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Apple Announces iPhone 16e With A18 Chip and Apple Intelligence, Pricing Starts at $599
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I'm still thinking about the idea of a new "e" lineup, as in there will be a 17e model next year. Would it keep the 6 months-off cadence and release Feb of 26? And, if so, do the multiple cameras, and less GPUs really matter to people? I don't game on my phone, but many do, so don't know how big a deal that is. I don't think the cameras matter that much, honestly.
Cameras are amongst the most popular considered features when buying phones, but not everyone cares.
For example, the #1 reason I want to upgrade from my 12 Pro Max to the 17 Pro Max this year is for the camera upgrades. Not much else matters to me, cuz performance-wise the 12 Pro Max is perfectly fine for me.
I don't think so, but it will likely greatly outsell the SE 3 IMO.
I don’t have comparison to 14 but as 11Pro owner with MagSafe case from AliExpress I can tell - it’s all depends on strength of magnets in case.
Had 4 cases - only two were able to keep phone safe on desk magsafe gen1 charger on stand and on MagSafe holder in car.
Only one is able to support also steady MagSafe battery bank (beside O-shape MagSafe array there is also l-shape below to keep it aligned).
This one:
19,69zł | Grid Heat Dissipation Magnetic For Magsafe Candy Color Case For iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro Plus Max Wireless Charging Bumper Funda
19,69zł | Grid Heat Dissipation Magnetic For Magsafe Candy Color Case For iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro Plus Max Wireless Charging Bumper Funda
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I use 2 Benks chargers:
https://www.benks.com/products/magclap-juicepod-power-bank-10000mah (Mostly for desk charging or as a normal battery bank to use with cable in a go)
+ discontinued MagClap™ On-Go Power Bank 5000mAh (which is close in size with Apple MagSafe Battery bank).
First one has stronger magnets.
Also keep in mind that when charging for a long time in car / sun phone will be extra hot = charging will go to like 2W and either % will be the same or charge very very slow.
So in case charging will be preferred keep it on AC fans to get back cooled when in use and charge.
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Also 11Pro is little heavier than 16e : 188g vs 167g
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For the base model price of 599 dollars, this equates to £476.40 at the current exchange rate. Whereas the base model in the UK is £599 
I know there will be some import duties on the phone, along with shipping charges, but they certainly won't add up to £122.60 Apple!!
I know there will be some import duties on the phone, along with shipping charges, but they certainly won't add up to £122.60 Apple!!I did. I upgraded to it from a 6S and must admit it's an excellent phone for a freebie.
The 16 is the best value iPhone Apple have done in some time, perhaps exacerbated more by the release of the 16e. Buyers are getting quite a lot for the extra £200.
I do however think they will sell a lot, mainly because the design isn’t outdated enough to put off teenagers.
What I really wonder is how they’re going to shift that warehouse of iPhone 15s nobody is going to buy.
Yeah, cameras matter for me as well, but I always like having the latest greatest. But, do they really matter for people who were already considering a regular 16? You were already not caring enough to get the 3 camera version, so is the mainstream 16 worth a 200 dollar premium over this new 16e? My uneducated guess is that most will flock to the 16e.
20% of that £599 price is VAT. Take off £120 in sales tax and it’s about the same. Listed US prices do not quote sales tax either.For the base model price of 599 dollars, this equates to £476.40 at the current exchange rate. Whereas the base model in the UK is £599
The value proposition for me is I can simply pull the sim card and toss the phone over my shoulder, then insert into another cheap phone. The Android phone experience is dramatically different than years back. Now Android OS and that type of phone are good enough for me.
Damn, $599 is a lot for an entry level phone. I was looking at getting my mom a replacement for her aging SE, but not for this price. I’ll keep my eye out for some good refurbished deals, and hopefully her SE will just keep chugging along.
For the base model price of 599 dollars, this equates to £476.40 at the current exchange rate. Whereas the base model in the UK is £599
Pretty sure it’s more or less the same price when accounting for tax. Take the 20% VAT off the GBP price and you get £479, which is essentially the USD price (also before tax).
It's been like 5 years for me since I was on Android. Nothing bad to say really, but made it clear to me that iOS/iPhones are worth the premium and lack of customization. But I get it, iPhones are not cheap. Hard to argue the 400 usd range Androids don't give you the most value if you're not interested in the very best experience.
Having just one lens/camera is annoying for a lot of people. Two is much, much better. Three is even better, but less of a jump, especially since that third one is lower quality. Apple has addressed all three markets now with phones with decent sized screens.
Agreed heck in spite of what
Some naysayers, the company
Or Tim Cook say
I feel like the iPhone 11, 8, XR
12 , 13 and SE 2 & 3
All hold up pretty well and work pretty well of course some better than others but still all solid devices for their ages
Apps like Ring and Okta Verify are extremely laggy and/or don't work right about two years after a new iPhone with the latest chip is released.
The war on value: taking “Budget” and making it luxury.
Ah yes, the latest installment in a never-ending masterclass on corporate greed: the so-called “budget” device that costs significantly more than last year's model, but hey, it’s got a fresh coat of paint, a little more storage and some pretentious new tagline and a gimped processor and some other missing features, so that must mean progress, right?
Thanks to Timmy, who cares more about monetizing every last inch of an ecosystem while ensuring that even the most basic device comes with a built-in upcharge for breathing near it. The message is clear: You don’t get value anymore. You get what they decide you deserve, and you’ll pay extra for it.
The E is for egregious.
Ah yes, the latest installment in a never-ending masterclass on corporate greed: the so-called “budget” device that costs significantly more than last year's model, but hey, it’s got a fresh coat of paint, a little more storage and some pretentious new tagline and a gimped processor and some other missing features, so that must mean progress, right?
Thanks to Timmy, who cares more about monetizing every last inch of an ecosystem while ensuring that even the most basic device comes with a built-in upcharge for breathing near it. The message is clear: You don’t get value anymore. You get what they decide you deserve, and you’ll pay extra for it.
The E is for egregious.
Yea gotta admit the lack of
MagSafe or anything potentially helpful in the wireless charging process is admittedly bad.
I’m learning the hard way having invested in a few older iPhones
up for resell before we learned
this new iPhone finally had a potential release or announcement incoming.
The iPhone SE 2
iPhone SE 3
and iPhone 11 are great phones but man that having to set or hold the phone just right for wireless charging
is such a damn hassle