Ya was thinking about this the whole time last night lol

As an Apple fan, I am quite disappointed with the 13 announcement. Not a fault of Apple tho, I just find it very hard to justify RM 4K for another slab of glass.

I want to be excited by tech again, thus I will sit out the upgrade and switch to Z Flip 3 this year. At least the folding is a head turner.

Samsung UI < iOS UI in terms of usability, although I have to say that iOS UI design has been stale for a couple of years now. I understand that Apple can't shake up the design like Android does without scaring away the boomers who depend on it. Cameras and battery definitely iPhone wins. Plus I have an MBP and an iPad so I won't entirely leave the Apple ecosystem.

Remember when the first iPhone came out and how the entire world was excited about multi touch? Same thing happened with iPhone 4 design, Touch ID, iPhone X going (almost) full screen. When was the last time you felt that excitement from an iPhone release?

That wow factor is long gone from iPhone. That need to be wowed again before I open my wallet is just a personal thing for me. Hoping that iPhone 14 at least changes its design (throwback to iPhone 4 also I won't mind), or pull off some miracle like under screen FaceID or a new UI design language.

Agreed on the point that Apple plays it safe with innovation. Its no secret that they let other manufacturers beta test certain features, then Apple will take those features to the mainstream.

I actually went from iPhone X during launch > iPhone 11 > iPhone 7 plus > iPhone 7. I'm just bored of the candy bar design/glass slab design, that's all.

I've already got my Z Flip3 and enjoying it so far. Ngl I do miss iMessage and certain iOS apps/functionality, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for something entirely new.

To all who pre-ordered the iPhone 13/13 Pro, enjoy your new devices this Friday!