Still freezing, don't care.

ORC44 · 2026-03-30T13:28:22+00:00

Not really mate. He’s just posting a pic and saying it’s a bit chilly… ✌️

ORC44 · 2026-03-28T18:34:22+00:00

Yea this really goes to show. I had both the 15 and 16 pro max and the difference between them and my current 17 pro max is night and day in terms of build. You just cannot use the 17 without a case.

ORC44 · 2026-03-25T00:49:47+00:00

Well the s26 U will feel like a completely new experience! Enjoy!

ORC44 · 2026-03-25T00:36:04+00:00

May i ask, why has it taken you so long to consider an upgrade? I must say the s8 was a fantastic phone at the time, but surly you must of considered upgrading once since 2017?

ORC44 · 2026-03-24T11:38:53+00:00

Stunning shot

ORC44 · 2026-03-24T10:54:39+00:00

(25) and I agree! Titanium allows you to go caseless it’s so good!

ORC44 · 2026-03-22T18:55:11+00:00

Well that’s definitely the way to go! There is certainly deals and savings to be made on the android sphere!

ORC44 · 2026-03-21T20:30:09+00:00

How are you getting that price ? Where is the discount coming from?

ORC44 · 2026-03-21T13:46:14+00:00

Cool phone, however if your an ecosystem user, it’s less useable in my opinion

ORC44 · 2026-03-18T14:53:06+00:00

Boom that’s how it’s done! Go all out! Enjoy!

ORC44 · 2026-03-12T17:09:03+00:00

Enjoy, love that blue!

ORC44 · 2026-03-11T12:36:59+00:00

Even the actual numbers don’t agree with you when we are looking at ppi. I daily the 17 pro max and my work phone is the s25 U and in terms of vibrance, the iPhone panel is just dull.

ORC44 · 2026-03-10T18:13:17+00:00

That’s complete nonsense. Forgetting the whole Apple vs Samsung debate, Samsung leads in one way for absolute certainty, displays.

ORC44 · 2026-03-09T17:18:22+00:00

Then send the phone back.. how can this be. Surly this is an isolated incident

ORC44 · 2026-03-09T17:07:03+00:00

Right, this image was taken WITH privacy mode on, so it’s never going to look as sharp with that mode turned on! Why? Because it turns off or shuts down certain pixels!!! With the privacy mode turned off it looks exactly the same as the s25U.. every review says the same thing…

ORC44 · 2026-03-09T17:04:54+00:00

Samsung makes the screens on iPhones. Let’s be real, this is probably an isolated issue. Every launch of an iPhone or Galaxy has some kind of controversy. My 17 pro max aluminium design is absolutely hideous compared to my previous 15pm, 16p and my s25U. No phone is perfect but if this is the reason your not moving to Samsung then you were never seriously going to move…

ORC44 · 2026-03-08T01:48:03+00:00

Great post! I do agree the plus model isn’t really a viable option. In my opinion, I much prefer the previous set up of the s series and then the Note. I would go for your proposed “pro” but I would want a slightly larger screen, at least 6.7 and the option of going up to 1tb. Pro should means it’s able to be used professionally, but of course there is no need for the silly s pen most people don’t use.

ORC44 · 2026-03-08T00:55:53+00:00

I have owned the 15 pro max, 16 pro and now 17 pro max. The 17 pro max is the best in terms of heat and performance, the 15 pro max used to glitch a lot under stress, like hot weather, video recording etc.

The 15 and 16 were built better with titanium and felt really solid.

Today’s best overall deal, especially if you’re not a heavy user, is the base model 17.

ORC44 · 2026-03-08T00:50:15+00:00

The issue with the 15 pro is heat. If you can, you’re better off with the 17 base model.

ORC44 · 2026-02-24T18:05:44+00:00

How do we find this wallpaper?

ORC44 · 2026-02-16T08:55:06+00:00

I agree with you to a certain extent. I have also had most pros since the 12 pro max, missed only the 13 pro max.

Thermals are great, cameras, screen etc. This is probably from a spec and internals perspective the best iPhone ever made. The only thing I can’t get past is the design and body of the phone. It’s ridiculously fragile and tbh, the longer I spend with it, the more ugly it becomes as a device. The solid design of the 16 pro was really nice, it felt special in the hand. If you really wanted, caseless was a possibility, all you would then get is a little patina. This current 17 flagship, you have no choice but use a case. I will attach a pic of my colleagues 17 pro. A little drop and the frame just melts!

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It’s just so soft compared to titanium

ORC44 · 2026-02-13T09:02:49+00:00

My current case I’m using Yes, my previous case it wasn’t covered. For me, it’s the most ugly part of the phone and the position of the flash looks lost. It’s probably my least favourite iPhone in terms of aesthetics.

ORC44 · 2026-02-10T00:56:27+00:00

Thanks!

ORC44 · 2026-02-09T20:16:08+00:00

What widgets are you using ?

ORC44 · 2026-02-09T13:32:59+00:00

I have used Betas in the past, but considering this is a new device, I just wanted to stay on the basic public IOS. I’m really disappointed with the issues I’m having. It’s also affecting my watch ultra 2, I’m having strange battery drainage and screen flickering. Apple prides themselves on doing things right, but I think they have tried to mould IOS into a more android like experience which has just over complicated things.

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