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I will say the loss of a home button takes some getting used to but after a few days you'll be fine. this is coming from someone who had the 7 plus forever and just upgraded. also .. they haven't discontinued the 11 pro max. I just got it less than a week ago to keep me going until the 12 pro max drops and allow me to decide whether to keep it or exchange and upgrade again. the prices haven't gone down for it yet though, I am thinking they will once the 12 pro max drops

That's good to know then. I remember how heated I was when they took the slide to open feature away. My friends called me such a nerd for even venting about that back then.

I've been hearing all over that Apple has decided to stop selling the 11 pro max in store and online. I do think it will be easily found at carrier stores though if that's the case.
 

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I disagree. As new technology comes out the old quality obv won’t look as good.
That’s why SD TVs don’t look better than 1080. 1080 is not as clear as 4K. Your camera is just old.

I'm an over-thinker but yes, logically that makes more sense. :blush:
 

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I’ll have my current phone paid off by year end(less than 200 owed). Then I switch to T-Mobile is they are still giving me 680. After this I won’t be upgrading for a very very long time

I've been hearing all over that Apple has decided to stop selling the 11 pro max in store and online. I do think it will be easily found at carrier stores though if that's the case.
Those had been selling out even before the 12 was announced.
 

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That's good to know then. I remember how heated I was when they took the slide to open feature away. My friends called me such a nerd for even venting about that back then.

I've been hearing all over that Apple has decided to stop selling the 11 pro max in store and online. I do think it will be easily found at carrier stores though if that's the case.
i agree.
 

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That's good to know then. I remember how heated I was when they took the slide to open feature away. My friends called me such a nerd for even venting about that back then.

I've been hearing all over that Apple has decided to stop selling the 11 pro max in store and online. I do think it will be easily found at carrier stores though if that's the case.

its definitely in store, that's where I bought mine. online however, no. they only have the 11 online but not the pro max. if youre patient, I say wait until the 12 pro max come out. it'll be November next week anyway. I gave in because I literally just got to a point where I got sick and tired of being out for 2 hours and having my phone die within that time span despite hardly using it. I don't think there's much of a difference between either phones except the camera (slightly) and of course the back appearance which is nothing new
 

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I'm getting a Gold Max and am excited AF.


That green iPad air looks gorgeous too.




The shades that Apple chose for the 12 are interesting. That product red is almost coral/peach.
 

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Has anyone here seen the Gold in IRL, does it still look gold to you or does it look like a muted gold? Thank you
 

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Has anyone here seen the Gold in IRL, does it still look gold to you or does it look like a muted gold? Thank you
I picked up my phone yesterday, its the 12 pro gold. It looks like muted champagne gold on the back, with shiny gold sides. If you were looking for bright true gold you might be dissapointed.

tbh I'm a little unsure about the size too. I'm coming from a 7 plus and the new phone feels unstable and small in my hands without a case. I feel like I'm gripping it harder than I would if I had a case on because I can instinctually feel it slipping in my hands. I'll wait to give my real opinion Wednesday, when the case I ordered comes in. Otherwise it's beautiful and works great.
 

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I picked up my phone yesterday, its the 12 pro gold. It looks like muted champagne gold on the back, with shiny gold sides. If you were looking for bright true gold you might be dissapointed.

tbh I'm a little unsure about the size too. I'm coming from a 7 plus and the new phone feels unstable and small in my hands without a case. I feel like I'm gripping it harder than I would if I had a case on because I can instinctually feel it slipping in my hands. I'll wait to give my real opinion Wednesday, when the case I ordered comes in. Otherwise it's beautiful and works great.
Thanks!. It's okay that it's muted champagne gold, I really like that they made that sides shiny gold.
 

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I’ll have my current phone paid off by year end(less than 200 owed). Then I switch to T-Mobile is they are still giving me 680. After this I won’t be upgrading for a very very long time


Those had been selling out even before the 12 was announced.

LMAO he really did try it. Apple got shocked him this time.
 

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4K HDR 60FPS iPhone 12 PRO Dolby Vision - Walk in Tokyo Port city Takeshiba & Waters Takeshiba

 

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if you would like the see the different sizes.
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I’ll have my current phone paid off by year end(less than 200 owed). Then I switch to T-Mobile is they are still giving me 680. After this I won’t be upgrading for a very very long time


Those had been selling out even before the 12 was announced.
 

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I remember when I got my XR last summer 2019, and it was the latest iPhone. Now there's an 11 and 12, and only a year and a bit has passed damnnnnnn. I can't keep up with technology. Honestly the biggest jump and most iconic iPhones were 4 (due to Siri), 6 and X due to their different layouts or camera changes. I will change my iPhone once something iconic comes out.

I suppose it will have to be the 14 or 15. Honestly I don't see much difference between the 11 and 12. Apple shouldn't have bothered, but you know capitalism. They have to bring something new every year.
 

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Now that the 12 is out, I’ll go ahead and buy the iPhone X LOL. I currently have a 6 and I’m sure it won’t work at all soon. I should find the X for around $500. Yay! New phone.

Tag me when the iPhone 18 comes out so I can update my phone again! TIA!

My iPhone XR arrived today!!! Yay! $479 Coral. This phone is heavy and big!
 

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Got my order in for a Pacific Blue Pro Max. I will admit the 12 mini was pretty tempting but I tend to keep my phones for 2-3 years. I wasn't sure if the smaller battery would be a problem. I'm just glad to be back in the Apple ecosystem.
 
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I still haven’t got this phone due to the cost on T-Mobile.
They are saying the 13 will be portless so I may get the 12
 

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I bought and returned the 12 mini today. I'm still using a 6s which I love, but realize I may have to replace it soon because Apple might stop supporting it, among other issues.

The 12 mini would've been my first Apple device with no home button. I must say, it gave me a new appreciation for my 6s.
 

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I bought and returned the 12 mini today. I'm still using a 6s which I love, but realize I may have to replace it soon because Apple might stop supporting it, among other issues.

The 12 mini would've been my first Apple device with no home button. I must say, it gave me a new appreciation for my 6s.
If you want the home button, you are going to have to give an Iphone SE. That is the only phone that they sell that still has a home button.
 

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the 12 is my favorite phone in a while. i’m upgrading from an 8 plus, so it’s a definite improvement.

this is the first iphone i bought when it first came out. very worth it in my opinion.
 

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