If there are any “Eploboys” in the world, it’s me. I got my first iPhone a couple of weeks after sales started in the USA. There was plenty of sex with repositories, installing the keyboard, unlocking and other moments. Probably, now the same sex can only be obtained if you buy yourself a Tesla (there is such an idea). Then I changed my gaming laptop from Windows to a MacBook Air, and my soul went to heaven - and before that there were iPods, now they are being replaced by the iPad.
I sincerely love Apple products, I am aware of all the shortcomings of the iPhone 11 Pro Max (and I will write about it without hysteria, there will be an article on the site tomorrow), after the review I will stay with this device for a year and I want to explain here why annual replacement makes sense. Of course, you may not agree with me. But truth is born in dispute. So let's fly!
It's worth upgrading your iPhone for the sake of hygiene
We use our smartphones for several hours every day, and basic hygiene conditions are almost never observed. Okay, you want to object to me, but remember: have you washed your hands lately? In any case, we take a smartphone, click on the screen, but we never manage to keep it perfectly clean. After all, we are not in a laboratory, but in the real world.
First, the oleophobic coating copes well with grease, easily repels dust and dirt, and the screen and glass on the back are easy to clean. After a few months, no matter how sad it may be, micro-scratches appear on the screen, dirt gets stuck there, and the grease from the screen becomes harder to clean off. You can change the screen - but isn’t it better to just sell your iPhone and buy a new one, clean and tidy? In my opinion, this is an inexpensive and easy way to catch positive vibrations - and positive vibrations are more valuable than money these days.
Possibility of personalization
We continue to figure out whether Android or iOS is better for a smartphone. At this point, Android takes the lead, because the customization possibilities here are literally endless. Users have a huge collection of live wallpapers, screens and launchers to choose from. In addition, in the settings you can set the functionality of the keys, control gestures, add new elements to the notification shade and much more. System applications can be replaced with third-party ones if you find them more convenient.
The answer to why Android is better than iOS is the fact that Apple technology has greatly reduced personalization capabilities. The changes boil down to the fact that you can only change the sorting order of icons on the desktop and set new wallpaper. These are all customization possibilities, but there is also a positive side - the shell works more stably and there are no viruses on it.
The best iPhone is the most modern iPhone
I've said this many times: if you have the opportunity to buy the most modern Apple technology, it's better to do so. The latest software is installed, longer service life and support, the most up-to-date features - and this applies to iPhones much more than tablets and laptops.
Let's say, now there is no shame in buying a large iPad Pro of the previous generation: it supports the keyboard, there is a Pencil, the screen is beautiful, ideal for traveling. But that's not the case with iPhones. Now I wouldn’t recommend taking the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - it’s better to grab the iPhone XR. Faster, more modern, better in all respects. Well, if you want the absolute top, take iPhone 11 and higher. Well, you should start thinking about a replacement at least after one year has passed from the date of purchase.
It's extremely difficult to find the app you need in the Apple Store
The Apple Store is filled with incredible apps; This is the main and only point of sale for everything you need for your iPhone. But did you know that this store is not so simple? How difficult it is to find something in the top applications!
And the worst thing is that there is no trace of intelligent search or personal recommendations there. The system itself is confusing: it is impossible to find sections with profitable deals and offers. On top of that, reviews help push newbies to make a purchase, but it is very difficult to believe these words, and it is problematic to determine which application is best to use.
Switching to a new device always intensifies creative processes
New iPhones have top-end cameras, and no one can convince me otherwise: in skillful hands, and if you try different programs, and if you play tricks in the editor, the photos turn out just brilliant! I haven’t posted so many shots on Insta for a long time - and it’s scary to imagine how many I haven’t posted!
Shirik tested this way, that way, and awry. I filmed at night, during the day, and in the evening. Why is that? Because the combination of cameras in the iPhone 11 Pro Max provides amazing opportunities - accordingly, it was worth switching to a new device for the sake of creative fun. It doesn’t matter, even if you’re bad at shooting and aren’t interested in it at all - try it! And you can always move on, buying optics for iPhone, small tripods, holders - and who knows where this hobby will take you. Maybe you work as a serious manager, but in fact your calling is portraits or video shooting. Moreover, new iPhones allow for high-quality installation (see the LumaFusion program).
The closed file system on the iPhone can drive you crazy
Despite the fact that this problem is more of a precautionary measure to protect the smartphone from malicious attacks from outside, many users complain about the limited file systems of the device.
It is often possible to work with documents in only one application, while others do not have access to them. In this regard, you have to take workarounds, transferring files from one program to another and constantly worrying about formatting.
Switching to a new iPhone helps you get rid of some accessories
Based on the results of a week with the iPhone 11 Pro Max, I can responsibly tell you: life is great without the original case with a battery, it works quietly until the evening. I also stopped carrying an external battery with a Lightning cable. It also comes with an excellent fast charger - I gave it to my wife, connected the pink Native Union cable, her iPhone XS quickly charged, everyone was happy, everyone was happy. I also went through all the cases from the iPhone XS Max and will give them to friends. Switching to a new iPhone is always a reason to go through your electronics!
Works with all devices
If you have an iPhone, iPad, and Mac, your data is easily copied from one device to another. You can quickly sync photos across all your devices, answer the phone on your iPad or Mac, and send text messages. There is also Handoff support, which allows you to start a task on your iPhone and continue working on your iPad or Mac.
Overall, communication between these devices is exactly what Android can't achieve without relying on a collection of third-party apps and services to keep gadgets working together.
Thanks to AirDrop, accessing files from iPhone to Mac is also faster and easier. This built-in service sends the file wirelessly directly to your Mac, even if there are other Wi-Fi sources nearby.
However, it will not be possible to use Android for a similar purpose so quickly and functionally. By comparing this, you can draw conclusions about how well the iPhone works with the MacBook and simplifies tasks that you perform several times every day. All this clearly demonstrates why the iPhone is more expensive than the Android.
Only a new iPhone makes you deal with photos, music and videos!
Delete thousands of unnecessary photos, remove all sorts of drunkenly added tracks (“The Third of September” in a hundred versions, we listened to it in Berlin with all our might), delete films downloaded for the trip, update the media library - all this is a matter of a couple of hours, it’s a pleasant and very positive thing. How to disassemble a closet or shelf with shoes - often you don’t have the energy and time to do this, but sometimes it’s so nice! Simply top. Here I can also add cleaning contacts, logging out and deleting social networks and instant messengers that are no longer needed, cleaning groups in the divine Telezhenka.
Headphone control
If you love listening to music and constantly need to be in control of your playlist, the iPhone benefits from headphones that can control many aspects of your playback.
Standard iPhone headphones can play, pause, fast forward or rewind a track. iPhone users can also control volume without the phone's involvement thanks to volume up and down buttons. Additionally, Apple includes the ability to launch Siri so users can make a phone call and perform other actions at the same time.
This is a big advantage that most Android phones lack. Today there are more options for controlling headphones on Android devices, but they are far from universal.
With the new iPhone, all the girls are yours!
Kidding. In general, in all the time I’ve been using the iPhone, I can remember only a few times when people paid attention to the smartphone and asked some questions - by the way, these were never girls, and it seems to me that girls don’t give a damn about the iPhone model (the main thing is that I can’t say for everyone that it’s an iPhone at all, but for many it’s a fad).
During the time of the first iPhone, a neighbor came up and asked for help figuring out the gadget. They asked questions about the iPhone 4 - a lot and often, I even got used to it. I got the device immediately after the start of sales in the world (thanks to my friend Kirill, I’m still ready to talk), in Russia it was a curiosity. After the iPhone 3G, the thing was perceived as an alien: glass, these shapes, the frame, just the top. Hopefully we'll see good old-fashioned design code in the next iPhone.
So, the people simply went crazy about the “four”, and I answered all the questions with a prepared speech. “Does it lose connection?” No, everything is fine. Then strangers had questions about the iPhone 6 Plus (“Does it bend? Doesn’t the size float?”). When the iPhone X came out (it’s not an “X”, but a “ten” - it’s especially strange to hear “X” from journalists involved in technology, it makes me sick to my stomach) - so, when the iPhone X came out, I got it a little earlier start of sales. If you remember, we prepared a lot of videos and articles, it was fun. Well, I’m flying on a plane on a mini-vacation, I’m twirling a ten in my hand, and the man next to me angrily says: “Wait, so this is an iPhone X? Where from? And why? What about in general?” I thought he would even show me his ID, and I would have to answer for everything, but it didn’t work out. We talked quite normally - at the time of its release, the iPhone X seemed as exotic as the iPhone 4 once did, but now everyone has become accustomed to it.
No one has asked anything about the iPhone 11 Pro Max yet. Although I always try to place it with the cameras facing up and demonstrate it in every possible way.
Features of the iPhone and the Apple ecosystem
First, let's look at the differences between Apple products and Android smartphones. After all, for a correct comparison, it’s worth understanding why iPhones are so popular.
iOS
iPhones have their own operating system. Unlike Android, iOS is closed and its code is not shared with third-party developers. As a result, on any Apple smartphone you encounter a familiar interface. There are no problems with third-party shells, and errors are quickly corrected with minor patches. Apple's strict performance policy ensures better optimization not only for native apps, but also for programs hosted in the App Store. But Android cannot boast of this - systems based on it are more diverse, but less secure and less stable.
Apple ecosystem
The owner of an iPhone is not limited by the space of a smartphone. All products manufactured by Apple are united by dozens of services. The company has built an entire system around its gadgets. Music and video services, iCloud cloud storage, and photo archives are available. All this is synchronized from any device. Thoughtful software and technical solutions allow the owner to make the most of Apple gadgets.
Reliability, repair and accessories
The quality of components used during assembly is strictly controlled, which has the most positive effect on the reliability of smartphones. The number of failures due to defects or software errors is extremely small. If a malfunction occurs, a two-year warranty will help. But the cost of repairs in certified centers is traditionally high due to the price of components.
Most accessories are not included in the kit, but must be purchased independently. Manufacturer-recommended accessories are expensive, but Chinese stores offer a large selection of accessories at low prices but with good quality. Although the charger, for example, is better to choose the original one.
Device memory and data handling
Apple does not provide memory card slots on smartphones, so owners only have access to the built-in storage. The lack of native memory expansion is partially compensated by iCloud. Apple's cloud service stores up to 5 GB for free and is suitable for storing photos, videos, backups, documents and programs.
It is worth mentioning separately about working with files when connected to a computer. If Android devices, when connected to a PC, automatically turn into a kind of flash drive with the ability to copy any data, then the iPhone has a different principle. Synchronization with a computer is only possible using a special cable and requires iTunes installation. In addition, only media data is available for copying. This was done specifically to avoid problems with viruses and violation of the integrity of the file system.
Where to buy
Buying an iPhone is a big decision. So we recommend purchasing the gadget from official resellers: re:Store, M.Video or Svyaznoy. Buying a “gray” phone from dubious online stores or secondhand is fraught with problems with support and subsequent use of the phone. In addition, there is a high chance of buying a fake.
