I think the point about the 3 year upgrade cycle being optimal unless you are a real enthusiast is right on the money. I’d say I’m moderately interested in tech improvements in this space and it seems ideal for me as I will be considering an upgrade from an iPhone 13 Pro (likely informed by how gimmicky or actually useful the Apple Intelligence stuff becomes and if I can offload my ChatGPT Pro subscription). If you’re really not a huge phone tech person or looking for the best camera quality then every 4 years is probably completely reasonable as well. At that point, the battery life is probably starting to suffer as well…
I wish we could still replace the batteries. They claim it’s enclosed for water resistance, but my watch is way more water resistant with a replaceable battery than any phone is. I think it’s all about forcing you to buy a new phone.
I think the point about the 3 year upgrade cycle being optimal unless you are a real enthusiast is right on the money. I’d say I’m moderately interested in tech improvements in this space and it seems ideal for me as I will be considering an upgrade from an iPhone 13 Pro (likely informed by how gimmicky or actually useful the Apple Intelligence stuff becomes and if I can offload my ChatGPT Pro subscription). If you’re really not a huge phone tech person or looking for the best camera quality then every 4 years is probably completely reasonable as well. At that point, the battery life is probably starting to suffer as well…
I’m fairly tech savvy, still on my Xr and feel like reason to change. Battery will probably be the deciding factor before anything else.
I wish we could still replace the batteries. They claim it’s enclosed for water resistance, but my watch is way more water resistant with a replaceable battery than any phone is. I think it’s all about forcing you to buy a new phone.