Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

Very cool to see a new entry into the modem market. Obviously not available for anyone other than Apple, but I’m interested to see how it shapes up over time much like their SoC has done.

This has been a long time coming since Apple bought Intels modem division several years ago.

I’m also interested to see if it enables cellular in laptops. Afaik the limiting factor has been that Qualcomm charge a percentage of device rate , which would be exorbitant for a laptop. Having it be in house might allow for it now.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by UncleBen » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC

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Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by _gotb » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC

Oh boy, a 6.1 inch screen. "Popular". Ugh. RIP any hopes of a small SE refresh.

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Post by newsclues » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:11 PM UTC

I have only ever used Apple budget smartphones (5C and SE models), but I want/need lidar for mapping my house for WiFi networks.

Not sure if I want to upgrade.

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Post by p_ing » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:11 PM UTC

dagmx wrote: post #4

Very cool to see a new entry into the modem market. Obviously not available for anyone other than Apple, but I’m interested to see how it shapes up over time much like their SoC has done. This has been a long time coming since Apple bought Intels modem division several years ago. I’m also interested to see if it enables cellular in laptops. Afaik the limiting factor has been that Qualcomm charge a percentage of devic…

The modem might be the most interesting thing about this phone. They've spent years trying to get one out the door.

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Post by Tomte » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:11 PM UTC

Pro: action button

Con(?): 60 Hz

And the price hike again shows that Apple is the master of the "for just a few hundred dollars more, you can get...“ upsell to bigger iPhones.

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Post by bayindirh » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:11 PM UTC

This device looks like a technology testing mule for apple, and with that price point it's guaranteed to sell boatloads.

I think being able to cram this amount of new tech (a new camera, a new modem) for a new device is good for apple. I believe this will play out well, and this tech will graduate the so-called flagships in a couple of years.