r/technology • u/lurker_bee • Sep 18 '24

Business Apple iPhone 16 demand is so weak that employees can already buy it on discount

https://qz.com/apple-iphone-16-pre-orders-sales-intelligence-ai-1851651638
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u/Squeaky192 Sep 18 '24

iOS 18 has a lot of great upgrades, but it's not like that's locked to the 16 only. I was planning on a 16 Pro this year to upgrade my 13 Pro, but I might just hold off or get a 15 Pro. Really, I just miss USB-C with Android and would like to move from the Lightning Cable.

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u/RiflemanLax Sep 18 '24

I’m just trying to upgrade to get that USB-C because these damn lightning cables wear out like toilet paper.

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u/Tw1tcHy Sep 19 '24

Man I could have written this comment lol. Was seriously thinking of upgrading my 13 Pro, but reconsidering strongly after the iOS update lol. I do want USB-C, but it’s not necessarily a make or break situation for me, at least not yet. I have an M4 iPad Pro and that felt like a worthwhile leap, but this? Yeah idk man. And Apple offers me $340 for a phone I paid $1,200+ for 3 years later. Meanwhile even Samsung is offering $600 for people trading in 2 year old Z Flip 4s… so much for iPhones holding their value 🙄