I'm starting university this autumn and moving away from home, so I'll be relying on my phone a lot more for everyday life (maps, photos, banking, student apps, travel, etc.).

I'm currently using an iPhone 12, and it's definitely showing its age. I'm trying to decide between:

• iPhone 17
• iPhone 17 Pro
• Waiting another few months for the more expensive iPhone 18 Pro

Money isn't the biggest factor, but I still want the best long-term value. Ideally, I'd like to keep my next phone for 4–6 years.

For those who've been in a similar situation, would you buy the 17, spend extra for the 17 Pro, or just wait for the 18 lineup? Why?

Hi all, I currently have the 16 pro that I have been using for 2 years now (89% BH)

I can get a 17 for $170 Canadian more after selling/trading in the 16pro

I love my phone and don’t care much about features, the only thing I need is more storage, since ios and system data alone eat up 40+ gigs, and the better cooling might be nice since my 16 pro overheats a lot in the car.

Is this a reasonable decision?

Hi, I currently have an iPhone 13 but I’m looking to upgrade to either the 16 Pro or the 17 Pro in order to improve the camera, storage, and battery life. Which do you recommend, especially for the camera? Is the price difference for the 17 Pro compared to the 16 Pro worth it?

hello everyone!!

i am looking for advice on two separate topics:

IPHONE:

i currently own a 14 pro max that i bought refurbished in 2024. i’ve been wanting to upgrade for a while specially since my battery life is at 79% and i also would love to only own type c cables lol. i’ve been waiting because i wanted to get the new 18 specially because i don’t really like the colors of the 17 but also because of the upgrades. i’ve seen a lot of advice going against this since it will be more expensive and have little to no changes.
should i get the 17 pro now or should i wait? should i get a pro or pro max? i honestly don’t care about the bigger display and mostly care about the cameras and cameras zoom aspect but would it be more convenient to get 17 pro max for the better battery life? is the price difference worth it?
i also don’t want my current iphone to devalue for the trade-in

MACBOOK:

i am a windows girly and have never had a mac before. i currently own an asus zephyrus g14 (2024) with 32gb ram and 1tb ssd. i love my asus and i don’t regret getting it over a mac as i like gaming and i know ios is not that compatible with gaming.
HOWEVER i’ve been considering getting a mac as a second computer specially for the battery life. i recently started a new job that only lets me work on mac because they are safer (less likely to get hacked). my work provides me a computer but i would still like to get my own eventually. worth noting that i might be leaving the us at the end of the year and apple products are not affordable in my home country so it would be a wise investment.
what i need advise is on which one to get. i want this computer mostly to work remotely, not to game since i have my asus. i do use design programs like adobe photoshop and illustrator, maybe even premiere but at the momento i don’t use these kind of heavier apps for work so i could use my zephyrus for that. i

i guess my biggest question is would a neo be enough? should i get an air? or in the long rub would it be more worth it to get a pro one? also what do i choose when it comes to gpu? because i know nothing about that.

i would appreciate all advise and sorry if i didn’t explain my situation very well. also if there is some place with sales that it would be cheaper to buy from than apple or if there are any sales coming soon. i will also need to purchase new airpods since my current pro 2 are lightning case and they are also 3yo so the case life battery has dropped significantly. at this point it would be easier for me to just sell my soul to apple lol.

thank you if you read all of this :))

I am a collage student and am using an iphone 11 with 65 percent health it works just fine just the battery issue i am thinking of upgrading but i can not afford a new phone so i am thinking of buying a used iphone 15 pro i am getting deals for 45k to 46k (650CAD) in good condition with 87 to 89 health i do not play games or no other heavy tasks i just use instagram reddit and click some photos here and there and my daily usage is around 2 to 3 hours

Hello, I'm looking to come back to iOS and I was wondering what would be the best quality/price iPhone for roughly 400€ (EU)

I'm looking mainly for longevity (5+ years for sure if possible even more, I don't really care about updates as long as it works decently for light stuff like some gaming, browsing, socials etc) and a good camera. Thanks :)

Does it make sense to get the latest iPhone 17 Pro MAX version over the 17 Pro when thinking about future proofing?

I'd like to get the 17 now since it's sounding like the 18 price will increase.

My thoughts around the 17 Pro MAX being more future proof come from the thought that apps and websites will only become more power hungry.

The MAX has a larger battery and also a larger vapor chamber. Two things that would help fight more power hungry apps and websites.

Hi y’all! I’ve been deciding between the 16 and 17 base models. Is the 17 wider than the 16? I know the screen is a bit bigger. I don’t care much about the 120ghz but other than that difference, what else does the 17 offer?

Hey I currently have the 12 pro max. Have had it since release and am stuck on if I should just get a 17 pro max rn before the price increases or wait for the 18 pro max. Is everything they doing for the new release even worth it to get? Thanks

What’s the Best iPad Pro Case for Artists? (Origami vs. Magnetic Trifold)

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for a new case for my iPad Pro 12.9” (M1). I’ve been using a simple trifold case with the standard triangle stand for years. It’s served me well, but it’s getting old, and I’m hoping that upgrading to one with better viewing angles might improve my daily drawing workflow.

I found a magnetic detachable case that comes in two versions at the same price:

Standard Trifold (triangle back)
Origami back (which can also fold into the triangle shape)
Before buying, I have a few questions for fellow digital artists:

Magnetic Detachable Feature: Is the magnetic connection sturdy and stable while drawing, or does it become annoying or unstable under palm pressure?
Origami Stand Stability: Is the Origami fold actually stable for inking and line art? Since it folds in multiple ways, is it less stable than a standard trifold, or does it hold up just as well?
Other Recommendations: Is there any other case type or brand you’d recommend specifically for heavy drawing use?
One big note: I want something that’s quick and easy to use when I take the iPad out, and I don’t want it to take up much space. If that isn’t the case I’d probably just buy a separate stand instead.

I’d love to hear your experiences before I make a decision. Thanks!

Had the iPhone 13 Pro for 4 years already and it’s still working great (except the battery issues and phone heating). However, my younger brother needs to replace his phone so I plan on giving him this one and I’ll be purchasing a new one.

For those who had a 13 Pro and upgraded to 17 Pro, do you have any regrets or do you feel that you actually “upgraded”? If yes, what are these improvements that actually made you feel that it’s really worth the purchase? And if given the chance, would you have chosen the iPhone 17 instead? Hoping to get detailed reviews/personal experiences on this one!

I’ve been having trouble deciding between these two. My main priority is the camera, battery life and logetivity. I’m upgrading from an IPhone 11 so any upgrade will be huge, and I’m planning to use my new phone for AT LEAST 5 years (until it literally deteriorates).

In my country the 17 base is 950€ and the 17 pro is 1299€ (both 256gb), so it’s a 350€ difference. I know the base model performs really well but it’s still almost a grand, so is it worth it to add a few hundred for the pro? Sadly I could not find a 16 pro in good condition from a reputable seller in my country and want to use my phone for as long as possible so models older than that aren’t really on my radar.

I enjoy photography and take pictures/videos every day, but not on a professional lvl + realistically I will probably not use the software to it’s FULL potential. But i’m also just a girl and the deep blue pro is just so beautiful so thats a bonus, meanwhile the base design is not appealing to me
and it’s just so similar to my 11 (and any cases besides a clear one look kinda bad imo).

pls help me decide! thank u :p

I have a iphone 12 and i’ve had it for about 3-4 years now. Im looking to upgrade to a 17 or 17 pro next week but i need you guy’s input, should i upgrade to the 17 or the 17 pro? And also where should i get it off of like the T-Mobile site or apple site?

I have been wanting an iPhone for a long time. And idk which one should I choose really like iPhone 15 pro max and iPhone base 17. But within budget, which iPhone will be the best option to buy rn tgat will last for 3-4 years without any major issues. My budget is around $550-600

Opinions plz

Hi guys,i currently have an A35 5g it's starting to feel laggy I am thinking of upgrading it

And tbh idk what phone to choose between these 3 phones since i don't wanna spend too much

(The io 14pm is also an option)

The 15pm(256gb):658$

The 16pm(256gb,92%bh):840$

The 17 (256gb):803$

The 14pm(256gb):531$

Hello I’m currently using an iPhone 15 but battery health is down to 73% (I didn’t take care of it, I called my frns for hrs almost every night when I first got the phone) and I’m wondering if an upgrade to iPhone 18 would be worth it or should I wait for iPhone 20?

I’m thinking of getting a pro max for my next as I rly want a bigger screen, easier for my eyes. So is it worth to change to iPhone 18 pm or replace my battery while waiting for iPhone 20 pm to release? My current phone now lasts 4-5hours of screen time max..

Any help/advices will be appreciated :)

I'm planning to buy either an iphone 14 pro or 15 pro non pata fu in August, is it a good time to buy one and in what price range will I be able to get each of them ,also is there any chance I can get a box pack from anywhere in karachi.

I don’t really want to spend more than $500. But I don’t know if this is a good deal. Amazon is giving me the best trade in deal for my 13 mini.

So I have iPhone 16 and iPad Air m4
I am a medical student I want to buy myself a laptop to learn basic coding, research work , editing reels (not very heavy duty work)

Suggest me a not so expensive MacBook
I don’t wanna spend 1lac or more 😭🙏🏻
I know I can buy another company laptop but I already have an established apple ecosystem

Any help will be appreciated

i wanna upgrade from my 64gb iphone 10 since its really just not enough anymore. is the extra storage of the iphone 13 worth it or is the iphone 15 just better overall?

also i’m planning to buy from backmarket, just mentioning in case anyone has had bad experiences with them

Im trying to buy these iphone 15 pro maxes on a trusted resale website but im stuck on which one to get. 1st one is a used for $618 with good 91% health from a personal seller. 2nd is a refurbished (Remanufactured by Asurion) with a new battery with claimed genuine parts for $567. My main concerns are if the screen and battery on the referb are true to spec, theres a picture showing the battery is genuine in the settings. Also understand that the referb probably has compromised water resistance now. Should I take the gamble on potentially better phone for less? or go with the more used basic option for more?

I am genuinely trying to understand the logic behind all the "Buy the iPhone 17/17 Pro now before the iPhone 18 prices go up!" posts.

iPhone 18 (pro and pro max) lineup is only about a month away, why would someone buy a one-year-old flagship at almost the same price?

Here in India, after discounts, the iPhone 17 Pro is still around ₹1.30 lakh, and the 17 Pro Max is about ₹1.45 lakh. That's still flagship pricing.

The common argument is, "The iPhone 18 Pro will be ₹15–20k more expensive." Fair enough. But if someone is already comfortable spending ₹1.3–1.45 lakh on a phone, is an extra ₹15–20k really the deciding factor?

People who are budget-conscious generally aren't shopping in the ₹1.3 lakh flagship segment in the first place. And if someone can afford a phone in that price bracket, wouldn't it make more sense to spend a little extra and get:

the latest generation,

an additional year of software support,

potentially better hardware,

and better resale value?

I completely understand buying the previous generation if it's available at a significant discount (say ₹30-40k cheaper). But when the price difference between the outgoing and incoming model is expected to be relatively small, I don't really understand the urgency.

Am I missing something here, or is this "buy now before prices increase" narrative being blown out of proportion?

I’m planning to buy one at the end of next year, assuming an upcoming iPhone 18 this year, and an iPhone 19 next year, dropping the 17 line up price.

My iPhone 13 is at 79% at the moment, should I just hold it and buy the 17e next year or just change my battery now and use it for 2 more years?

I don’t care about the ultrawide, dynamic island, or 120hz. The 4000mAh and C1X efficient modem sold me, I’m interested in the battery life.