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yes it mentions the battery replacements and emerging markets as well. I think he forgets to mention lack of innovation. It was the first year that I wasn't su

yes it mentions the battery replacements and emerging markets as well. I think he forgets to mention lack of innovation. It was the first year that I wasn't surprised from the new iPhone at all and none of my friends did. At this point I don't see much difference in having an X model vs XS. You'll tell me that they had S models in the past and worked fine for them, sure... its not the same market anymore. There are very strong competitors using android which has also evolved and its doing really well as an OS vs what it was in the past at way cheaper prices. At the price tag those iPhones are coming at plus the lack of innovation, I only see a constant drop in sales. Personally I upgraded from an iPhone 7 to XS Max, my wife has an iPhone X and I don't see any difference between them, only the size. That plus the fact that I got my hands on some new android phones and got to use them made me think that I might change to android when my next upgrade is due. The apple ecosystem seems to be okish but I can't really say that it will keep me from changing. And truth be told there are quite a few solutions out there for them to become innovative again like the new ipad pro... have it use OS instead of iOS, that will definitely make people switch over to that and what comes with its ecosystem e.g pairing your mobile phone etc. Also airpods 2, just make some airpods with water resistance etc maybe improve connectivity a bit. Its not like we are requesting crazy innovation here, just simple solutions that will make us stick with the apple ecosystem. Disclaimer: I was an avid windows user and android phone user up till iphone 5s came out, I switched to 5s and the difference on iOS quality vs Android was massive. Due to work I also started working with a mac and so I joined the ecosystem and I can't say am very displeased apart from the price tag, but seeing how Android has progressed over the years and how stock Android can be even superior to iOS has made me thinking of changing back.

HNLogInShit 8y ago
What do you expect of this "innovation?" Phones are a mature market now. How much innovation is there in word processors? I'd like to think that Apple's regressions are finally costing it. Idiotic moves like the elimination of the headphone jack from devices that Apple wants us to consume Apple Music with SHOULD result in a market smackdown. As should astronomical prices for increasingly crippled products. Apple's physical design is now abysmal, with the removal of physical buttons from phones, the embarrassing emoji bar (and elimination of a dozen keys from an already pathetic keyboard) on the so-called MacBook "Pro"... not to mention that Apple computers are now glued-together schlock with soldered-in RAM and drives. Now, when your drive fails (and it WILL fail), you get to throw the whole $4000 computer away because Apple made it disposable junk. Macs should be sold in blister packs hanging from pegs at Walgreens. The real "innovation" here would be for Apple to admit its blunders, fire Jony Ive, and bring usefulness back with a vengeance. Their fear of it is just as irrational as Trump supporters.
Angostura 8y ago
I'd also point out that iOS 12 has made older devices significantly more usable. If it weren't for a battery replacement, combined with iOS 12, I would be looking to replace my iPhone 6.
- freejak 8y ago
  To be fair, Apple did something good here knowing full well it would impact their bottom line. This long-time SE user is thankful.
CameronBanga 8y ago
What parts of the iPhone X cycle are less innovative than previous generations? Which competitors are innovating better than Apple? With AirPods, they mentioned yesterday that they were supply constrained throughout the holiday quarter. I'm not sure innovation on that product is an issue here if they can't keep the current version stocked enough to meet demand anyways.
tmaly 8y ago
I switched from a Nexus 5 to an IPhone 7 and I am extremely happy. I like the hardware and software integration. I like the better battery life. I like that I can turn off all notifications from a single menu. What I like most of all is the consistent interface. I do not like to learn how to use a new interface on every release. Nokia use to be great with this in the early days before touch screen phones.

HNLogInShit 8y ago

What do you expect of this "innovation?" Phones are a mature market now. How much innovation is there in word processors? I'd like to think that Apple's regressions are finally costing it. Idiotic moves like the elimination of the headphone jack from devices that Apple wants us to consume Apple Music with SHOULD result in a market smackdown. As should astronomical prices for increasingly crippled products. Apple's physical design is now abysmal, with the removal of physical buttons from phones, the embarrassing emoji bar (and elimination of a dozen keys from an already pathetic keyboard) on the so-called MacBook "Pro"... not to mention that Apple computers are now glued-together schlock with soldered-in RAM and drives. Now, when your drive fails (and it WILL fail), you get to throw the whole $4000 computer away because Apple made it disposable junk. Macs should be sold in blister packs hanging from pegs at Walgreens. The real "innovation" here would be for Apple to admit its blunders, fire Jony Ive, and bring usefulness back with a vengeance. Their fear of it is just as irrational as Trump supporters.

Angostura 8y ago

I'd also point out that iOS 12 has made older devices significantly more usable. If it weren't for a battery replacement, combined with iOS 12, I would be looking to replace my iPhone 6.

freejak 8y ago
To be fair, Apple did something good here knowing full well it would impact their bottom line. This long-time SE user is thankful.

CameronBanga 8y ago

What parts of the iPhone X cycle are less innovative than previous generations? Which competitors are innovating better than Apple? With AirPods, they mentioned yesterday that they were supply constrained throughout the holiday quarter. I'm not sure innovation on that product is an issue here if they can't keep the current version stocked enough to meet demand anyways.

tmaly 8y ago

I switched from a Nexus 5 to an IPhone 7 and I am extremely happy. I like the hardware and software integration. I like the better battery life. I like that I can turn off all notifications from a single menu. What I like most of all is the consistent interface. I do not like to learn how to use a new interface on every release. Nokia use to be great with this in the early days before touch screen phones.