$2800 here. What kinda of problem does that solve that's worth that kind of mone...

nozzlegear · 2026-09-09T18:38:30

I don't think luxury phones necessarily need to solve problems. They're just luxury phones, people who can afford them will buy them because they like them, not because they're solving problems.

anonthrownaway · 2026-09-09T19:05:55

>What kinda of problem does that solve that's worth that kind of money?

If it means I don't have to put reading glasses on to use my phone, I'd pay a lot more...

dgellow · 2026-09-09T19:51:30

Have you checked the accessibility features of your phone?

anonthrownaway · 2026-09-09T20:04:08

Incredibly useless. It is obvious that Apple doesn't have UI/UX designers over 40. Increasing the font size doesn't effect everything and breaks too many things. For example, you can't change the size of the time in the top left. Style > usability all over the place. Don't get me started on the stupid watch...

dgellow · 2026-09-09T20:05:36

That does sound annoying :(

rootusrootus · 2026-09-09T18:52:41

I can't really answer that because I'm not the target for this particular model. I'd rather have a new Mini.

But I think this could be really appealing for a large number of normies who have a phone as their sole computing device.

mrweasel · 2026-09-10T06:56:11

That is a valid use case, but it's a $2800 device, you can get another iPhone and a Neo (or an iPad) for the same price and have money to spare.

It does make sense as a one and only device, but the price makes it a little unrealistic, in my mind.

nnevatie · 2026-09-10T05:10:56

Apart from fire and shelter, a person really does not _require_ that much. These are luxury items, to which the basic rationale does not apply.

asdff · 2026-09-09T18:48:27

An influencer needing the latest iphone is also ridiculous when you think about it. They are running instagram and tiktok after all, not waiting for software to compile. They don't even need the latest and greatest camera because all their content is only going to be viewed on a palm sized screen.

dwaltrip · 2026-09-09T19:06:33

Influencers want a device like that for status and branding. Technical specs are not a huge factor.

asdff · 2026-09-09T19:18:56

Doesn't it hide in a giant pink jelly case with a pop socket anyhow?

torginus · 2026-09-09T19:11:36

It's basically for people who want an iPhone and iPad, but in a device that's worse than both, while being more expensive than just buying one of each.