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- What is going on with the Discord Server?
- "iPhone users only buy iPhones because they want to show off their status and feel good about themselves."
- Leaked photos show off four new iPhone 13 silicone case colors
- App lock
- Leaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout design
- Why do people buy carrier-locked iPhones?
- What keeps me coming back to iPhone, when Android tempts me...
- Just wondered why iphone users think the notch is necessary for face id ?
| What is going on with the Discord Server? Posted: 27 Feb 2022 02:43 PM PST I used the Discord Server to be notified of software updates and news about iPhones, but the server has been shutdown twice now. I mean, it's partnered and advertised heavily on the subreddit, why is it continuing to be shut down? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 27 Feb 2022 12:49 AM PST Well, I have seen this argument a lot, and I've long been dismissing it as a stereotype coming from idiots. My dad uses an iPhone and he loves it. Then one day, my brother comes and says that iPhone users only buy iPhones because they want to feel good about themselves while showing off their status. When I argued that it was just a stereotype, and that I've talked to people and they use it because they love it, he just said, "there's almost no useful feature that an iPhone delivers and my Redmi Note 10 doesn't. Nobody will accept that they've bought a phone to show off, so they're just making excuses." When I asked for proof for his strong claim, he started talking about evolution. "During ancient times, when humans weren't so civilized, they used to live in groups. Living in groups would better protect them from danger and also help them hunt more efficiently. Of course, there would be confusions and disputes, so these groups always had one intelligent leader who'd tell the members of the group what to do. As time went by, these leaders slowly started to allocate more resources to them, like more food than other members. But the other members didn't rebel against this because he was a good leader and helped them hunt really efficiently. But other members of the group would get envious. Envious of the power and privilege of the leader. This is just human nature. They wanted to be like the leader, to look like the leader, to talk like the leader, to eat like the leader, etc. Since then, humanity has come a long way in civilization, but that ape-mindset has never gone. It's human nature to try to be like those who have a higher status than them. Today, people see the celebrities, the elites and rich people use iPhones. So they buy iPhones too, just to feel like they're among the elites and to show off how elite they are." I said that his theory just looked at a few aspects of human nature and there can be thousands of theories drawn to explain why people buy iPhones, but they're not equally convincing. He asked me to come up with another theory that explains the people buying iPhones. Of course, I couldn't weave out a big theory like his in a few seconds, so I just commented that his theory wasn't convincing. He then said that I was rejecting science and I'm therefore deluded. When I asked for proof that I'm deluded, he just said that he's a doctor and has studied psychiatry. If I want to know more about my delusion, I need to do a Psychiatry course. I couldn't help but give up. I know that you can't always justify your purchases with features. There are a lot of people who think that iPhones have less features than Android ones, but still buy it, because they just love it. And comparing specs doesn't always act as a good defense anyway, because most gimmicks that come with premium phones in general aren't something most buyers care about. At least from my experience, most iPhone users buy iPhones not because they have more features or they bring something more useful to the table, but simply because they love it. You don't always need a reason to like something, but here I go: what's your reason to buy an iPhone? Is my brother right all the way? Or he's just a duffer? Hopefully, I'm not deluded. But losing my mind already. Thanks! Edit: Just noticed I didn't include a part of his opinion. He said that people like us, whose income is $20K p.a. are just irrational if they buy iPhones, and are basically insecure. I also live in a place where Androids are extremely common, and iMessage isn't a problem. I'm from India, so Indian perspectives are welcome. My brother has a habit of shaving off arguments to say "I said that for Indians, and life is wildly different here than from the West where things are different." [link] [comments] | ||
| Leaked photos show off four new iPhone 13 silicone case colors Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:20 PM PST
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| Posted: 27 Feb 2022 10:26 AM PST Why doesn't apple bring out app lock when it is most important feature for privacy. [link] [comments] | ||
| Leaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout design Posted: 26 Feb 2022 03:05 PM PST
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| Why do people buy carrier-locked iPhones? Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:12 PM PST I was glancing through eBay recently and I noticed people were selling (and buying) carrier-locked iPhones (I'm not talking about iCloud-locked phones). Are they buying them just to use it on Wi-Fi similar to an iPod Touch? [link] [comments] | ||
| What keeps me coming back to iPhone, when Android tempts me... Posted: 26 Feb 2022 09:28 AM PST I have owned more Android devices than Apple devices, but have been with Apple since the XR (XR, 11 Pro, 12 Mini and now 13 Pro). It seems every year when a new Android device is released, I get the itch to switch (#bars), LOL. This year it's obviously the S22 Ultra (Note). I have been watching YouTube reviews and seriously considering switching back, but then I remember what pulled me to iPhone and keeps me here: The updates: I know Samsung has been doing better, and Google always has timely updates, but the way Apple releases updates, and has timely bug fix updates is unmatched. Knowing that my phone could easily last another 4-5 years with support is comforting. Tech Support: After I had my XR for about 7 months, the silent switch on the side of the device would not stay locked in position, so it was wiggling between the two positions, so in my pocket it felt like I was receiving notifications because it would give me a haptic vibration when it slid to the vibrate position (really annoying). I took it into the Apple store and the tech support guy fiddled with it for a few minutes and then said "this can't be fixed in the store." Of course that upset me because I have previously dealt with Samsung and having to mail my device in for repairs, but he quickly eased my worries and said "I'll go get you a new device from the back." I was surprised, because like I said, when I had the Samsung, I had an issue with the charging port and Samsung wanted me to mail it in (understandable due to them not having physical support centers), but also couldn't tell me if it would be covered at their expense, or how long they would keep it. Family: If it weren't for most of my family having iPhones, and us all using Apple Music together ($15 a month for 6 devices is a good deal) I might be more likely to want to switch back. iPhones work mostly flawlessly by itself, and how they interact with other iPhones i.e. AirDrop, iMessage, etc. is very convenient. Accessories: It's no surprise that everywhere you look there's multiple accessories for iPhone. Of course other phones have accessories as well, but walk into any store and you are more likely to find a much wider selection of accessories for the iPhone over any other device. These are a few reasons I have stayed with Apple, if you have any to add, please do because I might not have considered it. TL;DR I have stayed with Apple for updates, tech support etc. add your reasons for being loyal, I'd like to hear what others enjoy about their experience. [link] [comments] | ||
| Just wondered why iphone users think the notch is necessary for face id ? Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:42 PM PST Xiaomi user here , and my phone ( Redmi note 10 pro ) has an option to unlock my screen with my face . It works , it really is , I don't have a notch too. It even sometimes works when I am with a mask ( not all the time ) . So just wondered , why do you guys think the notch is necessary for face id ? [link] [comments] |
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