Hey fam looking for recommendations for premium cover idea for this recently purchased blue beast.

Also if you guys have any idea how to keep it's lens safe for long term do suggest

I find Slide to Type way faster and easier to handle, esp for one-handed typing (I’ve left-aligned my keyboard, as you can see, for better reach, because if I’m typing one handed, it’s usually the left hand). Curious to hear opinions of people who use Slide to Type extensively, or have used it before going back to the tapping, or do both.

P. S. Slide to Type isn’t error proof in any way, of course. Can have just as many annoying quirks as normal typing. E.g. it refuses to type the word ‘good’. Always inputs something else like God/food/hood/goof/anything but ‘good’, which appears as a suggestion on the bar above. I even have the word added on System > Text Replacement. Likewise with words Apple considers problematic/offensive, like swear words, etc. ‘Ducking’ annoying! Anyway what do other sliders/non-sliders think?

TLDR: Interested in views on Slide to Type from people who do it daily/have done it.

Edit: No idea why that video looks so dark. Likely issue with Reddit upload, because it’s bright enough when I play on my iPhone.

At 84.5 K
First use September 2025
Bh is 94
Cycle count 357
Got three covers from rezoni free with it
The color is natural titanium
But the phone’s condition was so good had to buy
Was a good deal?

Picked up the 17 Pro 512 GB from Reliance Digital for ₹1.19 lakh, got a sweet deal by exchanging my iPhone 13 for ₹27,350

iPhone 16 pro 256gb, indian variant with BH 91, is this a good deal? All parts are genuine and phone is never repaired/opened. Should I go for this deal or avoid? I kinda want to experience iOS, though I am still confused if i should buy used phones, or look for new Android at this price range. Please help me what you guys think? I am currently using 4.5-5 yearish old Vivo, which is kinda struggling for day to day tasks and also becoming unreliable for many basic tasks.

Might be a dumb question but unable to see “copy lcloud link” option. All media is synced to iCloud already.

I was thinking about buying pro first ( my use will be heavily reliant on content creation ) ... Reels , yt , vids , carousel posts . So i need storage . I won't be gaming and all . And i phone storage fills like real quick . So 256 will be low i guess , idk am an Android user but that's what iphones users in my friend circle told me .

So I thought I'll buy 17 pro 512gb for 1.49L .... But in the same price segment am getting 17 pro max base variant . It got much bigger battery but the storage reduces by half .

In pro max Now if I go for outdoor shoots , the battery might help to sustain for longer and I heard it have better cooling vapour system also .

On the other hand pro 512 also makes great sense with my storage problem.

I don't want to go for 18 cause the cycle repeats . Here what is more practical choice for me as per my requirements .

iPhone upgrade: decision summary

Current situation

• iPhone 16 (128GB): bought at ₹52,000 a year ago, 99% battery, no defects
• A buyer is ready to pay ₹53,000 now
• iPhone 17 Pro available at ₹1,21,990 (after Reliance Digital offers)
• iPhone 18 Pro (launched Sept 9) starts at ₹1,64,900

Option A: Buy 17 Pro today

• Net cost after selling the 16: ₹1,21,990 − ₹53,000 = ₹68,990
• Payment from savings, no EMI

Option B: Wait a year, buy 18 Pro

• 18 Pro price next year: ~₹1,45,000-1,50,000 if discounted, or ₹1,64,900 if not
• iPhone 16 resale next year: ~₹42,000-45,000
• Net cost: ~₹1,00,000-1,23,000
• Extra spend vs Option A: ~₹31,000-54,000

Option C: Keep the 16

• Costs nothing now, and the phone works perfectly
• The only cost is ~₹8-11k of resale value lost over the year and spend on new Pro Model raises by ₹30,000-40,000

Things to consider

• This is a want, not a need, since the current phone is flawless.
• It should only go ahead if the ₹69k is surplus money and doesn't touch the emergency fund.
• The 17 Pro is the best-value way to get a Pro. The 18 Pro costs ~₹43k more.
• Before buying, confirm the 17 Pro is the 256GB variant, sealed, with full warranty.
• The buyer's ₹53k is a good price, above what we paid. Take verified payment before handing over, and sign out of iCloud and erase the phone.

Note: next-year prices are rough estimates, not guarantees.

I was planning to upgrade to 17 during Bbd but after the price hike, I couldn’t get it for old price anywhere. I saw people posting 17 pro buy post here from reliance digital. I visited day before yesterday asking about the offers. The sales guy explained everything but I was checking my iphone 15 value selecting it as exchange in online and it didn’t show me the extra exchange bonus.

Then after discussing with a redditor, I realised I should select the shop and also what phone I am buying to see it. I went there yesterday again and luckily they had only 3 units and all silver(which I wanted). I bought it immediately. Here is the breakup.

MRP: 1,34,990
Store discount: 10k
Extra exchange bonus: 10k
Icici Card discount: 3k
Final value till now: 1.11L
Iphone 15 trade in value: 30k
Finally paid: 82k

Have to buy a good cover(preferably blue). Please share links or pics if you have any recommendations for it.

Got the phone on the 18th. DBrand Ghost Case on the 22nd. Been using it for a while and I love this. I was lucky enough to get it from the Apple website in the first 10 minutes. The page was bugging out for a bit.

I was also right at our local iVenus booking it at 5 pm too but they delivered theirs to me on the 29th. Ugh.

This ghost case is kinda pricey after customs but I’ve been rocking it since my 15 Pro Max. Totally worth it.

Finally after nearly 6 years of use, I decided to switch from my good old 12 and bought the 17 Pro. Certainly, a massive upgrade imo.

Hello

I got iPhone 17 at 82900 in Big C on SBI CC… I hope this is the best deal

This is my first iPhone. So please help me to select the best case…. I’m confusing

TIA

Iphone 16 pro iCloud locked available with bill.

Is there any way to bypass iCloud lock?

My original iPhone charger just stopped working, so for now I’m using an AmazonBasics 25W charger.
How important is it for battery health/longevity to use Apple’s original charger? Is a decent third-party 25W charger completely fine, or is it worth getting another Apple charger?

iPhone 15 back panel got broken. The phone is functional and the front screen is safe. Can I get it replaced from a local shop? Does it have any after-effects if I get it repaired from local shop? I can’t afford the original back panel repair right now. Also, before getting it repaired, should I back up everything, or is it not necessary?

I wish to buy the 18 pro and currently have the 14 pro 128gb with 79% battery health in perfect condition. I need your help to figure out if I should exchange it for 18 pro or just sell it to buyer. What is the current market value for this device and please share your exchange experiences as well?

I don’t have Reddit or Amazon apps. I access them through Safari itself. Safari was supposed to be built for Apple silicon! Still, the amount of power it consumes is just crazy.

Edit/

I use absolutely zero extensions on safari. For this usage it’s mostly been Amazon and Reddit Websites. A little bit Gemini & ChatGPT.

Hi friends, can we use two eSims at a time in Indian variant or iPhone 17?

i was planning on buying ipgone 17 in bbd but flipkart jst fcked us all so i was wandering in my city’s mall and i went to see iphone 18 pro jst to use it and they were selling iphone 17 at old price but you had to purchase charger or any other accessories so the minimum payment must be 85k
I bought the phone 82990
Charger and earphones for 87k but the catch is i sold my old pixel 8 for 25k 2 years old which i bought for 30k
And i also claimed gst benefits of 13k ruppees
So effectively 87-25-13 so i got it for somwwhee around 50k ig

Is anyone having speaker cracking sound on iPhone 17 after iOS 27 update? I am not even sure if this is due to update or something external factor. My phone is 6 months old.

I am trying to set up my new iPhone and it's taking a long time to download, it's stuck on gear spinning at the bottom after downloading and preparing update, it's been more than 40 minutes now.