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iPhone SE (2016) Anyone get their new SE yet?

ssledoux said:
Just wanted to see some pics, hear some reviews, etc.
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On YouTube people are raving about it as the phone for families, phone for the rest of the masses who don’t want to spend over $500 but want something reliable and that’ll last. It’s not for everyone and people here, geeks like me wont be satisfied with one, but for everyone else I recommend the se for the affordable phone with almost no compromises.
 
SapperMike said:
Can you confirm if you can long press to preview a message or quick reply from the lock screen?
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Whoops. You can reply via swipe and selecting „Show“, but currently not via simple long-press. Sorry, misread that. My bad.
 
ssledoux said:
Well, I'm toying with selling my 11 for this, so I'm really anxious to hear people's thoughts.
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From someone who is writing this from the 11 inch Pro — the iPad Pro is a far more powerful and capable device, especially if you are a content creator (particularly, writing and art). Please don’t trade this for a phone.

Edit: Woops, didn’t realise you mean‘t the phone 😅
 
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Syed Shoaib Ali said:
From someone who is writing this from the 11 inch Pro — the iPad Pro is a far more powerful and capable device, especially if you are a content creator (particularly, writing and art). Please don’t trade this for a phone.
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Methinks this was about the iPhone 11.

EDIT: Good advice anyways :)
 
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I got mine and I love it. Question for every other SE owner in here -

I noticed if I tap anywhere on the top half of the phone (especially near the camera) I hear a slight rattle noise. I shake the phone (to undo something) I can also hear a slight rattle near the camera. Is this normal?

What I noticed is that if it’s on a solid surface, it doesn’t happen. If I hold it and tap, it rattles.
 
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ghsNick said:
I got mine and I love it. Question for every other SE owner in here -

I noticed if I tap anywhere on the top half of the phone (especially near the camera) I hear a slight riddle noise. I shake the phone (to undo something) I can also hear a slight rattle near the camera. Is this normal?

What I noticed is that if it’s on a solid surface, it doesn’t happen. If I hold it and tap, it rattles. Here’s a video -

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Is that without the case as well?
 
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MandiMac said:
I tried and I have it as well, but way quieter. Best guess would be the gyrosensor maybe.
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That makes sense. I just notice it when I go to place the phone done on the desk and the upper part of the phone hits the desk as I lay it down.

So you have it to? Just not as loud.

I notice if you tap it with it facing downwards it click..if you tap it with the screen facing upwards nothing happens.
 
ghsNick said:
That makes sense. I just notice it when I go to place the phone done on the desk and the upper part of the phone hits the desk as I lay it down.

So you have it to? Just not as loud.

I notice if you tap it with it facing downwards it click..if you tap it with the screen facing upwards nothing happens.
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Yes, I only hear it when I shake the phone directly next to my ear in a completely silent room. Wouldn‘t be noticeable in a video.
 
MandiMac said:
Yes, I only hear it when I shake the phone directly next to my ear in a completely silent room. Wouldn‘t be noticeable in a video.
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Ah, so tapping the back upper portion does nothing?

That’s when I start to wonder if it’s normal since mine is louder.
 
ghsNick said:
Ah, so tapping the back upper portion does nothing?

That’s when I start to wonder if it’s normal since mine is louder.
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Nope, can‘t reliably replicate a sound.
I think as long as nothing‘s broken, everything‘s good :) Your gyrosensor is working as it should, detecting portrait and landscape mode?
 
thadoggfather said:
cancelled my Walmart preorder, to get it in store. Eligibility reset instantly.

picked up a 128gb white

I won the screen lottery wooo! looks great, clean bright uniform good colors and white whites and solid blacks. For a longevity model, this is key.

Also same AT&T deal, $0 upfront +just pay taxes on the subsidized price ($249), and $8.3 x 30 for $249 net.

Will buyout the phone after a month or two. Saddle brown 8 leather case on the way too!

Came with iOS 13.4

and curiously came with the stronger SIM ejector tool, whereas I saw others are getting the flat one that isn't made of liquid titanium whatever

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my very first impressions are that white was the way to go!

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The white colour really seems to be the pick of the bunch, I initially thought the PRODUCT (RED) was the one but the Panda look on the white is great!
 
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millerj123 said:
6S to SE yesterday. I didn't realize they slightly moved the camera, so my case fits, but blocks the side of the camera.
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What was your experience in jumping from the 6S to this one?

I was originally intending to wait for the next gen iphone so that I could get one with a great camera (especially for night). but man. i'm starting to get second thoughts.

How is the camera?
 
ghsNick said:
That makes sense. I just notice it when I go to place the phone done on the desk and the upper part of the phone hits the desk as I lay it down.

So you have it to? Just not as loud.

I notice if you tap it with it facing downwards it click..if you tap it with the screen facing upwards nothing happens.
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I think you’re being a bit pedantic. A slight ‘rattle’ doesn’t indicate anything is abnormal, it’s probably the mute button switch or the internal components for the camera.
 
I am looking to upgrade to the new SE from the original SE. Was getting ready to order through Verizon but the local Walmart is offering $200 off through July if purchased as an upgrade. Usually when I see something like this there is a catch, either new plan or additional line type of gimmick. The store associate is telling me neither are required, only that it be purchased on the 24 month installment plan and $40 activation (Verizon is waiving the activation if purchased through them, but at full retail). Has anyone taken advantage of this deal? Seems a bit too good to be true, especially since they tell me they have plenty in stock, other than red. Am I missing something the store associate isn't telling me? I have always been with Verizon and always bought phones directly from them. This would be my first Walmart cell phone purchase on my Verizon plan.
 
bsharrah said:
I am looking to upgrade to the new SE from the original SE. Was getting ready to order through Verizon but the local Walmart is offering $200 off through July if purchased as an upgrade. Usually when I see something like this there is a catch, either new plan or additional line type of gimmick. The store associate is telling me neither are required, only that it be purchased on the 24 month installment plan and $40 activation (Verizon is waiving the activation if purchased through them, but at full retail). Has anyone taken advantage of this deal? Seems a bit too good to be true, especially since they tell me they have plenty in stock, other than red. Am I missing something the store associate isn't telling me? I have always been with Verizon and always bought phones directly from them. This would be my first Walmart cell phone purchase on my Verizon plan.
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There’s been various comments peppered throughout the iPhone forum of members using the ‘Walmart‘ deal. I haven’t read any concerns in terms of ‘hidden requirements‘, but with Verizon’s $40 activation fee, you can request that they can waive it, [It depends who you talk to], but in light of the pandemic/recession, they may make an exception.
 
lostOzone said:
Same noise with mine. But happens also on iPhone 7 and 6.
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Wait? Your SE does it to.

I understand the older models did it, but my wife’s 11 doesn’t, which is why I wanted to confirm. So yours is pretty much like mine?
 
do yourself a favor and buy the ONN (Walmart branded) TPU clear case for $3 if you get in on the Walmart deal at a B&M and don't have any reserve of 6s/7/8 cases like I didnt. it has a dotted back so it doesn't get streaks either.

not an amazing case by any means and will yellow like all TPU with time, but a good immediate holdover while waiting for another case... and $3.

Thought the phone being way smaller would make it easy to handle in hand, but I was always afraid of dropping it even after getting it last night. The aluminum sides don't have much grip with my dry hands (from washing them 100x a day recently)

excited to pair this white one with a saddle brown leather
 
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thadoggfather said:
cancelled my Walmart preorder, to get it in store. Eligibility reset instantly.

picked up a 128gb white

I won the screen lottery wooo! looks great, clean bright uniform good colors and white whites and solid blacks. For a longevity model, this is key.

Also same AT&T deal, $0 upfront +just pay taxes on the subsidized price ($249), and $8.3 x 30 for $249 net.

Will buyout the phone after a month or two. Saddle brown 8 leather case on the way too!

Came with iOS 13.4

and curiously came with the stronger SIM ejector tool, whereas I saw others are getting the flat one that isn't made of liquid titanium whatever

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my very first impressions are that white was the way to go!

0D4PED8.jpg
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What's the blue iphone? I don't recall ever seeing that one!
 
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