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iPhone 16E to Debut Wednesday? Apple's Budget iPhone May Get a New Name
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You could be right about this particular model, but I'm sure their end goal will be to rely solely on their own modems at some point. Have to start somewhere and this is a great opportunity to test their current progress. But yeah, I don't really expect Apple modems in the iPhone 17. That would be too soon. It would be at least next year after they've had a full year of public use.
I can only assume the 14 and 15 will be extinct by Wednesday night.
Well said. Pretty sure the 14 and 15 will no longer be offered by Wednesday night.It's real simple
They want to be able to have a "normal customer" come into a store (Apple or Carrier) and get "the latest iPhone 16 from Apple"
And then the flow is:
Show them the options and they choose between the "E, Regular, Pro, Pro Max"
"All iPhone 16" ... just pick your differences
No compromises***
Just preferences and price points
It's as simple as that
"SE" branding was very likely a turn off to folks who suck up the advertising and want "the latest iPhone"
(to continue the mindless scrolling, per normal)
Might be something about the security, familiarity, eco system and overall manufacturing superiority.
I really hope this phone isn't the major part of the announcement. I don't know why there'd be a cryptic message with "newest member of the family" for a low-end phone of a line up. It wouldn't even be "new" it'd be a member of the family getting a makeover. Lump it in with another keynote or product. I do welcome the product in general, but it could just be done with a simple press release.
I'm hoping the real major announcement is a Smart Home device that has also been in the rumors for quite a bit.
I'm hoping the real major announcement is a Smart Home device that has also been in the rumors for quite a bit.
I hope this was another joke and you didn’t just correct me but not “effordable.” lol
Besides, it’s a Lil Wayne reference.
My apologies. I should have realised you were joking. I’m not familiar with Lil Wayne.
True.
It seems that it's just as much about not feeling the push to buy once the initial launch hype has died down as it is about owning the latest and greatest.
I can see iPhone 16E helping Apple generate a decent amount of hype without having it feel quite as low-end and outdated as previous budget iPhones.
Apple can call it "Stormy Monday" for all I care, as long as it works and costs less than $500.
The current AirPods Pro weren't released within the last 3-4 weeks and might as well sit in a museum next to the rotary phone.
I really liked the iPhone 5c plastic case and bright colours. It’s a shame they didn’t continue with that design.
Ignore it and let it take up space? No thanks.
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It's not AI-phobia. I just find the current implementation of Apple Intelligence severely lacking.
I don't wear an Apple Watch, so I deleted the Watch app.
I don't care to use Apple Intelligence so I'll turn it off.... until Apple takes away that ability.
Huh, I bet they pull an iPad 10 here and release the “16E” a tier above the SE3, which remains on sale for another year in the lowest position. In a years’ time, the SE3 goes away and the 16E drops $100 to the same price as the SE3.
Also, the 14 and 15 disappear because they don’t support Apple Intelligence.
Also, the 14 and 15 disappear because they don’t support Apple Intelligence.
Well, if so, they should update SE3 with USB-C, because it's no longer available in EU.
Dynamic island is useful sometimes.
I do miss 3D touch though, i didn't notice how useful it was till they removed it.
even the budget phone is closing in at 500 usd with minimum to no features while production cost of iphone 16 pro max is 485 USD, profit should be made but this is getting ridiculous
No, it's 100% because the expectation around the SE is that it starts under $450.
iPhone 16E means they think they can charge $520 without anyone catching on.
"Wait, this is an iPhone 16? For $500?! That's half price!"
(Also makes it sound older when Apple wants you to buy the refreshed version in two or three years. SE is too timeless.)
Fair enough - I don't think there's a way to "know", but I like your idea as much as mine
Ha, sorry -- the snark was completely for Apple.
I'm sure it's a little of Option A and a little of Option B. They will sell slightly more (so significantly!) by making it feel like they're on the latest phone.
Will be interesting to see if the refresh rate for the "cheap phone" will speed up hoping we buy more. I've been solidly on the SE upgrade train -- minus a few months' dalliance with an Xr which I quickly ditched -- and they probably would rather I buy phones more often.
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