Apple says its C1 modem isn't to blame for the iPhone 16e's lack of MagSafe

21 February 2025
It's good old cost cutting instead.

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403 Forbidden, 21 Feb 2025When I buy a $599 phone, it should have features that most ... moreI'm specifically referring to Apple with this comment.
Apple and iOS only.

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    Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025Tell me you have never used iOS without telling me you have... moreI have been using an iPhone since 2016 and I have no clue what iTunes even is. Android ppl are just too poor to ever try an iPhone and repeat lies they see in Reddit.

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      Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025iphones are equally poop tier just more expensive XD. oh i ... moreTell me you have never used iOS without telling me you have never used iOS.

      Yes you can sideload hacked apps.. that was the biggest selling point for me when switching from Android to iOS, iOS has far superior hacked apps/third party app stores. Youtube++, Spotify++, Snapchatt++, PokemonGo++, etc

      You can transfer music any way you like, download it from your browser, rip it from youtube, share it in a text, etc. I have only ever used iTunes with my iPods pre 2006, there is literally no reason to ever use iTunes with an iPhone, especially considering Airdrop is superior to all other file transfer methods.

      The only time you need to sign into an Apple id is when you want to use their app store, icloud, or iMessage, etc. No clue how that is such a hinderance lol

      I also have no clue what you are talking about not being able to repair our own phone.. you are very delusional. I can get my iPhone repaired at nearly any strip mall in the USA within 10 minutes on my lunch break.. no phone repair stores are stocking Android screens and when they are its pretty rare.

      I actually moved to iOS years ago after Google locked down root and xposed on Android and made it so you can only theme your homescreens. Android customization hasnt been a thing for over a decade mate. Up until a few years ago Jailbroken iOS was infinitely themable, but now jailbreaking is dead you have to use the stock iOS theming stuff from iOS16 and on like icon themes and widgets which makes it as boring as Android.

        cost saving? it's a +700euros phone, not a redmi or realme where it's understandable.

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          Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025I don't know, I found extremely amusing that he manage... moreand he's not wrong

            I still believe that the 15 or even 14 for that matter, is a far more better option unless you really want the Apple Inteligence.

            The 16E looks like the least value for money among the current (already not so value for money) bunch that Apple is selling.

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              GP, 21 Feb 2025This article is in very poor taste. People thought that at ... moreI don't know, I found extremely amusing that he managed to snub apple and gsmarena commenters in the same sentence. It is obvious ragebait to make drive engagement up.

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                Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025I have not found a single comment on any article for this p... moreiphones are equally poop tier just more expensive XD. oh i get ads in my app? can't sideload a better app. ohh i want to download some music? nope, i am only allowed to transfer it from my pc using a cable and itunes. oh i want to use a certain feature on my iphone? must sign in with apple id every time. oh I dropped my iphone and broke the screen? only apple can fix it for a mere $800 and no one else is allowed to repair it. oh i want to customise the way the ui looks? not allowed, i must use it how apple tells me to because i'm just a child and apple knows best

                  403 Forbidden, 21 Feb 2025> not many people want such small phones anymore. No... moreYou basically say that people dont want small phone then make an example where smaller phone sells more then larger phone and still think people dont want smaller phones.

                  It's same with the S25 sold vs S25+ where the difference is only the phone size and battery charging speed. And the sold numbers show that people want the smaller phone. And it's not cause the S25+ cost more and people dont buy it. Well if the problem be in price then why would they then buy the standard S class and not get something like A55 that is also big phone like the S25+

                  iPhone standard to iPhone plus and then S25 vs S25+ are the best examples to give on trough sold numbers to statistically say that when people buy the smaller model then people want smaller phones.

                    xPandamon, 21 Feb 2025He was talking about the modem, so were II didnt read what you wrote as i read the part of a post that reply to you and it contained no modem or magsafe in it. There was only talk about 1st generation and that it's normal for 1st generation to have problems.

                    While it's not a first generation in any way shape or form as it already have a number 16 that means it's 16th generation. They now basically made the SE to be part of the generation series with the name change and new body size with bigger screen

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                      I have not found a single comment on any article for this phone is the last few months that is not just economically poor Android fanbois trying to justify their poop tier China Android phone purchases lol

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                        403 Forbidden, 21 Feb 2025If they include the magnet here that's mean one less r... moreAdding magsafe is very easy and cheap. Just paste iron ring on back. Those are less than a dollar.

                          LOL.
                          Good old cost xcutting what they cut if they ask 1100 eur for a 300 eur worth device at most.

                            Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025Nobody, and I mean literally nobody, is interested in some ... moreYou clearly have no idea what you are talking about.
                            I am currently using iPhone 14 Pro Max as a workphone due to corporate policy alongside my personal Realme. Hardware wise the iPhone looks like a relic next to the Realme - it's bulky and heavy as hell, its bezels are atrocious, it's "Dynamic island" turd is an eyesore, it's display is nothing special just as its cameras, especially at night. The only thing, that gives it away that it's a premium phone is maybe the really great speakers ad battery life, nothing more. I am not going to discuss the software in detail, because it's personal preference, but this is my third iPhone in a row and I hate every minute, when I have to interract with iOS and its shitty design choices and restrictions.
                            The realme on the other side is slick looking, sturdy built, much lighter and easier to hold, it does not feel cheap or hollow at all, the bezels are much slimmer and easy on the eyes and its curved edges make the bezels looks even smaller. The display is also very good looking, fluid, bright outdoors and with tons of options for adjustments. The back also looks very funky and fresh looking with its pearly frosted back and the camera circle looks way more simmetrical than the eyesore triple cirle one in the iPhone, that collects dusts like crazy between the lenses. So yeah, I have pretty good idea what I am talking about here...

                              403 Forbidden, 21 Feb 2025> not many people want such small phones anymore. No... moreNope, the 15 is their best-selling device in 2024, followed by the 16 Pro Max. Guess why? Because the 15 is like $400. The 16e is $700, has a notch instead of that island, and a single camera. I can promise you that in 2025, people will go for the standard 16 instead of the 16e. Why would anyone buy the 16e over 16 or 15? Of course some people will buy it, but not many will consider it unless it's sold for like $300.

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                                Anonymous, 21 Feb 2025Nobody, and I mean literally nobody, is interested in some ... moreI mean that mentality applies to probably the vast majority of people regarding smartphones imo. Unless you fall into the small middle group who don't mind or even enjoy switching OS, most smartphone users are not considering the opposite camp because why would they? Unless the OS you currently use has done something to genuinely annoy you, there is almost nothing new actually gained from swapping.

                                Hell, I share your sentiment just in reverse. I'd rather have a second hand Android instead of an iPhone.

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                                  I don't understand why people are criticising this phone so much!!!
                                  This is actually a great phone. period.

                                  listen, this is a great phone for those neuronless ijombees.
                                  in fact every apple phone, even a phone made of shit will be great for ijombees.
                                  so, why upset?

                                    Lee 8V88, 21 Feb 2025I'm not entirely sure what people expect? Common sen... moreWhen I buy a $599 phone, it should have features that most $599 phones would have.
                                    This one is not, however.

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                                      Forsi147, 21 Feb 2025To put things into perspective regarding hardware pricing -... moreNobody, and I mean literally nobody, is interested in some cheap chinese phone when they are looking at an iphone.

                                      I know I'd rather have a second hand iphone instead of some generic android crap.

                                        EnthusiastK, 21 Feb 2025This will be their least-selling device. First, because not... more> not many people want such small phones anymore.

                                        Not trying to defend Apple but the size is pretty similar to base 16, and it sells more than their Plus variant.

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