IPhones

Deb · Feb 22, 2019

Someone want to dumb down the new iPhones for me? I need to replace my 6 and haven’t really been paying attention. I’m not looking for anything physically huge.

cabanafrau · Feb 22, 2019

Kudos for being able to keep a 6 functioning so long! I had to kick my 6S to the curb about a year ago because it was malfunctioning in ways I firmly believe were due to Apple's manipulations through updates. I grudgingly remained with Apple because of certain people I communicate with most frequently being on Apple and not wanting to lose out on some of the functions related to that. I have a small-size of some version of the 8 and it does work well, but if this thing ends up going toes up because Apple starves it into obsolescence to suit their bottom line it will be my last Apple product.

Deb · Feb 22, 2019

My battery is shot. It can go from 99% to 75% in minutes. And if it hits the sixties watch out, it will turn off shortly

penn19 · Feb 22, 2019

Deb said:
My battery is shot. It can go from 99% to 75% in minutes. And if it hits the sixties watch out, it will turn off shortly

I still have a 6. Apple replaced my battery for free about a year ago. That’s not my issue. My issue is no storage space. Can’t do an upgrade, have to delete apps. I really would rather not have to upgrade because it’s paid off. But I think I’m going to have to.

Deb · Feb 22, 2019

How did you get the new battery?

kdonnel · Feb 22, 2019

Apple will replace the battery for $49.

https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/battery-power

STLDisney_Freak · Feb 22, 2019

Iphone X, XR, XS, and XS Max all have face id when you close and open your phone.

Iphone 8 and 7 have touch id when you close and open your phone.

Plus models are the bigger sized IPhone models. Iphone 8 model and up have wireless charging.

You can use this site to compare models.

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/

penn19 · Feb 22, 2019

Deb said:
How did you get the new battery?

I was prepared to pay the $30 to have it replaced but when I came back to pick up the phone the guy just handed it to me and said I was good to go.

luvnwdwgal · Feb 22, 2019

I got you beat. I just replaced my 5c with an 8plus. I wanted the bigger phone but they still have a smaller one available. I had no storage left on it and I barely had any used to begin with plus it was no longer updating.

Gumbo4x4 · Feb 22, 2019

cabanafrau said:
Kudos for being able to keep a 6 functioning so long! I had to kick my 6S to the curb about a year ago because it was malfunctioning in ways I firmly believe were due to Apple's manipulations through updates. I grudgingly remained with Apple because of certain people I communicate with most frequently being on Apple and not wanting to lose out on some of the functions related to that. I have a small-size of some version of the 8 and it does work well, but if this thing ends up going toes up because Apple starves it into obsolescence to suit their bottom line it will be my last Apple product.

I’ve been told several times never to update an IPhone that is more than 2 years old. The updates definitely create bugs for older phones (deliberately, I suspect).

Christine · Feb 22, 2019

I'm using a 7 with no issues. My work phone (issued through the government a few months ago is a 6--we only get the best!!). They both operate fine.

To the OP, if you keep your phone a long time just get the best you can get at the time they are out. I wouldn't try to save on an older model due to them aging too quickly. Just go look at the various X models and see which size suits you.

cabanafrau · Feb 22, 2019

Gumbo4x4 said:
I’ve been told several times never to update an IPhone that is more than 2 years old. The updates definitely create bugs for older phones (deliberately, I suspect).

In all honesty I'm about as smart as a box of rocks when it comes to a lot of these technology issues. Most of it doesn't interest me over much and I have a husband who lives and breathes for that kind of stuff. Consequently I am to a large extent a complete dimbo when it comes to a lot of issues with my cell phone. (I may as well own it because I don't have the chops to talk the talk and back it up convincingly in the slightest.) My husband decides when it's okay to allow specific updates on my phones and when I should prevent them. I did updates to my older phone well after it was two years old. Many updates I never allowed, although I think some of their objectives were accomplished in later updates I did authorize after my husband was aware that they had corrected the problems with the earlier updates he advised me not to allow.

I can prove my dimbo claim because I've realized that my previous phone was not a 6S, but it was a 5S that I will forever believe Apple killed slowly, surely and deliberately. My husband is working a lot harder these days as tech support for my phone because he and I no longer have the same model phones as he elected to switch to Android when his 5S bit the dust.

kdonnel · Feb 22, 2019

Gumbo4x4 said:
I’ve been told several times never to update an IPhone that is more than 2 years old. The updates definitely create bugs for older phones (deliberately, I suspect).

One of the focuses of iOS 12 was to better performance on older supported devices. Any claims that Apple specifically targets older devices with poor software is false. Always keep your iOS device on the latest release for security purposes.

PrincessShmoo · Feb 22, 2019

My husband has a iPhone 4. The button to turn on/off failed about 2 months ago. He can no longer get updates on some of the apps he has. He's resorted to leaving the phone on at all times, since he can't turn it on reliably, even if he's able to turn it off.

I keep telling him - get a new one, but he really doesn't want a bigger one (he loves the size of the one he has now).

He probably won't get a new one until this one totally, absolutely, unequivocally dies. And, even then, it'll probably be a refurbished older model (I think he's leaning toward a 6).

FairestOfThemAll37 · Feb 22, 2019

I’ve always updated older models without issue. You’ll also have more or less issues depending on what you do with your phone. You can use an older model a lot longer if you use it for phone, text, email, the basics.

Because the newer phones have faster processing and more memory available, app developers tend to take advantage of that. You tend to really see performance on older phones slow with apps that take a fair bit to run or have more intense graphics.

I would never suggest buying an already outdated phone or computer because the technology moves so quickly already.

The XS and the XS plus have a better camera than the XR. The XR is a little bigger than the XS but smaller than the XS plus. The XS has and OLED screen vs the LCD screen on the XR. The XS also has 4G of Ram to the 3G on the XR.

But the XR is slightly lighter (due to having an aluminum frame), has a longer battery life (20 v 25h), and comes in more colors.

If you want the most up to date version of the iPhone then go with the XS or the plus. If you want to save a bit of money and don’t really care about the slight upgrades in camera, screen, or memory then go with the XR.

cabanafrau · Feb 22, 2019

kdonnel said:
One of the focuses of iOS 12 was to better performance on older supported devices. Any claims that Apple specifically targets older devices with poor software is false. Always keep your iOS device on the latest release for security purposes.

Significantly iOS 12 was after a significant public discussion about Apple targeting older devices. That wasn't a coincidence.

I may be a dim bulb about such matters, but my husband is both knowledgeable and educated in this area. He agrees about the importance of updates to keep abreast of security matters. He also knows how to dig deeper into the merits of updates being pushed.

daisy2013 · Feb 22, 2019

kdonnel said:
One of the focuses of iOS 12 was to better performance on older supported devices. Any claims that Apple specifically targets older devices with poor software is false. Always keep your iOS device on the latest release for security purposes.

The last update 12.1.4 bricked my 7plus. Went to bed it was working fine. Woke up it could barely function including the microphone not working which caused me to miss a phone call from my kids school. Spent a day and a half dealing with the service provider and apple. Finally ended up with a new phone (no charge) but it will be my last iPhone.

bcla · Feb 22, 2019

cabanafrau said:
Significantly iOS 12 was after a significant public discussion about Apple targeting older devices. That wasn't a coincidence.

I may be a dim bulb about such matters, but my husband is both knowledgeable and educated in this area. He agrees about the importance of updates to keep abreast of security matters. He also knows how to dig deeper into the merits of updates being pushed.

I had my battery replaced a couple of months ago under the old $29 deal. I'm not sure how they're going to do it now. They've had so many different rules over the years. Initially it had to meet Apple's 80% requirement even for the old $79 price. When the $29 deal started it was initially that it was only 80% or lower. Then they allowed one time where you could get it for $29 but any further replacements had to be at 80%. Not sure what it is now at $49 but I suspect they'll allow one replacement before it gets to 80%.

The other thing is that they'll check it for various damage and will refuse a battery replacement if it's considered non-serviceable. One case would be if there was any moisture that reached these little stickers inside the device. Another is that if the glass is cracked they won't replace it without also paying for the display replacement.

They definitely don't replace an iPad as part of a battery service unless it's reached 80% original capacity or less. For those it's complete replacement where they'll probably send in the old device and it will eventually become someone else's device after the put in a new battery and clean it up.

Toolulu22 · Feb 22, 2019

I still use my 5s lol. I plan to upgrade soon, but the price tag on the new phones is ridiculous. I pay cash, so have held onto my phone and have have a few glitches but so far it’s still kicking. I do regular updates and have to use my Disney experience though the website and not the app (app works on my iPad).

I’ll probably wait to update until this one aggrevates me too much, but for now it’s still functioning fine. I mostly use my iPad anyway.

cabanafrau · Feb 22, 2019

bcla said:
I had my battery replaced a couple of months ago under the old $29 deal. I'm not sure how they're going to do it now. They've had so many different rules over the years. Initially it had to meet Apple's 80% requirement even for the old $79 price. When the $29 deal started it was initially that it was only 80% or lower. Then they allowed one time where you could get it for $29 but any further replacements had to be at 80%. Not sure what it is now at $49 but I suspect they'll allow one replacement before it gets to 80%.

The other thing is that they'll check it for various damage and will refuse a battery replacement if it's considered non-serviceable. One case would be if there was any moisture that reached these little stickers inside the device. Another is that if the glass is cracked they won't replace it without also paying for the display replacement.

They definitely don't replace an iPad as part of a battery service unless it's reached 80% original capacity or less. For those it's complete replacement where they'll probably send in the old device and it will eventually become someone else's device after the put in a new battery and clean it up.

Seems you've quoted the wrong post. My phone never had a battery issue, I never had it replaced or attempted to have it replaced, nor did I have damage or a cracked screen.

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