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Apple knew it back in 2017 and as each year progresses it’s becoming increasingly clear we have exited the innovation phase and are well into the saturated/sust

Apple knew it back in 2017 and as each year progresses it’s becoming increasingly clear we have exited the innovation phase and are well into the saturated/sustained phone market. We will never see an iPhone announcement quite like the first 5 and the X. Short of a form factor change, our phones will last longer and the new phone feature list will decrease year over year. Also - the Pros are thicker, heavier, and slightly taller and wider than the X and XS. Couple months ago someone linked to an article on how much bigger iPhones are getting and this year continued that trend.

TheRealDunkirk 7y ago
People have complained for years about battery life. So Apple finally increases the battery slightly, and now I see people complaining about the weight. I understand now why Apple has resisted this for so long. All Apple phones are too thin, too slippery, and too light. I want my Treo back! At least give me the curved 3GS again.
- RubberShoes 7y ago
  I’m not complaining. If anything, I think Apple has actually listened to all the complaints of battery life and reacted in a rather significant way. For example, the SoC discussion today highlighted the extensive work done to race to 0 and how significant that affects the Pro’s battery life. Each generation gets thicker, and in return we’re seeing some of the best battery life ever. These phones will last for years I dont think anyone investing >$700 in these has an issue with that
- RandallBrown 7y ago
  Apple has increased battery life every year since the original was released haven't they? This year is a 4 hour increase, which is actually pretty huge.
  - doitLP 7y ago
    In theory, sure. But it’s a fact that every time I upgrade my battery life is thrashed. I end up paying for new batteries and I barely last through the day.
randomsearch 7y ago
Today made me think about the launch of the X. I think Apple knocked it out of the park with the X, I bought it because I was due a new phone and have been pleasantly surprised/amazed by how they got pretty much everything right “first time”, so to speak. Given they’ve done it 2 or 3 times, it’s not beyond Apple to produce another amazing phone down the line.
cpuguy83 7y ago
What specs are you looking at? Pro is slightly smaller and lighter. 11: 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 @ 6.84 ounces 11 Pro: 5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 @ 6.63 ounces
- mdouglass 7y ago
  I think they meant 11 Pro compared to the XS.

TheRealDunkirk 7y ago

People have complained for years about battery life. So Apple finally increases the battery slightly, and now I see people complaining about the weight. I understand now why Apple has resisted this for so long. All Apple phones are too thin, too slippery, and too light. I want my Treo back! At least give me the curved 3GS again.

RubberShoes 7y ago
I’m not complaining. If anything, I think Apple has actually listened to all the complaints of battery life and reacted in a rather significant way. For example, the SoC discussion today highlighted the extensive work done to race to 0 and how significant that affects the Pro’s battery life. Each generation gets thicker, and in return we’re seeing some of the best battery life ever. These phones will last for years I dont think anyone investing >$700 in these has an issue with that
RandallBrown 7y ago
Apple has increased battery life every year since the original was released haven't they? This year is a 4 hour increase, which is actually pretty huge.
- doitLP 7y ago
  In theory, sure. But it’s a fact that every time I upgrade my battery life is thrashed. I end up paying for new batteries and I barely last through the day.

randomsearch 7y ago

Today made me think about the launch of the X. I think Apple knocked it out of the park with the X, I bought it because I was due a new phone and have been pleasantly surprised/amazed by how they got pretty much everything right “first time”, so to speak. Given they’ve done it 2 or 3 times, it’s not beyond Apple to produce another amazing phone down the line.

cpuguy83 7y ago

What specs are you looking at? Pro is slightly smaller and lighter. 11: 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 @ 6.84 ounces 11 Pro: 5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 @ 6.63 ounces

mdouglass 7y ago
I think they meant 11 Pro compared to the XS.