I agree with you and @dan98 both completely
I find myself using my iPhones more and more, only, as "get the bare minimum communication/music accomplished"
Even basic texting on iPhone SE is too small, let alone iPhone SE 1 won’t get RCS messaging.
I agree with you and @dan98 both completely
I find myself using my iPhones more and more, only, as "get the bare minimum communication/music accomplished"
Ultimately, Apple goes where the customers are headed, and the reality is that majority of users to prefer phones with bigger screens because phones are increasingly being used for anything and everything. When you are booking a ride or ordering food via an app, or updating your students' attendance through an online portal, or reading emails or viewing relief lesson plans via google drive, more screen space is always welcome.I get a feeling that the main problem here is Apple don't see any value in the type of customers who aren't inclined towards brainlessly consuming all the garbage while on the move which they consider to be the future- ie. Social / Video / Media / Insta / whatever.
It's long since Apple had a more thoughtful approach towards the future, now it's about cash - and they're correctly identified where they can make the most of it, year after year.
As mental health issues related to all this crap reaches epidemic levels (we're getting there), Apple will be forced to change direction. But for now I'm inclined to use my SE1 less and less as it slides into obsolescence, and stick to services which can be done at home via laptop or tablet.
I agree with what you're saying, but... I personally am not "most people".Ultimately, Apple goes where the customers are headed, and the reality is that majority of users to prefer phones with bigger screens because phones are increasingly being used for anything and everything. When you are booking a ride or ordering food via an app, or updating your students' attendance through an online portal, or reading emails or viewing relief lesson plans via google drive, more screen space is always welcome.
This is the reality of work today. More things are being done on the go, people view their phones as an extension of their laptops, and a bigger screen is often deemed preferable to switching on your laptop just to reply to an email or updating a google spreadsheet.
Sounds like my brother's "senior" phone. Only the basics in small form.I agree with what you're saying, but... I personally am not "most people".
No need to book a ride, I certainly do not order food via an app, I'm not a student, emails is for when I'm home on my MBA, etc. All I need on the go is a telephone so people can reach me if needed - and I can call someone in case of an emergency. Don't even need access to the internet or iCloud.
And for my use case, my slender 100gr SE1 surely beats my bulky 220gr iPhone11
Of course and with all due respect, YMMV
my slender 100gr SE1
Ultimately, Apple goes where the customers are headed, and the reality is that majority of users to prefer phones with bigger screens because phones are increasingly being used for anything and everything. When you are booking a ride or ordering food via an app, or updating your students' attendance through an online portal, or reading emails or viewing relief lesson plans via google drive, more screen space is always welcome.
This is the reality of work today. More things are being done on the go, people view their phones as an extension of their laptops, and a bigger screen is often deemed preferable to switching on your laptop just to reply to an email or updating a google spreadsheet.
You know what's funny?The key word here is 'majority'. Whenever there is a majority, there is also a minority.
Remember 'Think Different'? This is gone for good - Apple is simply a cash cow machine now.
It's entirely predictable that most consumers think Bigger = Better. For example just look at the way cars (and people) have grown into grotesque monsters of their former selves in the last few years.
But what is actually *weird* is the way the majority (on this forum for example) like to crush the minority and tell them what's good for them, or that they are actually wrong in preferring what they do.
After all, it's not as if I'm trying to stop anyone from wanting to carry around a tablet in their pocket, or that Apple should stop making big phones for those that want them.
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You've taken the words out of my mouth @dan98 - great post.The key word here is 'majority'. Whenever there is a majority, there is also a minority.
Remember 'Think Different'? This is gone for good - Apple is simply a cash cow machine now.
This 'reality' you mention, where people want to edit spreadsheets and use online portals on their phones, is really only a particular version of reality that you chose to focus on. I run my own business and have never needed constant mobile access to things like this, nor been demanded it by any of my clients. It can wait until I'm sitting infront of a laptop to do things properly.
For the rest of us, we're about to be forced into carrying tablets around to do the same job that we've been doing perfectly well already.
It's entirely predictable that most consumers think Bigger = Better. For example just look at the way cars (and people) have grown into grotesque monsters of their former selves in the last few years.
But what is actually *weird* is the way the majority (some on this forum for example) like to crush the minority and tell them what's good for them, or that they are actually wrong in preferring what they do.
After all, it's not as if I'm trying to stop anyone from wanting to carry around a tablet in their pocket, or that Apple should stop making big phones for those that want them.
I absolutely love this phrase....😍....thankyou.I am working towards becoming an essentialist/ minimalist, therefore, my focus is to limit my phone usage to the absolute minimum.
The majority of posters in this thread would disagree with you.Even if I am using phone as basic, I will refuse use any phone that is smaller than regular iPhone. I hate iPhone SE 1, everything is too small even for basic texting, let alone navigation on the road or any purpose.
I agree, but... I won't be doing basic texting, and I had to google "RCS messaging"Even basic texting on iPhone SE is too small, let alone iPhone SE 1 won’t get RCS messaging.
A rare rational free thinker. More and more crap required to be turned off by the day. iPad mini and MB Air to handle the rest.Finally got around to have my battery replaced this afternoon.
Thanks to all of you for the great conversations in this thread, that have helped me with the transfer.
I think I dumbed down everything I could to remain with just a phone/text communication device.
This sure feels good !
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And with an improved battery wouldn't mind paying extra either. Less than current 15 series for sure.If Apple just turned the iPhone 12/13 mini production line, and just replaced lightning port with USB-C and possibly upgraded the chipset, I would guess that nearly every current mini owner would immediatly upgrade.
Not only would they upgrade, I'd venture a guess that they would buy two of them anticipating there wouldnt be another mini for years if ever, so they would buy a backup phone
Easy money for Apple
Thanks for you nice comment, my setup will indeed be this SE for mobile and my MBA for home.A rare rational free thinker. More and more crap required to be turned off by the day. iPas mini and MB Air to handle the rest.
As with all technology advancements, scammers and criminals unfortunately will find a way to utilise AI to their advantage.Basically, I want to distance myself from digital devices as much as possible before AI will be dumped all over the place.
Why stop here, instead people should carry iPads in their pockets and chip in their neck.Ultimately, Apple goes where the customers are headed, and the reality is that majority of users to prefer phones with bigger screens because phones are increasingly being used for anything and everything. When you are booking a ride or ordering food via an app, or updating your students' attendance through an online portal, or reading emails or viewing relief lesson plans via google drive, more screen space is always welcome.
This is the reality of work today. More things are being done on the go, people view their phones as an extension of their laptops, and a bigger screen is often deemed preferable to switching on your laptop just to reply to an email or updating a google spreadsheet.
I will need to verify on CB and get back. What apps are you using?Have you plugged that into CoconutBattery to double check?
I have a variety of SE1's with new batteries on latest iOS 15 and they do really well on battery life (I use them for walks, runs and going to the gym)
I to am an essentialist/minimalist.I absolutely love this phrase....😍....thankyou.
I am going to adopt this phrase myself.....😃