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The ROI is negative for most users. I am still using a 4S. I see no compelling reason to upgrade. They have introduced absolutely nothing of value to me. In

The ROI is negative for most users. I am still using a 4S. I see no compelling reason to upgrade. They have introduced absolutely nothing of value to me. In fact, in many ways they have removed value (phone jack). In other cases they have refused to add potentially useful functionality, a USB port and MicroSD slot being two simple examples. And how about multi-user capabilities so I can hand my phone to my kid or a friend and restrict what they can see and do? There's more but it seems like a waste of time to speak up, Apple, in particular, doesn't seem interested in listening --the headphone jack being a perfect example of this.

lostgame 9y ago
When they had the audacity to release an iPad 'Pro' without so much as a microSD slot or even just a USB-C port, it was almost as much of a slap in the face as their RAM-soldered, 16GB-limited MacBook 'Pro's...and I'm writing this from a 2017 MBP. Apple's obsession with form over function has gone way too far. The ecosystem used to be at least worth it in the mid-00's.
- wilsonnb 9y ago
  I mean, compared to the non-pro iPad line, the iPad pro has a larger screen for better multitasking, more RAM, faster processor, pencil support, and keyboard case support. I see no problem with calling it an iPad Pro, even if you're not the kind of professional that it's aimed at. There are also plenty of professionals who will not more than 16GB RAM in their laptop. Many are probably still using 8GB without a problem. Again, just because you need or want features that Apple isn't putting in their devices doesn't make their devices unworthy of the 'Pro' moniker.
wilsonnb 9y ago
Apple has made huge improvements to the iPhone since the 4S. LTE, 802.11ac, much better cameras, the lightning port, bigger screens, faster processors, six times the RAM, four times the storage space, multitasking in iOS, 3D touch, multiple rear cameras, waterproofing, NFC for Apple Pay, wireless charging, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. There are of course going to be some people who aren't affected by those changes, but you're part of a very small minority and most users get a lot of utility out of their current iPhone compared to one that was released in 2011.

lostgame 9y ago

When they had the audacity to release an iPad 'Pro' without so much as a microSD slot or even just a USB-C port, it was almost as much of a slap in the face as their RAM-soldered, 16GB-limited MacBook 'Pro's...and I'm writing this from a 2017 MBP. Apple's obsession with form over function has gone way too far. The ecosystem used to be at least worth it in the mid-00's.

wilsonnb 9y ago
I mean, compared to the non-pro iPad line, the iPad pro has a larger screen for better multitasking, more RAM, faster processor, pencil support, and keyboard case support. I see no problem with calling it an iPad Pro, even if you're not the kind of professional that it's aimed at. There are also plenty of professionals who will not more than 16GB RAM in their laptop. Many are probably still using 8GB without a problem. Again, just because you need or want features that Apple isn't putting in their devices doesn't make their devices unworthy of the 'Pro' moniker.

wilsonnb 9y ago

Apple has made huge improvements to the iPhone since the 4S. LTE, 802.11ac, much better cameras, the lightning port, bigger screens, faster processors, six times the RAM, four times the storage space, multitasking in iOS, 3D touch, multiple rear cameras, waterproofing, NFC for Apple Pay, wireless charging, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. There are of course going to be some people who aren't affected by those changes, but you're part of a very small minority and most users get a lot of utility out of their current iPhone compared to one that was released in 2011.