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Small (anec)data point, but I got invited last week by my local Apple Store to attend the event there and upgrade on the day. Never had that happen before, and

Small (anec)data point, but I got invited last week by my local Apple Store to attend the event there and upgrade on the day. Never had that happen before, and have a history (that Apple surely knows) of buying 6 months after launch and then holding for 4-7 years. I get the impression — admittedly having not watched the event — that Apple feel the need to work hard and drum up interest for this release.

lozenge 3y ago
But it isn't even shipping for ten more days! Anybody who accepted that invite must be going home disappointed.
gnicholas 3y ago
Super weird. I've had iPhones since day 1, but never gotten such an invite. They must know that demand will be weak. I was thinking I'd upgrade my 13 mini, but after seeing this lineup I may stay on the sidelines for now. I expect there will be some sales coming in a couple months, at least through carriers.
- lotsofpulp 3y ago
  I bought a 13mini yesterday based on rumors that it would be discontinued today. Was waiting to see if they had a new mini, and obviously they do not so glad I grabbed it. Xs, 13, 14, 15, it’s all the same to me except a mini feels so much easier to handle.
  - cduzz 3y ago
    I recently switched from android to the iphone ecosystem; I had a 3a and then a 4a, and recently updated to a 7a, but it never really clicked with me -- just too big. Got a 13 mini; I kinda don't like a bunch of aspects of the iphone ecosystem, but the mini form factor is really perfect. Very much too bad that it's now dead.
  - gnicholas 3y ago
    I liked my 11 Pro before the mini, but if I'm going to go back to a non-mini phone I'll have to toss some of my jeans, whose pockets are too small for non-mini phones. I do find typing on the 11 Pro to be easier than on the mini, since the keyboard is wider. But I love to swipe-type on the mini.
  - thenewwazoo 3y ago
    I was waiting for a price drop today, and instead they just stopped selling it entirely. I wish I'd heard those same rumors. :(
    - ipqk 3y ago
      You can probably find it for awhile "in the channels", i.e. 3rd party retailers like cell-phone stores for a little bit longer until their stock is depleted.
- jamiedumont 3y ago
  I was quite surprised by the phone call to be honest. Certainly changes the dynamic that I'm used to around Apple products.

lozenge 3y ago

But it isn't even shipping for ten more days! Anybody who accepted that invite must be going home disappointed.

gnicholas 3y ago

Super weird. I've had iPhones since day 1, but never gotten such an invite. They must know that demand will be weak. I was thinking I'd upgrade my 13 mini, but after seeing this lineup I may stay on the sidelines for now. I expect there will be some sales coming in a couple months, at least through carriers.

lotsofpulp 3y ago
I bought a 13mini yesterday based on rumors that it would be discontinued today. Was waiting to see if they had a new mini, and obviously they do not so glad I grabbed it. Xs, 13, 14, 15, it’s all the same to me except a mini feels so much easier to handle.
- cduzz 3y ago
  I recently switched from android to the iphone ecosystem; I had a 3a and then a 4a, and recently updated to a 7a, but it never really clicked with me -- just too big. Got a 13 mini; I kinda don't like a bunch of aspects of the iphone ecosystem, but the mini form factor is really perfect. Very much too bad that it's now dead.
- gnicholas 3y ago
  I liked my 11 Pro before the mini, but if I'm going to go back to a non-mini phone I'll have to toss some of my jeans, whose pockets are too small for non-mini phones. I do find typing on the 11 Pro to be easier than on the mini, since the keyboard is wider. But I love to swipe-type on the mini.
- thenewwazoo 3y ago
  I was waiting for a price drop today, and instead they just stopped selling it entirely. I wish I'd heard those same rumors. :(
  - ipqk 3y ago
    You can probably find it for awhile "in the channels", i.e. 3rd party retailers like cell-phone stores for a little bit longer until their stock is depleted.
jamiedumont 3y ago
I was quite surprised by the phone call to be honest. Certainly changes the dynamic that I'm used to around Apple products.