otm all of you. I don't need the phone to be any more capable than this, either, at present.
The industrial design of the 6 onward is pretty repulsive, sucked lozenges and camera warts.
― an incoherent crustacean (MatthewK), Sunday, 5 April 2020 04:19 (four years ago) link
The iPhone 9 (that's what I think it will be called) has been rumoured for months now. It's little more than an iPhone 8 with a spec bump. The 8 will probably only get iOS updates for another three years so Apple doesn't want to sell it much longer. The main upgrade will likely be an A13 processor - same as the current iPhone 11 series. Other than that, just minor updates, perhaps slight improvements to reception, battery life, and the camera. The nice rose gold color option is expected to be dropped. I'm guessing the high-gloss finish will be replaced by the dull glass back as on the 11 series, which will make the Apple Store staff happy. Pricing may be about $50 or £50 less than the 8 too.
I hope they don't call it the SE or SE 2; this is in no way a successor to the iPhone SE. It was nice that it was relatively cheap, but people bought it because it was small and light. I've long been hoping Apple would give us something close to SE size but with a iPhone X/11 type screen that filled the available space with only tiny bezels, but that hope has all but flickered out. At least the smallest version of the upcoming iPhone 12 is rumoured to be smaller than the 11 Pro, with a 5.4" down from 5.8". The feature set will be more like the non-Pro iPhone 11 though, but with an OLED screen and 5G. These were supposed to be launched in autumn as usual, but of course the covid-19 outbreak may cause delays or dropped features.
― Lee626, Sunday, 5 April 2020 05:00 (four years ago) link
if these rumours are true, it's an affront to the SE name
― suggesteban buttez (||||||||), Sunday, 5 April 2020 06:45 (four years ago) link
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/15/21221918/iphone-se-announcement-apple-price-specs-release-date-featuresApart from the size this looks amazingly good
― stet, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:22 (four years ago) link
fine I guess
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:23 (four years ago) link
I hated the size of the 8... but still, I ordered this. sigh
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:31 (four years ago) link
yes, a phone we can all learn to love resenting
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:32 (four years ago) link
sold
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:41 (four years ago) link
imagine reading this offhand aside six months ago
The SE’s lower cost and Touch ID sensor may have slightly more appeal than usual, especially as people realize that they’ll be wearing masks more often.
― He is married to Brogmus, Linda. (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:50 (four years ago) link
fuck your too big, no headphone jack having phone
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:59 (four years ago) link
4.7" fuck of
― silby, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:02 (four years ago) link
if my actual SE dies completely I'm replacing it with another one off eBay. I should probably buy one now and put it in the freezer.
probably will end up having to get the watch just to get a thing that's not too big for my widdle hands
― silby, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:03 (four years ago) link
i don't want something that's too big for my pockets! this thing fits perfectly in the whatchamacallit front jean watch pocket and i don't wanna put it in my rear pocket where I'll sit on it or my front pocket where it will jab my balls
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:08 (four years ago) link
i have the max and love the massive size. doesnt turn sideways in my front pocket
― Spottie, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:11 (four years ago) link
but my balls!
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:12 (four years ago) link
the max will protect them
― Spottie, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:13 (four years ago) link
i am not seeing this feature on the website
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:16 (four years ago) link
Face ID no work with maskies
― calstars, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 20:41 (four years ago) link
https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/08/iphone-how-to-use-face-id-with-mask/
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 20:49 (four years ago) link
how can I trade in my old phone (given all retail outlets closed)?
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Wednesday, 15 April 2020 21:14 (four years ago) link
If you’re buying from Apple they typically give you a grace period on trade-in, or at least they did on my plan. I think most companies will — they just send you a padded box/envelope to return the old phone
― mh, Wednesday, 15 April 2020 21:21 (four years ago) link
the back of my SE is pretty scratched up. not deep gouges or anything, just surface level scratching from being thrown onto tables etc. think I'll get away with saying it's in good condition?
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:02 (four years ago) link
probably just sell it on ebay. think post offices still open
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:10 (four years ago) link
Mine is already earmarked (sans SIM card) for my 11-year-old
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:20 (four years ago) link
could maybe pick up an 11-year-old on ebay and go down that route instead
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:35 (four years ago) link
check the returns policy
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:37 (four years ago) link
hey it’s a sucked lozenge with a camera wart, surprise
― an incoherent crustacean (MatthewK), Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:37 (four years ago) link
if you're buying a new phone, Apple will give you a $130 credit for an iPhone 7, but only $30 for the SE lololol
― calstars, Thursday, 16 April 2020 17:51 (four years ago) link
I will double that offer tbh
― stet, Thursday, 16 April 2020 21:07 (four years ago) link
Interesting that they've brought back the flat metal sides found on the iPhone 5 (and original SE) for the iPad Pro. Rumor has it they may also feature on the next flagship iPhone model. Meanwhile the new SE gets the rounded sides.
― o. nate, Friday, 17 April 2020 01:47 (four years ago) link
the whole point of the SE is to put updated specs in a form that they know well and have been cranking out for years.
― Spottie, Friday, 17 April 2020 03:20 (four years ago) link
― ncxkd, Friday, 17 April 2020 03:44 (four years ago) link
wasnt sure if o nate was serious
― Spottie, Friday, 17 April 2020 03:49 (four years ago) link
Pickup:Apple Store Pickup is currently unavailable
Delivery:Currently unavailable
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 17 April 2020 08:43 (four years ago) link
:(
ah I see it:
Pre-order from 1:00 pm on 17.04.
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 17 April 2020 08:44 (four years ago) link
what size you going for TH?
― megan thee macallan 18 year (||||||||), Friday, 17 April 2020 09:36 (four years ago) link
i'm getting the biggest one - i always fool myself that i don't need the space and i always do
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 17 April 2020 10:14 (four years ago) link
Only one size this time
― ncxkd, Friday, 17 April 2020 11:46 (four years ago) link
Oh you mean storage
― ncxkd, Friday, 17 April 2020 11:47 (four years ago) link
indeed!
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 17 April 2020 11:47 (four years ago) link
I'm ordered the smallest one in protest.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Friday, 17 April 2020 15:24 (four years ago) link
"could maybe pick up an 11-year-old on ebay and go down that route instead"
ebay closed it's child trafficking category
― akm, Friday, 17 April 2020 15:30 (four years ago) link
Got the red 128
― ncxkd, Friday, 17 April 2020 15:31 (four years ago) link
I've never done the pay monthly thing but it seems there are no interest charges?? Tempting to pay 20 a month rather than full whack all at once
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 17 April 2020 16:08 (four years ago) link
Of course what happens when I break it in month 10 is another story but if I get AppleCare that should be fine..
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 17 April 2020 16:09 (four years ago) link
they've reengineered the payment plans and I think, unless you are getting a deal with your carrier where you're getting some bonkers deal, it's worth buying direct from apple
hell, right now you might be able to double-dip by getting their virtual credit card and then just not paying the bill for a few months during the virus
― mh, Friday, 17 April 2020 16:11 (four years ago) link
AT&T US has the promo as $5 x 30mos. (+ $30 activation fee & tax on MSRP) for the 64GB...
The 256GB is $15 x 30mos. + above.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Friday, 17 April 2020 16:15 (four years ago) link
Lol USA
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Friday, 17 April 2020 16:17 (four years ago) link