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Re:About the security content of iOS 12.4.9 by diebeforei485 on Thursday November 05, 2020 @05:30PM (#25002799)
It's true that laptop computers have not changed as much over the years. This in large part because Intel CPU's and architecture have not changed as much, while iPhone CPU's have improved by leaps and bounds.

I wonder how much this might change when Apple Silicon comes to the Mac.

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Re:About the security content of iOS 12.4.9 by snazz on Thursday November 05, 2020 @08:11PM (#25003874)
It feels like smartphones are stabilizing as well. I don't see myself needing to replace my iPhone 8 for a while, even though there have been three more generations afterwards. An iPhone 5 felt much more outdated at the time of the 6s/SE.
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Re:About the security content of iOS 12.4.9 by diebeforei485 on Friday November 06, 2020 @03:45PM (#25010975)
Agreed - since 2017 the main improvements have been to the cameras, plus some improvements to efficiency, and (depending on your carrier) 5G.

I find 5G (coverage on mid-band, not the hyped speed on ultra-wideband) to be the most compelling reason to upgrade my phone this year.

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Re:About the security content of iOS 12.4.9 by read_if_gay_ on Friday November 06, 2020 @05:01AM (#25006473)
Having owned a 5S, 6 plus, and now XR, the all screen design is a much bigger upgrade than iPhone 5 vs. 6S in my opinion.
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