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IPhone13 might consume more power, for rumored 120Hz display, always on display, or some other new feature
So larger battery may not mean longer running time.

qwwera said:

Who is this aimed at?

People who want an android phone but don't want to rely on their carrier for software updates.

So how exactly will connecting an external display to your iPad work ?  Presumably the external display will not be touch enabled, so how do I move the cursor around or select something on the external monitor?  Will the external display be a mirror of the iPad screen, or will it extend the iPad screen?  When I am looking at my iPads home screen, will I see additional icons on the external display?

simply258 said:

zroger73 said:

So, the moral of this story is to buy the Verizon or T-Mobile version or wait for the carrier-free version (assuming there will be one and that it works on both CDMA and GSM networks like the Verizon and T-Mobile versions with the Qualcomm chip):

- if you plan to change carriers
- if resale value is a top priority
- if tests prove the Qualcomm chip outperforms the Intel chip.

Do you mean Sprint rather than T-Mobile?

I think so ... the Verizon and Sprit phones apparently have the better Qualcomm modem.  And since  Verizon phones are legally required to be sold unlocked, that would be the model to get.  However, it is difficult to get a Verizon phone if you are not currently a Verizon customer.  I have TMobile on my iPhone 6s with no long term contract and am in the Apple upgrade program and thought it would be clever to reserve a *Verizon* iPhone 7+.  Went to my appointment at the Apple Store this morning (South Windsor, CT) and they brought out my new 256GB matte black iPhone 7+.  However they were unable to complete my transaction as the ordering system would not process the order without an active Verizon account.  Very frustrating and disappointing.  Requirement is bogus since I am not getting any discount from the carrier on the price of the phone.  Only option they presented was to sell me the Verizon model outright, which would mean I would still be on the hook for the remaining payments on my existing phone, and I would not be eligible to upgrade to an iPhone 8 next fall.   The Verizon rep at the store also claimed I could not temporarily sign up for Verizon service, if I signed up I with Verizon I would be required to return the phone if I wanted to switch carriers (not sure I entirely believe this, but that's what they said). ☹️️☹️️☹️️

Headline is misleading. iOS10 is running on more than half of *compatible devices*, but most likely NOT half of all iPhones/iPads still in use.