New iPhone is here!
Nov 9, 2020, 5:07 am
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Just did the $800 credit for our iPhone8 and iPhone XS to upgrade to the iPhone 12's through AT&T.
Fine print says that only customers with unlimited data plans are eligible for the program. We were on an old 20GB plan and were able to upgrade to the unlimited plan at a lower cost. Big win for us.
Fine print says that only customers with unlimited data plans are eligible for the program. We were on an old 20GB plan and were able to upgrade to the unlimited plan at a lower cost. Big win for us.
Nov 9, 2020, 9:01 am
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I'd pay extra for a portless phone. IMO the port on the iPhone is currently the single biggest security liability.
https://www.businessinsider.com/poli...phones-2020-10
Nov 9, 2020, 4:13 pm
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I'd pay extra for a portless phone. IMO the port on the iPhone is currently the single biggest security liability.
https://www.businessinsider.com/poli...phones-2020-10
I'd pay extra for a portless phone. IMO the port on the iPhone is currently the single biggest security liability.
https://www.businessinsider.com/poli...phones-2020-10
Then they'd hack through bluetooth or some wireless protocol.
Nov 11, 2020, 1:53 pm
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I'm sure you are right, but it would close the currently most popular attack vector. Not saying we can make the phones 100% crack proof by the FBI or someone sophisticated. I just don't want Barney Fife and his $10 rental "phonehackifier" to be able to crack my phone easily.
Nov 11, 2020, 8:46 pm
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As most of the listed software is tens of thousands of dollars, one only supports up the the iPhone 7, another the iPhone X, and
where are these $10 hacks coming from?
The FBI paid under $1 million for the technique used to unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters - a figure smaller than the $1.3 million the agency’s chief initially indicated the hack cost,
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Nov 19, 2020, 8:13 am
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https://www.businessinsider.com/poli...20new%20report.
The tools are sold by firms including Grayshift, Cellebrite, and AccessData. Police spend anywhere from $9,000 to more than $20,000 to buy and license the tools, according to records published by Upturn. Phones that are more difficult to break into — like the newest iPhone models — can be shipped to companies like Cellebrite, which charges from thousands of dollars to unlock a single phone.
Nov 23, 2020, 1:07 pm
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That's certainly a lot less that I would have guessed from what I've heard and seen listed.
Another reason iPhone upgrades are a thing for me is the resale of last years model is generally quite high. If I postpone my upgrade, that diminishes of course. My 11 Pro Max 256Gb should net me around $700 or so, and I get a Vet discount from Apple. My new 12 Pro Max 256Gb will cost $1079 & $12 for an Amazon case. I like the idea of having a fresh battery, and the latest hardware. It's one of my many vices. Also, I don't want to be the richest person in the graveyard!
Another reason iPhone upgrades are a thing for me is the resale of last years model is generally quite high. If I postpone my upgrade, that diminishes of course. My 11 Pro Max 256Gb should net me around $700 or so, and I get a Vet discount from Apple. My new 12 Pro Max 256Gb will cost $1079 & $12 for an Amazon case. I like the idea of having a fresh battery, and the latest hardware. It's one of my many vices. Also, I don't want to be the richest person in the graveyard!
Nov 24, 2020, 6:42 am
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The resale for Teslas will probably not be that great as newer battery and fuel tech emerges. They are quite common here but I like SUVs and only drive about 5K miles a year, so there is no savings on fuel compared to the purchase price premium. I'm waiting for better batteries or perhaps hydrogen fuel for cars. (If I live that long!)
I have only had two iPhones fail in any way, buying two per year for 10 years and both were replaced by Apple in a matter of minutes at the Apple Store. They have about the best customer support I have ever experienced.
I have only had two iPhones fail in any way, buying two per year for 10 years and both were replaced by Apple in a matter of minutes at the Apple Store. They have about the best customer support I have ever experienced.
Dec 26, 2020, 10:34 am
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I will get the iphone 13 as the jump in tech and 5g will most likely be an improvement to 4g the 120 mhz refresh with upgraded camera and rumored 128 gb - 1 tb storage. Regarding tesla or any electric for that matter I think most folks want a suitable range and a superior build quality at the same price or less than fuel with tires tha tlast 50k -80k or so with independent repair shops to fix the cars when things go wrong .
Dec 26, 2020, 2:36 pm
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The rumored improvements from the 12 to the 13 is new wifi standard and improved screen display with the possible reintroduction of the finger sensor. 5G should be the same for the 12 and 13. When available the 5G capability of the 12 is a noticeable improvement from the LTE.
Jan 2, 2021, 3:32 pm
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I think they also need to try to put the cameras under the screen so that they can get rid of the notch.
Jan 2, 2021, 7:09 pm
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I have a general dislike of the FaceID thing, but I find it useful for one purpose: if I happen to be using a phone mounted on a bike handlebar on a day where I'm not using sunglasses. Other than that I'd prefer to have the fingerprint sensor, if it comes to choosing between biometric features to unlock the phones.
Jan 3, 2021, 2:40 am
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