This is my way of saying the number of apps needing updates on my iPhone is now 42. I am seriously impressed it’s gotten this high.
Meanwhile, I am still mulling over what phone to get as my ailing iPhone 12 continues to sputter out. I’m still leaning heavily toward Android and away from pricey Pro/Max/Ultra models, because my phone use would not justify the added expense.
My list so far includes:
- Google Pixel 9a or 10a (they are near identical–it might come down to price if I went this route)
- Google Pixel 10
- Samsung Galaxy 25 or Galaxy 25 FE
- Moto G Stylus (midrange with a few flaws but no dealbreakers)
- OnePlus 13 or 15
I haven’t 100% ruled out getting another iPhone, because while there are no good big tech companies, I don’t feel Apple is worse than Google. But I’ve seen iOS 26 and Liquid Glass in action and I have an irrational dislike of how they look and feel, and there is no escaping them with a new iPhone.
That said, if I could be convinced, the models I’d consider would be:
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 16
The 16e (or rumoured 17e) would have been a contender, but it has too many weird compromises for the price.
Here is a cat looking at a smartphone:
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