{
  "id": 18289111,
  "title": "I’ve never owned or used an iPhone – what am I missing?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ive-never-owned-or-used-an-iphone-what-am-i-missing",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/ive-never-owned-or-used-an-iphone-what-am-i-missing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I have never owned or used an iPhone, but I understand many people feel they are missing out on something special. The constant stream of iPhone-related news and thought pieces has made me wonder if my indifference has affected my photography. Of course, I am not actively anti-Apple; I have used Macs and iPads for years. However, I have always preferred dedicated cameras with their buttons, dials, and settings.\n\nThe constant updates in the iPhone world can create a fear of missing out (FOMO) for me. For instance, features like the variable aperture control in the latest iPhone 18 Pro, starting at f/1.48, could help me in low-light situations, such as concerts. My Android phone usually does the job, but sometimes the images are underexposed or blurry. Perhaps the iPhone could improve my image creation.\n\nI have never been part of the iPhone photography community because I felt my Android phone was already good enough. I also had a mirrorless camera and lens set up for \"proper\" photography. While smartphones are not inferior tools, I find using a dedicated camera more engaging and involved in the art of photography. I often use my phone for quick shots of things I want to remember, knowing I'll delete them later. If I felt the same way about dedicated cameras, I might have failed to appreciate the moment.\n\nThe high cost of new iPhones is another reason I have never owned one. My everyday phone is a five-year-old Samsung with a cracked screen, and I keep it because of its compact size. The best camera for any situation is not always the most expensive one; it's the one you have with you. In my case, that isn't an Apple iPhone 18 Pro, even though it might have some features that photographers find appealing.",
  "summary": "Improvements to camera performance and better battery life are the chief drivers of smartphone adoption, with the king of the handsets still the Apple iPhone. So why have I never felt obliged to own one – and what have I lost? The post I’ve never owned or used an iPhone – what am I missing? appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "Author has never owned or used an iPhone despite using Macs and iPads.",
    "FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) from iPhone updates, like iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture control.",
    "Prefers dedicated cameras for photography due to cost and engagement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}