Tim Cook, maybe Apple should be paying *me* to use the iPhone X
Why would you not want an iPhone Xs?
I found myself asking that question a few weeks ago after my venerable iPhone 6 started to act up. I bought it not long after it was released (late 2014, if memory serves) and it finally began to give out — software freezes, battery issues, malfunctioning audio jack — likely the result of one too many drops.
Of course, the Apple store was busy (it usually is), and I had plenty of time to wander around. While I waited my turn, I couldn’t help but browse the multiple rows of multiple variants of the newly-updated iPhone Xs.
The screens were nice, but not much nicer than what I had. The non-existent home button took a little getting used to, but it wasn’t too difficult. The days of physical buttons are coming to a close, and Apple’s software-based solution seems both reasonable and elegant. The device felt solid and well made. Beautiful, really.
Nevertheless, I wasn’t persuaded, and I couldn’t put my finger on it.
If you find yourself wondering the same thing, I intend to help you understand why the iPhone X (or Xs, or Xr, or Samsung Galaxy s10, or any other “new tech”) may no longer hold much appeal … and what might need to change to make it more interesting for you.
