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mrweasel 6 hours ago

$2800 here. What kinda of problem does that solve that's worth that kind of money? I'm seriously asking, because I can't figure it out. I can completely see buying an iPhone 18 Pro because you use it for work as an influencer or media creator, but this is close to twice the price and much less of a tool.

nozzlegear 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I don't think luxury phones necessarily need to solve problems. They're just luxury phones, people who can afford them will buy them because they like them, not because they're solving problems.

anonthrownaway 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

>What kinda of problem does that solve that's worth that kind of money?

If it means I don't have to put reading glasses on to use my phone, I'd pay a lot more...

dgellow 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Have you checked the accessibility features of your phone?

anonthrownaway 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Incredibly useless. It is obvious that Apple doesn't have UI/UX designers over 40. Increasing the font size doesn't effect everything and breaks too many things. For example, you can't change the size of the time in the top left. Style > usability all over the place. Don't get me started on the stupid watch...

dgellow 5 hours ago | parent [-]

That does sound annoying :(

rootusrootus 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I can't really answer that because I'm not the target for this particular model. I'd rather have a new Mini.

But I think this could be really appealing for a large number of normies who have a phone as their sole computing device.

asdff 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

An influencer needing the latest iphone is also ridiculous when you think about it. They are running instagram and tiktok after all, not waiting for software to compile. They don't even need the latest and greatest camera because all their content is only going to be viewed on a palm sized screen.

dwaltrip 6 hours ago | parent [-]

Influencers want a device like that for status and branding. Technical specs are not a huge factor.

asdff 6 hours ago | parent [-]

Doesn't it hide in a giant pink jelly case with a pop socket anyhow?

torginus 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It's basically for people who want an iPhone and iPad, but in a device that's worse than both, while being more expensive than just buying one of each.