M68000

About

Username
M68000
Joined
Visits
481
Last Active
Roles
member
Points
1,876
Badges
1
Posts
956

Reactions

1.2KLike44Dislike121Informative

  • Apple cut too much by removing MagSafe from the iPhone 16e

    M68000M68000
    coolfactor said:
    Does my 13 Pro have MagSafe? I have no idea because I don't have any chargers with magnets, and it doesn't really affect me at all. I toss my phone on one of several Qi chargers that I have scattered around my world and my phone charges.

    This definitely seems like a 1st-world problem. Suppose once you have enjoyed a feature, it does hurt to have it taken away, in a sense. Once you live with the convenience of a microwave or TV remote, it's hard to imagine life without one.

    Now, if Apple hadn't included Qi charging at all, that would've been a story worth writing!
    Actually your phone does.  Mine does too, but like you, regular Qi charging does what I need.  I am not anti MagSafe,  but it is clearly a luxury,  possibly overrated and possibly a problem with pacemakers.  I don’t think the lack of MagSafe will affect sales of the 16e phone like the author does.  Do you know anybody who made an iPhone decision based on wireless charging?  I don’t.

    It looks like the 16E is getting some bad reviews because of its price,  it’s not a cheap phone.  But, then again,  Apple is considered a luxury brand.  

    I think of large corporations who want a cheap phone for their employees.  Time will tell how this model does in that space..
    watto_cobra

  • iPhone 17 Air could feature a 6.7-inch display, contradicting previous rumors

    M68000M68000
    Would like to see the 5.8 inch screen return.  The 6.1 is at the limit of using with one hand.  Anything over that is just too big
    raoulduke42Apple-a-day

  • Apple cut too much by removing MagSafe from the iPhone 16e

    M68000M68000
    Graeme000 said:
    This seems like an extreme take. My wife and I have had MagSafe capable phones since they came out and, without any MagSafe accessories, charge primarily with Qi chargers without any issues. I have one at my desk and bedside table and don’t have a second thought when placing my phone to charge on either of them. 

    Maybe I’m missing out never having used it, but without it, I certainly don’t crave it or feeling like I’m missing anything. 
    Agreed.  Same here,  have recent iPhone and no MagSafe chargers.  Been using Qi since iPhone 8 and every phone between.  Have not found lining up phone on Qi chargers to be an issue.  There are also some people who say batteries should be charged slowly to make them last longer for long term use.
    Graeme000jas99zeus423watto_cobra

  • New iPhone 16e offers Apple Intelligence at a low price point

    M68000M68000
    Looks like a winner.   Seems to have amazing battery life and many features of the more expensive iPhones.  
    ssfe11neoncatgrandact73watto_cobra

  • iPhone owners are replacing their devices faster than before

    M68000M68000
    jeffharris said:
    Still using my iPhone Pro 13 w/ 1TB (for music storage).

    thought about getting a 16, but will probably wait for a 17 Pro at this point.
    Do you find that 1TB is worth it?   Yeah it’s cool to have but is it useful?  I have 512GB and it’s a lot of space.
    williamlondonwatto_cobra