Possible good news for SE lovers... I just read on MacRumors that there are reports that Apple is planning on launching a new low-cost 4.7 iPhone in the Spring of 2020!
If it is physically bigger than the current SE I would have zero interest. The 6/7/8 4.7" form factor is just big enough for me to not be easy to use single handed, but without a screen that is significant enough to warrant that trade off. Now if they put a 4.7" screen in the old SE form factor, count me in (and I previously had no intention of buying a new phone within the next 1-2 years).
Possible good news for SE lovers... I just read on MacRumors that there are reports that Apple is planning on launching a new low-cost 4.7 iPhone in the Spring of 2020!
Not again!
Reminds me of a Dolly Parton song called "Here we go again"!
I find this interesting and have been following the rumors of an SE2 for a while.
Part of me understands the strategy behind an SE. Being truly mobile should not mean having to carry a large device 24/7, it should mean having what amounts to basic mobile needs with us everywhere easily and efficiently. If I need more than that I can bring my iPad Pro. Text, email, weather, the basics done well. That’s what the SE2 should be.
According to the rumours the successor to the iPhone SE will simply be an updated iPhone 8 with the A12/A13 processor and MAYBE a slightly better camera and bigger battery (like the one on the XR).
So if you were hoping for an OLED display, new tech or a better design then I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. You’ll be getting the same old 4.7 inch Retina LCD and thick bezels.
On the plus side, TouchID should be back!
However the success of this new possible device all depends on its price. Ideally it would be under $500...above that I’m not too sure that it will sell well.
Kind of makes me wonder what their angle is considering they already have three current iPhone models, including a “low cost” iPhone XR (and whatever it’s successor will be). Then again there is a segment of users who don’t need every bell and whistle and like the smaller display and form factor. I can see it selling well overseas especially.
If a new SE has a full screen without the start button I'll buy it. Same form factor with a larger screen! Otherwise I'll keep the one I have.
Hopefully the new SE will be made for people like me,that don’t like the move to big phones. I have XL hands but don’t have any need for a phone that won’t fit comfortably in a jeans pocket.
Full screen,SE original size, thick enough to take a decent battery,and waterproof, that will do it !