly because it requires faster or more Neural Engine parts. I think anyway. I might be completely wrong.
chat gpt can already be downloaded as an app?
apple is far behind on AI vs other companies, Siri is dogwater compared to the likes of Google assistant, hence why there are rumours of getting native Gemini on the iPhone
Soldato
It is behind but one of the things Apple are king at is building product pipeline.
It’ll be good enough until they deem it necessary to relaunch/update/revamp it as the headlining feature for that years iPhone.
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iPhone 16 cases show rumored vertical camera bump
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Way to early in the game for rumours or to even discuss!
Barely feel like I’ve used my 15.
Time stops for no man.... even a Klang.Way to early in the game for rumours or to even discuss!
Barely feel like I’ve used my 15.
Personally I don't think the Control centre etc needs anything really happening to it, of course a better battery/camera is always welcome and I'm sure there will be some smallish upgrades to both in the 16.
Would seriously love to see a Flip or Fold iPhone but I doubt it'll ever happen.
Phones in general are just so boring now and they have been for sometime. I've been a iPhone user since the 3G was released but I have been quite tempted lately to try the Samsung Fold etc just because it's different but then I do soon realise I'll have to deal with Android
and soon find myself sticking and (hoping) that the next iPhone will be somewhat interesting/worth of an upgrade... I haven't had any reason to upgrade my 12 pro max yet, still going strong and have had 0 issues with it since getting it on release day.
Would seriously love to see a Flip or Fold iPhone but I doubt it'll ever happen.
Phones in general are just so boring now and they have been for sometime. I've been a iPhone user since the 3G was released but I have been quite tempted lately to try the Samsung Fold etc just because it's different but then I do soon realise I'll have to deal with Android
and soon find myself sticking and (hoping) that the next iPhone will be somewhat interesting/worth of an upgrade... I haven't had any reason to upgrade my 12 pro max yet, still going strong and have had 0 issues with it since getting it on release day.
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Personally I don't think the Control centre etc needs anything really happening to it, of course a better battery/camera is always welcome and I'm sure there will be some smallish upgrades to both in the 16.
Would seriously love to see a Flip or Fold iPhone but I doubt it'll ever happen.
Phones in general are just so boring now and they have been for sometime. I've been a iPhone user since the 3G was released but I have been quite tempted lately to try the Samsung Fold etc just because it's different but then I do soon realise I'll have to deal with Android
A mate has that folding phone, it’s garbage. The battery is awful, I’d hate it anyone whose use to a decent battery will be put off. Also the two or three that he’s had have all got a seam down the middle. Which would also annoy the life out of me, he says he doesn’t even notice it.
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I think that in practise, a fold will be like a notch in that once you’ve used it for a few days, you don’t notice it.
Having said that, I won’t be at all surprised if Apple produce a folding phone in the future with a less visible fold.
Having said that, I won’t be at all surprised if Apple produce a folding phone in the future with a less visible fold.
Soldato
I don’t understand the battery argument. A phone battery only needs to last 1 day and I’d wager 99% of phones manage that nowadays. That point notwithstanding, I’ve found the 15 PM battery life to be excellent.
With regards the camera, I guess there is indeed always room for improvement but the cameras on the 15 PM are darned good and it’s the first time I’ve had a phone where I can happily leave my dedicated camera at home for walkabouts/family events etc.
The seam on the OnePlus Open is (and I don't say it lightly) nearly invisible. It is really good.
Action and capture buttons
An action button on the right hand side like in the link above would be a welcome addition.
An action button on the right hand side like in the link above would be a welcome addition.
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I don’t think I’ve ever used the action button after release day.
Yeah I prefer the mute switch, but a new button on the lower right is more accessible.
The mute switch being top left worked well as a mute switch because it was out of reach and less likely to be knocked by accident.
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I'm not exactly unhappy with my 12, but want a better camera, with proper optical zoom.
Will see what the normal 16 gets, but I'm not discounting a Pro if the bump over the stock 16 is worth it.
As for the TouchID on the power button, guessing that cases will need to leave the button open, I don't think they need to with FaceID, why go back to TouchID?
Will see what the normal 16 gets, but I'm not discounting a Pro if the bump over the stock 16 is worth it.
As for the TouchID on the power button, guessing that cases will need to leave the button open, I don't think they need to with FaceID, why go back to TouchID?
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I haven’t read any sources that state TouchID is making a return, indeed most confirm the opposite.
IMO, Apple have doubled down on the notch/island for a few years so it would make little sense to bin FaceID now.
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