I say this cause I see how my vicious grip tape starts to shift after time

@fatjesus540 putting any pressure on those delicate designs will instantly shred them apart

@zwilly only 3, classic, extreme and elevated. Only 1 you will actually use... Extreme.

@shaka-wheeler It really isn't apple to oranges... the iPhones body from a 5 to a 5S / 6 to 6s literally keeps the exact same body and frame work, its how they make more profit by not changing molds and all the other components to production. The phone is technically modular, they just don't make it easy to dissemble or promote it, just as FM. A car is the same shit, rarely does one year really drastically change in design or frame work, they stick new components in and make the device better...

As of now this XR has a whole new bumper/bottom plate that we can only assume contains new controller board, obviously new batteries etc.. just cause they kept the motor and frame the same doesn't mean they will just sell people battery kits for self install.

Quite literally the same exact situation as my examples.

@cascadewheeler btw I totally agree with you and your statement on we should be able to buy now purchase extra footpads and accessories for the OW+ ... it's been a year! lol I really can't explain or defend that decision. I would have purchased a few by now already!

@cascadewheeler Bigger companies have "leaks" never does Apple say... hey we're releasing a new phone next month, so until then keep buying last years phone at full retail. You just start learning the companies upgrade cycle and reflect. I for one purchased a plus day 1 preorder, so Ive had a full year of loving it... I actually was in the market to buy a 2nd and then randomly say the FM email announcing the would be expanding the family. I honestly didn't expect them to upgrade a year later as I know they are a small company, but I was so excited about the fact that they were able to improve an already great product just 1 year later. We can now assume they will be releasing something new each year around CES. However who knows! Could be 2 years next time or 1.5 etc.. thats the game.

Out of curiosity... Do the people asking if you can upgrade the plus to the XR battery, ask Toyota/Honda etc if they can replace their motor in their 2017 when the 2018 model comes out? Do you ask Apple if you can upgrade your 7 for the 7s camera? It's a new product...You buy new products all the time, stop asking for unrealistic questions that don't help their business thrive. If you want the upgrade, sell your used product and spend the difference. By selling your older product you help spread the stoke to other buyers who might not be able to afford retail prices... this is how every product works! Businesses would never thrive if you can keep your first purchase for 5 years rather than feel the need for an upgrade. For those who bought the plus recently, its still awesome and hasn't lost any value... its a beast, and now the XR is a beast with extended range. Decide if you want the new or not. -endrant

@thegreck get well soon man. :(

@future-motion how about us Windows users? Please represent!