I agree with Richard, I won't be upgrading my iPhone any time soon either. I've got the 13 pro max the one terabyte model and it is working great. I updated to 17.01 today with no issues. I didn't have any problems changing the variations of the eloquence voices, or the Tom, or Alex voice that I tested. Man, if you want, you can really increase the Tambor of the Tom voice and make him sound very weird. I've just got to download the 2 new British Siri voices and I'll be set.
On 9/24/23, Richard Turner <richardr_tur...@comcast.net> wrote: > First, Kathy, if you are asking how long the 12 mini will be supported, no > one knows exactly other than maybe Apple; however, considering the XR is a > couple years older than the 12 mini and it is able to run iOS 17, I would > guess the 12 mini will be supported for at least 2 more years, if not more. > > Terri asked a lot of questions. > First, as far as I can tell, for object identification and OCR the new 48 > pixel camera in the 15 pro won't make those functions any better. The > higher the pixels perhaps the better the picture for someone sighted but for > the kind of stuff most blind people need, you do not need that level of > camera. > > I would check with Apple about the USBC cable that will come with the 15 > models to find out if the end that goes into the charging block is also > USBC, which I suspect it is. That would mean you need a charging block with > the USBC port not the standard USB A port. > > Note, the chip in the 15 and 15 plus is the same chip as in the 14 pro, so > if that is at all important to you, it will be less expensive to go with the > 14 pro if you decide to upgrade this year. > > I personally have the 13 pro and see nothing to make me want to upgrade to > the 15 pro. I'll probably stick with this phone for several years and will > replace the battery when the time comes. > > That is what I can remember to address in your questions. > Most decisions to upgrade are based on exactly what features you want. > > HTH, > > > > Richard, USA. > “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” > -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe > > My web site: https://www.turner42.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Kathy > Blackburn > Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2023 11:38 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Just a few upgrade questions, and other comments > > For how much longer will this model be supported? > > Kathy Blackburn > kblac...@austin.rr.comOn Sep 24, 2023 12:58 PM, Fred Olver > <goodfo...@charter.net> wrote: >> >> Terri, Since I don't feel it necessary to have the latest and >> greatest, please try and understand my bias. My personal choice would >> be for you to invest in the second generation IPhone S.E. The cost is >> substantially less than any of the more modern phones and you would >> not be sacrificing very much in terms of optical recognition. Also, >> you would be able to continue to use your various charging devices and >> chords because the S.E. has the lightning port. >> Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Terri Stimmel" <icecreamlove...@outlook.com> >> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2023 12:23 PM >> Subject: Just a few upgrade questions, and other comments >> >> >> > Hello everyone, >> > >> > >> > First of all, I have really appreciated reading the thoughts, and >> > opinions on the new phones. As well as peoples experiences with >> > them, in the stores. I always find this sort of stuff helpful. >> > >> > >> > I am considering upgrading my phone. At first, I wasn't going to do >> > it. I love my 12 mini. It's smaller, and pretty easy for me to hold. >> > It still works quite well, and I really don't have any issues with it. >> > >> > >> > However, I get my phone service with T-Mobile. If I were to upgrade >> > now, it would be better for me, then if I were to wait another year or >> > so. >> > Right now, I can trade in this phone, and it will help go toward the >> > cost of my next phone. I really don't want to have to trade in this >> > phone. But this is the way I have to go about these sorts of things, >> > if I ever want to upgrade. >> > >> > >> > My battery in my phone is degrading. I actually have a service >> > message on it, that states that I need to replace the battery. So I >> > could do that, and use this phone for longer. But a part of me >> > thinks that it is just better to go ahead and do the upgrade instead. >> > >> > >> > I would be interested to hear what people think about this. I know >> > some of this will be opinion. That is fine by me. >> > >> > However, some of you on this list know way much more about these >> > sorts of things than I do. That is something I have really come to >> > appreciate over the years. It is a big part as to why I remain a part of >> > this list. >> > >> > >> > I plan to go to my local store within the next week, or so. I want >> > to hold the 15 plus, and the 15 pro. I want to explore them, and see >> > which one I might be most comfortable with. >> > >> > >> > I was also considering checking out the 14 pro. Just so that I would >> > know all of my options. I am not interested in the pro, max phones. >> > That would just be too large of a device for me. >> > >> > >> > I really like the idea of having a phone that uses USB C charging. >> > >> > However, what sorts of charging blocks might I need? >> > >> > >> > I am not sure if I have what I need, to support that type of >> > charging. I know I at least have one. I usually try to buy dual >> > charging blocks, because I have so many devices, that this just >> > works better for me. Or, I have friends that come over, who need to >> > charge their stuff. >> > >> > >> > I am really looking forward to possibly getting a pro, just for the >> > camera. I never in my life thought that i would want a phone, for >> > it's camera. >> > >> > >> > However, the new feature with Be My Eyes, has been a game changer for >> > me. >> > I use it quite regularly. At least, once a day. Usually a lot more >> > than that though. I am still not always the best at taking a >> > picture. I hope that this might improve in time. I just don't always >> > understand how, or where to aim the camera. >> > >> > >> > Are the cameras really all that different from the 12 Mini I have >> > now, to the 14 pro, or the 15 pro? >> > >> > >> > I really want to make the best choice possible for myself. But of >> > course, I won't know really what to expect, until I go to the store. >> > >> > >> > What do you all think? >> > >> > Any thoughts, or suggestions are much appreciated. >> > >> > >> > Thank you, >> > >> > >> > Terri >> > >> > -- >> > The following information is important for all members of the V >> > iPhone list. >> > >> > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >> > list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >> > contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >> > list itself. >> > >> > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> > mk...@ucla.edu. 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