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All indications are that the launch of the iPhone 5 today will set new sales records for Apple. Carriers in the US sold out of pre-orders within hours while Gazelle and Glyde reported record phone trade-in activity surrounding the announcement of the iPhone 5 (*see below).
It’s easy to get caught up in the fervor, but before you get in line to get your new iPhone, there are some things you should know.
Are You Eligible for an Upgrade?
If you’re going to stay with your current carrier, check here to see if you’re eligible for an upgrade. If you are, then you can buy a new iPhone at a substantial discount in exchange for entering into a two-year contract for service. The discounted price for the iPhone 5 is:
- $199 for 16 GB
- $299 for 32 GB
- $399 for 64 GB
If you’re not eligible for an upgrade, you can still get a new iPhone, and perhaps trade in your old phone, but you’ll have to pay full retail price for the iPhone 5:
- $649 for 16 GB
- $749 for 32 GB
- $849 for 64 GB
Carrier Considerations
Buying a phone isn’t like buying a TV. Your phone is, after all, a phone (though you may use it more as a computer for you than a phone), and your phone most likely will be locked to a cell phone carrier. Choosing a carrier is important and you may be committing to that carrier for two years so consider each carrier’s unique features when choosing your plan.
The addition of 4G/LTE (the fastest data speeds) to the iPhone 5 matters to you only if you have 4G/LTE coverage in your area. Make sure to check a carrier’s 4G/LTE data coverage map before making your selection.
Unlimited Data Plans
Unlimited data plans were once common, but now are harder to find. With the 4G/LTE capabilities of the iPhone 5, having an unlimited data plan may come in very handy. Faster data speeds mean that you could use up your month’s allowance of data quickly if you stream a lot of video when not connected to Wi-Fi.
If you want an iPhone with an unlimited data plan, your choices are:
- Sprint
- T-Mobile
- Virgin Mobile
- Grandfathered plans on AT&T and Verizon (meaning you can keep them if you already have them, not that they are restricted to grandfathers)
Sprint
Sprint offers an “Unlimited Everything” plan for the iPhone 5, but Sprint’s 4G/LTE coverage is quite limited so your data speeds may be slower if you’re outside their 4G/LTE range. If you prefer quantity of data versus speed, Sprint would be a good choice for you.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile has launched its 4G/HSPA+ network so that people who bring an unlocked iPhone to T-Mobile can get fast data speeds. 4G/HSPA+ speeds aren’t as fast as 4G/LTE speeds, but T-Mobile offers an unlimited talk, text and data plan for $69.99/month, saving you $40/ month over Sprint’s Unlimited Everything Plan for $109/month and $50/month over AT&T’s unlimited talk and text plan with 3 GB of data. Your iPhone must be compatible with AT&T’s network (Sprint and Verizon iPhones won’t work on T-Mobile’s network) and unlocked for it to work on T-Mobile’s network. Make sure to check T-Mobile’s data coverage map to make sure 4G/HSPA+ is available in your area. If it isn’t available for you, then you will be using 2G/EDGE speeds which will be extremely slow.
Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile offers unlimited data plans, unlimited texts and 300 minutes of talk time for $30/month (with automatic credit card billing), the lowest price plan for the iPhone. As of this writing, the iPhone 5 isn’t available through Virgin Mobile and iPhone 4 and 4S prices have yet to drop. If you’re considering getting an iPhone on Virgin Mobile, you may want to wait just a bit to see if the iPhone prices drop. Also, note that you will be getting 3G data speeds on Virgin Mobile with the iPhone 4S.
Verizon
If you have a grandfathered unlimited data plan with Verizon, you can keep the plan, but Verizon won’t give you a discount on your new iPhone (nor any other phone). Verizon wants to nudge its customers towards its shared data plans by requiring customers who keep their old plans pay full retail price for new phones.
AT&T
You can keep your grandfathered unlimited data plan on AT&T when you upgrade to the iPhone 5 and get the discounted price, if you are eligible for an upgrade and willing to enter into a two-year commitment. Like Verizon, AT&T wants to nudge its customers onto a shared plan, but AT&T’s nudge is about as gentle as they come: AT&T won’t let you use FaceTime over its data network unless you’re on a shared plan.
Which iPhone to Get?
Your choices of iPhones are black or white, 16, 32 or 64 GB and whether it’s locked to a carrier.
The color is a personal preference, but if you don’t care about color, research resale values. In my research for How to Get the Best Deal for Your Used Tech!, I found that black iPhones generally had higher resale values than white ones.
If you’re replacing a previous iPhone, look to see how much space you used on that phone. If you almost have it full, definitely increase your storage space. Panoramic photos and updated apps will probably take up more space on a phone than you currently use.
Where to Buy Your iPhone
You may already be in line to buy your iPhone, but if you’re not, you should know there are ways to get an iPhone without standing in line.
Apple Store
If you love lines, and some people do, the Apple Store is your best bet. You can enjoy the camaraderie of hanging out with other fans of Apple and swapping tips, tricks and app recommendations. Take pictures of the long lines and post them on Facebook and/or Twitter. You can revel in enjoying the full Apple experience and go home with a new iPhone.
Carriers
Carrier stores will be selling the new iPhone. Be sure to call ahead to check on their inventory.
Other Retailers
Other stores have not been vocal about carrying the iPhone 5. That’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that their inventory might be very low. The good news is that fewer people may be shopping for an iPhone 5 at those stores.
Best Buy, Walmart, Radio Shack, and Target all have sold iPhones in the past on launch day. Call your local store to find out their inventory before you head over there.
Stores may also have taken pre-orders for the iPhone 5. Call ahead to see if a store has excess inventory beyond pre-orders.
Ordering Online
If you want to avoid the stores, you can order your iPhone online, either from Apple or your carrier. Be prepared for a wait, but your delight will not be diminished when your parcel arrives and you unbox your shiny new iPhone.
Task Rabbit
If all else fails, and you have to have your iPhone 5 today but can’t leave the office, check out Task Rabbit. They will stand in line for you to get the iPhone 5 for $55. That way you can avoid being like Brian:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PwZbdshwHXY
Offer only available in San Francisco, Palo Alto and New York City.
iOS 6
If you’re sticking with your older iPhone, it will feel like a new phone after you upgrade to iOS 6. iOS 6, the updated operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was released on Wednesday. The update adds many new features, but replaces Google Maps with Apple’s Maps app. If you use Google Maps app a lot, or even a little, you will be disappointed with Apple’s Maps app. You may want to wait to update to iOS 6 until a Google Maps app appears in the iTunes App Store. If you can’t wait or have already updated, you can still use Google Maps on your iOS device by going to maps.google.com.
Stay tuned to The Wonder of Tech for more news about iOS 6, coming soon!
Poll
Are you getting a new iPhone 5? Vote in today’s Wonder of Tech poll and let us know!
What do you think of the iPhone 5? Does it deserve all the buzz it’s getting? Are you craving one or scratching your head trying to understand the hoopla? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments section below!
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* Both Gazelle and Glyde provided me with information about trade-ins in anticipation of the launch iPhone 5, indicating that sales of the phone were going to be massive.
Gazelle
From Gazelle:
Gazelle saw the biggest peak in iPhone offers in the hour following the iPhone 5 announcement Wednesday, evidenced by the 1550% increase in web traffic. In that one hour timeframe, we were buying about 30 iPhones per minute, more than 3x the volume in the first hour after last year’s iPhone 4S announcement. We had more than 500,000 offers Wednesday, a 1200% increase compared to announcement day last year. Perhaps fittingly, the iPhone 5 announcement seemed to be around 5x bigger than the 4S in just about every way.
Data updates:
Total offers from September 12 = 500k, half a million offers presented
Percentage increase of trades (Wednesday was 480% or just under 5x the amount from announcement day last year)
57% of iPhones traded were iPhone 4/ The 4S was 35%
Most popular model traded on Gazelle was the iPhone 4 16GB for AT&T (31% of entire volume)
85% of iPhones traded to Gazelle were AT&T models.
Presented over 2.5 million offers in the past 30 days.
Presented over 1.3 million offers since announcement day. That is a 700% increase compared to the launch of the 4S last year.
The first week of of iPhone trades since the announcement has shown us a 500% increase in trade in volume compared to the first launch week of last year’s iPhone 4S.
Glyde
From Glyde:
From Wednesday through Sunday of last week, Glyde saw a 581% increase in listings, compared to the same time period the previous week. This increase is more than double what Glyde saw during the iPad 3 launch, showing a much higher level of consumer excitement for the iPhone 5 than the iPad 3.
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* Apple Choices image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net
I think the new iPhone is more for the collectors out there. If you already own version 4, there’s really no need to buy the new one. Nothing stands out, really.
Hi Infrarotlight, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! Yes, if you’re satisfied with your current iPhone, you may not feel compelled to upgrade. Some people want the latest and the greatest, but that can get expensive over time.
Hi Carolyn – This is a good summary. I think I had mentioned earlier that I had pre-ordered the iPhone5 (White, 16GB) for my wife and it has been shipped, supposed to get at 3pm, all excited 🙂
I heard a few drawbacks of iOS6, it seems there is an issue with the Wi-Fi not working, which really sucks, hope Apple gets to it soon and releases a patch update.
Let us see how it goes…
Hi Praveen, I downloaded iOS 6 and haven’t had a problem with Wi-Fi. The Maps app is pretty bad, but when it does work, the 3D effect is spectacular.
I look forward to hearing how your wife likes her iPhone 5. Very exciting for her! :-bd
Well not much added in the feature of Iphone 5, only the IOS and the screen I change.
I have learned so much by reading your blog. It always amazes me how much there is to learn. It is also mind boggling how fast things change. For a newbie like me having a resource like your post.
Hi Make It Mine, I am very glad you are enjoying The Wonder of Tech. I write exactly for you, someone who is challenged with keeping up with the rapidly changing world of tech. This blog is designed to help you keep up with and understand the changes that affect our lives.
The iPhone 5 is thinner, lighter and faster with a longer battery life than the iPhone 4S. The screen is bigger, as you noted, but the iOS is available on older iPhones as well.
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
I challenge the convential wisdom that LTE is ‘the fastest’
http://www.phonearena.com/image.php?m=Articles.Images&f=name&id=37166&name=Verizon-Lte-T-Mobile-HSPA-Sprint-WiMAX-comparison.jpg&caption=All+tests+have+been+done+in+Columbus%2C+OH&title=Image+from+%22Verizon+LTE+vs+T-Mobile+HSPA%2B+vs+Sprint+WiMAX%22&kw=&popup=1
Hi Matt, Thank you for your challenge and for the very interesting link. The comparisons are fascinating, though I noticed that AT&T wasn’t included in the test, so your challenge is inconclusive without further substantiating data. 😉
Carolyn – my iPhone has been ordered and is waiting for me at the Apple store! I got a great deal her in Canada, with my Canadian carrier, Rogers. I got a 32gb phone for $150. I’m really pleased with that deal (and I have an amazing monthly plan so all good!). I’ve already upgraded to iO6 on my old iPhone and I quite like the Apple maps. I’ll report back once I have my phone…can’t wait!!!
Hi Ruth, That’s fantastic that you got such a great deal on your new iPhone. I bet you can’t wait to go and pick it up!
When Apple maps work they are spectacular. The 3D effect is very cool. But stories are rampant across the Internet of inaccurate information included in the maps. The 3D pictures gone wrong are funny but some of the inaccuracies could cause problems.
Definitely report back when you get your phone. We’ll all be waiting to hear how you like it! 🙂
I upgraded to the iOS 6 w/out fully checking out what would be different. I’m not crazy about maps, that’s for sure.
What I’m still trying to figure out w/ my iPhone is contacts. We have an app called Good that accesses my office Outlook. However, my phone does not recognize my contacts and my texts come in via somebody’s phone # instead of name.
Siri is also getting worse are recognizing the words I’m saying; you would think she could understand me by now.
Other than that, it’s a pretty cool device……well, except for having to charge it twice a day……….yuck……..
Hi Bill, Yes, quite a few people are upset about the new Maps app. I hope that Apple approves a Google maps app soon so that iPhone users have a choice.
My husband uses Good on his iPhone without any problems, but it sounds as if Good isn’t so good on your phone.
I’m also wondering if Good is draining your battery. You shouldn’t have to charge your phone twice a day, unless you’re constantly streaming videos on it. Actually, since you’re a YouTube star, maybe that’s the problem???
Is Siri having problems understanding names or is she having a problem with other words as well?
I stream very few vids and have tried to do almost all my social from my desktop instead of my computer. I charge it after lunch to mid-afternoon and when I get home……mostly e-mail and tweets……
Siri doesn’t understand names no matter how much I try to enunciate and I wish I could figure out how to sync my Outlook so it will recognize the names as being in they system.
Okay, two things I suggest. First is to download the free app Carat http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/carat/id504771500?mt=8. Carat shows you which apps are draining your battery. I want to write a review of Carat, but I can’t get to all the great tech that’s out there. I use Carat a lot to see what’s going on with my phone. (I’m weirdly curious about that kind of stuff.)
Something is doing a number on your battery. Charging twice a day isn’t normal. I’m thinking you already read Close Your Apps! https://wonderoftech.com/close-your-apps/ and have location services turned off. I would bet dollars to donuts there is some setting in Good that isn’t working for you.
If there’s someone at LUI who set up Good for you, then ask that person about your battery issue, if Carat doesn’t solve the problem (or shows that Good is the problem).
Please keep me posted about this because I want this issue solved for you. It must be extremely annoying to have to charge your phone repeatedly during the day. Once a day is normal (plugging it in before you go to sleep at night). More than that, if you’re not a heavy user, is neither normal nor acceptable. You must really like the iPhone to stick with it, considering this annoyance. So let’s solve this to make your iPhone more pleasant and less pesky! 😕
I’ll try Carat; my apps are closed but my location services are not. Maybe we can get this thing figured out.
Hi Bill, Try turning off location services in Settings to see if that solves your battery problem. It will definitely help your battery life to have location services off.
If you’ve upgraded to iOS 6, go to Settings => Privacy => Location Services => Off. In iOS 5, go to Settings => Location Services => Off.
I forgot to mention, you can give people nicknames that might be easier for Siri to understand. Here’s how to do that: https://wonderoftech.com/tech-knowledgy-why-does-siri-hate-me/.
Turning off locations services helped; but now, how do I know where I am?
Hi Bill, I saw on your blog that your iPhone battery now lasts through the day. So turn on Location Services again, but disable it for all apps except for maps. Wait a day to see if your battery is still better. Then you can re-enable Location Services for one app a day until you find the culprit. But in general, it’s best not to allow Location Services to be enabled on a lot of apps. Certainly don’t allow Location Services to be enabled on apps where it doesn’t benefit you.
Have you seen the Samsung commercials? I find it ironic that their using the same tactic Apple used against PC’s in their marketing years ago.
Hi Bryce, So great to see you back here at The Wonder of Tech! 🙂
Yes, I have seen Samsung’s advertisement comparing the Galaxy S III to the iPhone. While the ad is compelling, I don’t think the lines today were much shorter because of that ad.
I’m glad they ran it, though, because ads like this keep Apple on its toes, knowing that Samsung is nipping at its heels. Samsung doesn’t seem to be backing down after losing the patent infringement lawsuit to Apple.
I’m thinking the more these two companies compete, the better for us consumers! :-bd
i wish i could have iPhone 5. but it is very expensive in my country :((
Hi MyChap, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! Yes, the iPhone 5 is very expensive, especially if you don’t have a carrier subsidy to reduce the cost.
Is the cost of the iPhone 4S much less expensive? Are you able to get one used perhaps?
Sometimes you can save a lot of money by not having the latest and the greatest but having a slightly older model instead. As with cars, if you can find a gently used older iPhone, you might be able to save a lot of money and still be very happy with your purchase!
I really don’t like iPhone or Apple, now.
They are just a big rip-off (Android, is way better and with each version of Android phones, we have considerable number of features added, not like Apple).
Apple, right now is basically using their existing brand value to get more sales (And many people, including Apple fans aren’t happy about that, I think).
I just don’t get what all the fuss is about.
Nothing considerably new in the new version. What do you think Carolyn? I think if Steve jobs was there, he would have done something better (instead of this!)
Hi Jeevan, Wow, interesting point. I have been thinking about this quite a bit. I wonder if Apple one year said that their new iPhone was heavier, thicker and slower than the previous year’s model if some people would still be standing in line for it.
Apple has built such a strong reputation for itself that people are excited for the iPhone launch even before it’s announced.
As far as comparing the iPhone to Android, I think about this a lot too. Android phones are launched frequently from a variety of manufacturers. This frequency and bredth of manufacturer should logically produce a better phone than one that comes from a single manufacturer once a year.
But Apple continues to be competitive because it seem to understand the user better than most other companies. The iPhone isn’t just about the phone, it’s about the experience.
It’s also interesting that Apple’s iPad continues to dominate the tablet market and that the market share for Macs continues to grow. Apple is one of the strongest brands around, for good reason, but Google’s Android is certainly giving it a run for its money.
I’m a big fan of competition and I am very glad that Android phones and the OS have continued to improve so dramatically. Who will be the market leader in five or ten years? Only time will tell. Five years ago it was difficult to believe that the iPhone would overtake BlackBerry.
Thanks so much, Jeevan, for stopping by and sharing your insightful thoughts with us!
Agree, I have heard about the “Experience” (although I personally haven’t went through it).
I hope in a few years, android or some other OS gets a larger share (at this time, I don’t really like Apple, but would like them if they really came up with major improvement in iPhone versions).
Last year (or was it the beginning of this year), I heard about Canonical announcing their plans to develop a Linux OS for phones and tablets (Linux tablets, let’s hope those will end up being better than these two!)
Hi Jeevan, Actually, Android has a bigger market share than Apple’s iOS now. But a lot can change. Not too long ago, BlackBerry was the high-flyer. Who knows which company will be #1 in two years?
Carolyn – I think we’ve reached the point with iPhones, iPads and other such devices that new versions will only be marginally different from their predecessors. In particular processor speed and screen quality are now excellent for Apple and Android devices. Almost everything else is software, OS or apps. My 4S feels like a new phone with the straightforward and free iOS 6 upgrade. I’ll likely upgrade in a year when my contract expires but probably not before (unless the upgrade deal you mentioned is sufficiently enticing.)
Thanks
Gary
Hi Gary, You and I are in the same boat. Like you, I have the 4S and with iOS 6, my phone feels like a new phone now because of all the updates. I will wait until next year’s model when I can get a new phone at a discount.
You’re right, the improvements seem incremental which is why skipping a generation seems to make sense. But with the relatively high resale values of the iPhone, those who want to upgrade and save by trading in can do so fairly inexpensively.
Every iPhone launch is a big success followed by people actively talking about its features and patiently waiting for the gadget. Based on the feedback, stock markets also reacts. This time Apple comes with its own map application, which I think will be a real game changer.
Hi George, Yes, Apple certainly knows how to launch a product. I can’t think of another product that has as much publicity as the yearly iPhone launch. Other companies must wonder how they can replicate the success of the iPhone product launch each year!
Hi Carolyn
I have to say I was a little underwhelmed by the iPhone 5.
It’s a bit bigger and a bit faster seems to be the main points as far as I can see.
4G’s not really taken off in the UK yet. I think there’s only one provider at the minute, EE, who I don’t really know much about.
So, I think you’re definitely right about skipping a model as there’s hopefully going to be more of a technological step by doing that.
Have a great weekend!
Tim
Hi Tim, Yes, I think you’re right. In the UK, and most of Europe, the iPhone’s 4G/LTE speeds won’t make a difference to most people. Enjoy the upgrade to iOS 6 and be content in the enhanced features from the software instead of spending money on the hardware this year.
People who can buy the iPhone 5 at a discount and have access to the 4G/LTE networks are the one who are most likely to upgrade their hardware.
I hope you’re having a great weekend too! :-_
Hi Carolyn,
A good review about what one has to know about the iPhone before buying it.I am Very excited to buy one and in near time i am planning to have one for sure.And with no doubt it will be a black one.
Hi Aditya, Very exciting. I hope you enjoy your new iPhone! :-bd
I would have loved the new iPhone, but I’ll wait since I’m very satisfied with the 4S. But I’m impressed with the new design, and I would have loved a bigger screen. On the other hand, I’m not sure if I would have used my iPad much if I had the iPhone 5 🙂
Hi Jens, I’m with you. I’m sticking with the 4S. I think the screen of the 5 will be better than the 4S, but I don’t think I would regard it as a replacement for my iPad.
I am not sure what I’ll do now, because yesterday my iPhone 4S stopped working. The screen is just black and won’t show a thing. I’ve been to the store and I’ll most likely get a new iPhone 4S – but if it’s possible, I might do the switch 🙂
Hi Jens, I am sorry to hear about your iPhone 4S having troubles. In the US, Apple gives a one year warranty on its devices, even without buying Apple Care. So you are probably covered in Norway as well. If for some reason you are not covered and you have to pay full price for a new phone, definitely get the iPhone 5. Check out this comparison chart from Today in iOS showing the new features in the iPhone 5 vs. the iPhone 4S.
Let me know what happens.
Hi Carolyn
I don’t think I will ever be a big Apple fan, but I am impressed with all the hype they are able to make every time they release a new product. Whenever there is a new iPhone or iPad available they are getting so much attention in the news all over the world. I don’t think there are many other companies that are able to pull that off every time they release a product.
Hi Thomas, You’re right. In fact, I can’t think of a single product that gets as much hoopla as the iPhone. Even the iPad doesn’t have as much excitement. I’m sure other companies are very envious of the marketing success of the iPhone! 🙂
The new iPhone was just released here yesterday and it is so expensive… yes, that is my first thought. One can get a good smartphone within 3000 AED (the local currency) and the iPhone 4S was for around the same amount. But the new phone is 4000 for the 16 GB version! And 6000 for the 32 GB version… that is almost double!
The price ticks me off… we could get “smarter” phones for a much lower price…
Hi Hajra, Are those prices for buying the phone directly from Apple or from a carrier? Are those prices subsidized and require a contract?
Apple kept the price of the iPhone 5 the same as the 4S in the US so I have to wonder if the higher prices in your country are due to Apple or the carriers.
It is the carriers that first bought Apple to the country.
But what is a little worrying, is the price is too much when compared to the older version.
Wow, then it sounds as if the carriers are the ones imposing the price increases on their customers. I hope that another carrier is able to come in and be competitive in offering iPhones in your country!
So many points to keep in mind before buying an Iphone, this is rather a tedious task. I would not prefer buying an Iphone if I have to gp through such a long proceedure just for buying a cell phone which is already so complicated difficult to use according to me.
Hi Nicholas, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! You’re right, not everyone wants to bother with a smartphone. If all you want is a phone and not a computer on the go, then stick with the phone you have!
OMG Carolyn! They are so expensive! How can people just keep trading phones in and getting new ones! Even if you are able to get a discounted price that’s a lot of money.
Of course you know I’m not getting one but I’m with Verizon. I’ve mentioned this before but I’ve been with them since they were GE! Yep, back in the early 90’s I believe is when I first got a cell phone. It was like a brick. I got it through my company and my service was free so I’ve stuck with them ever since. Plus, they have great service as far as cell service goes.
I haven’t heard too many wonderful things about Sprint or Virgin Mobile as far as their service goes. If I ever did go that route I’m not sure which direction I’d go. Guess I’m not going to have to worry about that for awhile.
You always keep on top of things Carolyn. You’re definitely our need to know girl. Thanks for your spot on post about the iPhone. I know so many people who are just crazy about them.
~Adrienne
Hi Adrienne, Yes, smartphones are expensive, but when you think about the fact that they’re really mini-computers, they don’t seem so expensive after all. But we tend to keep computers longer than we do smartphones. I think smartphones become especially expensive when you start to think of them as practically disposable.
Yes, Verizon has excellent service, I can see why you stick with them. My daughters have Virgin Mobile and my father now has Ting, both of which use the Sprint network, and they have been pleased with their service.
You’re right, Adrienne, a lot of people are very excited about the iPhone, but buying one is more complicated than some people think so I wanted to make sure that Wonder of Tech readers are fully informed before they spend a lot of money on an iPhone.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with us, Adrienne!
Hi Carolyn,
Yes – I do agree. A lot of the people tend to climb on the bandwagon because of the hype made by others influencing their decisions and the need to upgrade – even though they don’t really use all the functions and upgrades. Thought with the iPhone – A new iOS, personally, worth every penny spent.
Hi Anton, You’re right, it’s easy to get caught up in the fervor, but often people are entering into a two-year agreement when they buy the phone so people should know the considerations before they enter into those agreements. I’m not saying don’t buy the phone, but consider your options first! 🙂
I keep saying that I’m going to get an iPhone, but life keeps getting in the way! I’ve got to say, though, that this whole iPhone craze has really motivated me again. I think I’ll have to wait until I finally get back to Canada in about a year, but as of now, I would definitely choose the iPhone over an Android. =)
Love that tip about resale-ability! =) Who would have known!
Hi Samantha, Yes, if you’re going to move back to Canada in a year, you probably don’t want to enter into a contract where you live now. Be sure to stay tuned to The Wonder of Tech for news about the iPhone 6/5S/or whatever they’re going to call it! 🙂