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iPhones are popular, so old models are cheap. I've bought recently an unlocked iphone 7 for family member, it costs me $140. Device is fast and performance is m
by paulcarroty 6y ago
iPhones are popular, so old models are cheap. I've bought recently an unlocked iphone 7 for family member, it costs me $140. Device is fast and performance is more than enough for everyday tasks.
Still updating? Remember me any Android phone with 5 years support?
> Just buy an iPhone, problem solved. Just stay in debt to a major mobile carrier. Just keep upgrading. Just stay locked in.
Price comparison isn't so critical. Are you really need the latest pro model? Google privacy sucks 'cause ads pump - the main reason why I use iPhone and recommend it.
Another way still exists - play with Hackintosh & AirMessage.
- bgorman 6y agoThe technical skill required to setup a Hackintosh with AirMessage is beyond 99% of the population.
- paulcarroty 6y agoSure, but step-by-step guide always increase your chances heavily. Example: https://github.com/sickcodes/Docker-OSX https://github.com/sickcodes/Docker-OSX
- Synaesthesia 6y agoYeah here in South Africa an iPhone 7 will cost like $200 2nd hand and $300-400 new. They’re not cheap here, they’re outrageously expensive
- valuearb 6y agoThe fastest smartphone on the planet, the iPhone SE2, is only $399 new in US. Can’t South Africans get someone to buy them in the US and ship it to SA stead of buying four year old iPhones?
- mvanbaak 6y agoThis is not because of apple. Complain with you government who puts insane taxes on the devices