13 September 2023

why i hate the iPhone 15

13 September 2023 · 5:01

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Summary

After Apple’s launch, he reverses his upgrade plan, keeping his iPhone 12 mini and waiting to reassess with iPhone 16. He dismisses USB-C, Dynamic Island, titanium, 48MP cameras, and portrait mode; his last photo was groceries about two months ago. He questions serious console gaming on a touchscreen, worries about heat, but likes the customizable Action Button and wants more physical controls.

Insight

A costly anticipated upgrade loses appeal when improvements do not match his actual usage or priorities.