https://www.apple.com/iphone-14/ it shows $799 here 🧐

You mean trading in? Yeah. When you trade in an iPhone you actually get something called…money. Try that with a Pixel or Samsung of the exact same year as an iPhone. On T-Mobile I believe the 2016 iPhone 7 was still worth $400. The 2016 Pixel…probably not $400 lol

Lol you’re just trolling. If you’re not happy go ask Elon for a phone then

Go find an iPhone 5 with the last software update and speed test it against a regular iPhone 14 on the latest software. GIANT difference. There’s no way you could be too busy or even lazy to realize. I had a 5C back in the day and my 14 pro is miles ahead. Just no comparison here.

I’ve seen you mention Elon and a possible “Tesla phone”. I actually welcome that. I like iPhone and iOS but like you stated: it’s just iOS and Android. I’d welcome some new competition. We’ll see

Lol why do people post stuff like this without any type of explanation? A 14 is not a big iPhone 5. Have you even used one? Way improved camera, screen, processor, performance etc.

Aka the good ol days

I’d go with the 11 for the slightly higher battery. 11 pro is going to need a new battery asap just like other comment said.

I know it’s a concern but honestly I don’t believe agencies have the time or power to sit there watching literally billions of cams. Unless you’re some major government or political leader I highly doubt someone is going to watch you lol. But if it makes you feel better? Go for it. That all rests on how you feel.

Ultimately up to you.

If you feel uncomfortable thinking someone is watching you then you best stay off the internet altogether lol. I’ve seen people block out their cameras or turn off their microphone access on phones and computers. Meaningless in my opinion. Whatever you do can be tracked, recorded and logged. If you want further proof, don’t take it from me. Take it from one of the most famous people in the computer/ technology world

https://youtu.be/Wo9arZs21WI

There are webcam covers but can I ask why you’d want to cover up that area of your phone? It may interfere with Face ID

Purely up to you and your finances. Also depends on what you currently have and if a 14 is a good upgrade

I’d go with the Pro for that ProMotion display. 13 pro is still good. If you can fork a bit more cash the 14 pro is pretty sweet too

I grew up in high school with the Mustang vs Camaro kids so I can relate to this lol

A phone is a phone at the end of the day. People are going to use what’s familiar to them and what they prefer. Yeah I admit I got into those little debates and used to think iPhone users were all “sheeple”. That was when I was a little younger. Now I use what’s convenient for me. I don’t use an iPhone as a status symbol. I use it for work and school (software development courses online) and I own a MacBook for my studies. I laugh now when people call either side fanboys, sheep etc. All nonsense

Clear cases like the Otterbox and even the Apple one are pretty protective. Yellowing is another story. I had a clear case on my 12 and it protected it from several drops

I had a X, not a XR that ran perfect on the very latest iOS 15. 87% battery health original battery. I didn’t experience any slowdowns on that phone and it’s older than the XR. What Verizon are you running now?

Love they fact they can run a diagnostic remotely without having to go into the store. OP, you can download the Apple Support app and do this without even leaving your home

I second the person who said take it to Apple. Only they can run a diagnostic in store. The only thing you can try is to backup your data and try to restore it on your computer.

No they don’t. Case in point: I saved an old iPhone X from being recycled last year. Perfect shape, battery health was 87% and it ran perfectly with no slowdowns. Latest operating system too btw. The 14 would last for years if properly taken care of and not loaded up with stuff (like if you loaded a 128gb phone with 127gb worth of stuff then you’ll see some issues). You’re good

Effected your brain maybe

Lol there’s no spyware in your phone

Nah no one is doing that to you

Check with your internet service provider

Highly doubt your phone is hacked or someone is “slowing down internet speed”.

Just got a 14 pro in the space black color you mentioned. Nothing yet as I have a case on it. Prior to this I had a 13 Pro Max and didn’t see any markings at all on the sides or back. I would often take the case off while at home.