Im terrible with replacing my stuff before it either stops functioning or disintegrates entirely.
Its just how Ive always been.
Both of my work-essential devices, my iPhone and MacBook, were seven and eight years old, respectively.
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They got things done, but I needed to get newer hardware to open up more opportunities.
It was just the norm for so long it had become what I expected.
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The move from an iPhone 6S to a 12 Pro has been even more significant.
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Really though, that new screen.
Battery life has been another game changer.
The 6S needed multiple charges throughout the day, or at least one even if I barely touched it.
Now, Ive got a phone I can actually use all day on, at most, one charge.
Meanwhile, the new MacBook renders a 30 minute video and only loses 3% of its power.
Imagine how bad it gets when said unit is seven or eight years old.
I can download a game to my iPhone without a single glance at the system requirements.
Heck, I can actually bother with browsing the App Store again!
I can check the local temperature on my phone without the Weather app.
I can see todays date on my laptop screen without clicking anything.
Theres a trade-off to going from “old and busted” to “new hotness” overnight, though.
Dealing with years of lackluster performance, argumentative functions, and system update avoidance wasnt exactly a joy.
But experiencing a significant jump in technology that other people may take for granted feels, well, magical.
I cant wait to do it all again in 2029!
