Samsung does this every so often. They change the shape of the port so you have to buy new stuff. Plus you get messages from certain platforms saying your device is “outdated” and therefore you can’t see their stuff. Fortunately I’m so old I remember life before cellphones. I can do without a lot of stuff.
I bought a new iPhone about three years ago. They had changed the port on the charger, but not on the phone, so I’ve been using my old charger that I’ve been using since 2016. Have they changed the ports on the phone now? If they’ll be using entirely new cables, I should probably buy a spare. Otherwise, I’ll end up having to buy a new phone if something happens to the cable.
We (my parents and I) have been holdouts for newer tech for years and only in 2022 did we get pulled kicking and screaming into buying smartphones. This was mostly precipitated by the carrier not accepting our flip-phones, even though we were told they were on the approved list and came from a different carrier that the new carrier was leasing lines from. Sigh…
I personally prefer the more flexible world of Android over iOS. The fact that I can very easily transfer stuff between my laptop/desktop systems and the phone without having to use a cloud syncing app as a “middle man” is nice. Just use any USB type-C to USB type-A cable to pull that off.
“Peach pits and other seeds from the plant family Prunus contain a potentially dangerous chemical called amygdalin that can creates poisonous cyanide when digested. While swallowing a single pit is unlikely to cause cyanide poisoning, consumption of several unprocessed pits can produce symptoms.”
Apple finally putting USB-C on their phones (almost a decade after everyone else, and years after they already did with the iPad) is a good thing. No more needing Apple certification for a basic cable, just the same cable everyone else is using at the same price (as long as you don’t buy from Apple themselves).
That’s exactly what happened to me just a few weeks ago, right down to the dollar amount (roughly).
I didn’t go for the thousand dollar phone, though. I went for the third generation SE. In addition to being much cheaper than the flagship version, it actually has features I much prefer to its overpriced cousin.
This is basically why I have a flip phone. If I want to do something more than talk or receive texts, I use a computer. And the texts I receive are mostly for 2-factor authentication.
Beware, not all USB-C cables and USB-C gadgets are the same. In very many , the hi-speed (USB3?) pins and/or power pins are not connected internally. Research, test, and then label or mark each cable with the results of testing in order to get the full USB-C gratification.
The peach pit company was forced to adopt the same ports as everyone else with their phone that came out last year. No more “forking out extra cash every time you upgrade a phone” business anymore!
Phones can have four ports: SIM card, headphone jack, charger port, data port. All of which the engineers are working hard at making disappear. Virtual SIM, Bluetooth communication and wireless charging are all here. After that, they will have something new to change every year to make you want the latest and greatest. (Mine is a reburb iPhone SE about three years old)
BE THIS GUY about 1 month ago
They are evil.
BasilBruce about 1 month ago
That is one sour Apple.
sirbadger about 1 month ago
They changed all of the ports? How many ports does this phone have?
orinoco womble about 1 month ago
Samsung does this every so often. They change the shape of the port so you have to buy new stuff. Plus you get messages from certain platforms saying your device is “outdated” and therefore you can’t see their stuff. Fortunately I’m so old I remember life before cellphones. I can do without a lot of stuff.
iggyman about 1 month ago
Wait until you have to buy the aps, Pig!
iggyman about 1 month ago
You are saying Apple is rotten to the core?
hariseldon59 about 1 month ago
Well that’s the pits.
Purple People Eater about 1 month ago
I bought a new iPhone about three years ago. They had changed the port on the charger, but not on the phone, so I’ve been using my old charger that I’ve been using since 2016. Have they changed the ports on the phone now? If they’ll be using entirely new cables, I should probably buy a spare. Otherwise, I’ll end up having to buy a new phone if something happens to the cable.
Gent about 1 month ago
Ah the good ol days when charger and headphones was include in package.
ezekialrage777 about 1 month ago
I wonder if Rat would enjoy working there. Seems like a good fit.
minty_Joe about 1 month ago
We (my parents and I) have been holdouts for newer tech for years and only in 2022 did we get pulled kicking and screaming into buying smartphones. This was mostly precipitated by the carrier not accepting our flip-phones, even though we were told they were on the approved list and came from a different carrier that the new carrier was leasing lines from. Sigh…
I personally prefer the more flexible world of Android over iOS. The fact that I can very easily transfer stuff between my laptop/desktop systems and the phone without having to use a cloud syncing app as a “middle man” is nice. Just use any USB type-C to USB type-A cable to pull that off.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 1 month ago
Mr. Pastis, you’ve misspelled that smart phone company, it’s spelled “Peachet”.
For all the times one has to upgrade since they come up with newer OS versions that won’t run on older hardware.
Ellis97 about 1 month ago
Tech companies want to screw over their customers, just for fun.
stevesasleep Premium Member about 1 month ago
Blame the European Union. It was their idea.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 month ago
They also changed all the Madeiras, Merlots, Boone’s Farm and Mad Dogs.
Croc Holliday about 1 month ago
There’s a word for people willing to fork over $1000 for a cell phone……
SquidGamerGal about 1 month ago
That’s how they get you with the hidden fees!
mindjob about 1 month ago
After 10 updates to the OS after so many years, it’s time to upgrade unfortunately
jruckman about 1 month ago
Precisely why Apple can kiss my rosy red Irish posterior!
ladykat about 1 month ago
Yes, they do.
Steverino Premium Member about 1 month ago
What! No Starboards?
Goat from PBS about 1 month ago
Peachpit is not an Apple rip-off. No way… not in the slightest…
Willywise52 Premium Member about 1 month ago
My phone cost $25.It makes calls and takes pics and searches the web.It’s great.
MoeyTehr about 1 month ago
This is why I ditched those b@stards years ago. One of many reasons.
aerotica69 about 1 month ago
My home came with all the “ports” already installed. I just added “voice” to my cable package and plugged in my landline phone.
Queen of America about 1 month ago
What happened to NO? I don’t understand why people need to spend that kind of money on a phone – over and over.
prrdh about 1 month ago
According to the Poison Control website:
“Peach pits and other seeds from the plant family Prunus contain a potentially dangerous chemical called amygdalin that can creates poisonous cyanide when digested. While swallowing a single pit is unlikely to cause cyanide poisoning, consumption of several unprocessed pits can produce symptoms.”
Just sayin’.
DaBump Premium Member about 1 month ago
“Peachpit” overpriced computers and phones? Hm, no, that doesn’t remind me of any famous real company at all.
rshive about 1 month ago
Backward compatibility is a no-no.
James Gifford Premium Member about 1 month ago
Absolutely no one needs a $1k+ phone. No one.
Formedras about 1 month ago
Apple finally putting USB-C on their phones (almost a decade after everyone else, and years after they already did with the iPad) is a good thing. No more needing Apple certification for a basic cable, just the same cable everyone else is using at the same price (as long as you don’t buy from Apple themselves).
elgrecousa Premium Member about 1 month ago
Unfortunately, Apple has become a cult and its customers have turned into groupies. Good luck to all of you superior beings.
John Jorgensen about 1 month ago
That’s exactly what happened to me just a few weeks ago, right down to the dollar amount (roughly).
I didn’t go for the thousand dollar phone, though. I went for the third generation SE. In addition to being much cheaper than the flagship version, it actually has features I much prefer to its overpriced cousin.
cupertino jay about 1 month ago
“desktops R us” (no mobile) keeps getting harder
AtariDragon about 1 month ago
This is basically why I have a flip phone. If I want to do something more than talk or receive texts, I use a computer. And the texts I receive are mostly for 2-factor authentication.
rick92040 about 1 month ago
Buy a less expensive phone.
mousefumanchu Premium Member about 1 month ago
Apple rot
Buoy about 1 month ago
They really should include an actual sucker with every purchase.
Eric S about 1 month ago
Apple : “You have to pay $130 for a USB C cable” .. everyone else: “I’ll just pay $10”
zeexenon about 1 month ago
OK, may I ask if there are any hidden fees? How much memory fits into a Peachpit?
Scott S about 1 month ago
The really annoying thing is that it will be obsolete before he gets home & takes it out of the box!
old_geek about 1 month ago
So much Apple envy….
Kev_a_Swing_Dancer Premium Member about 1 month ago
Beware, not all USB-C cables and USB-C gadgets are the same. In very many , the hi-speed (USB3?) pins and/or power pins are not connected internally. Research, test, and then label or mark each cable with the results of testing in order to get the full USB-C gratification.
sperry532 about 1 month ago
Or just buy apropriate adapters online for a few bucks.
moondog42 Premium Member about 1 month ago
The peach pit company was forced to adopt the same ports as everyone else with their phone that came out last year. No more “forking out extra cash every time you upgrade a phone” business anymore!
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 1 month ago
This is too, too true
eddi-TBH about 1 month ago
Phones can have four ports: SIM card, headphone jack, charger port, data port. All of which the engineers are working hard at making disappear. Virtual SIM, Bluetooth communication and wireless charging are all here. After that, they will have something new to change every year to make you want the latest and greatest. (Mine is a reburb iPhone SE about three years old)
bunrabbit99 about 1 month ago
gee, what company would this be?
blindavocado Premium Member about 1 month ago
Or just buy a $2 adaptor
da_villa 23 days ago
Too true!
SNVBD 14 days ago
Thank you, EU, for standardizing all that shizzle to USB-C!
alantain 9 days ago
What can your $1000 phone do that my $75 no-contract phone can’t?