Is it worth buying a brand new iPhone just to be able to wirelessly charge it? Apple wants you to think so. However, some students think otherwise.
This brand new iPhone has marked a changing point on all of Apple’s expensive, but valuable products. Some key features of this new and improved iPhone are the three bold colors and how the camera works. Sadly, it looks just like the older version but it comes upgraded.
“The iPhone 8 is a really good phone, it works really well and the camera quality is really amazing,” freshman Sarah Gonzalez said.
Some of the new features on the camera include being able to change the overall tone of a picture with new lightings. The glass back has returned, originally on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s. This glass back has caused the phone to be more vulnerable to cracks and scratches if not protected heavily.
“I have a case on my phone but I like the glass back because it reminds me of the old iPhone 4 and I like it,” senior Aklilu Gessesse said.
As usual, with this new iPhone comes a new software update: iOS 11. This new software update has only scratched the surface of what is to come for Apple products. Some of Apple’s plans for this update are to add around 60 emojis and enhance the system configurations.
“I like iOS 11 because it is something new with Apple, I also like the new features such as the seconds on the timer and the new notifications screen which shows your lock screen. Overall it looks better than the old one,” Gessesse said.
iOS 11 isn’t perfect. When you scroll down on the notification screen, it shows your lock screen. Some people are not happy with this aspect.
“I think the lock screen for the notifications is annoying, and confusing at first. Apple needs to focus on things people want, like group facetime. The small stylistic aspects can lead them in the wrong direction,” senior Ilhan Abdi said.
Another new feature is the wireless charging, now on Apple’s new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8+.
This iPhone has not lived up to many expectations. Apple users also do not appreciate the headphone jack change. With this port comes a tiny connector that is easily lost.
Lastly, a significant downside is the high prices. Apple has risen their prices in recent years. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8+ cost $700 to $949, depending on the amount of storage on the phone.
“I didn’t pay for the whole phone because I got a discount, but I think it was a good investment if you plan to buy it,” Gessesse said.
The iPhone 8 has good and bad reviews like any other phone. Overall, Apple has stepped up their game with the iPhone 8 and 8+ and Apple users are looking forward to what comes next.