Prior to last Tuesday, when Apple announced the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (as well as the long rumored Apple Watch), I could hear myself repeating the phrase: “You’re not going to upgrade, you’re not going to upgrade, you’re not going to upgrade.” The idea being, if I repeated it long enough, I could convince myself to save a few bucks and make do with my iPhone 4S for a little longer. And then Tuesday came along and yes, I pre-ordered an iPhone 6 as soon as possible. And I was not the only one to do so, as first day pre-orders came in at over 4 million, breaking previous records.
But it wasn’t the larger screen size, the faster processor, the new and faster Wi-Fi protocol support, or the 240fps slow-mo camera that made me take the plunge. It was the well timed offers from the major cellular companies that made the financial burden of a new phone affordable. In fact, if you own a 4, 4S, 5, 5C, or 5S, most major carriers will offer at least $200 trade-in credit towards the purchase of an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, as long as you sign up for or renew a contract. This essentially gives you a free 16GB iPhone 6.
So, if you’re itching for a new phone and you’re eligible for a new contract, check out your options with your carrier sooner than later, as offers will only last so long. As for today’s articles, we’ll make sure your new phone has a secure passcode, talk about the advantages of a Time Capsule for your backup needs, and give an update from the Service Department in South Burlington
Mike D