Apple Debuts iPhone 16e • Hacker News Board

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by Retr0id » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:13 PM UTC

The C1 is (fingers crossed) probably going to be a big improvement on the security front, since historically, cellular modems have been chock full of remotely exploitable security flaws.

That said, if this is their "first gen" then there could be teething issues.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by datadrivenangel » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:13 PM UTC

UncleBen wrote: post #5

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If it had a small screen that would be 110% fine. As it is, I think that no-bezel devices are easier to misclick on, but I agree that it does seem very strange on apple's part.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by user3939382 » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:14 PM UTC

_gotb wrote: post #6

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

Even the SE was a little bigger than the 4S screen I really miss. Combined with the angled sides it was the last phone I could comfortably operate with one hand.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by nolroz » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:14 PM UTC

newsclues wrote: post #7

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.

I would love a lidar system I could use to map my house with. What are you hoping to do with WiFi on top of that? Optimal device placement?

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by HelloUsername » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:14 PM UTC

Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=mFuyX1XgJFg

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by robertoandred » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:14 PM UTC

So goes the end of the mobile device, now all that’s sold are phablets.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:14 PM UTC

_gotb wrote: post #6

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

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Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by ctoth » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:14 PM UTC

lapcat wrote: post #14

iPhone SE: $429, 4.7-inch display, 5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29, 5.09 ounces iPhone 16e: $599, 6.1-inch display, 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31, 5.88 ounces This is a major downgrade in every way for people who want the smallest possible iPhone.

Not to mention the damn TouchID. So much better of an experience on my old SE than on my 15 pro with FaceID.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by dzonga » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:15 PM UTC

Apple has become a behemoth in chip design. I'm guessing Qualcomm won't be taxing them anymore since they're making their own modems

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by baq » Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 4:15 PM UTC

_gotb wrote: post #6

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

They need that screen so they can fit a reasonable battery underneath... an unfortunate tradeoff