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Re: iPhone SE

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Post by cm2187 »

aiabgold wrote: post #208
cm2187 wrote: post #180

I would buy it if there was a 128GB version. It's the only form factor that works for me. I can't reach the whole of the screen with a single hand on the 6s and 6s plus.

You're probably already aware, but there's a nice feature on the 6s and 6s plus which somewhat handles this: double touch the home button (without pushing it down) and the screen moves down by half, leaving only the top half of the screen visible. Makes it a lot easier to reach options located at the top of the screen.

I actually am aware, but that doesn't make up for not being able to reach the whole screen, not even close.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by pervycreeper »

chiph wrote: post #123

So, 6mm longer than the iPhone 4, but 1.7mm thinner. And with an A9 processor. Seems like a good size - I haven't cared for their "thinness at all costs" trend lately, as it makes the phone hard to hold onto. This appears to be much more hand-friendly.

Same dimensions as the 5s actually, but with 1g more mass.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by tengkahwee »

gergles wrote: post #216
brandon272 wrote: post #93

I'm becoming rather impatient with the stagnating Macbook/MBA/MBP product category. Would very much like a lightweight retina Macbook 13" or larger.

As indicated in the keynote, Apple views iPads as the future of personal computing. This was said multiple times by multiple people. I wouldn't be surprised to see the MacBook lines continue to stagnate.

That will be incredibly shortsighted though. Developers are looking for more powerful machines all the time.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by Someone1234 »

Tloewald wrote: post #75
Negitivefrags wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's because Apple has realised 3D touch is bad and it's also a very expensive feature to add to a phone. The real question is if they will admit it was a misstep by removing it from their flagship model or just keep pretending and keep it in. Companies really hate admitting they were wrong so my bet is that they are stuck with it for the forseeable future.

Although 3D touch is not widely supported (even by Apple's apps) the "trackpad" on the keyboard alone is worth it.

This is going a little off topic: But Microsoft's on-screen keyboard has the best trackpoint for doing that. Doesn't require 3D touch and works wonderfully.

Looks like this:

https://i.imgur.com/eX2bfHp.jpg

The blue dot is always there, but the four way arrows only appear after you press it, and you can drag further away to move faster, or closer to move slower.

It is one of these things that after you use it you wonder why everyone hasn't copied it yet. Microsoft's keyboard is actually the best thing on Windows Mobile.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by wodenokoto »

Tloewald wrote: post #75
Negitivefrags wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's because Apple has realised 3D touch is bad and it's also a very expensive feature to add to a phone. The real question is if they will admit it was a misstep by removing it from their flagship model or just keep pretending and keep it in. Companies really hate admitting they were wrong so my bet is that they are stuck with it for the forseeable future.

Although 3D touch is not widely supported (even by Apple's apps) the "trackpad" on the keyboard alone is worth it.

Why didn't they just implement the two finger trackpad from the ipad?

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by rcconf »

grandalf wrote: post #150

I wonder if reverting to the iPhone 5 design indicates that the design of the 6 is viewed as a flop by Apple. I've dropped my 6+ so many times that I love the design (it's indestructible) but perhaps Apple's market research is showing that some people love the look of their 5 and are avoiding upgrading for that reason.

I have not upgraded specifically because of the design of the 6, so there must be others that feel the same way.

I'm really happy about the SE and will be upgrading now.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by wintorez »

I'm excited about this phone, especially the screen size. Not having 3D touch is not a deal breaker for me. I'm going to buy it as soon as it becomes available.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by bas »

paxswill wrote: post #111
pen2l wrote: post #107

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Some of the features you get from it are nice little quality-of-life things though, like quick app switching. You can quickly switch apps using 3D Touch? How?

Force-press the left edge of the screen, then swipe to the right. It can take a little bit of practice to get a hang of it. I find kinda rolling my thumb works well to trigger it. Swiping all the way across goes to the last app, just partway opens up the app switcher.

Did... not... know... this. Very cool.

Re: iPhone SE

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Post by spike021 »

Someone1234 wrote: post #224
spike021 wrote: post #166

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not sure if this is what you meant, but the SE probably isn't meant to be the flagship phone for Apple this year.

They didn't say it was, what they said was: > The real question is if they will admit it was a misstep by removing it from their flagship model or just keep pretending and keep it in. They're talking about removing it from the flagships in the FUTURE. Specifically the 7 and 7 Plus later this year.

Yes, that's why I said I wasn't sure what they meant, as in they didn't specify future phones or not.
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