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  • Unexpected success of iPhone SE predicted to drop Apple's average selling price to $637

    rwesrwes
    I hope they don't just take this as customers want cheaper phones. Me and several of my colleagues just didn't like the trend of big ridiculous phones. I traded my 6 in for the SE because I hated the size and the power button on the side was a deal breaker. I want an "Air" like option, a truly updated form factor with all of the modern components. The SE has everything I want, but just wish it was thinner and had force touch. I would pay $600 + for that.
    Fully agree with this and think that, going forward, the smallest form factor will continue to have the latest processor and, as soon as they can, the latest features (force touch, etc.). So the idea that there will be only two updated phones this fall seems wrong - the SE is not a second-tier phone, it is just the smallest form factor of the current technology as much as is feasible. When the 7 (or 6SE, or whatever) comes out, the 5SE (or whatever new name it has) will also get the latest A series processor. FWIW, I also bought an SE because I wanted the smaller size and better battery. And, moreover, this accelerated my upgrade cycle whereas I would normally have waited until the fall for the next phone to update my 6. Anything that helps smooth the blockbuster release cycle must be helpful as the logistic hurdles on the iPhone releases must be killer.
    I love my SE - and even after using the 6 for over a year. I too was only disappointed by the lack of 3D Touch and the updated front facing camera, not that I take that many selfies.

    Frequently on wi-fi, so didn't mind the lack of LTE radio advancements, personally and second gen Touch ID sensor (for speed) would have been nice, but first gen works fine!

    Got the 64 GB myself and I agree; would have paid more for it if it included the other updated components.

    Maybe now that Apple has (possibly) seen the demand for the 4" form factor, we'll see a refresh sooner than later!
    mcarlingbaconstangdysamoria

  • Apple releases finished iOS 9.3.3, OS X 10.11.6, tvOS 9.2.2 & watchOS 2.2.2 updates

    rwesrwes
    Funniest batch of comments I think I've ever seen, lol! #ToGoodSports

    edit: but really, where did the LPT1 support go?? (/s)
    latifbp

  • Former Apple employees reveal iPhone-connected aftermarket car backup camera

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    People that can afford a $500 backup camera already bought a car that has one.
    Made me actually lol. Like the idea, but agree with your comment more. And isn't it going to be a requirement *soon* on all vehicles being sold (In the US)? Reference 1, Reference 2

    For a lot of people who don't replace their cars that frequently, chances are they're not going to spend $500 on this and they can't be forced to.
    urchin11

  • Shipping delays continue to dog Apple's 4" iPhone SE

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    douglas bailey said:
    Switched from iPhone 6 to SE on release day and haven't regretted it at all.

    Long live 4" iPhones.
    Same here! (Well, not on release day). Running betas on my iPhone 6 now and I loathe using the darn thing (the little I do). Good thing for options!

    The_Martini_Cat said:
    I would get one. Apple Pay, top line camera, fast processor. It's everything the 5S should have been.
    The 5s shipping with the first mass produced 64 bit mobile SoC (which took time for others to catchup with (again)), was plenty fast at the time the 5s was released. Apple Pay would have been nice at the time though, but I'm sure there were factors which led to it being held for release later. Anyway, like you said, all in the SE now.
    cornchip

  • iOS 10 rich notifications will come to devices without 3D Touch, Apple tells developers

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    TurboPGT said:
    tyler82 said:
    Which makes 3D Touch kind of useless.
    Except for the part where 3D Touch is a much better user experience than "touch and hold".

    Long press without any feedback or sense of movement, sucks.
    Plus a long press wont match the lighter pressure of a peek vs. the heavier pressure of a pop. It'll be interesting to see if/how it's brought to non 3D Touch devices.
    lolliver