Why do they keep doing this? Making available in a small batch, selling out, make available another small batch, sell out, etc.
These are refurbished.
Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
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#12Does the $249 price require a specific contract? All of them say “unlocked” so presumably they’re the same phone.
No, it just comes with a different SIM kit.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#13Can someone provide context as to why this is newsworthy for those of us who don't follow Apple's every move? (I failed trying to rephrase this to sound less sarcastic, but I'm genuinely looking for context here).
The iPhone SE is traditionally a fan favorite and turned over many heads when it first released (or rather, upon its first big price drop).
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#15Hopefully they will refresh the specs soon. There is an Apple event tomorrow...
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#16Can someone provide context as to why this is newsworthy for those of us who don't follow Apple's every move? (I failed trying to rephrase this to sound less sarcastic, but I'm genuinely looking for context here).
Some people, myself included, prefer this iPhone. Rumor is they shut down all their production of them, and these are the lasts ones.
Yes but https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-technology/1957264-ap... they have up for a month, at least. How is this news?
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#17The one thing that Apple does well is prolonged support for their phones. I switched away from Android phones because I got sick of buying the latest flagships only to have them lose software, hardware, and security support 12-24 months after release. The new iPhones don't appeal to me, but I'm satisfied knowing I can get a few more years out of my SE. I got my battery replaced 4 months ago after owning it for two ye…
Yea, that's one thing that I envy Apple for. I legitimately still use the iPhone 4S as my daily driver. It had software updates for around 5 years and has iOS 9. Still works as an alarm clock, a music player, and for everything else I use it for.
But it's also important to consider that lack of Android upgrades are also slightly disregardable, as API and app level updates will exist for years, and the majority of older phones support custom ROMs. I understand how that's not the ideal use case for people, just providing my own take on things.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#18This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
Privacy.
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#19This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
iOS. And claiming that those other phones are "better" is opinion.
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#20This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
Privacy.
Welcome to HN!
And on that note, with some Android ROMs and even with some modifications, privacy issues on Android devices are slightly alleviated. But yeah, Apple is natively better for privacy.