Alex, point well taken. > On Mar 21, 2015, at 5:07 PM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: > > I know it happens every year. Given that we're about halfway there already, > though, why not pick the newer one if you'll have it for two years? It's not > like upgrading from a 4 or 4S, where you're stuck on iOS7 and modern apps > cause your device to run really slowly. The 5 is a capable device, though > time will tell what iOS9 does to it, and if you're replacing it but it still > works, I'd wait. Besides, what if the next generation finally drops the 16GB > model, and instead starts at 32GB for the same price? I explained this much > better in the article I wrote for AppleVis, so I'll just put that link below. > http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-iphone-opinion/why-im-keeping-my-iphone-5-one-more-year > > <http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-iphone-opinion/why-im-keeping-my-iphone-5-one-more-year> >> On Mar 21, 2015, at 3:38 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com >> <mailto:philh...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> New Phone? That’s right, every year it seems they come out with a new phone. >> When does that happen? late fall? >> >>> On Mar 21, 2015, at 2:32 PM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com >>> <mailto:mehg...@icloud.com>> wrote: >>> >>> The only downside is the size. The 6 is larger than the 5, though not by >>> all that much, and the 6 Plus is a monster. You'll also need new >>> accessories--case, screen protector, etc. Aside from that, and the fact >>> that you'll then be in a new contract with the 6 and thereby miss this >>> year's updated phone, there are no downsides I can think of. The upsides >>> are numerous: >>> >>> * faster processor and cell connection >>> * Apple Pay, if your area and bank support it >>> * Touch ID, for using your fingerprint in place of some passwords and to >>> unlock your phone >>> * better battery >>> * larger screen >>> * better camera >>> * I know I'm forgetting more >>>> On Mar 21, 2015, at 1:07 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:philh...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> My 2 year contract ends in a few weeks and I’m tempted to upgrade from the >>>> iPhone 5 to the 6. Is this just a lateral move or are there some real >>>> upsides to this upgrade? How about downsides? >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex Hall >>> mehg...@icloud.com <mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>> <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex Hall > mehg...@icloud.com <mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries > <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>.
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