I was looking at the pro 2nd gens because they are the newest and seem like the best sound quality just by the specs I’m switching from the galaxy buds so I’m used to the tipped earbud shape. I was worried about the 3rd gena being uncomfortable as I have small ears so that’s very helpful

None are particularly cheap except for maybe the first one:

• Airpods 2nd gen. Relatively inexpensive but has the weakest sound. OK sound if you don't need much bass.

• Airpods 3rd gen. Better sound (has some bass) but is shaped differently than the 2nd gen. Some people find these uncomfortable. More susceptible to earwax blockage than the 2nd gen (search youtube for "airpod cleaning").

• Airpods Pro (2nd gen). Best sound, has noise cancellation. However, these are in-ear speakers which feel like having fingers stuck in your ear. However, you might have to get 3rd-party eartips to get the best fit (and, even then, these might not fit your ears). Much less susceptible to earwax due to recessed speaker grilles, although the outer vents can be susceptible.

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> iPhone Mini: Light and small powerhouse. But is it too small? > > iPhone 14 Pro: Best of the best, but is it too bulky?

Unfortunately, this depends upon your personal preferences, and so we can't answer that for you.

For example, I think the 13 mini is too small (but is a decent phone otherwise). However, many people think the 13 mini is the perfect size. There's nothing wrong with either opinion as this is all personal preference. We don't know how you'll feel.

I think the Pro models are a good size, but many people think they're too heavy or too big. We don't know how you'll feel.

You should really check them out in person.

The fees total kinda sucks if you have to pay them because you accept the trade, but $800 total discount is still more than the entire cost of the 12 so if you can swing the $200 fees when you want to switch it should be a solid upgrade.

That’s what I figured, does anyone happen to know of a website or somewhere that can evaluate the older iPhone models? I’m not a big “reseller”, this is all new to me. Thanks!

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exactly

Are other cellular features working such as making and receiving cellular calls, and accessing cellular data (wifi off or out of range)?

Have you followed steps for issues with messages after setting up new device?

https://support.apple.com/en-mide/HT204065

I have 4 years iOS tech experience

If the rcs chat thing works great, but if not trust me, try these steps and/or reach out to apple support 800-275-2273 in usa

You could have traded it for a discount at apple but since you stay got the new phone just try eBay or maybe Facebook

nah, didn't have to do it per contact. just unsub from rcs

Turn off the CPU optimization.

Well I am still used to old school IT - if you will - where these kind of problems were not that uncommon and/or on the other hand you heavily relied on "physical paper stuff”😂

Well here Uber is heavily regulated and afaik can be called - same with taxi. After all there are still lots of people without mobile or at least smart phones. Well of course you will Ulf need a phone - that’s why I always suggest to keep a spare - on the other hand you can go down to a cafe/bar and let them call a cab or go to a taxi stop (if that’s not a thing in your area that’s obviously more important to have a backup mobile or lane line).

Not really a car enthusiast - don’t Teslas at least have a key card or electronic key if they don’t come with a regular key? That iind if dependency would definitely be a no go for me. I prefer it more "simple”. Less gizmos, less chances of things failing. With new - even less sophisticated than Tesla - cars a simple small accident can end up with electronics failing and the car not moving an inch. You can run into a garbage can and the electronics can prevent you from starting the car again even if you just had minimal damage in your from bumper.

In your scenario obviously some unfortunate events send the rock in motion waltzing down the hill… There is no 100% safety net - unless you go overboard with backups of course.

With business trips by plane I prefer doing these in the afternoon/evening - after all you are not wasting holidays but are on paid time 😉 So you can sleep out, can take your time getting to the airport (during the day there are usually more options than early in the morning) and after checking in early you can hang around at the lounge for coffee, bourbon or whatever.

No that this comes over the wrong way - I am not against new tech - in general. But we need to be aware of its limitations and prevent to totally depend on them. A backup in the cloud is smart (if it’s encrypted or doesen’t contain private information) but an additional local backup will work even if the internet or the cloud service is down and/or if you forgot your password or your account got compromised. Keep it simple.

Thats about the end of their cycle. iirc supports devices for 6-7 years

No way it’s becoming sluggish.

People are still using the 6S.

Have you tried tapping on it with three fingers a couple times?

Is it at a per contact level? I hope not.

You also could get a hard drive for your photos

Thank you for explaining. It makes more sense to understand behind the scenes .

had to do this when i went to iphone. any rcs contacts i had i could not receive texts from until i disabled it thru the website

Not sure what you're asking.

There are no guarantees but, historically speaking, apple has generally supported iPhones with iOS upgrades for around 6-7 years, sometimes with an additional 1-2 years of security updates (note the difference between these two. That's from the time the first models are shipped.

For example, the iPhone 12 series was released in October 2020, and 6ish years is October 2026. So, we can hope that the 12 series will get iOS upgrades until October 2026 at least -- that's about 3 years 9 months from now. If we're lucky, there might be another year of iOS upgrades, plus an additional 1-2 years of security updates.

The iPhone 14 series was released in September 2022. Similarly, we can hope that the 14 series will get iOS upgrades until September 2028 at least, or a** bit more than 5 1/2 years from now**. Again, if we're lucky, there will be another year of iOS upgrades, plus an additional 1-2 years of security updates.

thanks! will check that out.

The 13s have sim trays.

same here, came from a Google Pixel 6 PRO to the 14 PRO MAX and couldn't be happier. Even went all out and got a Apple Watch Ultra. Exceeds all of the other Android watches out there and pairs so nicely.