Possibly with the exception of the brand new Apple modem, which will be a mystery until someone tries to use it.
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Apple's Next New iPhone to Debut in the Spring: What to Expect
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Apple has never been the company that adds features for the sake of saying it has the feature.
They tend to take the "start with why" philosophy where they focus on benefits first (i.e. the iPod marketing focusing on "5 thousand songs in your pocket" rather than "10GB capacity").
If your average iPhone 16 customer isn't going to notice an improve refresh rate, then that isn't where you invest on improving the product.
Yes, when I said that I meant when I go from my iPhone 14 Pro (120hz) to using a friend's iPhone 15 (60hz) I don't notice the difference.
Wow, I didn't expect that new SE could be this good. Currently I have iPhone 12 and when I eventually move on, this new SE4 could be my new phone. Maybe I even retire 12 before I planned to doing so if everything about the new SE is true.
If it had a power button fingerprint sensor then I'd be very tempted to return to iOS from Android. Android is pretty good, but I still get complaints from Apple-using family members.
Of course, it will have only Face ID.
If the single camera is even iPhone 15 camera with 2x optical zoom, I seriously dont see why anyone would get 14 or 15.
It might as well be an iPhone 16, with all the easily removable battery etc. But with Apple Modem and a notch, no camera control.
It might as well be an iPhone 16, with all the easily removable battery etc. But with Apple Modem and a notch, no camera control.
Which is why I wrote, "other than the smaller size." The design was otherwise not significantly different. Besides those things, the "features and performance" were quite similar i.e., same RAM, same chip, same 4G LTE, same Touch ID, single 12MP cameras, etc.
Probably. It may end up similar to what has happened in the past. When the original iPhone SE launched in 2016, the iPhone 5S on which it was largely based was discontinued. When the second generation iPhone SE launched in 2020, the iPhone 8 on which it was largely based was discontinued.
Not sure how people don't get this, if the Apple was making money they would be selling it.
Everyone has a right to thier opinion, but at the end of the day Apple stop selling it and there is only one reason for that.
This crackes me up, mini phones don't sell well that is why there are not any good substitutes. And people hung up on the mini phones would just use a regaul iPhone for a couple weeks they would complete forget about the mini. This comes down to change and peoples unwillingness to make changes.
Seems high. What "us" are you referring to? I didn't think mini sales ever accounted for more than 3% to 5% of total iPhone sales in a given year. Hence a reason Apple stopped making them.
It'ss actually VERY different in person.
The 6 has rounded sides and is MUCH wider the SE had a flat front, back and sides, feels entirely different in hand and pocket.
says.... you?
if i want a big screen on the go, ill bring an ipad mini.
if i want a device to carry in my pocket, it want it to be small.
its not about 'change' its about meeting my requirements and practical use cases.
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then turn on Reachability. To lower the top half of the screen, do one the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen. On an iPhone with a Home button: Lightly double-tap the Home button.
PS I use my one with one hand all the time without issue.
They will sell flip phones it seems like you are in that market.
if its small, im in.
see? change isnt hard.
forcing me to buy a device i dont want, is.
itd be like going to a mini cooper dealership (iphone mini) and them trying to sell you an F150 truck (pro max hyper fighting edition).
'but but this truck (massive phone) has four wheels, uses the same gasoline and has sidesteps (ui pulldown)!!! everyone loves having a truck!!! what do you mean you dont want a truck?!?!?'
vs
'oh here is a fiat (folding phone)... its not exactly what you wanted/asked for (mini) but it meets your requirements and needs'
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yah thats super convenient.... sounds like a cheap hack/workaround.
my point still stands you cannot touch the opposite corner of the screen itself (not the ui) while holding with one hand. thats too big imo.
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The difference is that there is a large enough market for the Mini Cooper. It is not about what you want it about, but what companies can make a profit selling. If money were to be made, there would be mini smart phones.