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Apple Announces New 4-Inch iPhone SE Starting at $399
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We all know Cook likes to play things safe. But releasing a 5S with updated internals?
That takes the piss
That takes the piss
Back pocket?! My phone is kept in my front pocket (not least because it means I can get to it while wearing a lab coat) but also because it is more convenient. I'll gladly take "looking like a fool" for that piece of 150% better functionality and convenience.
My front jeans pockets are also bigger than my back pockets, which I don't keep anything in since I prefer not sit on the things I keep in my pockets.
It's essentially a smaller 6S minus the 3D touch. $399 is a sweet price.
Currently I own a 5S and Mini2 cellular.
Frankly I've never been happy with the design of the 6 with the curves. Perhaps they will continue with the straight edge design of SE.
Out of all the features missing I wish it would have the stabilization in camera and MAYBE barometer (I'm thinking ahead of myself) if I could find cool use for that.
Well, I can't afford a new phone now but I'm happy this thing is out there. I carry both devices daily.
My old workplace provided me with few designs of the 9.7" and I was thrilled with iPad Mini1 came out.
The only area I wished my phone was larger when using it for GPS when in the car.
Bravo apple.
The US price does not include sales tax, so depending on where you buy it in the US it could be more expensive. The Euro prices include VAT from the outset.
Oops sorry. Should've elaborated.
I was just referring to the metal back panel. I was pretty annoyed with the 3G debuted with plastic (that ended up cracking)
You have good, affordable healthcare. Quit complaining.
I never have this problem with my 5s. Don't see 1GB being a deal breaker in terms of actual use most most.
So, no 3D Touch. So despite having the same processor etc as the bigger phones, it's still an inferior model. Thanks Apple. Confirmation, basically, that they're not going to tweet the 4 inch model as well as the bigger ones, a big **ck you to all those people they say love that screen size.
Keeping the same design was genius for many reasons.
They said they sold 30 Million 5S last year. Plus the other years of the 5 and 5s.
This means they are supporting all those companies that have designed accessories for that phone. It also means that consumers buying it will have a massive amount of choice when it comes to cases and other accessories. No waiting for months to get a quality case. Which happens every time Apple changes the design.
Agreed. If people liked it and it sold well. They why change a good thing.
No.
The 5S was not $199 contract-free. AT&T has it for 449.99 right now.
The SE is cheaper. We don't have contracts anymore.
Damn. Not available in India initially 
Anyone have any idea how long before they sell it in India?
Anyone have any idea how long before they sell it in India?
Dang, if it only had 3D Touch. Anyone around here could tell me if that missing feature is a potential deal breaker or not so much? Cuz I kinda prefer a smaller iPhone than a phablet version.
Better than the protruding camera and antenna lines on the 6/6s. And I say that as a current 6 owner who does like his phone, design aside.
This isn't a flagship device. This is a lower-end device at a cheaper price-point.
Yeah, 4K on a 40-50" TV doesn't make much sense, offering little to no visual benefit at typical viewing distances. Now, a 70"+ 4K TV on the other hand...!!!
No 128GB.
Same giant bezels.
Wish Apple would give us a flagship 4" iPhone. Hanging onto my iPhone 5 for another year.
This keynote...protruding camera on the iPad? Ridiculous. Starting with 15 minutes of research and health was worthy, but incredibly boring. Only Phil Schiller exuded any appreciable enthusiasm. The Apple Watch is obviously selling badly; no sales figures and a 20% price drop. The iPad has been increased in price by 20%; just what is needed in the face of 8 quarters of plummeting sales. Shares are down post-keynote.
I find the death of Apple painful to watch. All good things come to an end, I guess. I'm grateful to Steve Jobs and all who worked with him for his amazing products.
lol — excellent piece of satire there, my friend.
