[nikkisharif]

I wonder why they moved away from the Plus moniker. What are your thoughts...yay or nay?

[Ledsteplin]

"Plus" conjures up the old style with bezels. "Max" infers a new larger design. I have no issues with it.

[kataran]

It will be popular to those who fell in love with the Plus size iPhones I think

[rellyrellz]

Maybe because of the change in design. "Plus" name sticks to the 6/7/8 phones. "Max" starts a new design in a bigger size

[Cladster]

I don't mind the name but 256gb $2049AUD and 512gb $2369 here lol.

[Ledsteplin]

I don't mind the name but 256gb $2049AUD and 512gb $2369 here lol.

Oh, my!

[bakron1]

If I do get the newer model, it will definitely be the XS model 64 gig in gold. As far as the Max version, being my hands now ache because of repetitive typing for 30 years, my days of having the larger Max model are over.

[nikkisharif]

I agree with those of you that said Plus represents the older models. I don’t My the name change at all.

I don't mind the name but 256gb $2049AUD and 512gb $2369 here lol.

Yikes

If I do get the newer model, it will definitely be the XS model 64 gig in gold. As far as the Max version, being my hands now ache because of repetitive typing for 30 years, my days of having the larger Max model are over.

I totally understand that!!!

[Cladster]

Yikes

Throw in AC+ case and screen protector = $2750, $60 more the new 13" MBPr

[Just_Me_D]

"Plus" conjures up the old style with bezels. "Max" infers a new larger design. I have no issues with it.

I suppose “Plus” denotes something additional whereas “Max” denotes the largest size.

[nikkisharif]

Throw in AC+ case and screen protector = $2750, $60 more the new 13" MBPr

OMG...that’s nuts

[Just_Me_D]

I don't mind the name but 256gb $2049AUD and 512gb $2369 here lol.

Oh heck no! Not happening....

[swarlos]

I think Ultra would have been a better name.

[nikkisharif]

I think Ultra would have been a better name.

That’s kinda catchy! It made me think of beer LOL

[TripleOne]

I don’t mind it. I’m still not used to calling it the Max though

[BreakingKayfabe]

I can’t wait to see how long it takes this time around for app developers to update their apps for the screen res on the Max.

[Raptor007]

Seems they took the idea from Motorola, Droid Maxx (yes 2 xx's and all) but it was to imply their bigger battery at the time, and Apple has emphasized larger battery this time. Also since their is no new "Plus" phones they could have easily continued it. Still bad form given all the bashing other mfg's get at times for using similar names or styling or whatever.

[substring]

I wonder why they moved away from the Plus moniker. What are your thoughts...yay or nay?

I think it might be because Samsung is copying the "Plus" name, so Apple moves to another name.

[nikkisharif]

I think it might be because Samsung is copying the "Plus" name, so Apple moves to another name.

That’s possible

[MasterDarque]

I think it might be because Samsung is copying the "Plus" name, so Apple moves to another name.

That’s possible

...Samsung Galaxy S10 Max Ultra Mega OK!!...

[eyecrispy]

I’m indifferent. Not a fan of huge phones so haven’t even really thought about it.

[Not Quite Right]

I think Ultra would have been a better name.

It's rumored that the Pixel 3xl will be called the Pixel Ultra this year, and while we're at it isn't the larger Google Home unit called the Google Home Max? Now that we have a Galaxy s9+ as well I think it's perfect time for the lawsuits to begin ...

[BreakingKayfabe]

Google can name their devices whatever they’d like. I’m still going to refer to them as “garbage” anyway.

[anon(9343851)]

The official explanation is that the Xs Max is “bigger than Plus size”:


Personally I think they should have gone with XS EXXXTREME.

Now watch Samsung release Galaxy SX and SX Max next March

[o4liberty]

With very little changes in their line up, they needed to change something.