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  • Apple's AirPods a smash hit, shipments could reach 28M in 2018

    I've come full circle on these. I thought they were absurd when they were released. Now I'd like to own a pair. But I can't buy them until the case will allow me to put third party (or Apple?) silicone sleeves on the AirPods. It's the only way they will fit and stay in my ears. Please Apple. Just add a couple of millimeters of top end clearance in the case and I'll buy.
    watto_cobra
  • Apple research paper details LiDAR-based 3D object recognition for autonomous vehicle navi...

    Am I missing something, but if all vehicles are equipped with LIDAR, how does each vehicle distinguish its own dots from the others'?
    Can only work if you're the only one on the road, it seems to me..
    I’d guess each unit could have its own modulation pattern.
    Yup this is how it will work. This is how its done for RADAR, which a ton of cars on the road are already using. Each LIDAR system will attend to its own reflected light.
    watto_cobracornchip
  • Apple's 'iPhone SE 2' rumored to ship in first half of 2018, made in India

    I still like that design. For Halloween, I decorated using a HDTV connected up to my old iPhone 5 (running an older iOS, but still works). I put some YouTube videos on there to play for the kids who came to visit. I hadn’t used the 5/5s/5c/SE form factor in a long time, and I marveled at how useable, light, and slim that model was. And I know people who still use 5s models, despite the Internet trolls spinning the “disappointed” narrative when it was introduced.

    Rather than paint it as out of date, I consider it one of Apple’s best designs: the quintessential iPhone. The refinement of Apple’s original design.

    I wouldn’t mind if Apple introduced an updated iPod Touch with A10 and upgraded cameras and wireless.
    The IPhone 5s is the oldest phone supported in IO 11.  It’s reported to be a bit slow, but still works fine.

    I was considering buying the IPhone SE recently, but the price is high when considering the age of the hardware.  If Apple keeps the same price point for the SE2 it will be a fantastic value.

    I ended up refurbishing an IPhone 6s (cracked screen) at the Apple Store.  It’s now in mint condition and should be supported for IOS upgrades for the next 2 years.

    My sister had the 6s sitting in a drawer collecting dust.  It’s amazing the number of people that buy new phones and don’t realize the value of the old one, even “broken”.  

    The 6s is a good size at 4.7” but the 4” (SE) is better if you keep it in your pocket while sitting.  

    Women probably prefer the larger phones because they lack useable pockets anyways.  The 4” is a bit small for male “power” users, but the portability is great and the “phone + music” functions work well.  Kids prefer larger than 4” for the games... 
    I was considering buying the IPhone SE recently, but the price is high when considering the age of the hardware.  - Come on, you are talking about a phone which is faster than all of the fastest Android phones out there in the world. When it comes to value for money, there is nothing to beat SE in the iPhone line up.
    The IPhone 6s that I refurbished cost me $150 for the new screen.  The IPhone SE starts at $349 for 32Gb.  The 6s has 64Gb and has better specs on the screen, camera, etc.

    The IPhone SE is getting old in the tooth that’s why the SE2 is coming out.  I would consider the SE2 if it was out (if I didn’t get a great deal on the 6s).

    If someone was considering the SE, I’d tell them to wait for the SE2.

    You “cherry picked” what to comment on... I also called the SE2 a “fantastic value”.
    Could have sold that iPhone 6s for $250+ even with the cracked screen. Then the SE would have only cost you $100. Disingenuous to say the 6s cost you $150 but the SE would have cost you $350. SE runs slightly faster than the 6s with better battery life too. has the same rear camera. Only 2 yr old hardware in the phone. still, looking forward to an SE2.
    pscooter63baconstang
  • Mockups envision 'iPhone X Plus' and 'iPhone SE 2' with edge to edge displays, Face ID

    oyg. I would totally pick that SE as my next phone. have a 7 and had a 6 before that. but a top tier SE just smaller would be my preference.
    aylkbikertwinbaconstangwatto_cobra
  • 6.5-inch iPhone X, 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in the works for late 2018 launch

    damn, hope they release an updated iPhone SE at the same time. can't believe the 5.8" screen will become the small iPhone option.
    baconstangdoozydozen[Deleted User]