I would buy one with the newer features, too. That being said, the fact that so many of us are willing to give up the features for size (or price) shows me that phones have really gotten past the point of upgrade excitement. They just aren't improving enough to bother.
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iPhone SE (2016) I buy the new iPhone every year...and I just bought an iPhone SE instead
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I would buy one with the newer features, too. That being said, the fact that so many of us are willing to give up the features for size (or price) shows me that phones have really gotten past the point of upgrade excitement. They just aren't improving enough to bother.
Where is this setting? I can't seem to find it
Went out last night with my wife and slipped my SE comfortably into my FRONT POCKET. Haven't been able to do that in years.
Settings/General/Accesibility/Home/Rest Finger to open
[doublepost=1505571286][/doublepost]Exactly!
[doublepost=1505571405][/doublepost]Don't give them any ideas on that price!!
The reason why I love the SE is features at a right price. Make it $1k and you have lost me.
Had NO idea this functionality existed. So if your phone is "awake", you don't need to press -- but if your phone is not awake, you have to press. This sound correct?
Also because the SE has the motion coprocessor it turns on when you lift the phone up.
And less wear on the button too. I only press the button now to go home
Its funny I cant put the phone now since its so easy to use! I'm not sure what to do now. I was planning on getting an 8 but might just wait to see what the SEII brings.
It would be great if Apple made an OLED edge to edge in this size. I think eventually we will go back to that point of smaller is better. Just remember the first Cell phones lol
It would be great if Apple made an OLED edge to edge in this size. I think eventually we will go back to that point of smaller is better. Just remember the first Cell phones lol
I'd love to see them keep the screen the same size and make the phone body even smaller.
Activate Assistive Touch and you also get a "virtual" home button on the screen which you can customize. Allthough it takes some time to get used to the white dot on the screen.
It even lets you Lock Screen without using any of the device's buttons.
I hardly ever press the device's home button anymore, pretty awesome.
I just can't get used to the permanent virtual button on the screen. It's pretty cool use of that feature though. When I travel to Asia I notice that everyone is using the iPhone this way. I bet that with the iPhone x this will not be required.
[doublepost=1505576449][/doublepost]Another tip: if you are downsizing from an iPhone 7 or 7 plus and find the mechanical home button loud, clicky or mushy compared to the haptic buttons, try pressing your thumb slightly off center. I've noticed less of a clicky sound and a perceived faster experience.
Thanks for starting this thread because I was seriously looking into upgrading to an iPhone 7.
I'll now upgrade my 5s to the SE.
I'm in the same boat. I've had every iPhone since the original in 2007 and this was the first year that I didn't feel the urge to get the new phone(s).
I just picked up an iPhone SE 128GB to try out. My biggest concerns are not having a waterproof phone and going from 256GB to 128GB. and yes, I was using most of that 256GB on my 7. I think I can deal with the smaller storage but it was nice to not worry about getting my phone wet.
(Used an iPhone x last year and absolutely loved it but switched over to a 7 plus this Feb)
So I was all set to get an X. What can I say, I'm a sucker for tech. Then I decided to be smart and buy another se for use as a phone and camera, and pick up an lte mini for real work. great place right? Smart. Well. I went to the local apple store today and Holy heck. The SE felt like a little toy compared to the 7+. There's no way I can go back. Size wise I've gotten used to the physical size of the +. No problem even with dress jeans or a suit.
Back it is to the X. Except... 5.8 isn't A true 5.8 since the width is reduced from the plus. Keyboard is absolutely critical for me (I still have a spare blackberry sitting around) so basically I have no effing idea what I'm gonna do. Haha
For anyone considering a switch back to the SE do go give it a try in the store. I still love Thst little thing but it IS little and I really don't think you can go back to that size aftet using a +
So I was all set to get an X. What can I say, I'm a sucker for tech. Then I decided to be smart and buy another se for use as a phone and camera, and pick up an lte mini for real work. great place right? Smart. Well. I went to the local apple store today and Holy heck. The SE felt like a little toy compared to the 7+. There's no way I can go back. Size wise I've gotten used to the physical size of the +. No problem even with dress jeans or a suit.
Back it is to the X. Except... 5.8 isn't A true 5.8 since the width is reduced from the plus. Keyboard is absolutely critical for me (I still have a spare blackberry sitting around) so basically I have no effing idea what I'm gonna do. Haha
For anyone considering a switch back to the SE do go give it a try in the store. I still love Thst little thing but it IS little and I really don't think you can go back to that size aftet using a +
love my 64 gig se i bought last year with two exceptions -
1) camera is slow to open at times
2) color gamut sucks hard compared to my old 6
i knew the latter going in, but if they even just updated the gamut to iphone 6 specs, it would be amazeballs
1) camera is slow to open at times
2) color gamut sucks hard compared to my old 6
i knew the latter going in, but if they even just updated the gamut to iphone 6 specs, it would be amazeballs
Good choice!
[doublepost=1505581519][/doublepost]Can you swipe left the tap view?
[doublepost=1505581696][/doublepost]Good points. I still prefer the 5/S/SE design language over the 6/S/7/8 but it does feel like a toy
Ive also joined the SE club. I currently have a 6S and needed to get a work phone. My plan was to to get one of the new iPhones when they were announced and use my 6S for work.
I just haven't been that impressed with the 8 or the X and also feel the Apple are taking liberties with the pricing compared to what you get for your money. I've always my iPhone upgraded to the latest model every year or two but this time I bought an SE and am shocked by how much I love it.
I just haven't been that impressed with the 8 or the X and also feel the Apple are taking liberties with the pricing compared to what you get for your money. I've always my iPhone upgraded to the latest model every year or two but this time I bought an SE and am shocked by how much I love it.
I have just upgraded from SE to a now discounted 7 for several reasons, in order of importance:
1) bigger screen (watching stuff and easier typing with two thumbs);
2) not moving home button (the one on my SE started getting loose after about six months) and
3) water friendliness.
Technically, however, SE remains a great phone which runs iOS 11 GM just fine.
At the end of the day it is how we use it which determines what’s best. I expect SE (and its bigger sibling 6S) to handle iOS 12 quite well too.
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There is also 7.
1) bigger screen (watching stuff and easier typing with two thumbs);
2) not moving home button (the one on my SE started getting loose after about six months) and
3) water friendliness.
Technically, however, SE remains a great phone which runs iOS 11 GM just fine.
At the end of the day it is how we use it which determines what’s best. I expect SE (and its bigger sibling 6S) to handle iOS 12 quite well too.
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There is also 7.
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Yes however his inspirations from the 4 show in the 5 but not the 6/7/8/x
I’m a huge fan of the SE, been using it since it launched two years ago. It’s the damn screen quality though. Every time I use a newer iPhone it reminds me how terrible the screen is. My ideal phone would be a SE with an updated sceeen.
Nothing wrong with getting a later phone. A discounted 7 is a great buy. One benefit of the ultra portable SE is I'm using my iPad more!
I have just upgraded from SE to a now discounted 7 for several reasons, in order of importance:
1) bigger screen (watching stuff and easier typing with two thumbs);
2) not moving home button (the one on my SE started getting loose after about six months) and
3) water friendliness.
Technically, however, SE remains a great phone which runs iOS 11 GM just fine.
At the end of the day is how we use it which determines what’s best. I expect SE (and its bigger sibling 6S) to handle iOS 12 quite well too.
[doublepost=1505588709][/doublepost]
There is also 7.