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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
There are plenty of Chinese Android phones and Motos that compete price-wise with the SE ($400 starting) but I think they're all around 5" but not full flagship size.
The closest in terms of size and specs to the SE is probably the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.

Sony basically took the internals of the Z5 and crammed them into the smaller body of the Z5 Compact. That's what Apple did with the SE.... took the internals of the 6s and crammed them into the smaller body of the 5s.




Every other Android based phone I can think of that's close in specs to the SE has at least a 5" screen. There's definitely no 4" Android phone with specs close to the SE.

(Sony recently began rolling out Andriod 7.0 updates to their Z5 line)
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
There are plenty of Chinese Android phones and Motos that compete price-wise with the SE ($400 starting) but I think they're all around 5" but not full flagship size.
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I prefer a compact size, as I don't watch videos on phones. Iphone 6S Pluses, Galaxy S7s and phablets seem awkward and huge for carrying or dialing with one hand.

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The closest in terms of size and specs to the SE is probably the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.

Every other Android based phone I can think of that's close in specs to the SE has at least a 5" screen. There's definitely no 4" Android phone with specs close to the SE.
Exactly.
There are a couple of older Samsungs and some pre-paid phones that are smaller than the 5" screen phones, but they are older and don't have the speed and features of the newer iphone SE, Samsung S6, etc., which is why I'm iOS by default and not by choice.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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6 Plus yeah is pretty big. S7 seems tiny although it's only a .3" difference. I'm so used to having Notes that 5.2" seems tinier. Honestly your hands adapt but to each their own.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:55 AM
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FYI, and this probably has no bearing on the majority of you, but in the latest releases of iOS, Apple is by default encrypting the iTunes backups made by a handset. Previously, it was an option but it appears to be enabled by default in the latest iOS releases.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
FYI, and this probably has no bearing on the majority of you, but in the latest releases of iOS, Apple is by default encrypting the iTunes backups made by a handset. Previously, it was an option but it appears to be enabled by default in the latest iOS releases.
Due to health data for the phone and watch
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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(PRODUCT)RED iPhone announced.

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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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iPhone SE capacity doubled to 32GB and 128GB.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 12:43 PM
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Just in time for my daughter's bday. Getting her an SE.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 12:53 PM
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If only that product red iPhone had a black face.

actually any of the other colors would be nice with a black face



Last edited by Mizouse; Mar 21, 2017 at 12:55 PM.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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black and red would look af
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
black and red would look af
id rock it

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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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That's a great looking color, but like the others if you put it in a case it doesn't matter what color it is.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 09:24 PM
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I've got a clear case on
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
id rock it

because

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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 10:25 PM
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But you said it would look



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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
But you said it would look




it is


butalso because red = good luck
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
it is


butalso because red = good luck
red = type Rice
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 03:47 PM
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also it's a known fact that red = faster too

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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 07:31 PM
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Starting a few days ago when I tap the home button & my iPhone 7+ is locked I have this. My Wife's 6S (both on the latest iOS 10) also has it.

I searched and all I find is how to control soundcloud from the lock screen.

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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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I get that too if I recently watched a video or listened to audio in Safari.
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 03:31 PM
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iOS 10.3 is out
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 03:37 PM
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iOS 10.3



iOS 10.3 introduces new features including the ability to locate AirPods using Find my iPhone and more ways to use Siri with payment, ride booking and automaker apps.

Find My iPhone
  • View the current or last known location of your AirPods
  • Play a sound on one or both AirPods to help you find them

Siri
  • Support for paying and checking status of bills with payment apps
  • Support for scheduling with ride booking apps
  • Support for checking car fuel level, lock status, turning on lights and activating horn with automaker apps
  • Cricket sports scores and statistics for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council

CarPlay
  • Shortcuts in the status bar for easy access to last used apps
  • Apple Music Now Playing screen gives access to Up Next and the currently playing song’s album
  • Daily curated playlists and new music categories in Apple Music

Other improvements and fixes
  • Rent once and watch your iTunes movies across your devices
  • New Settings unified view for your Apple ID account information, settings and devices
  • Hourly weather in Maps using 3D Touch on the displayed current temperature
  • Support for searching “parked car" in Maps
  • Calendar adds the ability to delete an unwanted invite and report it as junk
  • Home app support to trigger scenes using accessories with switches and buttons
  • Home app support for accessory battery level status
  • Podcasts support for 3D Touch and Today widget to access recently updated shows
  • Podcast shows or episodes are shareable to Messages with full playback support
  • Fixes an issue that could prevent Maps from displaying your current location after resetting Location & Privacy
  • VoiceOver stability improvements for Phone, Safari and Mail

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 03:43 PM
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Shooot I'm still running 10.1.1
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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10.2 here
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 04:23 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 07:42 PM
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Oh yeah, this my shit right here!
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 03:30 PM
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10.3 is running on a new filesystem AFPS instead of old HFS+

https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/0...-other-tweaks/
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 05:56 PM
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Yup. More efficient for SSD/flash.

people have been getting more space out of it. Also their phones are running faster
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 06:20 PM
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So I should upgrade from 10.2.1? Or do my usual and wait 1-2 weeks to see if there's a 10.3.1?
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
So I should upgrade from 10.2.1? Or do my usual and wait 1-2 weeks to see if there's a 10.3.1?
theres already a beta of 10.3.2
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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I guess I'll wait for that then.
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 06:53 PM
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Just update, you'll never update if you keep waiting for the next iOS version.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:45 PM
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Forgot to mention, I've had airpods for a few weeks now. Yeah they look stupid, I don't really mind. It's really nice going on a jog and not hearing "thbpt thbpt thbpt" every time the cable hits me.

I probably have shitty reading comprehension, or I'm just dumb, but I always thought they were lacking in bass. I happened to put them in with the phallic extensions pointing straight downwards, and boom, much more bass.

I figured since they're also a Bluetooth headset, you would want to angle towards your face...

Had to wait five weeks for them to finally ship to me. Best fit of any Bluetooth headsets I've ever had. I have small ears and even rubber/foam earbuds hurt after a long time. With these, I feel asleep and my ears didn't really hurt when I woke up. The case is really cool too, battery life hasn't been a worry, at all.

Call quality is excellent too. I'm actually considering getting an Apple watch now, despite my dislike of square watch faces.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 11:18 PM
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I've heard they have a wireless subwoofer extension for bass
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Forgot to mention, I've had airpods for a few weeks now. Yeah they look stupid, I don't really mind. It's really nice going on a jog and not hearing "thbpt thbpt thbpt" every time the cable hits me.

I probably have shitty reading comprehension, or I'm just dumb, but I always thought they were lacking in bass.
I happened to put them in with the phallic extensions pointing straight downwards, and boom, much more bass.
I figured since they're also a Bluetooth headset, you would want to angle towards your face...

Had to wait five weeks for them to finally ship to me. Best fit of any Bluetooth headsets I've ever had. I have small ears and even rubber/foam earbuds hurt after a long time. With these, I feel asleep and my ears didn't really hurt when I woke up. The case is really cool too, battery life hasn't been a worry, at all.

Call quality is excellent too. I'm actually considering getting an Apple watch now, despite my dislike of square watch faces.
they go in just like the regular cabled earpods
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
they go in just like the regular cabled earpods
I'm used to the bundled Apple earbuds sounding like trash and feeling really uncomfortable after about 20 minutes or so, so I never even unwrapped them.
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
I guess I'll wait for that then.
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iOS 10.3.1 is out.

Gonna update yet?
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 03:51 PM
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Gboard stopped working for quick reply when the screen is locked

I have to tap text on the stock keyboard like a peasant... anyone else with a third party keyboard have this issue? Can't tell if this is an iOS issue or with Google.
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
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iOS 10.3.1 is out.

Gonna update yet?
I'll wait for the 10.3.2 you mentioned.


I'll update when I get a chance

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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Updated to 10.3.1... you weren't kidding about the efficient use of space.. I gained 4GB of space after upgrading last night... went form 6GB free to 10!
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