But after a few weeks, days or even hours, I think a lot of people are going to find that
the upgrade from last year's iPhone 6s or 6s Plus to a comparable iPhone 7 model just doesn't feel like a big jump.
Despite the fact that the iPhone 5s isn't the huge
upgrade from last year's model we were hoping for, it still maintains a wide gap in several key areas when measured against rival devices.
Those deciding to
upgrade from last year's model will largely be presented with what is an identical unboxing experience.
It is said to be a promising
upgrade from the last year's Galaxy A7 smartphone, which lacked in battery capacity and RAM support.
The camera on the OnePlus 3 is a significant
upgrade from last year's model.
Carolina Milanesi, head of research at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, told International Business Times that upgrading was a «no brainer» for owners of one of Samsung's older Galaxy smartphones, but that the only reason to
upgrade from last year's Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge is VR.
For customers considering whether to
upgrade from last year's model to the new and shiny OnePlus 3, or for those who are looking to purchase their first device from OnePlus, here is a guide to what's different and how the two smartphones compare:
The idea that Apple won't introduce a whole new color option, but rather slightly tweak an existing one seems in line with everything we've so far heard about the iPhone 7 — which is reportedly only a minor
upgrade from last year's iPhone 6s.
The most tangible
upgrade from last year's Moto X is the display.
After doing so, you can use your fingerprint to unlock apps if your device supports that functionality, a much - needed
upgrade from last year.
The phones received a sizeable
upgrade from last year's Moto G 2015, with the most noticeable change being the 5.5 - inch display, which now sports a Full HD panel.
Design-wise, the S7 is not that much of
an upgrade from last year's S6.
So is it worth
the upgrade from last year's M9?
Now it does do TurboPower, so it outputs at up to 3A, just about the same speed as Quick Charge 3.0 (which the Moto Z2 Play does support), which is the biggest
upgrade from last year's model.
It's a somewhat confusing half -
upgrade from last year's Xperia Z3 that sees Sony slimming down its high - end offering, cutting back on battery capacity,...
Usually, when a brand new version of a smartphone series launches - whether it be an Android phone like Samsung's Galaxy, or Apple's latest iPhone - the big question for early - adopters is «should
I upgrade from last year's model?»
Fitbit's new $ 200 smartwatch is a stylish
upgrade from last year's model, but it's also missing a few features.
Google's Pixel 2 is finally here, and while it's a worthy
upgrade from last year's model, we don't blame those that want to hold onto their 2016 Pixel for a bit longer.
At first glance, Apple's new iPad is an iterative
upgrade from last year's model.
The Galaxy S9 features some exciting upgrades — notably a powerful, innovative camera and a faster processor — but it's not a major
upgrade from last year's model.
It just isn't such a big deal that it'd make
an upgrade from last year's Pixel to the new Pixel 2 worth it.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor in the S9 is a nice
upgrade from last year's 835 - powered models, it still lags behind the A11 Bionic in the current generation of iPhones, at least going by early benchmarks.
The design has picked up a considerable
upgrade from last year's Mi 5, with Xiaomi offering a chassis with rounded corners and two panes of glass sandwiched by a stainless steel frame.
(Our own Dan Seifert says that the S9 is a predictable but solid
upgrade from last year's Galaxy S8.
So the question is — should
you upgrade from last year's models?
This sounds like a nice
upgrade from last year's iPad but not a true departure from this product line.
Following a tweet early this morning that a trademark had been filed in Japan for a new design to Sony's current - gen handheld, rumors are abound speculating that the Vita could be getting
an upgrade from last year's 2000 model.
If there's one thing you can definitely say about NHL 15, it's that the graphics are a major
upgrade from last year's well - received NHL 14.
RIM's version would be a conservative
upgrade from last year's model, but it might jump to a 1.5 GHz chip to stay current with rivals.
The InControl infotainment system is a welcome
upgrade from last year's dated touch screen, and it includes all the latest features like a solid - state drive and gesture control.
The new model also comes with a standard GMC Infotainment System with a seven - inch diagonal color touchscreen,
an upgrade from last year's AM / FM stereo with a 4.2 - inch diagonal color display.
The new Nissan Rogue comes standard with a 2.5 liter, inline - 4, 170 horsepower engine which is
an upgrade from last year.
ONE / / Madewell Boardwalk Sandals — I needed a little sandal
upgrade from last year and to get a nice leather pair instead...
So, the first 5 are actually a like - for like replacement and not
an upgrade from last year's Arsenal.
At first glance, Apple's new iPad is an iterative
upgrade from last year's model.
The real surprise was with the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, which are less significant
upgrades from last year's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
The Switch port lacks many of
the upgrades from last year's Playstation 4 and Xbox One remaster and can look a bit plain by comparison.
What came out of it was the Apple iPad 2018, optimised for education with Apple Pencil support, together with significant
upgrades from last year's model.
For the most part, it's the precision of the game that feels
upgraded from last year's choppy iteration more than anything else.
Bottom Line: With the Cisco Linksys E2500 Advanced Dual - Band Wireless - N Router, users
upgrading from last year's E2000 give up an antenna and Gigabit Ethernet but gain simultaneous dual - band connectivity, better ease of use, and better 2.4Ghz - band performance.
With the Cisco Linksys E2500 Advanced Dual - Band Wireless - N Router, users
upgrading from last year's E2000 give up an antenna and Gigabit Ethernet but gain simultaneous dual - band connectivity, better ease of use, and better 2.4Ghz - band performance.
Overall, the S9 + offers meaningful
upgrades from last year's flagship — particularly in the camera department.
In fact, the front cameras are the only reason one should consider
upgrading from last year's A series phones, and even the 2016 models, as far as the imaging experience is concerned.
Wireless and Battery Life Apple has kicked wireless reception up a notch,
upgrading from last year's Qualcomm 9x25 modem to the newer 9x35.
On the other hand, if you bought a Moto E4 (which just launched this summer) or if you never
upgrading from last year's Moto G4, it looks like you're going to be out of luck for the time being.
While the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus are expected to be minor
upgrades from last year's models, the iPhone 8 is presumed to be a major update to the iPhone series.
In fact, the newly unveiled smartphones are mere evolutionary
upgrades from last year's iPhone 6.
Not exact matches
Only 5.5 % of Verizon (vz) customers
upgraded their phones in the third quarter when the iPhone 8 first went on sale, down
from a 6.3 %
upgrade rate
last year when Apple released the iPhone 7, the carrier said as part of its financial report on Thursday.
Even though the aircraft has undertaken several
upgrade programs since it was introduced in the 1970s, and the A-10C is much different
from the «original» A-10A, the airframe has not changed too much in the
last 40
years.
The country's main index lost 15 percent
last year, even after MSCI enacted an
upgrade of the country
from frontier to emerging market in June.