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Updated iPhone SE Rumored for Early 2018 Launch
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Thought they would expand. And nice for an updated smaller handset for those that prefer them.
Depending on what you're there's not much difference between the latest 4.7" and the SE.
Apple usually aims for a minimum use time. If they go thinner I'd expect with other efficiency (such as SoC) you'd still get similar battery life.
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Depending on what you're there's not much difference between the latest 4.7" and the SE.
Apple usually aims for a minimum use time. If they go thinner I'd expect with other efficiency (such as SoC) you'd still get similar battery life.
They understand it, it's the reason for which they launched the SE in the first place.
Removing the headphone jack would remove one of the biggest selling points, that and the physical home button.
3D Touch is a hardware feature, not a software feature that would need to be included in an iOS update.
Edit: misunderstood the OP, however If 3D Touch would be possible on the SE, then it perhaps Apple would include this feature, but given the price point, it would also increase the overall cost the device geared towards its entry level and if the physical limitations are possible with a 4inch display.
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Congrats on completely missing or ignoring their point.
They were saying that the next SE should have 3D Touch because iOS 11 really needs the device to have it to work well.
Wishlist:
- 3D Touch display and home button
- iPhone 7 (or 8) camera
- Matte black color option
- 3D Touch display and home button
- iPhone 7 (or 8) camera
- Matte black color option
I got a bigger iPhone, but I still use my iPhone 5 instead because I prefer the size.
An updated design would be nice, but perhaps something distinct from the bigger models.
An updated design would be nice, but perhaps something distinct from the bigger models.
Your sarcasm is unnecessary to contribute to the discussion. It wasn't ignored, I addressed the way I interpreted that posters comment. Furthermore, 3D Touch doesn't "need" iOS 11 to work well, that's completely irrevelant, being one is a hardware feature and iOS 11 is software related.
I hope they don't get rid of the headphone jack. I'm still flirting with the idea of going the SE route to have a more pocketable phone and so I don't lose headphone jack I have on my existing iPhone.
And you missed my point also.
We are saying that iOS 11 has many features that are dependant on 3D Touch, therefore a new SE should have 3D Touch or it will not be able to use many new features of iOS.
The side bezels specifically are ever-so-slightly smaller on an iPhone 7 compared to current SE's.
I disagree with that. It's not a "gee whiz" feature anymore. It's needed to reach core functionality of iOS 11. It's not like a faster processor or more storage space. Anyway, two years after introducing it, and on a smaller screen, it really shouldn't be that difficult or expensive to add it to the SE.
But "We" don't know the physical limitations if 3D Touch is possible on a 4 inch display. Tim Cook commented on how difficult it was to incorporate 3D Touch when the iPhone 6S launched. Perhaps they would include it, but then again, including 3D Touch on iPhone SE may or may not be possible.
Furthermore, to keep the iPhone SE affordable, 3D Touch would increase likely the price point. The iPhone SE is meant to be an entry-level iPhone, and incorporating that hardware feature would further the overall cost.
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I think it's just a misunderstanding and now he's feeling a little miffed at your tone is all and so is defensive about his misread.
To the point itself, I think it's a good one: I've flirted with getting an SE, but if a new model comes out and doesn't have 3D Touch, I may have to pass on it, especially if iOS 11 leverages 3D Touch even more.
Even in iOS 10, I've already become so used to 3D Touch that I find myself fumbling when I use my iPad: sometimes I'm pressing in on a notification and wondering why it isn't doing anything
....Funny thing is, I hated it and disabled it when it was first introduced.
I think it's just a misunderstanding and now he's feeling a little miffed at your tone is all and so is defensive about his misread.
To the point itself, I think it's a good one: I've flirted with getting an SE, but if a new model comes out and doesn't have 3D Touch, I may have to pass on it, especially if iOS 11 leverages 3D Touch even more.
Even in iOS 10, I've already become so used to 3D Touch that I find myself fumbling when I use my iPad: sometimes I'm pressing in on a notification and wondering why it isn't doing anything
Funny thing is, I hated it and disabled it when it was first introduced.
Perhaps I may have missed interpreted that post, but yes, 3D Touch is a feature that I use all the time and it's highly convenient that makes a shortcut for opening the whole application versus certain parts you want to access. I also would like to see the iPhone SE incorporate 3D Touch, but again, I question the price point influx, Apple intended it for an entry-level iPhone and India's market. I also question if it's physically possible with a display of that size.
Sorry for being snarky, you are right it doesn't add to the discussion.
I would agree that it was originally envisioned as a entry-level, low-cost, option, but that many many people are buying them because they prefer the form factor and design of the SE. And if Apple hasn't realized that yet, or ignores it, they are leaving lots of money on the table by artificially gimping it.
You don't need 3D touch to get all the 3'D touch related functions. Long press seems worked well. At least for control center and other areas.
Also bunch of Android lunchers and Android phone has shown software emulation has worked just fine.
To me whether 3D touch hardware is present or not is irrelevant to me. The first thing I would do when I setup iPhone is disable 3D Touch. Very annoying.
It's not about the cost with Touch ID. It's about product differentiation. Also, in iOS they removed some 3D touch requirements for things like opening up notifications from lock screen, etc. Which means they're more likely to keep away from integrating that in the SE rather than adding it.
I do see the iPhone SE being updated within 2018. If they do update the iPhone SE in 2018, as much as I would like to see 3D Touch, I don't think Apple will include it. Mainly because to keep the affordability factor in place. I see the iPhone SE possibly receiving an upgraded chassis, a higher resolution display, and perhaps the Haptic home button. Whatever improvements they make, it will likely be incremental.
i bought the new 128gb space gray iphone today. downgraded from my 128gb jet black ip7. love it. it's so much more pocketable, and i always loved the shape of the 4 and 5. i primarily bought the ip7 for the front facing camera for holiday selfies, but i recently bought a sony rx100 v which has a flip up screen and it's an amazing camera so i no longer need it. will definitely get the next se iteration when it comes out.
I really prefer the SE design over the 6 and newer models. It's thin enough, the camera doesn't protrude and it doesn't slip out of your hand like a bar of soap.
And You don't have to buy a whole new case when switching models.
I really hope it remains the way it is.
I actually have a 7 and have never, AFAIK, used 3d-touch. I have no idea WTF it is. Is that a new name for press n hold?