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₱17,300 LANG FOR AN IPHONE 11 PRO MAX?! 😭📱🎀

256GB • Available

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Would you get this or save up for a newer iPhone? 👀

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Every year, i've always had at least one thing that I disliked about the jphone. Not enough to warrant switching from Apple to Android- but minor things that are inconvenient. For example- the 16 pro would overheat and the battery life would never last all day. I know having the 16 pro max would fix chat issue for the most part, but even with large hands; it’s almost impossible to use the device with one hand. Having to use two hands just to pull down the notification tab or swiping down from the top right to adjust the brightness, turn wifi on/off, etc. I couldn’t do it with one hand.

Another example is how the selfie camera has been basically the same since the iphone X. Now the selfie camera takes incredible portrait photos and on top of that, you get the center stage feature which seems like a no brainer now but no one really thought about it until Apple introduced it and I guarantee you, every other company will follow suit.

Another example is how you pretty much had to set the action button to open your camera, instead of using it for far more convenient shortcuts like opening the flashlight or literally any other shortcut that isn’t a camera. Call me old school, but I love having a dedicated camera button- which the camera control button essentially does. I don’t use the camera control button for literally any other purpose besides opening up the camera and to snap pictures right in the moment. I don’t use it to zoom in/out since it’s pretty clunky especially with a case.

I could go on and on about minor inconveniences that all previous iphones had, but this is truly the first ‘complete’ iphone or smartphone in general that I’ve ever used. I use the double tap feature on the back to open up my flashlight. Camera control to open the camera and take photos/videos. Action button to toggle my alarm clock on or off if I need to work at the office the next morning. Lock screen buttons on the bottom corner of the screen are for setting a timer, and opening up the camera. For the lock screen widgets I use chat-GPT since siri is atrocious. Sleep monitoring so I can keep track of what time I fall asleep to keep my circadian rhythm in balance and know when it’s time to go to bed. Gmail widget for immediate access to my emails. And Apple Pay whenever I need to send my younger sister money for school/shopping or whenever she needs it. Top of the phone I use the !weather app as it shows me if it’s cloudy or not, the current temperature, and the daily high/low. The stock weather app is superior but it doesn’t have the same lock screen information right above the clock.

This phone legitimately never overheats. I’ve used my phone heavily since the day it came out and my battery health is still 100%. I guarantee you it’s because of the new vapor chamber Apple uses. And for those who say “silicon carbon batteries are better!” I disagree. Lithium Ion is the gold standard because it’s been tried and tested. Yes, Silicon Carbon has much higher milliamp than the 17 pro or pro max. But because of how quickly it charges, the battery physically swells up and then constricts due to the fast charging and the heat that it generates. That’s why Apple, Samsung, Pixel, etc have not made the transition to silicon carbon yet. It’s far too new of a technology and no one knows the long term effects of using Silicon Carbon batteries. For all we know, after several years- Silicon Carbon batteries could straight up blow up like how the Galaxy note 7 did, and absolutely no one wants to take that risk after the nightmare that caused Samsung. But since the 17 pro has a vapor chamber, the phone remains cool to the touch at ALL times. This gives me 2 full days of use before I need to recharge it. That’s all 99% of people have been asking for. And it charges from 20% to 80% in half an hour which is incredible.

Now let’s talk hardware. Using three 48MP cameras (and the upgraded selfie camera) is such a welcoming experience. telephoto actually takes incredible pictures now. Pro res LOG is unparalleled in quality. You can legitimately take film quality videos on your iphone and all you need is a usb C SSD because it takes up such a massive amount of space recording 4k pro res LOG footage and you can even edit the videos professionally without having to use Adobe Premiere on your computer. I can’t praise enough how you literally have a DSLR sitting in your pocket that just happens to also be a smartphone. Apple may not have the objectively best *photos*, but you cannot dispute that not a single company is better in the video department.

Build quality. Personally, I actually like the aluminum frame. It dissipates heat far more efficiently than the titanium borders on the 16 pro and 15 pro. I’d take a phone that isn’t scorching hot while using your phone to do heavy tasks while you’re outside in the summer for a less durable but far better battery life and charging speeds any day.

Now the camera Plateau. Everyone talks about how the anodizing process on the 17 pro scratches easily where the plateau has a sharp 90 degree edge, but who cares? Maybe 1-5% of all phone users don’t use a case and that’s on them if they decide to go caseless.

Now on the subject of cases- the Torras silicon magsafe case that comes with a built

in vertical or horizontal stand makes it the best iphone case i’ve EVER used. And trust me, I’ve used them all. It’s around $55 but it’s so much better than any Apple case. The phone is grippy and never slips out of my

hand. Before I started using the Torras case, I had the cactus leather otterbox symmetry series. It’s a very durable case, but the magsafe is weak; it doesn’t have a built in stand, and it’s $70. I dropped it once from knee height and the cornered leather edge scuffed within a single day. Yes, silicon cases pickup the oil from your skin and over months it’ll leave stains, but all you need to do is use mild soap and the stains will come right off.

I’ve also tried every single screen protector you can think of, and Torras wins in that department again. The torras 9M screen protector is as smooth as butter and you legitimately cannot tell that there is a screen protector on there. There is a very low chance that you might get a slightly defective screen protector from Torras that’ll have a micro scratch on it, but amazon will refund you/replace the defective screen protector free of charge. I had an issue with the first 17 pro Torras screen protector but when they sent a replacement, its been flawless. When I had the 16 pro, I had a Torras screen protector on it and for the entire year that I’ve

had the 16 pro, there wasn’t a single scratch on the screen protector. Not even a single hairline scratch.

That’s pretty much my phone setup and I seriously will just stare at how gorgeous my 17 pro looks in its case and how clean the liquid glass OS is. I know a lot of people aren’t particularly fond of the orange color, but it’s really grown on me over time, and call me crazy but I love the color scheme of the cream colored Torras case over the orange 17 pro. It looks and feels gorgeous in the hand.

This is the perfect iphone. The A19 pro chip is the fastest smartphone chip out there right now. The 120hz amoled display looks absolutely stunning. The OS is so fast it blows my mind. The 5G UW cellular connection from verizon and the millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna gives me gigabit download speeds when i’m not connected to wifi. I can easily watch 4k videos on youtube or any streaming service anywhere I go without wifi, and I have unlimited, unthrottled data with my plan for $90 bucks a month.

I honestly rate this phone a perfect 10/10. There isn’t a single thing I would change on my 17 pro. These are just the main features that I love the most but I could go on and on about how perfect this device is. If you’re on the fence about upgrading, take my word for it. If you’re not into taking top of the line pictures/videos, the base 17 is the best bang for your buck iphone that Apple

has ever made.

I know a lot of people are shitting on the 17 pro and I was on the fence about how I felt about the 17 pro until I used it for a week and completely fell in love. If you guys want my exact same setup, get the Torras Q3 Silicone 360 Spin case in Dune Beige. There’s 9 colors in total so plenty of options to go with. For the screen protector, get the Torras unbreakable 9H+. Both are on Amazon. The screen protector is $27 and the case is on sale right now for $40, I paid $60 which is retail price.

That’s all I wanted to share with you guys. I’m genuinely not going to be upgrading unless Apple has a huge upgrade in the next 3 years. Otherwise, I’m 100% satisfied with my current setup. It’s genuinely perfect.

If we were to get the design of this one, singular blacked-out camera visor on the Air 3, it would basically eliminate all the table wobble shit that we'll definitely be getting with the Air 2. And most importantly as you can see, there is also an ultrawide featured in the concept. Especially would fit pretty nicely with the 20th anniversary lineup.

NOT my concept btw, this is made by @PrivateTalky on Twitter.

Editor’s note: The image above is a concept mock-up based on reports and rumours circulating online. It is not an official Apple visual and should not be considered an accurate representation of the final devices. It is included only to illustrate what the proposed lineup could look like while we await official images.

Apple is expected to make a major change to its traditional iPhone launch strategy this September, with only three new models reportedly planned for the fall: the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple's first foldable iPhone, widely referred to as the iPhone Ultra.

The split-launch strategy is looking increasingly credible. Apple supplier Pegatron said during its latest earnings call that high-end Pro models remain on the usual September schedule, while the standard model is expected to move to the first quarter of 2027. The iPhone 18e and second-generation iPhone Air are also expected next spring.

That means there may be no new lower-priced iPhone launching alongside the Pro models this fall. The practical consequence could be a September lineup focused entirely on Apple's most expensive devices, with anyone wanting the regular iPhone 18 potentially waiting another six months.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to bring Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture main camera, Apple's C2 modem and potentially 5G connectivity via satellite. A larger battery is also expected for the Pro Max. None of those features have been announced by Apple yet.

The biggest change would be the foldable. The rumored iPhone Ultra is expected to use a wide book-style design with an approximately 5.5-inch outer display and 7.8-inch inner screen, an A20 Pro chip, two rear cameras and Touch ID instead of Face ID. Pricing speculation has consistently placed it above US$2,000.

There is still one major caveat: recent supply-chain reporting suggests engineering problems could delay shipments of the foldable by several months. Apple could therefore unveil three phones in September without necessarily putting all three on sale at the same time.

Sources & more: Economic Daily News – Pegatron earnings call / 9to5Mac / The Verge

Here's my dream iPhone. No more camera bump, tapered design. The best of pro and air into one. Full concept here: https://www.behance.net/gallery/253985265/iPhone-27-The-bump-stops-here

Hello r/Apple, I am a digital artist and I wanted to push the concept of Apple's premium line. Instead of just making it darker or glossy, I envisioned a collection focusing on rare materials and traditional craftsmanship.

Introducing the iPhone 18 Nova. My vision is a device with a Burnished Meteorite Bronze-Gold frame that feels incredibly dense and artisanal. The back panel is a fusion of rare bronze alloy that naturally develops a deep, iridescent teal-green patina. Every device would be unique.

My favorite detail is the 'Artisan Bubble Camera' module. It uses sculpted bronze to blend the lenses seamlessly into the body, giving it a soft, organic look rather than the typical harsh glass rings.

I also imagined the A18 Ultra chip, because this phone should deliver power that goes beyond.

I'm sharing this as a design exercise because I believe risk-taking in design is how we find new aesthetics. I am ready to lose all my karma if people hate the patina, but I think it’s a stunning contrast.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. What materials would you want to see Apple use on a true luxury device?

Apple’s rumoured all-glass iPhone for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone may have hit the wall before reaching mass production.

Jefferies analyst Edison Lee says supply-chain checks indicate Apple has scrapped the ambitious all-glass version because production yields were too poor. In other words, manufacturers reportedly could not produce enough defect-free units to make the design commercially viable.

The device had been rumoured for a September 2027 launch and was expected to feature curved glass wrapping around the phone, an almost uninterrupted display, under-screen Face ID and solid-state controls. Lee estimated an average retail price of roughly $2,060 USD, which would have positioned it well above today’s mainstream iPhone lineup.

But there is an important distinction: Apple never announced this phone, and Apple has not confirmed its cancellation. It is also unclear whether the entire 20th-anniversary redesign has been abandoned or only the most extreme all-glass version. Other ideas previously linked to the project, including a heavily curved chassis, could theoretically survive.

Jefferies nevertheless considered the reported cancellation significant enough to downgrade Apple from Hold to Underperform, arguing that Apple may have lost one potential way to push its premium iPhone pricing even higher.

Sources & more: Barron's / MacRumors

Iphone 17 Pro Max → Iphone 18 Pro Max

• 6.9” M14 Super Retina XDR OLED → 6.9” M16 Super Retina XDR OLED
• Dynamic Island → Smaller Dynamic Island
• Apple A19 Pro (3nm) → Apple A20 Pro (2nm)
• Aluminum Frame → Better Anodized Aluminum Frame
• Anti Reflective Coating → 2nd gen Anti Reflective Coating
• Fixed Aperture (f/1.78) → Variable Aperture (f/1.6–4.0)
• Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 5G Modem → Apple C2 5G Modem
• 48/48/48mp → 48/48/48mp (New Sony Sensor for Main Cam)
• 18mp Square Front Camera → 18mp Wider Square Front Camera
• Ceramic Shield 2 → Redesigned Ceramic Shield 2
• Camera Control → Simplified Camera Control
• Apple N1 connectivity chip → Apple N2 connectivity chip
• 5088 mAh for E-Sim & 4823 mAh for Physical Sim → 5567mah for E-Sim & 5391mah for Physical Sim
• 40w Wired Charging → 45w Wired Charging
• Satellite Connectivity → Expanded Satellite Connectivity
• 233 grams → 240 grams
• Laser-Welded Vapor Chamber → Stainless Steel Vapor Chamber
• $1,199 → $1,399

I recently ordered an iPhone 17 Pro (worth around €1,300 / ~$1,500) from Media Expert in Poland.
This is how it arrived: the original Apple box was placed inside a much larger shipping box without any bubble wrap, paper, airbags, or other filler. The phone had plenty of room to slide around during transport.
I contacted customer support because I couldn’t believe such an expensive device would be shipped this way. Their response was that the package was prepared according to their internal procedures and that the empty space inside the box “does not automatically mean the product was insufficiently protected.”
I’m currently testing the phone to make sure it wasn’t damaged during shipping, but I honestly find this unacceptable for a device of this value.
Am I overreacting, or would you also expect a $1,500 phone to be properly immobilized inside the shipping box?