Editor
Jon Hammant — Editor
Jon Hammant is the editor of the iPhone Sites editorial network. He covers Apple's hardware and software roadmap — foldable iPhones, display technology, MacBook design, the iPad lineup, and the broader Apple ecosystem. Software engineer by background.
Find Jon on GitHub · hammant.io.
About iPhone Evolve
An independent editorial publication helping you make smarter decisions about when to upgrade, trade in, or hold onto your iPhone.
Our Mission
iPhone Evolve was founded on a simple observation: upgrading your iPhone is one of the most common and most expensive consumer technology decisions people make, yet reliable, data-driven guidance is surprisingly hard to find. Most coverage focuses on launch-day hype rather than the practical question of whether the upgrade is actually worth it for you.
We fill that gap. Our editorial team analyses depreciation curves, trade-in value trends, iOS support timelines, and real-world performance benchmarks to help readers decide when the right time to upgrade truly is. Whether you are holding an iPhone 11 and wondering if it still has life in it, or sitting on an iPhone 16 and eyeing the next release, we provide the analysis you need to make a confident decision.
What We Cover
Upgrade Analysis
Generation-to-generation comparisons that go beyond spec sheets to assess real-world value of upgrading.
Trade-In Intelligence
Tracking trade-in values across carriers, Apple, and third-party buyers to help you maximise your return.
Device Longevity
Assessing how long each iPhone model remains viable, covering battery health, software support, and performance.
Market Trends
Analysis of depreciation patterns, subscription models, and how the broader market affects your upgrade timing.
Our Editorial Approach
iPhone Evolve is completely independent. We have no affiliate relationships with carriers or trade-in services, and our recommendations are based solely on data and editorial judgement. When we say a particular iPhone model still has two good years left in it, that conclusion comes from analysing software support cycles, battery degradation rates, and performance benchmarks rather than from any commercial interest in keeping you on an older device.
We publish new articles daily, each designed to be practical and actionable. We aim to give you the information you need in clear, straightforward language without burying the conclusion beneath unnecessary jargon.
Our Network
iPhone Evolve is part of a network of independent editorial sites covering the Apple ecosystem. Our sister sites focus on iPhone industrial design, foldable iPhone developments, display technology, Android-to-iPhone migration, and next-generation MacBook coverage. Together, we offer deep, focused analysis across the topics Apple users care about most.