Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders, which are expected to be available at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in the...

Apple’s online store is down ahead of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders, which are expected to be available at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in the…

  • twinnie@feddit.ukEnglish
    243·
    1 year ago

    I remember when new iPhone releases would make headlines and people would crowd around computers to watch the live announcements. I remember sneaking out of work early once so I could be home in time to watch it with my housemates. Nowadays they’re so boring they barely get mentioned.

      • magic_lobster_party@kbin.social
        51·
        1 year ago

        But it’s also boring. Innovation is fun.

        Maybe we will see that kind of innovation in the VR space if the Apple headset really becomes the next big thing, but I have my doubts.

          • scoredseqrica@lemmy.mlEnglish
            3·
            1 year ago

            Yeah the prospect of throwing down a couple of months rent… for precisely what value add (?) is going to be a hard sell for Apple.

            Yeah you can watch a film, on your own, on a big virtual screen for $3500 rather than watch the tv that you already own in the company of your friends and family for free.

            Or you can use your computer, but with a big floating virtual screen, which is a good thing I guess for $3500, or buy a large real monitor for $100+ dependant on demands, and not wear a heavy dorky headset with limited battery life.

            There is nothing that other tech doesn’t do for cheaper (and often better) even when you combine the price of the multiple products you would have to buy to cover all use cases. Except maybe viewing weird 3D photos… great.

            This product is isolating and antisocial with limited battery and it’s hugely expensive with no good usp. Looks to me like a rare Apple L.

        • jmcs@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Boring is good on a device that you use for anything critical. Boring is also good to reduce e-waste.

          Iterative innovation also has a higher probability of being a net positive than breaking changes.

    • GigglyBobble@kbin.social
      4·
      1 year ago

      I never understood that kind of hype. Also people camping in front of cinemas or stores. Why? It’s just some movie or toy. That behavior doesn’t seem healthy.

    • dan1101@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Wouldn’t it be funny if Apple took down their store intentionally so there would be headlines about it?

    • Solumbran@lemmy.worldEnglish
      32·
      1 year ago

      Because the marketing of apple has been the one of a sect for years. Good if it’s changing.