I agree with not getting an SE. If you get a later model it will be supported longer by apple. You'r einvesting in a phone that should last you seveal years.
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Kathy Blackburn Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Just a few upgrade questions, and other comments For how much longer will this model be supported? Kathy Blackburn kblac...@austin.rr.comOn Sep 24, 2023 12:58 PM, Fred Olver <goodfo...@charter.net> wrote: > > Terri, Since I don't feel it necessary to have the latest and greatest, > please try and understand my bias. My personal choice would be for you to > invest in the second generation IPhone S.E. The cost is substantially less > than any of the more modern phones and you would not be sacrificing very > much in terms of optical recognition. Also, you would be able to continue to > use your various charging devices and chords because the S.E. has the > lightning port. > Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Terri Stimmel" <icecreamlove...@outlook.com> > To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2023 12:23 PM > Subject: Just a few upgrade questions, and other comments > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > > > First of all, I have really appreciated reading the thoughts, and opinions > > on the new phones. As well as peoples experiences with them, in the > > stores. I always find this sort of stuff helpful. > > > > > > I am considering upgrading my phone. At first, I wasn't going to do it. I > > love my 12 mini. It's smaller, and pretty easy for me to hold. It still > > works quite well, and I really don't have any issues with it. > > > > > > However, I get my phone service with T-Mobile. If I were to upgrade now, > > it would be better for me, then if I were to wait another year or so. > > Right now, I can trade in this phone, and it will help go toward the cost > > of my next phone. I really don't want to have to trade in this phone. But > > this is the way I have to go about these sorts of things, if I ever want > > to upgrade. > > > > > > My battery in my phone is degrading. I actually have a service message on > > it, that states that I need to replace the battery. So I could do that, > > and use this phone for longer. But a part of me thinks that it is just > > better to go ahead and do the upgrade instead. > > > > > > I would be interested to hear what people think about this. I know some of > > this will be opinion. That is fine by me. > > > > However, some of you on this list know way much more about these sorts of > > things than I do. That is something I have really come to appreciate over > > the years. It is a big part as to why I remain a part of this list. > > > > > > I plan to go to my local store within the next week, or so. I want to hold > > the 15 plus, and the 15 pro. I want to explore them, and see which one I > > might be most comfortable with. > > > > > > I was also considering checking out the 14 pro. Just so that I would know > > all of my options. I am not interested in the pro, max phones. That would > > just be too large of a device for me. > > > > > > I really like the idea of having a phone that uses USB C charging. > > > > However, what sorts of charging blocks might I need? > > > > > > I am not sure if I have what I need, to support that type of charging. I > > know I at least have one. I usually try to buy dual charging blocks, > > because I have so many devices, that this just works better for me. Or, I > > have friends that come over, who need to charge their stuff. > > > > > > I am really looking forward to possibly getting a pro, just for the > > camera. I never in my life thought that i would want a phone, for it's > > camera. > > > > > > However, the new feature with Be My Eyes, has been a game changer for me. > > I use it quite regularly. At least, once a day. Usually a lot more than > > that though. I am still not always the best at taking a picture. I hope > > that this might improve in time. I just don't always understand how, or > > where to aim the camera. > > > > > > Are the cameras really all that different from the 12 Mini I have now, to > > the 14 pro, or the 15 pro? > > > > > > I really want to make the best choice possible for myself. But of course, > > I won't know really what to expect, until I go to the store. > > > > > > What do you all think? > > > > Any thoughts, or suggestions are much appreciated. > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > > > Terri > > > > -- > > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > > list. > > > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or > > if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the > > owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > > mk...@ucla.edu. 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