AI_lias

Something to think about: do you want to be annoyed now, or startled 10 min. later when this silent song ends and the next one in line begins, possibly at a loud volume...

Ouch, glass back on 7s? You can be sure you'll never see that glass back again, except the short duration between unboxing and inserting into protective case.

I'm still an iPhone owner, but I'm hanging on to it longer, due to price. I can only imagine in China price being even more of an issue. Let's be honest, there's only so far you can go in market share at these prices. Apple will probably make the 7 available there cheaper, after 7s and 8 are released, which is probably the best idea. So, they'll go more expensive (8 or X) and less expensive (7), with 7s in the middle.

The biggest inconsistency is the metal back, instead of glass, in my opinion. If true, this definitely looks like they're going with plan B for iPhone 8.

randominternetperson said:

AI_lias said:

What's the attraction of wireless charging? Can someone point out the pros? You still need to touch it on something, just not plug it in. Still needs to be in the proximity of the charger. If anything, it's more limiting, because you don't have the cable which you can use to move the phone around while charging.

Magnets are cool.  We charge our watches by putting them on a magnet.  We charge our MacBooks by snapping on a magnetic connector.  So of course we want iPhones and iPads to charge with magnets.  It's destiny.  They just need to stop calling it "wireless."

I guess I'm taking the approach of simplicity: if there is no real benefit, why bother. To me there is not, because if it is based on contact with a surface, might as well the cable in, and maybe it will even charge faster. My issues is not as much the added feature, go ahead, make it available. Just don't see the advantages of it.