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iPhone SE Unlikely to Receive Refresh in Early 2017
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Well, the SE is a solid phone and the A9 + 12MP Camera isn't in dire need of updating.
I love my SE more than any phone before it, but I do notice a screen quality downgrade from my iPhone 6. If the iPhone 8 is as amazing as the rumors claim, I may jump on it. Funny thing is, I was using a 7 in the store a few weeks ago and it felt HUGE. I never felt like that going from a 4S to a 6, but I thought I was holding a 7 Plus!
But humans can adapt pretty well, within a week I'd be used to it. But I do really love my SE. I which Apple would make a flagship 4" phone.
I love my SE more than any phone before it, but I do notice a screen quality downgrade from my iPhone 6. If the iPhone 8 is as amazing as the rumors claim, I may jump on it. Funny thing is, I was using a 7 in the store a few weeks ago and it felt HUGE. I never felt like that going from a 4S to a 6, but I thought I was holding a 7 Plus!
But humans can adapt pretty well, within a week I'd be used to it. But I do really love my SE. I which Apple would make a flagship 4" phone.
The SE is essentially the iPhone 6S internals in a 5S body at a bargain price. I paid $400 for my 64GB SE contract-free (now it's down to $350). I don't see how that is "milking" it.
A common complaint that I hear about the SE is that, "It is visually indistinguishable from the 5S, how will people know that I have a new phone?". For those who want an iPhone that looks like the latest, ante up and buy the 7. Fashion has its price.
Apple already dropped the price on the SE by $50 this year.
I went from an iPhone 4 to a Sharp Aquos Crystal (bezel-less phone) and now back to iPhone with the SE. It has everything that was great about the 4 but more of it (where it is better to have more) and less of it (where it is better to have less).
Battery life on this thing is insane. On a 6.5 hour cross-country trip I spent the entire time watching movies (my 12.9 iPad Pro was WAY too big for the tray tables). Started the trip with 91% battery remaining, when I landed at my destination... 73% (or thereabouts)
The camera on this takes stunning photos.
The SE is a rare instance where Apple stuck with a classic design. I'm sure that it was primarily driven by financial reasons (rather than for design) but I'm glad they did. I plan on keeping my SE for quite a while, hopefully they'll still offer an iPhone with the same design (but updated internals) when I need to replace it.
I have an SE (which I got after trading in my 6+) and I LOVE it. I hope they keep this same shape and size and refresh it otherwise I may never upgrade ever again.
I'll never go bigger than this ever again. It's such a practical size, it doesn't need a case because it's not slippery, and I can go running with it! There's absolutely no incentive to upgrade for me (although I do wish it was bigger than 64GB but I manage just fine).
I'll never go bigger than this ever again. It's such a practical size, it doesn't need a case because it's not slippery, and I can go running with it! There's absolutely no incentive to upgrade for me (although I do wish it was bigger than 64GB but I manage just fine).
That doesn't seem likely even though a smaller phone is more convenient in certain situations. I'm using the 6th gen iPod touch for phone calls while at home because I don't need my 7 plus for that. Additionally, since I'm not using the iPhone directly, I can leave it charging while I use the iPod and headphones to make calls. This way long phone calls don't waste the iPhone battery and my head doesn't get radiated. When I leave the house my iPhone battery remains at 100% no matter how long I talk.
All lookin really good. Gotta love how Apple does business. Carry on.
If they would do a bigger version of this exact hardware , they would be on to a hit I think. Feels so good in the hands and keeping the thickness, which is still thin, would mean way better battery life.
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Matt
I know a lot of people who are happy with their iPhone SE. As of right now, the phone is plenty powerful. A price-drop might be a good idea for 2017.
Exactly. Ever since they announced 3D Touch I thought it would make more sense on a 4" screen than a 5.5" screen.
Remember. They don't make
iPhones for price but for features and this is a feature poor iPhone.
iPhones for price but for features and this is a feature poor iPhone.
The current SE handles everything just fine and can probably carry on happily until the spring 2018. Looking at Apple's current releases, which seem to be all about driving the prices up, it is unlikely they will release the new 4" iPhone in the autumn 2017 alongside their new "amazing & flagship" = expensive models, as the smaller (and cheaper) one with reasonable specs could easily be more popular for many people.
Don't think we will ever see a se upgrade
It was a test balloon to see how the market reacts without investing too much and of course to fill an obvious void in the product line
I guess iPhone x or whatever they'll call it will come in 3 screen sizes all of them of the same bezel less design
It was a test balloon to see how the market reacts without investing too much and of course to fill an obvious void in the product line
I guess iPhone x or whatever they'll call it will come in 3 screen sizes all of them of the same bezel less design
Very nearly bought one of these when I downsized from a 6S Plus, but chose the iPhone 7 instead.
I hope they continue to produce a smaller sized phone beyond 2017. Either by offering three physical sizes or slimming down the bezels of the other two handsets. I'm not one of those guys who has a hard-on for wafer-thin bezels, so I'd be happy with the choice of three.
I hope they continue to produce a smaller sized phone beyond 2017. Either by offering three physical sizes or slimming down the bezels of the other two handsets. I'm not one of those guys who has a hard-on for wafer-thin bezels, so I'd be happy with the choice of three.
I always figured it was a one-off. Kind of like the 5c was.
I absolutely love mine. And like others say, it is the better case design.
My 'hope' is that the iPhone 8 will simply be (more of less) edge to edge 4.5ish screen, which would then fit it into a body approximating the size of the iPhone 5 body.
Then I will finally be able to walk off into the sunset.
The other possibility is that Apple just comes out with the Phone 8 in three sizes. SML MED LRG.
I absolutely love mine. And like others say, it is the better case design.
My 'hope' is that the iPhone 8 will simply be (more of less) edge to edge 4.5ish screen, which would then fit it into a body approximating the size of the iPhone 5 body.
Then I will finally be able to walk off into the sunset.
The other possibility is that Apple just comes out with the Phone 8 in three sizes. SML MED LRG.
The problem occurs when:
1. Holding the phone in my right, I try to press volume (I naturally do this with my index finger, especially for the up volume button), at the same time I often unintentionally press the power with my thumb.
2. Holding the phone in the left hand, when I try to press the volume buttons (with my thumb), my index finger unintentionally presses the power.
Whenever I should reach the up volume button the way you say is natural (thumb of the left hand or the middle finger of the right hand [since you say your index finger on your right hand is behind the phone]) then, in such hand position, I can also perfectly well reach the top of the phone with my index finger (of the hand that is holding the phone).
So, I insist putting the power button on the side is a non sense and it's the thing that drove me crazy on an android phone I had for a while as a second phone. Back then I thought: what idiot can put the power button here. One iPhone generation later, Apple joined the idiots ;-).
After you have some coffee think some more on this. Hint: the iPhone 7 internal changes were very different than the SE, i.e., new larger Taptic Engine, new second speaker, larger battery, water resistant,etc. If the next gen SE is going to have these improvements, then something has to change to make room, e.g., removing the legacy 3.5mm port
I (personally) wouldn't see any reason to upgrade. other than for a larger screen in a smaller package. I could never use up 128GB on my phone. I griped about Apple using the older Touch ID before I bought SE. But now feel my gripe was unfounded. What I would upgrade for is 3D-Touch. That and also "Reachability" (not sure if that is HW or SW, frankly). It should be on every iOS device, regardless of screen size.
Idk. Where The port was there is now a piece of plastic. The engine could be reduced and have it fit the jack on the case in same/another space.
I hope it is not a one-off. BTW, I think there is a place on the market for an updated 5c also. I find it completely inappropriate/weird to buy a metal phone for a kid (say, for my niece who is 9 years old). Still I would prefer that she had an Apple device (e.g. for iMessages compatibility), but of course it should not cost a fortune and it should have enough power for the current iOS (which the 5c does not have).
It's really pretty simple. Apple segments its products to appeal to different buyers at different price and feature points. That results in greater total profits and better margins than if the only differentiator is size.