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Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by GeekyBear »

kemayo wrote: post #18

Let's see... it's replacing the SE, which is no longer on Apple's website. It's more expensive than the SE, at $599 vs $429. It's a pretty substantial hardware upgrade over the SE, including something like 75% more battery life by Apple's numbers, but it's also noticeably bigger. Apple's own comparison tool is useful: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-16e,i...

You do also get double the storage, double the RAM and a 24 megapixel camera upgrade.

Traditionally, the amount of RAM in your device is the limiting factor that controls how many years of updates you get.

So far, 8 years for the OG iPhone SE is the standing record for years of updates.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by runjake »

SirMaster wrote: post #372
runjake wrote: post #366

Earlier quoted context omitted.

MagSafe chargers are Qi/Qi2 compatible. They'll charge without a magnetic ring. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX6X3LL/A/magsafe-charger...

Well yes of course. But the whole point of the ring is to align them perfectly so the efficiency is high and so you can use the phone without it falling off or losing alignment. Using a case with the magnet ring in it solves this problem for the 16e without the ring in the phone itself.

I figure you knew it, but OP seemed to be unaware of this.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by cptskippy »

GeekyBear wrote: post #379
cptskippy wrote: post #358

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Qi2 is based on Magsafe. That's an insult to all of the engineering that went into Qi. The Magsafe specification was an attempt to create the new Lightning connector ecosystem that backfired spectacularly and blew up in Apple's face. It's nothing more than magnets and DRM layered on top of a regular Qi charger. Naturally Apple used the DRM to limit the charging speeds of their phones when paired with regular Qi cha…

From the article linked above: > With the blessing of competitors, Apple is about to change the Qi wireless standard itself. It’s contributing to a new version of Qi that works much like MagSafe — magnets, authentication, and all.

"Qi2 is based on Magsafe" is not the same as "Apple is... contributing to a new version of Qi"

Your statement implies that Qi2 used Magsafe as a starting point or that it's primarily based on Magsafe. Your statement is inaccurate and would lead people to think that Qi2 was mostly an Apple design.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by apparent »

bdhcuidbebe wrote: post #381
Retr0id wrote: post #284

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But how many hours of video playback?

My iPhone today last for less than a day while I dont watch any video on it, In fact, i barely use it currently, and it still drains batteries in no time. And yes, I disabled most background services and location services and run screen on low brightness - all the popular hacks to reduce battery usage.

How old is your phone/battery? When you say less than a day, do you mean 24 hrs or the period of time you're awake?

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by dbtc »

hnlmorg wrote: post #286
azinman2 wrote: post #223

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Have you used one? Is it really better? Putting aside the biggest issue which is a creased and more fragile screen, I’m not really convinced it’s a better experience. Having more real estate for movies seems useful, but it’s otherwise difficult to type/hold/tap on such a large screen without a full commitment to tablet usage (which often includes a stand). I’m also not really sure how often I’d use the larger format.

The flagship foldables have two screens. A screen on the front that’s a full sized screen just like any other smart phone screen of the last 10 years. But you can then fold the phone open to get access to that wider screen. So you get the best of both worlds, a normal phone handset for one handed action. But a larger screen for when you want something that’s a little more “tablet” like.

The best of both worlds for me would be a device around the size of the "iphone mini", but with a thicker body, no camera bump, and the extra volume is all battery.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by beretguy »

deergomoo wrote: post #176

At this point there’s only really one thing I want from an iPhone and that’s an option for a 12/13 mini sized device again. Surely those phones didn’t sell so few that it’s not worth doing at all?

I want a 4 inch screen. Like 1st Gen SE.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by tempaccount420 »

mcculley wrote: post #221
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…

Maybe now they can put a cellular modem in a MacBook Pro.

I hope it's not just the Pro, I really want it in a Macbook Air!

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by lotsofpulp »

wtallis wrote: post #238
whycome wrote: post #159

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It’s funny that the marketing for this is about introducing a new member of the family. But it doesn’t also mention that one other member has been disowned/excommunicated

From a marketing perspective, it's probably ancient history. They've had three rounds of iPhone launches between now and the launch of the 13 mini, and the 13 mini was discontinued a year and a half ago. Even if the 16e had been a mini-sized phone (or available in this size and a mini size), it would have been weird for marketing to highlight that market segment and draw attention to that 1.5-year absence.

I think they are referring to today's discontinuation of the 3rd gen iPhone SE, since the 16e is so different from the previous SE phones.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by apparent »

happyopossum wrote: post #269
kemayo wrote: post #18

Let's see... it's replacing the SE, which is no longer on Apple's website. It's more expensive than the SE, at $599 vs $429. It's a pretty substantial hardware upgrade over the SE, including something like 75% more battery life by Apple's numbers, but it's also noticeably bigger. Apple's own comparison tool is useful: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-16e,i...

> but it's also noticeably bigger. I dunno, the old SE wasn’t a mini by any means - this is .3 inches taller and .2 inches wider, so yes bigger but not like a different size class altogether

This is a lot bigger. IIRC the mini is smaller than the old SE, and this is bigger than the mini. It's not a "plus" sized iPhone, but that would be skipping up two size classes. It has gone from small to regular.

Re: Apple Debuts iPhone 16e

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Post by beretguy »

ChrisMarshallNY wrote: post #201
deergomoo wrote: post #176

At this point there’s only really one thing I want from an iPhone and that’s an option for a 12/13 mini sized device again. Surely those phones didn’t sell so few that it’s not worth doing at all?

I am still using my 13 Mini. I got it, because I knew that it would be the last Mini Apple does. I plan to use it, until I need to charge the battery every 15 minutes.

I still use 1st Gen SE with 4 inch screen.
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