Apple iPhone sales fall in nearly all countries | BBC News

Apple boss Tim Cook tried to beat back doubts about the future of the tech giant, after it reported its biggest sales fall in more than a year.
Sales slumped 4% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024 to $90.8bn (£72.5bn), weighed down by a sharp drop in demand for iPhones.
Executives said the results were distorted by Covid-related supply disruptions, which led to unusually strong sales during the same period last year.
They said sales would return to growth in the months ahead, noting upcoming product launches and investments in artificial intelligence.
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[@alvint2635]

Here’s a news flash: its too expensive in all countries

[@Gr8Incarnate]

Not only that, I think ppl finally realized they don't need to upgrade to a new one every year. My last iphone was from 4 years ago and still works perfectly fine.

[@alvint2635]

@@Gr8Incarnate true. Not worth it anymore

[@Kratos-005]

@@Gr8Incarnate I’m still using an iPad from 2018. Still works fine, only use it at home.

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@Kratos-005 let me guess. Is it iPad Pro 2018?

[@tyrionlannister6459]

@@Gr8Incarnateno one in their right mind would buy a new phone every year

[@taurus8263]

1.Too expensive 2.Cost of living crisis 3.Maybe people finally realised that there is no point changing phone every year

[@WhoCares-ml9fg]

I hope Apple doesn't do the strategy of making phones that last less.

[@darknebula455]

They already do that on softwere side, slowing down UI. ​@@WhoCares-ml9fg

[@SAINIDE]

4. Exorbitant repair cost

[@user-hj4vw5kf5h]

There are people at the benefit center with phones

[@TheCentennial4]

@@WhoCares-ml9fgMy iPhone 14 Pro, not even 2 years old has a broken port. Only works if you angle the cable to the far most left, anything else and it stops charging. I can't charge my phone in the car anymore or use it while charging. Was hoping to keep this phone for 5 years but these scumbag dogs create $1000 phones that break in less than 2 years. Didn't want the 16 Pro but might need to because my phone port is on its last legs.

[@TheRedEngineer]

1000$ and they don’t even give you a charger in the name of profi… ehm, climate change.

[@georgecarlinn6288]

😂😂

[@dalmacc]

Oh no… charger for 10$

[@ripvanced]

​@@dalmacc yeah tell that to the billion dollar company that can't even ship a "$10 charger" 🤣

[@yeetskeet3]

Don’t make no sense🤣

[@dalmacc]

@@ripvanced that's why Apple is the richest company

[@selfwilliams1639]

Finally people are tired of Apples Extortion

[@bruxi78230]

They don't extort, you don't have to buy it if you wish to use subpar stuff. By the way last year was their second best year in history, new active devices are added at around 150 million new devices per year. The silly comment about people being tired is flat out wrong.

[@selfwilliams1639]

@@bruxi78230 I have an Android, but in my business everyone is on the Apple System so I kept getting complaints about bubbles, air drops, video conversions…..so I had to get an Apple.

[@asiano3385]

@@bruxi78230 I told myself to never own an Apple product. Now I have a MacBook Pro (don't ask me why I bought it) and it is a garbage. (Hardware but mostly software... running macOS 14.4.1 or what... at least I have the possibility to use Terminal if nothing.)

[@SM55553]

​@bruxi78230 You should sell your comment to Apple so they can use it on their next billboard. You too will be a billionaire!!!

[@Check-it-out]

Don’t you have a malware filter to install on your version lollipop ? Oh dear… Samesung can’t be updated…

[@navado75]

Ppl are sick of their greedy habits. A $600 phone shouldn't take $300 to repair it.

[@capenterjojo3373]

Apple just got what they derserve

[@henrytang2203]

You mean $2000 phone?

[@artistaroundtheblock2047]

Yep. Broke my 12 pro max and they said a new screen would cost $350!!!!

[@maiden5427]

A $600 phone shouldn't need repair

[@bazosmarek7981]

@@maiden5427 usually doesnt need, until you drop it

[@rogeriogomesosorio4755]

I’m an apple user; but I do understand why people are no longer buying iPhones like before. 1- they are more and more expensive; 2- apple wants us to pay a lot of money for storage; 3- camera improvements are not that great from one version to the new versions; software still lacks some freedom that Android users have; 4- competition is getting better and better.

[@abul1]

Dont forget how bad their keyboard is.

[@chinesesparrows]

until iphone 13 HDR was on option for photos, but then became forced to be always on. Alongside their fighting universal usb-C plug to keep users buying their proprietary overpriced stuff, they think they know better than users

[@Cryosxify]

I'm betting on phones being good enough for like the past 4 years

[@riccia888]

Why spend huge money when you can just buy less than $200 like infinix or realme phone. Not to mention the camera is very good.

[@732harris]

oh yes, the keyboard on iphone is tiny and have terrible predictive words. I also have a xiaomi and it is 25% price of my iPhone and xiaomi keyboard, predictive texting is accurate and fast. Also select all feature ease, editing, cursor movement during text is alot better on xiaomi. Only reason for me keeping an iphone is its OS updates and security.

[@Atombender]

Zero innovation for years, but a new iPhone every year.

[@bruxi78230]

Dude they spent 29 billion on R&D and acquired around 36 small companies with great ideas. Consistently they're the most innovative company in the world and win awards from publications on a yearly basis. By the way for comparison their largest product competitor Samsung spent 8 billion in R&D for consumer products last year. Poor little Samsung, they try so hard and yet are so far behind.

[@mister_9208]

​@@bruxi78230most innovative company in the world! you must be jocking right.

[@batty790]

All that R&D and what's the major difference between 14 and 15 that will make you say "nah that's worth upgrading for"

[@Atombender]

Apple fanboys are almost as stupid as Tesla fanboys.

[@bruxi78230]

​@@batty790 --- It's a common question but it misses the point. The average iPhone user probably upgrades once every 5 years. So people are upgrading from the XS to the 15 and the differences are much larger. They also sell Macs, iPads, watches, AirPods and lots of other things. In total there are 1.4 billion people using 2.2 billion active devices. Net new they sell around 150 million active devices per year. That's just the sales side. They also innovate on the cost side. They haven't paid a utility bill in years. They produce their own renewable electricity. Not only is it better for the environment it saves them 10s of millions per year plus they sell the surplus power they produce. With 2.2 billion devices even small changes in efficiency result in large savings. It takes R&D to make it happen.

[@wishvakrish3583]

Samsung S24 ultra- 512 Gb in Italy costs 1199 Euros IPhone 15 pro max-512 Gb in italy Costs 1619.00 euros That sums up everything

[@cozmin1424]

What a joke 😂

[@NightSide22]

The S24 ultra is literally more expensive than 15 pro max even in the USA lol but ok

[@NightSide22]

@@cozmin1424 indeed

[@werenothesame]

Scamsung and Gaypple are trash

[@OkIsAPerfectResponse]

iPhone retains its resale value, Samsung doesn’t

[@daledevernon56]

People are keeping their smartphones for longer as a result of incremental changes and price.

[@harryvlogs7833]

No its because iPhone are complete ripoff

[@captainrex4723]

@@harryvlogs7833that’s literally what they said broski. Prices are increasing with minimal improvement- hence is a ripoff Edit: ‘prices remain high with minimal improvement’

[@johnhemryjson8673]

I use the same phone for 5 year

[@avarmauk]

I’m an iPhone user since the first iPhone and I 100% agree. They cost too much to buy a new one every two years. I’m still using a 12 pro and very happy with it and feel no need to upgrade

[@NOT.MI5.MI6.]

plus apple make old phones slower on purpose 😮so you think it's worse than it actually is 😮so you upgrade sooner , true they did a report on it

[@planetarium127]

Prices are ridiculous but also why on earth would you buy a new phone every year? That just hyper consumerism and completely environmentally unsustainable.

[@user-ec3rm9wr1n]

Huh 🤔😒...

[@Momzu.Dianaa]

Because they are rich and you’re poor

[@maxborn7400]

@@Momzu.Dianaa found the moron who thinks getting duped is a sign of "affluence"

[@maxborn7400]

they are all highly leveraged companies. Despite the literally hundreds of billions of cash they are sitting on, every company is running on credit. There is absolutely no other way to sustain it, especially in a high interest rate environment, than to keep straining for growth, year over year. Behemoth companies like Apple might still get away with it, because their cash cow is really the software services now. Most others won't.

[@pavsofficial4284]

​@Momzu.Dianaa it's not rich or poor its about the environment. In comparison an Xbox or Playstation are pretty expensive also. But they can last up to 5 years or longer. Why must they release a new phone every year

[@DeeDee-tx8ll]

Apple has run out of ideas for their phones so they added a strip of titanium worth $10 around the rim to get people excited...lol

[@huzaifahibnul7975]

This make me laugh like crazy xd

[@EllaBella-gm1dv]

Apparently the titanium comes from congo with really unethical labouring practises

[@_lewisgo]

After almost 12 years I’m leaving apple this year. Sick of their game

[@CampervanCookout]

I got bored of their anti consumer practices, anti repair strategies and declining customer support. They pour their energy into squeezing money, they stopped innovating a long time ago.

[@Morning404]

Exactly!

[@silvertone1]

I think its Tim Cooke everybody is bored of. He's just a boring guy. Even his name sucks.

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

Correction: they never innovated. They always used existing hardware. I was shocked at how long it took for apple to start offering OLED displays in their "premium" phones when Samsungs had them for many years already. It took apple 20+ years to allow people to move their homescreen icons how they want - will it be another 20-30 years before they allow people to use icon packs and homescreen widgets? 40 years for a custom launcher? 50 years for full NFC support? It took the EU to slap apple silly into finally using USB-C in iphones when everyone else got on that ages ago! I could install anything I wanted from wherever with Java, Symbian, Windows and Android phones since day1 - the EU once again has to force apple into allowing customers to do that - and even then apple fights tooth and nail over it! It really is ridiculous, when you think about how backwards iphones are vs just about anything else...

[@Hazeman.]

Only stupid peoples change their smartphone every year expecially expensive smartphone likes Iphone

[@NobodyYouKnow312]

Exactly! I’ve even started moving away from iCloud in my slow but inevitable move away from Apple. I’m tired of their walled garden.

[@mrbaywatch21]

$1000 USD for a brand new phone is finally seen for what it’s always been; unreasonable.

[@ItsBrown__]

I think it's somewhat reasonable for a premium device that a lot of us use everyday

[@mrbaywatch21]

@@ItsBrown__ I paid $400 for my ps4, played it everyday, and it didn’t break from software updates created intentionally to overpower the battery of the device and destroy it completely. If that did happen however, Sony would fix the issue if it was their fault like they did w my ps3. Apple instead asks you for more money. I’m done with this monopoly, and I’m done with feeding the top 1%.

[@ian-checkmyaboutsection3961]

​@@mrbaywatch21consoles are loss takers. Microsoft and Sony don't make f all from the consoles themselves. They get their money from there subscriptions and games.

[@nissan300zxtt9]

​@@ItsBrown__????? Really ????? Its madness , its a damn phone . They have become a damn status symbol like private plates on cars and shit . Its that dumb , alot of women will date men who have an android phone ?

[@PSy84]

@@mrbaywatch21most buy 2nd hand iPhones

[@deepakpanchaal]

Its just a status phone, it lacks behind in everything

[@pierrex3226]

Except status :) and people still love the eco system and how apple stuff integrates across products.

[@carlospc223]

​@@pierrex3226 its a golden jail. Everything in Iphones feels like a jail.

[@NubisKubis-gc9if]

@@pierrex3226 If they can afford all the Apple products. Most people only have iPhone but nothing else. If you have iPhone and MacBook, then yes it's worth it especially if you are a content creator.

[@bruxi78230]

@@carlospc223 ----- Dude, you're tripping. If an iPhone user wants to suffer, all they do is walk across the carrier store and buy an Android. It takes no time at all.

[@carlospc223]

@@bruxi78230 Android is a open-source OS. Theres plenty of good phones. You guys are celebrating old emulators☠️.

[@deftone4u]

Stop making the same iPhone for 5 years and change it up a little. Maybe sales will go up

[@hannahgibbons7436]

Don’t like them don’t buy

[@RetroCube]

@@hannahgibbons7436…Yes, that’s the point of the comment. Nobody is buying them because Apple doesn’t innovate whatsoever

[@SSJ4Vegiito]

You people are hilarious. You complain about Apple’s greed but support disgusting companies like Nintendo. Grow up

[@Diogo85]

​@@SSJ4VegiitoNintendo makes good games but some bad business practices.

[@davidgray8321]

Why would you buy a new rectangle that is microscopically better than your previous rectangle, but much more expensive?

[@nannon2934]

😂😂😂

[@hamster_96]

Cause everyone does. It's crazy. The sheep instinct

[@jdillon8360]

@@hamster_96 not me. Using a 7 year old phone. works fine.

[@user-kp3yj4gx6w]

@@jdillon8360 SAME still have the same iPhone X since 2017 and people in school take the piss out of me and its not like i cant accord it, it's just im not wasting money on the same piece of tech unless my current phone doesn't work.

[@CW0123]

I also hate how they went from the number to number S next year to offering both the same year via non pro and pro. Apple is already a premium brand no need to hold back specs so you can trickle through numbered versions without actually having to make great improvements

[@mohammednadeem2354]

too expensive, insanely low innovations, inflation

[@bayjustin3885]

I don’t know the difference between the last 5 iPhones. 😢

[@Maple_Tachibana]

@@bayjustin3885 Same can be said for Android flagship phones. We’ve come to the point where our smartphone industry has reach the pinnacle and it’s matured to the point where finding changes or upgrades are difficult to distinguish. We already have 3 camera lenses as a norm, OLED displays, quick processors, fast charging, etc. Edit: I now keep my phone for 6 years at minimum. Really no reason to upgrade nowadays lol.

[@NubisKubis-gc9if]

@@bayjustin3885 Notch and no notch whereas the other brands already have punch holes.

[@faraz1604]

People needs to stop spending unnecessary on mobile phones to minimise e-waste. Upgrade on when it becomes necessity instead just to show off that you got latest model.

[@MISBHV9]

Samsung and other android companies actually try to innovate and release new products each year, whereas apple rereleases the exact same product each year, people are finally waking up about this and switching

[@maybuni873]

I like "waking up" yes, it is about a reputation and brand which is not compatible with reality

[@gandalfwiz20007]

Iphone 15 pro max: 1000$ in USA 1700€ IN Europe What did they expect?

[@elgiganten6154]

It’s because in USA the price showing on commercial is always presented without tax

[@farariri]

​@@elgiganten6154It's still cheaper in the USA even when after tax.

[@lovedude009]

They should subsidise the prices in Europe, as they are more broke 😢

[@elgiganten6154]

@@lovedude009 u are delusional

[@zelloguy]

Do you really need a pro model though? Just get the basic one.

[@AlejandraVargasOfficial]

Cost of Living Crisis, No one is willing to pay those prices for literally the same phone , different color. Unfortunately, people are not falling for it anymore

[@sun-pb7xg]

About time isheep realised

[@r.a.6459]

When FOOD prices are on the rise, people have to give up upgrading their techs. People have to realise that food, drinks and shelter are basic necessities, while iPhones are not.

[@abdiqaniahmad]

Absolutely ✅️✅️

[@JAMES_III]

*Fortunately

[@lucashen9686]

Unfortunately?

[@attsean1984]

60hz ipad, macbook pro start 8gb ram, it's not innovation it's business

[@dylanmckeon6897]

Have people stopped buying iPhones every year? I stopped caring in 2016 when I shifted to Samsung.

[@CamillasChristmas]

Apple got too expensive , I will upgrade once in 4-5 years now , if prices still continue go up I will look at other options

[@jmatt98]

There is no alternative

[@CamillasChristmas]

@@jmatt98 True , I never bought a used iPhone but thinking that it could be a option in future. Anyway this time I will upgrade my XS to new iPhone 15 pro max the price has come down now and keep it for a few years

[@jmatt98]

@@CamillasChristmas wait till the new version comes out. that is when the prices will drop. usually around sept.

[@CamillasChristmas]

@@jmatt98 Thanks for info will wait until then , after all been using this iPhone for so long already 😊

[@Saidifect]

@@jmatt98 There are literally tons of better alternatives what are you talking about. Apple wants you to think like that

[@parminderdoal1583]

Apple really do need to improve the lifespan of their iPhone batteries

[@GrandSenator]

They did in the past when we had iphone 5c but now every update it does slow ur phone forcing you to buy new iphone im still loving my new iphone but if apple cuts down on gaming with their chips then i most likely be switching to foldable phone or just flatout phone like s24 ultra or future ultra phones depends though i kinda like apple encosystem more than android just my preference

[@simonyapp]

Agree

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@GrandSenator reviewers tested this. Apple does not slow the phones down intentionally. They only done it in 2018 to preserve old phones battery life but people did not like it.

[@intothebeyond8763]

You can replace them cause of the bill-right to repair that was past in California . You can get official apple parts like a new battery.

[@mahmudraufozdol706]

*does need to improve

[@BangkokZed]

In Thailand an iPhone 15 Pro is 3-4 month of salary. An entry level Samsung, Xiaomi or Honor is around 1+ week of salary. Probably it's similar in many other countries, do the math.

[@frankj4212]

Still using my Samsung A5 2017 as of my everyday life and still kickin' only the battery was replace twice in a 7 years.

[@user-bn8wg9cm5b]

Me who lured my mom to buy Galaxy A24(non-official) cause she was trying to get a budget phone that has lower specs.

[@NEWxGODz]

Food, cars, homes, electronics are all going to take a hit in the next few years because NOBODY is willing to pay for these ridiculous prices. Until perfect time for a consumer friendly company to take over.

[@rushabhshah.2768]

Sales have already dropped in all sectors

[@whyme3772]

Yep. $10k for 20 year old trucks. Nah...

[@vds_viper]

It’s gonna be a cycle. When the consumer friendly company takes over they will soon have monopoly over the market. Then they will also become like the current companies in terms of prices, customer support and whatnot. And then the cycle will repeat again

[@elmehdinafia1237]

You're dreaming! Be real..

[@user-hw6xn7rt7f]

My phone has 6 to 5 years of use 😂❤

[@dabpo_4842]

people finally realise its way too expensive for its quality

[@BonESaw95]

Because it's an IPhone 😂😂

[@rayandsharica362]

Lol

[@Kami84]

People are just keeping their phones for longer. The iphones have the most powerful smartphone processors. That’s not a small detail, it’s pretty important. And they last a long time. So they are worth the money. Not all of them are > $1000 and they are similar in price to the Samsung galaxy phones which are their biggest competitor.

[@ricianobommel4298]

Samsung better😎

[@stelios5314]

​​@@Kami84 The benchmark scores dont agree that Iphones have better processors. Sometimes iphones are better, other times Samsung (Snapdragon) are better. In terms of longevity, apple used to provide more years of software updates (now this is not the case). But keep in mind that not having the latest software update doesnt at all mean that you will have any issues using your phone. Its been 2 to 3 years since my phone took its last major software update, and its totally functional.

[@dragon1454]

Honestly, if people took time researching and is open to consider other brands, you can literally get a performance close to an iPhone 15 at 1/4 of it's price. Never used an iPhone and never had any "issues."

[@JC-kb2qg]

The phones barely seem different from year to year, so I see no real reason to upgrade.

[@yungpeezy18]

Samsung knows what that the flagship phones are getting more expensive so they decided to draw people attention on the mid-range phone and that's a smart move.

[@sun-pb7xg]

Also samsung give loyal customers 50% discounts for upgrading...well done samsung

[@SupremeCodyGaming]

Yeah galaxy a 55 series is now a glass sandwich. They're bringing the build quality to midrange.

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

@@SupremeCodyGaming perfect, in case it gets stolen or smashed, it will still have better recovery options than any Iphone 😂

[@tourainemoss3896]

​@_Circus_Clapped_ exactly buddy just made because samsung is better 😅

[@panadocoughsyrup]

What’s cool about Samsung is that you can get a significantly more interesting phone for the same price as the iPhone 15 (z flip series… one of the most adorable phones I’ve seen in a while). They appeal to a wide range, AND they’re actually innovating. I have an ancient iPhone 6 that’s almost completely unusable anymore so I’m looking to Samsung for a replacement instead.

[@sherburck]

Apple price is OUTRAGEOUS in the US, remember when $600 was an expensive phone??

[@ayynoucer-dxd]

I remeber people wehre screaming at 400$ phones

[@ItzAwsomeWasTaken]

Samsungs latest flagships are also the same price or even more ( not Apple fan just prices )

[@IordanIovkov]

@@ItzAwsomeWasTaken Samsung's latest flagships seem quite superior though.

[@darkzeronemesis497]

I paid $1100 for an iPhone 3G 8gb in Australia when it came out

[@Pleiadian618]

Yep, now triple that.

[@rileyrat6065]

they put out the same phone every year with minor upgrades w/ an additional $200 added to the price tag compared to previous. i wonder why

[@minddrug709]

And the iPads too…too many models, too much confusion, too expensive, and convoluted spec/prices/options.

[@enocharyan5838]

Apple: iphone 16 comes with 60hz refresh rate

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

Samsung: Done that already, Oil up Steve

[@tawsiaislam2855]

Samsung: S25 series comes with same gimmick AI features

[@adityapatnaik2192]

Cry bout it​@@tawsiaislam2855

[@Der.Geschichtenerzahler]

Meanwhile I got a 2022 redmi 11 pro which costed 350 bucks running at 120hz

[@JonesyTheFirst69]

​@@_Circus_Clapped_ what?

[@ecne_ri]

That tends to happen when all you've been doing is selling software updates since iphone 10, nothing's really different.

[@shannonnewman3091]

100% True

[@Chessbox09]

I’ve read 60% of their revenue is from the iPhone.

[@Account-wi9wd]

@@Chessbox09half of their profit is from services and that has double digit growth every year

[@donlitt]

Yes! I’m still using my iPhone X and it’s still going hard.

[@EddiePReacts]

They haven't changed the design in like 6 years 😂

[@mrs.conscious]

Facts just a dam rectangle

[@dpsm373]

it's unreasonably expensive with minimal changes yearly it's ridiculous. i was planning to switch to iphone for the experience but i think i don't wanna anymore. might regret it.

[@user-wd5mn4bi4o]

Im using Samsung A9 (2018) for 6 years, and its still going pretty hard :)

[@WhoCares-ml9fg]

That's pretty good for a cheap phone. Apple should be embarrassed by now.

[@user-hw6xn7rt7f]

If you only use your phone to scroll just like me, I think we're fine for more 30 years 😂

[@Momzu.Dianaa]

I bet you’re poor or you just old people

[@alleeadl289]

i'am using samsung j3 pro for 10 years now :) it do what i need.

[@Lil_G_bowlcut]

Trouble is you won’t be getting security updates anymore. Suppose it’s not too big a deal if you’re not doing banking etc on your phone.

[@otogigamer]

Wait until 2027 when all phones has removable battery

[@kingsamuelofficial]

You wish. They want the battery internal because then they can reserve battery to keep the item as a listening device.

[@thuzeza]

only in the eu tho

[@stelios5314]

​@@kingsamuelofficial I wonder why nobody actually reacts about the fact that our phones actively spy on us. Its crazy

[@jakeman025]

@@stelios5314because we are all docile sheep. Everyone so addicted to it they could care less if it spies or not.

[@RyansTechReviews29]

Not in the US though…. They’ll probably do it only for the eu and keep the hard way for the rest of the world that’s just how business works

[@rajatchorghe7236]

Bought iPhones 'cause they were solid all-round and had 5 years of updates. But man, the iPhone 15? Disappointing, especially the camera. It even lagged in basic tasks until they patched it. Competitors are stepping up with longer support and more exciting features.

[@blackleague212]

Problem: last 5 versions of the iPhone is the same phone. Problem: people are actually happy with their phone once they spend $600 on it, put it on payment plans, and getting cases and screen protectors pricing over hundreds of dollars. Problem: it’s still a phone, from a computer company that seems to have given up on computers and laptops…

[@micci9865]

Samsung S24 ultra screen alone defeats the entire iPhone lineup.

[@sun-pb7xg]

Simply The best phone ever

[@gouravsapra8142]

Buy iPhone 15 pro max , screen is awesome

[@thatboyneedssomemilkholemd819]

What’s the difference between the s23 ultra and the 24 😂

[@jdr429]

​@@gouravsapra8142 no sorry. I'll buy pixel.

[@Jupiter-shorts_]

100$ more then the pro max

[@johnkupa8885]

iPhone price is same as buying a Toyota camery in my country lol

[@DK.448]

That’s insane. I ♥️ 🍏 products but they are ridiculously expensive and the constant churn out of “minute” upgrades is just not worth keeping up with them year on year.

[@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial]

How much does a camry cost in your country and which country is it ?

[@iMakeKnviesFly]

Can I come to ur country?!

[@ALBAHD]

Oh, I almost misread. I thought you were talking about Toyota cars

[@jadebubuli]

I think Because of reusing last year processors for the non pro models

[@eleven9012]

It’s the same phone they put out over and over .

[@zuria07]

It’s not exciting anymore. Ive essentially had the same phone for 12 years now and no other $1000 device is replaced annually.

[@roymoxley2587]

Well I guess none of your apps work my iPhone is a 6plus but apps no longer work cause it won’t upgrade no more

[@littlesparks]

@@roymoxley2587I have an original SE 2016 and except for one, all apps are still up to date 👌

[@horus808]

I’m not surprised. I am iphone user, but since I have my iphone 12, I skipped “upgrade” because there’s not much any change from my current iphone.

[@zylbygdfn6542]

iPhone 13 and will use till it dies

I'm an android user and I move from brand to brand everytime I upgrade. I only uograde every 5 years. There really is no need to upgrade every year. These people that change phone every year are just throwing away their money.

[@gsst6389]

@ well remember of trade in discounts and carrier deals, it only cost $500 if you trade in soo thats why.

[@Recoverycounselling_1]

I am an android user and I change my phone after every 2.5-3yrs

[@doggieclaude]

iPhone 11, and definitely not buying a new one until it dies. We all know that the cobalt used for the battery is mined in Africa using close to slave/child labour, why perpetuate misery for the perceived status of a phone that is the same as the last phone?

[@Cat-of-beach291]

Bad Customization -No Photo Collage -No Create(Gif, Collage, Movie) -No Object Eraser -No Lasso -No Style -No Gallery Remaster Bad Apps -No All Apps Lite -No Dual Apps in Apple 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@asimpleguy9667]

no sound only mode ( Xiaomi), cannot download videos, cannot download audio, no design changes

[@theemotionalremix]

They're not built into the phone. You have to download apps for those phones.

[@draco2xx]

people finally coming to their senses, you don't need a new phone every year lmfao😂

[@bobozou787]

When biggest update is type c charging, what can you expect

[@Diogo85]

That's not the reason iPhone sales are going down. USB-C is better than Lightning in my opinion.

[@bobozou787]

@@Diogo85 of course it is better, it is not an update when the android phone already has this years ago, wake up apple users

[@Diogo85]

@@bobozou787 I don't use Apple.

[@aravindallegro3592]

It has Dynamic Island tooo and 48 mpl cam

[@Myst3YT]

@@bobozou787Fastest phone in the world tho

[@artbymissabs]

Apple: Also one of the only companies to never have a flash sale, a genral sale or any discounted items for the exact same product released every year with only a few changes - so not surprising.

[@ganymedehedgehog371]

Luxury/premium companies don’t have sales because they devalue your product.

[@kaynexl]

they also sell rebrushed, with a 30% disccount, and usally companies that aren't selling as much or selling old stock will do disccount

[@anodos_]

Here in Turkey, they gave an ad for iphone 11 with device exchange discount. Such an innovation!

[@tcmatias]

The new Image file type is an advantage or disadvantage?

[@edmundolanderos6085]

I have iPhone 8plus , still working and I don’t see the need to upgrade it . Can not justify either 1100 dlls for a new phone .

[@nyxline]

People Don't have Money Now They're waiting 3 years to upgrade instead of upgrading every year

[@soumenchakraborty2450]

For middle class folks, one should not upgrade every year in the first place.

[@silvertone1]

@@soumenchakraborty2450 Nobody should upgrade until their phone is lost, broken or stolen. Not until a new feature is added.

[@dgmojojojo]

My previous phone before my current iPhone 13 is iPhone 6 alongside my pixel 2. I use both android and iOS. Pixel 2 is uograded to ROG 5 because my gaming needs but still miss the Pixel camera capability. All in all both device upgraded after around 4-5 years.

[@taurus8263]

I will always and was always upgrading after my previous model got very slow and unusable. Had my.previous phone 8 years.

[@kaynexl]

@@silvertone1mhm, I was using an ipad air 1 (2013) I had to upgrade beacuse it didn't support the apple pencil, JUST FOR THAT REASON

[@demonmech]

Apple is just failing to innovate. They’ve become lazy

[@732harris]

Tim cook effect

[@Just_a_random_birb]

Samsung too.

[@theflyer1]

​@Just_a_random_birb ahahah you wish!! Samsung fold, Samsung flip, galaxy series, amazing cameras, new screen technology..now with a flat screen, amazing AI etc. What exactly do you mean "Samsung too?". 🤡🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

[@theflyer1]

Apple products are overpriced hype jobs. They add a 10 year old tech and overcharge it's customers for it. USB-C was on android for 8+ years before being introduced to iPhone, and now iPhone calls it a 'feature' 😂😂 Now they are about to introduce same AI features as Samsung and call them ground breaking technology...and guess what? The slow Iphone users will swallow that load and pay whatever they are asked to!!! Glad I got out of that apple fad. I am so happy with my Samsung Galaxy ultra phones. 🤘🏾😎✨️✨️✨️

[@babor_]

@@theflyer1same here my next phone is Samsung, coming from iPhone 11 Pro Max. Honestly there’s no significant difference when I picked a 14 pro. Same boring UI, same design aesthetics from my old 4S plus it’s more heavy than my 11 pro max. Like come on why can’t they bring a new design and keeps charging more and more every year. Rumor says iPhone 16 will have iPhone X diagonal camera 🤣 that’s innovation by Apple 🍎

[@keepgoing7533]

I'm over here with my Alcatel 1B. My first smartphone. I'm 29

[@zaidyounas1602]

Finally people are realizing they are buying the same phone again and again with more money

[@KisaKnivez]

That notch is disgusting

[@ricianobommel4298]

Samsung better😎

[@ricianobommel4298]

Samsung😎

[@kaynexl]

thats why eveey andriod phone copied

[@tawsiaislam2855]

Oh yeah, thats why the biggest tech market china phone manufacturers are copying that??

[@dirtyharry6297]

Prices for beloved apple got out of reach - too far Computer cost less

[@zonavelhalpma]

1500€ for a phone and you still dot have a port for a external card like 99.9% the rest of the other companies.

[@dinoman7436]

Simply stated. Yet, effective.

[@NOT.MI5.MI6.]

Think about it thou why carry that's much dollar about as a phone aswell 😮 literally same as carrying the doe 😮

[@NOT.MI5.MI6.]

would anyone go around all day with 1500 on them lol 😂 no way silly to TBO

[@Holden_McHock]

Bad computers, yes

[@TL-sk6xf]

Most ppl are pointing out that it’s too expensive but I think that’s only a smaller point. I think the larger issue is they’re releasing on average a new phone a year with bigger batteries and higher quality hardware so there’s no need to buy the latest tech if you already got the 13 two years ago and it’s still in great condition. Yes, the cost adds a layer to that but I think less and less customers have the need to replace their old phone since the newer ones are lasting much longer. Just as an anecdote, I’ve had an XR for 3 years and don’t plan on getting a new one for another year because it’s lasting me so much longer than my iPhone 5 and 8. Someone I know STILL uses their 8 to this day and it’s in good condition

[@patientbear7279]

How about Apple TV and Apple Music and Apple storage subscription etc.? What are the number on those sales?

[@lachlanwilliams5818]

If Apple's phones weren't so expensive, more people might buy them.

[@trickthree2787]

You know how difficult for high-profit producers to step down for sales with lower profits. really tough

[@zog97xy]

@@trickthree2787 Its called GREED!

[@overcomerlaban]

Then no one will hype these egotistical materialistic individuals who boast about it 😂

[@Capt1177]

Of course, how many kidneys we can sell???😂

[@nannon2934]

only one if lucky 😊

[@astroboirap]

or legs to spread only to be shafted by tim cock

[@DefinitelyNotAFerret]

Indefinitely if you have an orphanage

[@Tvso9813]

@@DefinitelyNotAFerretlol that’s f*cked up

[@fancy3774]

​@@DefinitelyNotAFerretlmao pigs have already took that market and their kidney are cheaper than humans.

[@Foukez]

They are the same year after year.

[@AceChina]

Every new iPhone used to have a significant improvement and was far ahead of their Android alternatives. Not anymore

[@Starbright317]

😂 The only thing apple was better at was marketing. Samsung has better phones.

[@hannahgibbons7436]

@@Starbright317Samsung phones are shit

[@aki10-wu1sg1ig8r]

I bought iPhone 12 Pro Max in 2020, and it's still working perfectly. I don't think I'm going to buy 16 this year.

[@bp900]

My 12 is doing all that i need it to do. Why would I buy another one? Just doesn't really make sense

[@patrickokeeffe539]

I bought my iPhone 10 in 2020, it is still ok.

[@bp900]

@@patrickokeeffe539 they are doing the largest stock buyback in history. Don't expect much

[@andrewlim7751]

My Huawei mate 20 basic model have been working flawlessly for the pass 6 years, and even I dropped it close to a thousand times. 😂😂

[@andrewlim7751]

Btw, I used to change Samsung note with every year without failed due to lag and virus attack, it saved me a few thousands of dollars.

[@AeyGee]

I've been waiting the last 17 years for this day. Could never been happier than seeing this monopoly giant fail. The goliath has fallen. And the customers have won!

[@VivalaryMan]

Speaking way too soon I fear.

[@joebloggs4191]

How sad can you be?

[@KamKam-zo6xh]

Imagine waiting 17 years just wait for a company to fall. Just by imagining it makes me feel creepy on how can someone be so miserable.

[@AeyGee]

@@KamKam-zo6xh I smell something burning. Apply some ointment to your burnt genitals, Apple fangirl.

[@AeyGee]

@@KamKam-zo6xh I smell something burning. Maybe its your rear, after riding too much on Apple's stick.

[@g4priel208]

No difference between 12 and 15 so why “upgrade”

[@TheWhooah]

That’ll happen when you have a CEO who’s just kept the lights on and thinks a better camera / new colour is worthy of a launch

[@freespiritable]

Bought my samsung galaxy A70 in 2019, still going strong, battery fine, and still in line with improvements made these last 5 years. Cost at the time, 450$

[@user-xx3lt9sc2u]

Same had galaxy A70 since early 2020 till this year march was working really good but the screen went all black after it fell to a contrete floor forced me to upgrade instead of replacing the screen Samsung midrange phones are really good

[@wizard_9662]

I give it to my mom and she is still using it😅

[@Ter9393]

Good for you. Samsung doesn’t even support that phone any more. Good luck with your (maybe) yearly updates when you get your new phone.

[@WhoCares-ml9fg]

​@@Ter9393who needs updates

[@zalox12]

​@@Ter9393so what? I can call,watch yt,study, i can play some games,etc. Without needing of support or any update.

[@nchmusic99]

The hype for iphones are no longer there compared to a decade ago

[@RAHULZAVERIx09]

Ofc it would. Insanely expensive.

[@NoOne-rg7tt]

Lower the prices as easy as it is.

[@mobilephil244]

When will tech companies learn that people DON'T WANT TO WEAR VR HEADSETS.

[@joermnyc]

We need the Holodeck from Star Trek.

[@Peter-mj6lz]

It’s not a big deal. They should continue making vr’s because vr or a similar technology may become something people would want in the future.

[@goldensperm7182]

They target the Whales not really the general consumers

[@santostv.]

The market will decide let them spend their money on the niche target of gamers and tech enthusiasts. But you can look at Nintendo to know what people want.

[@saellenx3528]

People were saying the same when consoles started and now almost everyone has one. People are gonna decide what they want not you.

[@mr.morales0707]

Well Apple needs to innovate again.

[@silvertone1]

Or just keep buying back stocks maybe? It seems like that is a good enough business model today.

[@petermurage8685]

What i hate most about my iphone is the restrictions. You cant even copy paste a number to a ussd code on the keypad

[@LucianaMendezGonzalez]

We can't afford rent how are we supposed to afford an iPhone every year

[@thaibob1]

Because they are too expensive

[@Just_a_random_birb]

Samsung price is same.

[@zog97xy]

@@Just_a_random_birb Samsung do make cheaper phones.

[@KEISUKEI_]

​@@Just_a_random_birb you r only mentioning the flagship samsung, they have bugdet to midrange model

[@santostv.]

Dumb logic, apple also has the SE line, you all make me defend apple because you arguments are all dumb, explain how the Chinese don’t mind paying a higher price for a huawei top of the line one.

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@zog97xy APPLE make cheaper phones as well smh

[@youcantmakeclaimsofexisten3898]

Same phone every year, higher price

[@user-ig1iz5ov5g]

I fogot which version iPhone i have, they released

[@juliusdaviesd]

The sad part is, instead of lowering prices to sell more units, they actually increase the prices to increase the profitability. To appease the shareholders.

[@brendanlorenzo7298]

You can’t expect a company to grow every single year. Ebs and flows are natural in the infinite game of business. Apple will be just fine.

[@richwhitelivesmatterforsureduh]

what you talking about. a company can keep growing every single year. like CvntDildo ~ a vatican x afghan dlido manufacturer. their diamond encrusted 12 inch pink dildo has been a hit among royals across da globe like #getyourfactsstraight #keepinit100 #duh #shovedhatdildodownyothroatlikealilbetchthatyouare

[@sadhappy8860]

Shareholders won't agree with that. MORE, MORE, MORE!

[@hy3na739]

but what about our poor capitalist overlords who won't be able to afford their 5th luxury yacht if the numbers don't go up?

[@HABO2210]

@@sadhappy8860 shareholders are not known to be the sharpest tools in the shed

[@joebloggs4191]

First common sense comment I have seen here rather than usual dim witted it’s too expensive nonsense.

[@rizzeerizz8985]

Why buy an apple phone for 1k when I can buy a Motorola for 100 lol

[@zog97xy]

Mine was £50 brand new.

[@sun-pb7xg]

​@@zog97xyno cheap phone can beat a top iphone but if you start getting near £500 then iphone don't make as much sense.if you want the best phone in the world s24 ultra is it

[@oh-noe]

@@sun-pb7xg s24 and 15 are just sidegrades. They are basically the same price, and offer only slightly different features. You just pick what you like because in the end those two models do not have much of a practical difference

[@jeffreymichael540]

Accessories, Repair charges, mini subscriptions are low key playing the role

[@colbyzurlini8740]

There still too heavy

[@divboo6284]

Increasing cost of living in most countries... ppl don’t want a new phone. They just need to eat.

[@r.a.6459]

Gaza: they're starving to death and they just need to eat. The last thing they want is an iPhone. Crazy world we live in today. Where starvation and morbid obesity coexist.

[@matthiasheymann]

My iPhone X is still perfectly fine. Why would I spend another thousand bucks on a new one?

[@reijiriffic]

I have the x. It really does stop the craving for newer models. It just remains so good. Still fast still durable still working.

[@whyme3772]

@@reijiriffic Until Apple purposefully slows it down. All part of their game.

[@nap8607]

I saw the tiles and ignored the video only to ask this. Is it now? (Obviously initial thought)

[@KacimiHicham]

stupid prices

[@Elizabeth-jk4yj]

Make the battery better

[@zog97xy]

Make it removable and easy to replace.

[@FastGuy1]

They keep saying its better but in reality its not.

[@gatoslokosforever]

iphones still with 2amps in battery while Xiaomi has a default of 5amps.

[@greg_thomson]

People don’t want to pay ridiculous prices for slight improvements

[@renamako8845]

I have an iPhone 13, and let me tell you… I’m not upgrading. I get its advanced tech and what not but it shouldn’t cost nearly $1,000 to get a phone. When I worked and retail and the 15 came out. I was amazed people spent over $1000 for the phone! Some even signed up for a store credit card just to buy it. One customer instantly used up their credit card balance upon signup getting one!

[@richierey25]

Because the price is way too expensive.

[@djayjp]

The lifecycle of a company: losses, then break-even, then profits, then profits stabilize, then dividends, then revenue shrinks, then the company shrinks and is taken over by growing companies with new technology. Apple is just over halfway through this cycle.

[@xavierlee2770]

Paying more money for no real tech improvements is just pointless.

[@xodro99]

Recently spent $430 on a 14+ (256gb) & I highly doubt I'll ever be upgrading from that any time soon. Was considering the 15+ but $650+ for incremental updates is a no go (for now).

[@huzaifahibnul7975]

Nice deal

[@xodro99]

@huzaifahibnul7975 Thanks! I actually could've put more money together to upgrade to the S24U, but I was like I couldn't miss out on this great deal

[@huzaifahibnul7975]

@@xodro99 14+ has great battery life and you also get 256gb for that price which is great. Enjoy your phone sir

[@emilyatkins8204]

Because they are pricing far too much