[alistairSH]

users will eventually upgrade to the latest flagship iOS device

I know I fall into that group of users. I own a 7 currently, it's a few years old, but works well enough. I see no reason to upgrade to an XS today. If the 7 fails tomorrow, I'll buy an XS.

[iambateman]

Same. I appreciate when a product can last 5+ years of daily use.

I hope Apple will use it's hoard of cash to become like Toyota - long-term reliability promoting trust and in turn promoting long-term cash flow.

[JumpCrisscross]

> If the 7 fails tomorrow, I'll buy an XS.

Ditto. Loved my 7. Walked into a pool with it in my pocket. Now have an XS. Typing this on a 2015 MacBook Air I only have because I traded my 2013 Air $500 to a neighbor for it. Plan on keeping it another 2 to 3 years; same, at the very least, for the iPhone.

They're well-built products that tend to work, and have warranties that show for it.

[saagarjha]

> Loved my 7. Walked into a pool with it in my pocket.

I'm surprised your phone died, given that iPhone 7 is relatively water resistant.