I just got a 14 Pro Max, I don't have many contacts (I move too much) and none of them use an iPhone anyway, I have a couple of apps to keep in touch with people. Depending which region I’m in determines the most popular app…

Most people just use those apps and Android, I only receive spam via iMessage.

The iPhone stands on its own just fine

Why would apple remove this feature is beyond me. I think Steve Jobs would be pisst at Tim Cook, on many factors , isent their job to make people’s lives easier and less hassle buy owning a apple device? Instead they always go side ways with new designs. Shame on apple for forcing into your e sim only bs . There was no explanation on the many benefits of going that route besides they claim more security.

If you’re able to go back within an application’s UI, you can usually swipe from far left to right on the screen instead of tapping the back button at the top left.

On the back of my phone I’m noticing spots of where my paint is coming off. Didn’t drop it. Just had it in a case. Xs max didn’t have any of these issues. 😔

what do u mean? where?

LCD in 2024???? Ufff

Yeah, I honestly think you’ll be happy with either! The main difference is that extra GPU from the 13 Pro they brought over to the 14. It’s definitely not a leap like the Pro is in terms of display, for example.

Best of luck to you! And…I really wouldn’t put much stock in that guy who commented and keeps calling iOS “satanically evil,” they seem just a little bit unstable. :)

And yet it still can't automatically close private tabs when you close the browser.

Didn’t know about the watch piece - thanks!

Thank you so much, you've been very helpful! 14 Plus is definitely out of the question because it's too big for me. I was in a tech store the other day and the regular 14 (and 13) are only a tiny bit bigger than my current phone, which is great. I guess I'll do some more "research" on differences between 13 and 14, although most people seem to agree that changing from 13 to 14 makes no sense, while for someone who never had an iPhone it's either or.

Yup. It seems to have to gone to shit in recent months. Wonder what they did.

Yes, smoother OS, animations, etc. but worse battery performance (for me on my 3yo 11 Pro Max).

“Satanically evil” kinda makes me dismiss this massively tl;dr post as a long unstable rant.

I’ve just moved over from android having never owned a iPhone of any sort(shock horror)

Really enjoying the 14 pro max it does so many things better than my old S21 ultra

Things I love

Face unlock thought I’d miss the finger print sensor but nope, feels so much slicker and seems to work no matter what the light or conditions are.

Animations seem really smooth

I might just be me but the apps that I’ve used so far seem to be “just better” take WhatsApp for example I send and receive voice notes and I’m positive the quality of the voices are better on iPhone

BitWarden is amazing on iPhone seems to work all the time now where as I’d find myself constantly having to log into it and copy and paste the passwords username as the android keyboard would never activate it.

The app icons all being the same is a big plus for me

FaceTime (is that’s what its called?) the video quality is Amazing compared to what I’m used to using WhatsApp or Facebook messenger on android.

Things I really dislike or find annoying

Notifications….. I’m sorry but android dumps all over Apple in this regard

Why can you not organise all your apps on the home screen alphabetically!! Just seems silly not being able to ( although it does become second nature quite quickly remembering where all the apps are on which screen etc)

The fact I need to go out and pick up the Apple Watch as my watch 4 won’t work on this phone but to be fair 300 quid for SE watch seems a steal plus it’s covered from me selling my old phone

All in all though so far glad I’ve made the switch !!

>It may of have been, but the seller didn’t pay his bill for the required 60 days in his contract with them.

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I loved reading this post. Really enjoyable and interesting take. Hope you enjoy your new Apple stuff man! Let us know if you have any questions about your new stuff

The watch has a control panel feature that makes your phone sound a locator beacon. Even in silent mode. Brilliant.

I’d love for this to be an XR clone with a 6.1” LCD. Too bad this is rumored for 2024 instead of 2023. I’ll need to replace my XR before then.

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The biggest challenge for me was figuring out swipe to back space on the calculator. Also turn the calculator to landscape for scientific mode.

Personally, this happens to me every single time with the front earpiece! I usually take it to the Apple Store and they clean it for free. They recommend cleaning the bottom speakers with cotton swabs.

I think the most important thing for me would be that it's a good phone that would last me at least 4 years. I also don't think I would go older than the 13 because of how long it would be supported. I've watched so many YouTube videos and I'm even more lost lol

My 13PM paint is peeling 😔