The global smartphone market is expected to decline, but IDC predicts that Apple's iPhone market share will reach an all-time high due to trade-in deals, buy-now-pay-later schemes, and enticing features in their upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The upcoming iPhone 15 series is rumored to feature a switch from Lightning to USB-C ports, a design with skinnier bezels and a Dynamic Island cutout, easier repairability, upgraded ultra wideband for integration with Apple's AR headset, 15-watt wireless charging, a periscope-style telephoto lens, solid-state buttons for the Pro models, increased RAM for the Pro models, and potential price increases, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max possibly receiving a $100 to $200 price hike.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to have a $100 price increase over the current models, according to analyst Dan Ives, but promotional activities and discounts from U.S. carriers are likely to drive sales and offset potential resistance.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will not receive the anticipated storage upgrades, offering only 128GB as the base storage option, while rivals offer 256GB, potentially leading to high prices of up to $1,600 and $1,700 respectively for the 1TB models, and potentially disappointing iPhone fans.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 with new features, but let's take a look back at the evolution of the iPhone, which revolutionized the mobile phone industry and sold over 1.2 billion units.
Apple Card financing for iPhones purchased without a carrier connection has been discontinued, meaning that in order to use Apple Card Monthly Installments to buy the new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro, the phone must be connected to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at the time of setup.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 lineup, which includes the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, but rival phones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus offer similar or better specifications.
Various carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Visible, are offering discounts and deals on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, such as trade-in options and bill credits, ahead of the pre-order day on Friday.
If you can exercise some patience, consider deferring your iPhone 15 purchase to next year, as a better color option may be released and day-one purchasers may encounter issues, while other flagship phones from Google and Samsung may offer more beneficial features for your lifestyle.
If you had bought a top-of-the-line iPhone every time Apple released a new model instead of buying Apple stock, you would have spent around $16,000 on iPhones and made a profit of approximately $131,000 if you had bought the stock instead.
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup, leading to a decrease in the value of previous iPhone models, making it a good time to sell and Decluttr is offering a 28-day price guarantee and a 10% bonus for selling your phone.
The cost to replace the back glass panel on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro is $169, while the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max can be replaced for $199, and if you have AppleCare+, it will only cost $29, with other accidental damage costing $99, theft and loss costing $149, and AppleCare+ prices ranging from $3.99 to $13.49 per month or $79 to $269 for two years depending on the model and coverage type.
Best Buy is currently offering significant discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, with prices starting at $549.99, but carrier activation is required.
Verizon is offering discounts on Apple's official iPhone 15 cases, USB-C chargers, and MagSafe accessories, with savings of up to 23% on bundle deals and reductions on individual products.
Walmart is offering significant discounts of up to $1,100 on the new Apple iPhone 15 when you sign up for a rate plan with AT&T or Verizon and make an eligible trade-in.
The iPhone 15 is generating a lot of buzz, with Elon Musk expressing interest in buying one, Verizon offering a generous trade-in discount, and reports of the device's high temperatures, while Apple's CEO defends the company's advertising presence on Elon Musk's platform X amidst allegations from the Anti-Defamation League.
The iPhone 15 lineup includes new colors and features such as a pink option, USB-C port, all-day battery life, two sizes, water- and dust-resistance, Dynamic Island, improved camera, Action button on the Pro model, StandBy Mode, thinner borders, titanium option, and various camera options; prices start at $999.
Boost Infinite is offering the iPhone 15 Pro for free, without requiring a trade-in, while Amazon and Boost Mobile are offering up to $1,000 off Apple's latest iPhone 15 smartphones, and Woot is discounting Apple's official iPhone 14 series Leather MagSafe Cases and MagSafe Duo Charger by $35 each.
The wait times for pre-ordered iPhone models in the U.S. have increased compared to previous years, while in China, wait times for the iPhone 15 quadrupled over the previous model due to fears about dampened demand from the introduction of Huawei's Mate 60 Pro 5G and the ban against using iPhones in certain government offices. However, the iPhone 15 line is still doing well in China, particularly the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is the most coveted model. Additionally, black market prices for the iPhone in China have remained restrained, indicating that many buyers are trading in their previous handsets, contributing to Apple's market dominance.
Samsung is offering a time-limited enhanced trade-in deal for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, cutting its price by $900 when trading in a select device such as the Galaxy S22 Ultra or iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple trade-in promotion for the iPhone 15 Pro Max through T-Mobile turns into a potential issue when package with old iPhone is lost by FedEx, necessitating an investigation and potential claim.
