I have a 15 and have had iPhones exclusively since the 11 (first one was the iPhone 2) but really wish there would be an occasional crazy one.
Don’t get me wrong there are good enhancements but maybe a completely see through version one year then the next make it rainbow pattern or have inbuilt LED. I remember LG bringing out a modular phone that you could switch out components like camera or extra battery or torch etc.
My mini 12 is holding on for dear life. I’ve been tempted to replace the battery, but holding out for this update to see… but the size of the mini is unbeatable.
It will be four years since the last mini phone when the 17 series presumably comes out next year. Putting the mini on a 4 year refresh like the SE makes sense. That’s about how often I’d replace my phone. Come on, you can do it Tim Apple, give the little people what they want!
Maybe, though it’s shitty that we got two years, then four more. I held out since the iPhone 7 for the 12 mini, but I feel like 4 years is a good run and I’d like to upgrade this year. I also feel like if they keep the S.E. line going then every other year is better. 4 years feels rough for people looking to purchase in the second half of that cycle.
The form factors have already leaked out, like they usually do when manufacturing starts. It looks like there is no Mini.
If you really want to keep that small form factor, I would replace the battery or upgrade to a 13 mini.
As a User of the 14 Pro, i think I‘ll pass this one as well. The updates, while neat, don’t really qualify spending 1400 for a new phone while mine’s working fine.
While there are some really cool things coming (spatial video, action button, etc), the only reason to recommend an upgrade this year is for Apple Intelligence features. If your phone is old and it’s just your time to upgrade, then it’s a great year for it. But if you’ve got a newer phone, don’t rush for the upgrade.
Holding on to my X, hoping the app support for iOS 16 continues.
