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Android |OT6| Huawei or the iWay [Nobody Reads Edition]
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Prototype Viktor
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Come on Google you know I got only 2 Nexus devices stop giving me ads for S7 accessories
LostMyNarbles
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I wonder with the announcement of the iPhone SE at $400 if it will do anything to shake up the $400 and below Android market. I know the screen size and 16GB storage will deter some people, but I feel like it offers a lot of value for money given the fact that it is pretty much an iPhone 6S except without TouchID.
I think I'm stuck with big phones since I love my 6P so much, but it would be nice if, going forward, Google doesn't gimp the smaller Nexus. Same specs, same build quality, different screen sizes. Make it happen Google.
Roberto Larcos
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I hope it encourages more Android OEMs to make smaller phones.
It'll be interesting to see how it does though. 4 inches is not too big, and I feel that people have gotten used to 5 inch phones in that price range already. At least in the US.
LostMyNarbles
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It's really interesting how Apple said they sold 30 million 4 inch iPhone's last year. You would think with a market that large more Android OEM's would have offered premium small-screen devices at this point instead of still lacking the option.
Junior Mint
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Great value for sure. I'd probably take the SE over a Nexus 5X for $20 difference as well. Too bad the pricing difference is insane in Canada... 5X is $439 CAD whereas the iPhone SE is $579. In Canada, I'd still go for the 5X.
I could never go back to such a small screen size. My eyes aren't going to get any better with age, 4" seems tiny when I look at it.
Apple was practically giving away the 5S last year. No OEM was going to match the 5S price/value ratio. Android is still trending towards lower and lower end devices.
The 6 is already 4.7''. This is a good rounding out of their portfolio. I know lots of girls with little hands that like smaller phones.
And it's been discussed in here before that 3D Touch was oversold and under-delivered. It's pretty interesting that Apple is now marketing it as a luxury feature. Right now, that might simply be because they can't shrink the new taptic motor down enough to cram into a 4'' body.
Apple sold 30 million 4" iPhones last year because those are the cheapest iphones. Android OEMs offer budget larger screen phones and budget smaller screened phones and found that most people prefer the larger devices when they are priced the same.
Pretty sure 4" is a niche Market as far as appeal goes.
A "cheap iPhone" will however sell like hot cakes, because it has status and the regular one is insanely pricey. Now even people with less spending money can own an Apple mobile device.
Fairly certain that most people would want something in Z5 Compact range, but 4" seems awfully small to me to appeal to a person willing to spend a high end price. At least on the Android side of things.
A "cheap iPhone" will however sell like hot cakes, because it has status and the regular one is insanely pricey. Now even people with less spending money can own an Apple mobile device.
Fairly certain that most people would want something in Z5 Compact range, but 4" seems awfully small to me to appeal to a person willing to spend a high end price. At least on the Android side of things.
even a little smaller is ok. Xperia compact series are really small and have much bigger screen than this new iphone, If it wasn't for the apple logo the discussion wouldn't even exist.
I wonder when will apple upgrade their design because those bezels on any of their iphones are huge and horrible,
it is okay to have different models, nice to see this 4 inch iphone , it is good for apple users. Choice is good.
As for 3d touch.... well it fits in their apple watch so it seems like maximizing benefits. Usual apple strategy,just like base model is still 16GB in 2016. For those who want to pay the less they can for something with the apple logo,
It's only a 'cheap' iPhone in the USA. After currency conversion and Apple international tax it's still pretty expensive everywhere else. And Apple doesn't need a cheap iPhone in the USA since between subsidized contracts and now payment plans almost every one there can get an iPhone 6s+ for no money down. Instead I think the SE will encourage more people who would have got a 6s/6s+ to settle for the SE. I think there will be a small boost in sales (or rather, a slower rate of decrease in sales) but a huge decrease in the ASP. It'll be interesting to see the next three quarters results.
It is a cheap iPhone regardless of wether it is more or less expensive than an off contract iPhone SE is after sales tax in the US.
?? I read this thrice and still not sure what you're trying to write
The Faceless Master
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Apple joins the race to the bottom.
mobile phones are OVAH
mobile phones are OVAH
Ha, its ok. I should only be using it for a week before it goes back in the drawer anyway
The Faceless Master
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you can do a long press to activate some Force Touch 3D Touch features in the SE?
oh...
oh...
Jigolo
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Innovative. Thanks, Apple
-Pyromaniac-
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you know it's not the same
I realize apple just murked the game today and sewed it up from all angles but look on the bright side guys. Google is working on a VR headset!!!!!1
Apple will be inventing VR in a couple years anyway.
Wow you don't even try to hide anymore lol. That awkward moment when VR is the actual the most innovative feature being pushed on mobile devices right now.
I've heard nothing but good impressions about Gear VR from some people I know who aren't really into tech at all. To them, this shit is incredible and seems to be a great introduction into VR that will just keep improving and has various real world application other than just gaming and watching TV/Movies.
I wouldnt call a 16gb phone for 400$ racing to the bottom. Certainly still too expensive for me. Now if it was 32gb so the phone was actually useable...
Still...its kind of interesting that apple fans (or a segment) still want little phones. Whereas isny Sony the only one who even attempts to make small phonrs on android?
Yeah. I had a quick look for Australia and the 16GB was 679...which I consider pricey in the wake of getting my 32gb 5X for 500 ish.
You're right, long press IS better because it doesn't rely on a special screen or arbitrary amount of pressure!
The Faceless Master
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VR is gonna last longer than Google Glass but shorter than 3DTV.
osiris3355
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Holy fuck, the pixel c is a dream to use. I never thought it would be this good...
I'm dying to put N on it but it is so smooth right now.
I'm dying to put N on it but it is so smooth right now.
The Faceless Master
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one could say that it just works.
How's the multiple user situation working?
Eventually...
-Pyromaniac-
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unlike my shititeteiteoteirewr nexus 9. It has been pissing me off lately. I once tapped chrome and waited 10 seconds.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Don't tempt me.
For those that have a Pixel C - why do you like it? (Serious question) I do most of my browsing on a tablet, but just picked up a Samsung Chromebook and really enjoy it. Now I have a full web browser (which is 99% of my laptop usage) with the battery life of a tablet. I also only paid $100 because I had a Samsung coupon that was about to expire. What can the Pixel do better than a Chromebook?
The Faceless Master
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a 16GB iPhone is basically like a 32GB Android phone.
How do you go and figure that?
osiris3355
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I'm not screwing around here. I have never seen Android tablet this fast, this premium and have a battery last this long. It just flys through shit no problem. It handles multiple user profiles without breaking a sweat which the Nexus 9 couldn't even touch. All it would need is more tablet optimized apps (and N obviously) and the iPad will have nothing on this thing. Samsung and Nexus tablets are not even in the same ballpark.
See above. You arent getting a tablet vs chromebook comparison from me. Thats silly.
Thats not my experience. 16gb ios devices have been so crampted to be unusable, whilst I feel my 32gb android device provides me with of room to move.
It's totally insane. I was expecting the worst with an NVidia chipset.
brotkasten
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I told you guys 4 years ago that they'd get it right next year!
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