Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/16 – Ok, The iPhone Chips ARE (Slightly) Faster
Sep 16, 2021
Dive into the latest tech buzz as the new iPhone 13 chips showcase impressive performance boosts. Discover how Walmart+ is becoming a serious competitor to Amazon Prime with its growing subscriber base. Electric vehicles steal the spotlight with the Lucid Air boasting a groundbreaking 520-mile range. Explore the fallout in the Chinese tech industry as Tencent faces a decline, while Discord celebrates a massive valuation leap. And if you're into luxury tech, LG's jaw-dropping $1.7 million TV will certainly pique your interest!
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Incremental iPhone Upgrades
- The A15 chip offers a modest performance boost over the A14, sparking debate.
- This reflects a mature smartphone market where yearly upgrades offer marginal improvements.
The 'S' iPhone Legacy
- Past "S" iPhones introduced major features like video recording, Siri, and fingerprint sensors.
- Now, even mid-range phones offer most needed features, lessening the impact of upgrades.
Shifting Upgrade Cycles
- Consumers now upgrade phones less frequently due to market maturity and marginal improvements.
- This is positive for affordability and the environment, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior.