Switching to iPhone X (from 13 Pro Max)

[@TreadTheDonutDuck]

Drew, you’re genuinely one of my favorite tech channels on KZbin. I just love how genuinely down to earth you are, and this video is another show of that. If you ever need to take a break, us apple sheeps will always be waiting for you. Don’t worry.

[@lilbluemew4213]

Unfortunately, "the algorithm" isn't as forgiving :/

[@ameerali.ouarda]

The iPhone X is the definition of timeless design and was so ahead of the competition when it launched. I remember the butterflies in my stomach seeing that unveiling video. Wish I could re-live that moment.

[@aayaan1935]

Did u get it at launch ?

[@ameerali.ouarda]

@@aayaan1935 Yeah, I felt like the new kid on the block with it as well but I’ve upgraded yearly since the iPhone X.

[@ameerali.ouarda]

@@XAV-117 It’s not a waste when I give my old iPhones to other people in my household.

[@ameerali.ouarda]

@@XAV-117 I haven’t found the upgrades to be incremental though. MagSafe, ProRes, Apple ProRAW and Cinematic mode has been game changing for me personally.

[@ameerali.ouarda]

@@XAV-117 but it’s not gone is it? It’s passed down. I don’t upgrade my Apple Watches, Mac’s or iPad Pro’s yearly but if I had all the money in the world I would because why not?

[@123theprodigy5]

The iPhone X has age like fine wine, you can still use it today and nobody will make fun of you, I can’t wait to see what Apple does with the iPhone in 2027.

[@kanalkunal]

Any one making fun of someone just because they have an older phone should be treated as a leper and ignored

[@123theprodigy5]

@@kanalkunal probably people who upgrade every year they do that.

[@tikycz8261]

There will be no iPhones … in 2027

[@123theprodigy5]

@@tikycz8261 I doubt it, the iPhone has always been apples primary source of their bread and butter, but I wouldn’t be surprised either. They’ll probably make reality glasses that make phone calls.

[@masterdoge17]

it aged like plastic. Nothing changed but it’s just good.

[@alonsotoji497]

It’s so nice to hear you working on yourself. Continue making great videos and hope to hear more about your progress.

[@marcusbenjamin6305]

This is really sick! I've been considering downgrading to the XS Max for similar reasons and nostalgia. I'm surprised you didn't mention 3D touch, that's the best part of these X models!!

[@artemis1747]

11 pro max doesn’t have 3D Touch but it has a wayyyy better battery and camera, I would go for that one if I were you

[@marcusbenjamin6305]

@@artemis1747 hmmm that’s a good idea, personally I think I’ll use a 13 mini for a main phone and a XS max for backup. Eyeing a S7 Edge too 👀 It’s not a problem I swear!! 😂

[@marcusbenjamin6305]

@@dan9700 must’ve missed it 😓

[@greggal2]

Been using my XS max since it came out, haven’t felt any need to upgrade but thinking about changing to the 15 pro max if it comes with usbc charging.

[@TheChaz96]

iPhone XS Max is still an incredible phone, I just updated to the 13 pro max two months ago and I regret it. It’s barely any different.

[@DYVNbeats]

I’m a full time music producer (and long term viewer/fan of your videos), so the part about being self-employed and not getting your own boss out of your head really resonated with me. thanks for your honesty - takes guts to share this! also - really cool idea switching to the iphone x. keep up the good work, man!

[@bobi7152]

The squared design worked really well on the 5/s/e bc they were so light. On a 14 pro max it just cannot feel the same.

[@framedthunder6436]

Apple wanted to Made the iPhone from titanium It would be lighter

[@Ciaolo]

Yes, the iPhone 12 mini, and 13 mini are just perfect. I also noticed how the 14 plus is not bad, mainly because it’s much lighter than the 14 pro max.

[@iTheftAuto]

Exactly, it’s what made me go to the SE from 12 Pro, the squared-off edges made it too difficult for my hands to hold it properly with its size.

[@yorisyya]

Hey Drew, any sort of mental health issues are to be taken seriously and I am glad you are taking big measures and strides to tackle that. Great that you are at least aware of what's going on with your mind and I hope, like myself, achieve positive mental health soon! Hang in there and we'll support you all the way!

[@yorisyya]

also the iPhone X especially the 5.8 inches iPhones are seriously underrated and it's undeniable that it's the perfect iPhone size ever! I am dailying the 11 Pro and I have set and talked to myself against upgrading to the latest and greatest. Appreciate what you have now!

[@unknownposter2075]

Hey Tailosive/Drew, I know this comment will probably be pushed under the rug, but I do appreciate your video layout in the sense it is podcast friendly where I can play the audio of it over the car during my commute to work and such, knowing I'm not missing much on the visual front. Really appreciate the work you put in!

[@pranav.bhasin]

So true!

[@TheLongIslanderYT]

Seeing iPhone X in the title really gave me a nostalgia hit since I started watching your channel a lot right after the iPhone X was first announced!

[@adolfocristo]

Drew, this isn't just an interesting analysis that you're doing, it's an honest testimonial to a problem that actually affects so many. I hope you keep improving and for those who need help, lots of hope and all the best wishes.

[@HarrisonGray]

Drew, I have an ungodly amount of respect for you for sharing what you have in this video. While I can't really help with the addiction thing exactly, because it can be slightly different for everyone, I wanna share some info about why I watch your videos. I've been watching your tech channel videos since around mid 2017, and have watched pretty much every video you've released since, and enjoyed every minute of them. From having so many opinions and thoughts in common with you regarding Apple products, to having an incredible time hanging out during the Apple event reaction livestreams (formerly on Twitch, but more recently on KZbin which works much better), and to semi-more recently the skits you've been adding to the start of videos - all of these things are why I've continued to watch your content for all this time, and over that time I've been able to get to know how such a nice guy you are. I wish you the best with the ways you're trying to help those issues you raised, and I'm sure you'll figure out a way that works. I personally ended up buying the iPhone 13 Pro Max at launch, which I initially said I would keep for several years, just like you said you did, but unfortunately I couldn't help myself upgrading to the 14 Pro Max just 11 months later. I have never owned an iPhone for such a short amount of time before, and now I'm starting to realise how stupid it is for most people including myself to be upgrading so soon like that, when I had a perfectly working iPhone (which I'll be honest, I prefer some features over the 14PM such as longer battery and seemingly better photo & video quality from my experience). I can totally understand why you had those thoughts of 'I need to have this phone for my job', however I genuinely love the idea of you switching to the iPhone X, because I think it could actually be another part of content for your channel, where you can review the oldest supported iPhones whilst using them as your daily device. At the end of the day, all smartphones these days are basically the same, and we all realise that, so I think it's a really good thing for you to just force yourself to use an old one that you know is still perfectly usable to do all your tasks, even if a tiny bit slower, and not as much of a 'premium' experience. This video from you is very inspiring and I respect you for what you've shared. Even though this doesn't help that much and you deserve a lot more, I'm renewing my channel membership right now. ✌💙

[@LinoGuzman]

thanks for getting personal on video! I love following your streams and I love getting to know creators I truly care for on a more personal, professional, and serious level. Funny enough I also struggled with screen time, I found that I was getting on average over 15 hours of screen time from 2020-EOY of 21 and it got better in 22 but ultimately I decided to pull the plug on social media and completely deleted my accounts and switched to a smaller form factor of a 14 pro rather than the max for the sake of having a smaller screen for me, and have managed to bring down my screen time to 4-7 hours a day instead and mainly from audio and actual useful things to me. I am one of yearly upgrades though i switched to a bi-yearly upgrade for the sake of being a tech nerd and wanting the latest and greatest. I am curious on the Ultra coming out later this year but I don’t know what would compel me to grab it. anyways take care !

[@lukey333]

i totally understand where you’re coming from and took this to the next level by switching from my 13 mini to a nokia flip phone. i can definitely notice i’m way less anxious, have more free time, have a much better attention span, and generally just feel better in general. social media and smartphone ui’s in general were deliberately made to be addictive so you spend more time on it (so they can make more money off you) and it’s really sad honestly

[@goodsoundspe]

Man this is one of the best videos I've ever seen from you. Telling your experience with smartphone addiction is a very good example of how it feels and even a valuable piece of research for an essay. I've been updating my iPhone every year since 2018 and I also missed the grip of rounded edges. I hope Apple can create a new design that can combine the best of both designs

[@stevenleifeste-gonzales9890]

Wow, this reminds me of my "Crackberry" phase during the Blackberry era! Getting notification after notification and being on it all of the time and then not being able to put it down even when nothing is going on. It can be tough to get better and to retrain your brain to remind yourself that it is just a tool. I'm glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@joshuadavis9047]

Appreciate the candid video man. Hang in there

[@jonas8266]

I think it's a very interesting point of view you are bringing to this channel. I really like how you actually speak from the average person's perspective.

[@HVDynamo]

I think it's great that you are doing this. Rampant consumerism is a huge problem in society too and I think it's good to show people that they really don't need the newest thing. Do upgrades make sense at times, of course. But so many people have to buy the newest phone each year when at this point most of the updates are gimmicky and don't really change how I use the phone at all. The only true big improvements I are the better cameras (which as you demonstrated are also good enough for most people now anyways), better battery life, and wireless charging. Beyond those things the vast majority of new features haven't changed how I use the phone AT all. I upgraded from a 6S to a 12 Pro in 2020, and even that felt like such a small upgrade compared to my 4 to 5S to 6S upgrades were (aside from battery life). Since buying the 12 Pro I haven't seen a single other thing that was a big enough improvement to make it worth upgrading. I think I'm going to ride this phone until it isn't supported anymore. 120Hz is nice, but truly I don't need it, the camera's in my 12 Pro are good enough now that I really don't care about further improvements there either. I only just upgraded my mid 2012 classic MacBook Pro to a new M2 Max MacBook Pro. I only went big on it because I'm planning on keeping this for a loooooong time too.

[@Paradiiiice]

I deleted all of my social media apps and I have found other things to do and other ways to cope with 'boredom" or that dopamine hit. I'm so much happier and so much more free now and I love it! Glad to hear your working on your Mental Health Drew! that's extremely important.

[@clargarrr]

Love this video so much and every single point you've made. Not a lot of people realize that smartphones right now only become dated because of software and app updates, not because of hardware features. It's how smartphone companies pressure us into buying newer models, even when it's evident that hardware upgrades are not that far off from the older models'. I also started using the iPhone X I got from my brother, and the only gripes I have about it are the poor battery life (at 83% Maximum Capacity) and standby time. I upgraded from the iPhone 6S, which still works wonderfully to this day-except for its battery and camera. Sometimes, I even suspect these smartphone companies are doing something to older phones to make them feel sluggish-any trick to fool us into thinking we need a new phone year after year. As for the size, I also hate how most phones are now sporting > 6-inch displays, and their weight keeps increasing as well. I feel a 6-inch screen and 174 g phone is the max size and weight I could go for. Anything bigger and heavier would already give me discomfort in the long run. And great job discussing smartphone addiction as well! It's certainly something we need to talk about a lot more in this day and age.

[@ryanwest1164]

I’m glad to see you practice good mental health practices. More content creators should do something like this.

[@simply-kayla]

Thank you for your insight, Drew! I appreciate a lot of the points you made. For one, I still have the iPhone X since 2018 and I constantly see myself ogling at the latest iPhone unboxing, wishing that I could switch. But quite frankly, I don't need to. My iPhone has enough storage, the camera is fine, not many software hiccups... Honestly, the only reason why I would switch is to have the latest/greatest iPhone that's faster and has better cameras. But is it a NEED? Not really. And thank you for reiterating that message with this video. Also, I've been struggling with smartphone addiction as well. It's very hard to break. I see myself wasting hours on my phone with Shorts/Reels, and I hate that. It's something I want to break, and it's comforting to know that it's something you're working on as well. With that being said, I'm excited to watch the videos about your experience with the X! Keep making awesome content!

[@Clivesharrison]

Great video Drew, still using my Xs Max for the big screen but just replaced my beautifully compact 6 with a 13 mini. The Xs needs a new battery (btw, the second battery in the 6 is lasting much better than the original) but then it will be good enough until the cameras get so good on the new ones I can’t resist (which was why I replaced my 1st iphone, a 5, with the 6, having seen the 10’ tall black and white photos advertising it on the London Underground). The 13 mini is a gem but I slightly miss the more rounded and comfortable body of the 6.

[@hugowells3052]

Super interesting perspective Drew. As some one he has struggled with smartphone addiction (to the point of it costing me a relationship) I know the position you’re in. Seeing KZbinrs fawn over the S23 ultra and saying people should get that rather than a 23 or 23 plus has made me realise just how out of touch many of them are, so it’s great to see someone with self awareness. I’d have a lot more respect for those KZbinrs if they were using a Galaxy S8

[@michael_c2]

Yeah you notice how KZbinrs never mention all the great deals you can get for used phones on eBay. You can get a Note 20 ultra for 350 bucks or s21 ultra. Pixel 6 pro for 300 or Pixel 5A for 160. Even an iPhone 12 mini is now under 400 bucks. They're always mentioning the most expensive s*** at MSRP. It's frustrating

[@askwhy4243]

Great video on optimal use of time and money. Self-control and discipline is essential to a healthy and peaceful life. Looking forward to more videos that go beyond tech and about your take on your personal perspectives!

[@awdadwadwad1723]

Of course we noticed garbage quality on last stream, I just assumed it’s your wooden internet acting up again.

[@Beefers26]

Well done Drew. I'm still using my iPhone XS Max and am very happy with it. It's lasted really well. Having never had a 120 Hz screen, I perhaps don't know what I'm missing out on, but I have never thought to myself ' this screen is jarring and not smooth' and it feels good to me. Hope your experience with the X goes well.

[@michael_c2]

My personally have a hard time even noticing the difference between 120 and 60. I switch between two phones one would 120 and 1 with 60 all the time and I don't even notice. Sometimes I turn it off and forget that I actually turned it off. Some people say they can't go back, but I genuinely have to be speed scrolling to even figure out if it's on.

[@Marngel]

I’m very curious to see how long Drew will hold on to that iPhone X. Part of me says he’ll only last for like only a month because it’s missing certain convenience features like continuity camera and MagSafe. But at the same time, since he’s still using a more modern MacBook, iPad, and watch, those devices can make up for the iPhone X’s deficiencies. So he might actually be able go for a few months or longer, maybe a full year if he really gets used to it. I guess it just depends on how much the lack of MagSafe or 120 hz bothers him, especially considering his Mac and iPad still have ProMotion, assuming he didn’t turn it off on those devices.

[@TailosiveTech]

My “modern” iPad is from 2018 😂

[@Marngel]

@@TailosiveTech yeah that just goes to show how little improvement the iPad has gotten over the past 5 years, that your iPad is technically modern lol

[@burnttoastbrain]

I just downsized my phone from 12 pro max to 13 mini for the same reasons. I found my self constantly checking KZbin and feed social media algorithms that it affected my mental health, but even when I greatly limited my time there I immediately downloads addicting games and my screen time not only didn’t drop but it actually increased. So getting a smaller phone with a smaller battery really makes me only use the phone when I really need to

[@anetizen6404]

14:25 what is it? I'm super curious

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

My first iPhone was a used silver 32 GB iPhone 5s I received for my 18th birthday in late February 2016. I used it until November 29th, 2017 when I bought the 128 GB (PRODUCT) RED iPhone 7. I used it until April 20, 2022 when I upgraded to the 256 GB (PRODUCT) RED iPhone SE 3. I don’t know when I’ll upgrade my iPhone.

[@ayushmehre]

I’m also taking action to curb my phone addiction, great to hear you’re starting to feel same. I plan to hold my current iphone 13 pro for atleast 5 years

[@abubakrakram6208]

As much as I chase the latest and greatest in terms of interest in keeping up with news, I’m perfectly happy keeping older stuff. The only reason I replaced my 11 Peo Max last year was because it ran out of storage.

[@willr2461]

I went from the iPhone X to the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I did this, at the time, primarily for the larger display size! I use my phone for nearly all my general “personal computing” day-to-day needs, rather than using a desktop or laptop. My eyes are also not the greatest, not getting any better, and so I wanted a large display so I can “see” things better! I actually thought the 12 Pro Max was too big and heavy when I first got it and almost returned it! Glad I didn’t, though. I love the 12 Pro Max, adjusted to the size and heft in about a week or so. That said, I still thought the iPhone X was (and still is) a great device! I also agree that “we” don’t need to upgrade so often! So I plan to hang onto my 12 Pro Max awhile longer. I got it in November 2020, after having the iPhone X for 3 years. Not sure exactly how long I’ll keep using the 12 Pro Max, but thinking at least another year or two. I don’t think I’d let the battery capacity drop below 80%, though. So I might need to get a new battery along the way, at some point. It’s at 86% right now after 2 years and 2 months. I feel like it has dropped quicker than expected, but it seemed to stabilize after I started keeping the charge between 30-90%. Not charging to 100% very often. And not letting it drop below 20% very often either. Since that change, it seems like it hasn’t dropped (in capacity) as quickly anymore. Anyhow. Aside from concerns about the battery health and battery performance, I have no problems with the 12 Pro Max, and with continuing to use it a bit longer. 😉

[@rorisxng]

I’m on the 2016 iPhone SE. I’ve never had an iPhone without a home button (5S, 7, 6S, 8 and SE (1st gen)). My favourite iPhone has been the 11 Pro in midnight green then the 13 mini.

[@JRJ2000]

I still have a iPhone 11. I know that’s newer than your iPhone X, but I got it when it first came out, and I haven’t really found the main reason to upgrade. I am saving for a new phone, but I’m not getting anything until there is a massive difference in what it can do for me. Cool video!

[@stephenmusic69420]

i had (and somehow lost) an iphone x back in 2017 and i miss the 5.8” size, it was honestly perfect. thinking about going to the 11 Pro from my 13PM just for the nicer size

[@SquidStuff]

The iPhone X is genuinely a pretty great phone even today, looks included. I used one up until the 13 mini came out as mine was getting way too hot and the battery was beginning to dwindle. Other than that it was amazing and it was a great intro in to the next generation of iPhones as we know them today. I still miss the telephoto lens :(

[@SquidStuff]

13 mini is still top tier iPhone tho

[@SquidStuff]

Well to clarify, it was a secondhand iPhone X that replaced my iPhone 6s in like 2020 ish

[@SquidStuff]

It’s gone now to the depths of the recycling program unfortunately

[@SquidStuff]

Well the iPhone X is I still have the 6s

[@TailosiveTech]

Totally agree!

[@Wanted797]

Well done Drew in noticing your smart phone addiction. I was the same but then I need a new phone and got a iPhone X on a sale but it was 64GB. It was fine at first but eventually I hit the cap and had to cull my social media. It stopped my addiction. I then had the 12 PM and like you had got used to not using it. So now I’m happily on the 13 mini.

[@KEC_KELVIN]

Put your color filter in black and white makes the phone so dull helps me not use it when I needed to focus

[@markojordany4154]

Open and honest. We love it! Hat off to you Drew! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@UltraDoug]

Can confirm: iPhone 14Pro is great, but not worth upgrading from 13Pro. Also, just deleting Twitter and Instagram 2 years ago REALLY helped curb my addiction. I don’t miss them.

[@crispyjokingtuna1495]

Im curious to know what app you are using for your livestreams. I’m also curious to watch to see if you replace your battery down the line just to hold on to the phone for longer

[@---sg9zj]

I agree that the rounded edges are better. The square edges worked on the mini but its not great on the larger models

[@ianshyu]

I have an iPhone 13 mini (I know pretty new) but this video is a wake up call to me, someone who is also addicted to their phone. My hope is to keep this phone until software support drops to hopefully help combat my smartphone addiction.

[@johnsnow9653]

Now THIS is an interesting idea for a video.

[@waylonnicholson371]

I really appreciate that Drew refuses to normalize purchasing a new expensive phone every year, in addition to a new expensive laptop, tablet, watch, etc. Most KZbinrs normalize spending hefty sums of money on new tech gear every year (their best intentions are at heart, I’m sure). So many of us viewers are tech enthusiasts who work 9-5 jobs and have mortgages/rent, car payments, groceries and children to prioritize. If I were to upgrade my tech gear every year I’d be a crappy husband and an irresponsible father. I also appreciate the mention of phone addiction and always thinking about work. Someday many of us will be on our deathbed remembering our lives and I guarantee none of us will think “jeez, when I was 32 I had the best year because my phone was so killer, and I made some really funny posts that got a lot of likes, and responded to work emails quickly.”

[@michaelrobb9708]

I am also using an iPhone that came out in 2017. The iPhone 8 Plus.

[@jamesn7156]

I like the comfortable feel of the rounded edges, but the square sides I find easier to grip. To your point though, I do have the 14 Pro, but intend on keeping it 3+ years. X will stop getting updates this year and it will be your excuse to get the 15. 🤗

[@TrentEvans01]

I mean I'm on my second phone that is 120hz capable but I've never enabled it because I didn't really notice a decent improvement/advantage and the decreased battery life isn't worth it. I've had 3/4 phones capable of always on screen and I've never used it for the same reasons. Honestly I'm considering getting a 13 mini for my next phone in May 2024 if I can get a refurbished one or even a new one if my carrier has one. The main reason is to combat screen addiction.

[@johnmanderson2060]

I totally agree with your description of smartphone addiction, it is super accurate and relatable. And I am still on my Xs Max 512 Gb. 😂 I will upgrade to 15 Ultra for camera / USB C / screen / CPU upgrade. Until now, my Xs Max is a reliable workhorse.

[@SergFlicks]

I used to upgrade yearly just for the cameras. I’m a photographer and after the 11 pro changed the game I started using my phone to shoot video. I finally stopped when I invested In Sony cameras. The A7iv is what I use now and felt no need to upgrade from my 13pro. The 15 ultra sounds very tempting but now rumors say the ultra might have to wait till the 16 models release so I’ll stick with my 13 pro till they make a real upgrade to what I have now

[@jebaker2]

Good for you. I’ve heard a lot of folks are switching to flip phones (not Galaxy Flips) for similar reasons.

[@NourMoghrabi]

You should get the iPod touch 7th generation

[@ricomeierringrose2794]

I like this new direction 👍🏼

[@nspgamer4475]

Yes!! I am a long time tailosive fan its nice to finally see the phone I am using for past 2 year be mentioned in a recent relevant video without being called old.

[@TailosiveTech]

Couldn't agree more!

[@m3gankillerdolldance]

4:39 to 4:50 Why do poeople talk about 120 hz so much? I don't see any difference between 120 hz and 60 hz. I upgrade from iPhone XR to iPhone 14 Pro only for Dynamic Island. After using 120hz I don't see anything special.

[@pmarasigan23]

watching this on my iphone X which i've had since 2018. no parts replaced yet and still at 75% battery health and still supporting normal peak performance. ngl, the battery drains pretty fast now. but thanks to Drew, i can now say that that's a feature which helps me limit my everyday screen time. 😂 thanks Drew. p.s. your 2017 reviews were a huge influence on me getting this phone.

[@DerrickMims]

I used a XS Max for almost four years, until I finally got a 13 PM a year ago. I’ve been thinking about going smaller, prob with 13 Mini. But your videos encouraged me to try something I always feel I should have done with my XS Max instead of spending $1400 on this new phone: Replace the battery and keep going another year or two. But I fell prey to latest-and-greatest disease. So I have an “Amazon Renewed” XS 256gb on the way. We shall see how it goes. Like everyone here, I think the X/XS design might be the best looking iPhone ever, and I’m excited about the smaller and lighter form factor. I’m used to this phablet brick, but I need to spend less time on my phone.

[@VisionCrafted1772]

I used my iPhone X for a year before I handed it to my mum. She’s still using it. Perfectly capable device! Even though its battery is seriously degraded. What I find really odd is the other day I turned off pro motion on my 13pm and as soon as I return from hols I’m planning on pulling the XS out of the drawer. My reasoning is pretty much the same as yours.

[@willr2461]

Ooh! Drew! And you’ll also be getting 3D Touch back! 🎉 I still prefer 3D Touch over Haptic Touch! So much smoother, so much more responsive! I miss it! 😔

[@krishpau]

As a 14 pro user I can say The Xs ans 11 pro are the most balanced phones ever

[@wilsonfutrell1833]

Last year I upgraded from an iPhone XS Max to a 13 Pro Max and I wish I had my XS Max back. I upgraded primarily for the camera, but the over processing, poor watercolor effect images of the 13 Pro Max have been disappointing to say the least. Can’t wait to see what the iPhone 15 will be like. Also glad the rounded edges are coming back. I hope they come back on the iPad Pros as well.

[@framedthunder6436]

The iPad would retain it cuz USB C doesn't really work well with rounded thinn devices Also the Issue of being heavy and not hand friendly doesn't applied to iPads

[@abubakrakram6208]

I really miss the e rounded design of my 11 Pro Max over the 14 Pro Max I moved to. I just couldn’t move back because I ran out of storage and needed to move to a 128gb phone.

[@tjadejoh]

@@framedthunder6436there have been a lot of rounded corner samsung phones with usb-C tho

[@wilsonfutrell1833]

@@framedthunder6436 I hear you about USB C, but I have an iPad Pro 10.5 (rounded) and an iPad Pro 11 M1 and I hold both a lot and it makes a difference to me. The 10.5 is more comfortable to hold than the 11. Trends swing back and forth anyway so everything will go back to squared design in a few years.

[@Johnnygga]

I would totally swap my space gray XS Max with you primarily for the battery life of your 13 Pro Max, weird camera be damned lol. I get it though. Maybe because the design of the XS Max was the last one from Jony Ive? It is beautiful

[@Stupranos]

I use to do the two year cycles since from the iPhone 5 and currently have the 12 Pro Max. I’m not upgrading until iPhone goes USB-C. Once it does I think my upgrades will be even more sparse.

[@smartphonefan5226]

This video sends a good message about why older flagships are still great. I argue that older flagships are better than some newer ones due to the older models having more features.

[@MoyDee]

I’m dealing with this addiction. I fix phones for a living. I struggle with that jealousy and greed. I have my SE 2 Watch, and want to go above the SE 2 phone with 2nd gen AirPods. I keep telling myself it’s okay and I don’t need the highest end device. I work on far nicer stylistically devices daily. I’m trying to break this so it’s good to know I’m not alone. Also the camera on these phones are fantastic. You can’t tell the difference. I’m still fixing the iPhone 6 for customers. I’m trying to push customers to newer devices in those cases for security reasons, but some people want a phone to be a phone.

[@anetizen6404]

10:17 Huh, I can but I can put that down very quickly. I jumped from AQUOS R to Galaxy Note 8-2K@120, IGZO (IPS?) LCD to 2K@60 Super AMOLED and I think I almost immediately got used to the latter.

[@usenan]

I've been using my iPhone 6s Plus since Nov 2015 and until this year (2023) I never needed to have it serviced other then the battery. This year the screen finally gave up and half of the screen went half dark on the right side. I am still fighting myself not to buy a brand new phone and most likely will take the route of only renewing the screen if I can find it available. I'm against this endless need of following the latest tech which only ends up with you just wasting money on things which in reality you don't necessarily need to. I'm determined to fight the system!

[@rahuldiwadkar9856]

Hi drew, Rahul from Mumbai, India, very good video, like it, keep up the good work, cheers!!!!

[@TheHuztlazgreed]

Do you have an iPad Pro? If so. You’ll never get use to not having 120 hz in your iPhone. I have adjusted to haptic, but the 3D Touch was so cool. I’ve learned we’re not going back. But the face my 7 Plus didn’t have a button and I didn’t know that until I went to Apple and he said turn your phone off and notice the button doesn’t work. I was mind blown.

[@HighPeakMapping]

I use an iPhone 11 Pro daily (coming from an iPhone X) as it, for me at least, is the perfect iPhone. It has a triple camera setup like modern phones, with Night Mode and a 4K front facing camera. It’s got the more comfortable rounded design and fantastic battery life with a comfortable compact design without sacrificing screen size. Ofc it has its drawbacks such as the lack of 3D Touch, no ultra wide night mode, larger notch, no LiDAR and just general performance and camera improvements. But I love this phone, and it’s midnight green colour.

[@jorkkeker8097]

I’ve been using my iPhone X since early 2018 and I still prefer it to the iPhone 14

[@michael_c2]

I applaud this change. It's bold, it's better for the environment and sustainability, it will be good for content. Might help you with your own smartphone usage, and it helps your mom out. Also agree that 5.8 to 5.10 in is pretty damn close to a perfect size for a phone. It's sad that these phone's basically are extinct now. Zenfone 9 is the only 📱 2022 that came out with that size I think.

[@TailosiveTech]

Agreed, I hope this form factor returns

[@MOBMJ]

I still really like the 10, I can get what your saying. I'm self-employed and the boss mentality never goes away.

[@firisrozley5768]

Honestly, I never own an iPhone. I thought of buying an iPhone 13 after years of using Android phones but recently, I heard so many complaints of the phone suffering from yellowish or purple screens of death especially after updated to the latest version of iOS 16. To the point it begs me a question, would I rather spend a lot of money just for replacing that screen or just downgrade to XS or 11 & learn to live without the modern features?

[@jasond2333]

what model is this? The a1901 or a1865? a1901 has intel modem and a1865 has Qualcomm

[@TailosiveTech]

A1865

[@jasond2333]

@@TailosiveTech Nice!!!

[@elkortby]

i’m still using iPhone X, the battery is at 73%, a bit slow but it’s fine.. still happy with the 2x portrait camera ❤️

[@Spartan-jx1lf]

I'm on the 11 pro max. Its the sweet spot of all the phones X and after. Comfy to hold with all day battery and good cameras.

[@jacobg.witmer]

I’m also on 11 Pro Max and still love it to this day.

[@brandonl9286]

This whole idea didn’t make sense until you got to the mental health part. I applaud you for taking this step for better mental health.

[@iTheftAuto]

I went from 12 Pro to SE1 on iOS 15 and 5S on iOS 9 for these same reasons. iOS 9 has my favorite post-skeuomorphic user interface and has very little social media support now, only a 6 year old version of Instagram works on it which keeps me from spending loads of time on it. SE1 on iOS 15 is a massive battery drain which makes me avoid social media apps on it altogether. Screen time settings never worked for me, limiting myself with the physical hardware worked far better. Funny that despite having 2 Primary phones now, it’s halved my screen time.

[@TIMETECH07]

Using both the S21 and SE 3rd gen, and I got to say, I prefer using the SE sometimes as I really miss how compact phones used to be and how light they were. About refresh rates, I can’t see the difference when using both side by side, and the only difference I see is the battery life being worse when its enabled on the S21, so its really better off switching that off especially when I don’t see the difference and I dislike the extra battery drain

[@StickRoblox]

Could the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have Quad Camera and a Smaller Dynamic Island?

[@kidnextdxxr]

I still love the look and nostalgia of the XS Max model. I rlly wanted that phone. Nvr got it but I got the iPhone XR from the iPhone 6. Loved it but regretted not getting the XS Max for the bigger display and the oled and jus the amazing looks of it.

[@davidk4926]

I kinda regret getting rid of my iPhone XS in place of a pixel 6 pro mid last year, it's nothing to do with apple vs android, it's just how it was such a big purchase yet the way I use my phone has hardly changed, except for the camera but still. 120hz is such a cool thing to have, but after getting used to it you literally do not care anymore.

[@Raja995mh33]

Still like the iPhone X. It's just sad that Apple doesn't provide a lot of features as if the A11 isn't fast enough... I personally prefer the squared edges tho because yeah the rounded ones may feel smoother in the hand, the square ones fit much more secure in the hand because they're far less slippery. On my 13 Pro the only thing I really miss is the matte aluminum... the stainless steel looks bad after literally seconds and is way too slippery

[@wyattb3138]

I miss my space gray XS…😢 I have a 13 Pro.

[@matthewmastrobuono582]

Do you know Drew I was thinking at one point of switching my main phone back to my 13 promax and using the 14 as just a camera for a while but I do utilize dynamic Island a lot in my day-to-day job currently. The battery life on the 13th is way better though.

[@Valoric]

Good for you man. I’ve been struggling with the same thing. I wonder if Screen Time setting is actually like the “recycling” symbol on plastic. Solely for making us feel better about using it but has the opposite effect that we actually use more social media instead. Idk currently disenchanted by phones atm

[@aidanely]

I still think that if the iPhone 15 came out with the current features with a 5.8" and 6.5" screen size I will be happy. Personally I think the iPhone 11 Pros are the best versions of features and size around but I have a XR so there's no point to upgrade to one. I just want the 5.8" form factor back maybe if the SE becomes a X body

[@Chosen1Drums]

This was very unexpected, but maybe that’s because I upgraded from an iPhone X recently. For me, battery life and poor Google Maps performance (freezing/lagging) was beginning to annoy me to the point I felt the need to upgrade after 5 years. Really enjoying my 14 Pro but if it weren’t for those 2 things I could’ve probably kept my X for another year.

[@BoredGeese]

I changed my iOS and iPadOS to greyscale mode. It helps a lot! Try it Drew! Maybe go back and do biking with your wife? Anything that will help you to prevent using your phone.

[@ebubeawachie]

Drew just said we’re all brokies and he wants to be more relatable to us 😭😭😭😩

[@katrinabryce]

I'm still using the 8+, which has mostly the same insides as the X. I see absolutely no reason to upgrade at the moment. And also, when people say that Apple is more expensive than Android phones, they don't consider the fact that a 5½ year old iPhone is very useable, and when you take that into consideration, the cost per year for an iPhone is probably cheaper than most Androids, and certainly cheaper than Android flagships.

[@bakokat6982]

Yep I’m still using mine and it’s great battery health is still at 87% ,, going strong

[@JayTarantino128]

I definitely have to agree with you here. The iPhone X is the best iPhone I've ever owned and the one I've owned the longest. I upgraded every year from the 4 to the X then kept it until I got the 11, now the 13 and I still miss the X and most importantly 3D touch.

[@drsilkman]

Drew - good buddy - l know of a good exorcist to "cure" you. What next? Your going to change your channel name to Tailosive Retro-Tech? Come back, we forgive you 🤣🤣🤣

[@yeahnah1762]

no because i’m actually so tempted to start using my old iPhone but nothing really works on there but i still want to use it

[@Gubby-Man]

And now you have 3D Touch 👌

[@stacyfearlicia]

wait this literally happened to me since the display on my 13 pro max stopped working and have to wait to get it fixed

[@matthewmastrobuono582]

I would switch back to my dad’s 11 promax that I gave him. But I didn’t like the size of my 10 plus I had issues with mine. It’s a good phone. Just my experience on mine wasn’t great. Mine had touch issues and then they replace the screen and forgot to plug in the speaker and then they gave me another phone and that one had to be replaced. I’ve heard those problems weren’t common so I think I just got a bad one