RedAssedApe
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work pays for my phone...gotta stretch this 5s to the 4 year mark and hopefully have a good excuse to upgrade lol
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Apple iPhone SE |OT| A Dazzling Display of Common Sense (again)
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I'd been using my partner's iPad Air (which is the equivalent of a spruced up 5S, right?) and the jump is insane.
brianjones
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SE AT&T $200 at Best Buy but can someone explain the meaning of this "prepaid"
also that color is kinda ugly in the back idk.. I just want something to hold me over until the 8
also that color is kinda ugly in the back idk.. I just want something to hold me over until the 8
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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I jumped ship and got myself a iPhone SE 32GB rose gold. Went from a Galaxy s7 Edge.
Oh how I missed iOS. Still the best smartphone OS there is. I hope Apple returns to this design in the future cause it's so classy.
Only the camera is not as good, but I knew that beforehand.
Please make a SE2 with edge to edge screen.
Oh how I missed iOS. Still the best smartphone OS there is. I hope Apple returns to this design in the future cause it's so classy.
Only the camera is not as good, but I knew that beforehand.
Please make a SE2 with edge to edge screen.
The Real Abed
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Prepaid means you pay less month to month, but "full" price for the phone (Or whatever the sale is) unsubsidized, but you have no contract. Like Virgin is prepaid. Boost Mobile is prepaid. AT&T of course has a prepaid plan. Plan prices vary from carrier to carrier. (I'm on Virgin and it's $35 a month, $30 with automatic top-up. And I get 5GB LTE a month and unlimited text and talk.) Basically you aren't locked into a contract. You can jump ship at any time and not pay anything. Switch phones at any time and not have to wait for an upgrade period or pay an early fee.
But depending on the carrier, the service might not be as good. It varies from carrier to carrier.
Er... pre-paid phone plans are those in which you pay for service before you use it (sometimes with a certain amount of credit/minutes, sometimes monthly) rather than being billed after (post-paid). Pre-paid plans are typically more limited than post-paid plans and are meant for people with poor credit.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepay_mobile_phone
(Edit: For further clarification, post-paid plans with the big US providers do not require long-term contracts or offer discounted phones. And with those providers, post-paid plans are generally less-expensive than pre-paid plans with unlimited data, and much less expensive when considering family plans. The only truly consistent difference between pre-paid and post-paid is right there in the name: pay before use vs. pay after use.)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepay_mobile_phone
(Edit: For further clarification, post-paid plans with the big US providers do not require long-term contracts or offer discounted phones. And with those providers, post-paid plans are generally less-expensive than pre-paid plans with unlimited data, and much less expensive when considering family plans. The only truly consistent difference between pre-paid and post-paid is right there in the name: pay before use vs. pay after use.)
brianjones
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I'm an ATT subscriber can I buy that and just make it a regular phone with my account ?
maybe swap the SIM cards or something? I don't know anything about that
maybe swap the SIM cards or something? I don't know anything about that
Raitosaito
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Yes
Or...for smart people with great credit that only want to pay for what they use.
The Real Abed
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Yeah. I have great credit but I use prepaid because I like not being locked in. And there's no limits over here. I still get the same service as Sprint users would and pay less per month. I pay more for the phone, but it's a trade-off I'm happy to make.
Just renewed my subscription with Vodafone and got the SE 32GB as a new phone, coming from an iPhone 5 it seemed like the best choice for me as I definitely don't want a bigger phone.
Another plus is that I'm going to pay 20 euros a month less and get twice the monthly data, good deal all around.
Another plus is that I'm going to pay 20 euros a month less and get twice the monthly data, good deal all around.
Its a lot faster than the 6, and has more RAM on board in addition to the better processor. Fewer pixels to fill, so that helps nudge its graphics performance compared to big sister.
But if you like the size of the 6, it might be worth a demo first. I played with one and reading on it was jarring to be honest.
Rumour in the past few days that an updated model is coming early next year
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/08/04/updated-iphone-se-early-2018/
Jill Sandwich
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Id get a nano sim adaptor and not have to worry about that question 
If by "cheapest phone that'll take a nano SIM" you mean "an iPhone" and "without an adapter", probably a used 5 or 5C.
Nah literally the cheapest piece of crap that'll take the sim. Hadn't considered an adapter - doh. Maybe I can use my wife's Xperia m2
My iPhone 6 died recently and I'm using an Alcatel IdealXCite that I got for $30 from Walmart. It's one of those pay as you go phones, but you can just swap out the SIM and it works fine.
Apple May Launch Galaxy Note 8-Sized iPhone With 6.4-Inch OLED Display Next Year
:| I want a no bezel SE
:| I want a no bezel SE
Would now be a stupid time to move from my 5s to an SE? I am still relatively with my almost four years old 5s, but I dropped it and the screen has cracked again. It might be me being a luddite, but I still kinda prefer the design and form factor of the 5s to the X or the latest Samsung offerings.
It would be nice if they do update the SE, but I am kinda worried that it would be given the iPhone 6/7/8 form. I would love for it to stay small and can possibly see them reducing the bezels and go with glass back for wireless charging and a return to iPhone 4 aesthetics.
It would be nice if they do update the SE, but I am kinda worried that it would be given the iPhone 6/7/8 form. I would love for it to stay small and can possibly see them reducing the bezels and go with glass back for wireless charging and a return to iPhone 4 aesthetics.
Do it.
hamauzu kaito
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I got my SE last week through the Best Buy deal except it was 149.99. I came from an iPhone 6 and I feel like this phone is way better. Perfect performance/size and a stellar price! Besides if you get the att version you can unlock it after six months. Anyone hesitating on SE deals, don't, it's an excellent buy!
Edit: and OH! That battery life. I can get through about a day and a half on a charge.
Edit: and OH! That battery life. I can get through about a day and a half on a charge.
Yep. I love mine. Actually I have to take mine to the Apple store (or whatever the fuck they want us to call them now) this week before my 1 year warranty runs out. The screen on mine makes an audible click sound whenever I press somewhat hard on it, as if its separated from the device itself.
sixteen-bit
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$150 and you own it outright? I might do that. Coming from an iPhone5 the SE is still a big upgrade.
Mac the KNife
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I'm loving mine, I'd say go for it.
hamauzu kaito
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Yep. The have other carriers besides ATT, also. And you can purchase AppleCare in store.
damn that's cheaper than the applecare+ for iPhone8/X lol
RadioHeadAche
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My 5S is becoming unreliable, and I'm looking to upgrade. I stumbled upon this phone by chance when I was comparing 6s and 6s plus. I don't like big phones, I can use my 5s case and it supposedly has slightly better battery life than the 6s makes it very desirable to me.
Haribokart
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32GB & 128GB
RadioHeadAche
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Yeah, I was reading the op and had that stuck in my head. I forgot there are more options now.
If a SE2 comes next year, what's the earliest it could release?
No idea. The SE was released entirely out of band, so there's no meaningful history to go off of. March? Not that there are no credible rumors about what an "SE2" would even be.
The SE is essentially iPhone 6S internals in the body of a iPhone 5/5s. MSRP is $349, but there are all kinds of carrier-specific offers. If you prefer (or don't mind) the smaller size compared to the 6s/7/8, the SE is the obvious choice.
From my understanding it also on average runs better than both 6S models because it's driving a lower resolution display.
They're £299 at currys in the UK too. Interesting because they're £349 officially - wonder if they're getting discontinued at some stores?
if the form factor suits you, get is - its a great phone and will last ages (basically a 6s in tight clothes)
SoundofSilence
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I'm thinking about switching to iOS. I was always a huge fan of Android and I'm currently using a Nexus 5X, but I'm pretty unsatisfied with some things with Android in general. Also I do have a MacBook and I've heard that the integration between macOS and iOS is pretty good. Initially I wanted to wait for a SE2, but this seems like a good opportunity to get my feet wet with iOS and see if it fits me before dropping more bucks on a version with more storage. Maybe I'll just sell the SE if a SE2 comes out.
Turbo Killer
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My mom has a 5c and I was thinking of upgrading her to the SE, however the 5c still works good even after all the OS updates.
5c doesn't have touchID. Upgrade her already.
RadioHeadAche
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I got a 32gb this past week and the battery life seems pretty good so far.
What is the best practice for charging iPhones to ensure longevity? I know batteries degrade over time, but is there a way to charge it in order to keep the battery lasting as long as possible? I've seen some conflicting things online saying you should let it drain completely or that you shouldn't let it go below 10-15%, so I'd just like some clarification.
What is the best practice for charging iPhones to ensure longevity? I know batteries degrade over time, but is there a way to charge it in order to keep the battery lasting as long as possible? I've seen some conflicting things online saying you should let it drain completely or that you shouldn't let it go below 10-15%, so I'd just like some clarification.
Erebus
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- Charge often, your battery doesn't need to run low to plug it in.
- Don't let your battery drain completely
- Keeping it between 40-80% is best.
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