That was how this thread started and nobody really answered it. Essentially for a blind user not interested in taking pictures is there an advantage to the latest iPhone camera system that have Macro and telephoto capabilities, as these are not likely to be in a new lower cost iPhone. Can an AIRA or Be My Eyes agent even take advantage of the multiple lenses on iPhones, or do these have to be controlled by the iPhone user. Also, has anybody that has a iPhone PRO model regularly used the LIDAR functions to solve issues? I am especially interested in anybody that got an iPhone 15 or 16 after having an iPhone SE if they felt the additional cost provided any useful features.
> On Feb 14, 2025, at 2:15 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > So what does an IPhone 16 Pro have that this rumored SE4 have and why’s it so > much less expensive? > Danney > > From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:37 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: iPhone SE latest rumor > > According to both ChatGPT and Copilot: > As of now, Apple CEO Tim Cook has not officially announced a new iPhone SE. > However, he has teased an upcoming product launch scheduled for Wednesday, > February 19, 2025. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Cook stated, > “Get ready to meet the newest member of the family,” accompanied by an Apple > logo animation.  While the specific product has not been confirmed, > industry analysts widely anticipate that this event will unveil the > next-generation iPhone SE. Expected features for the new model include: > • A design similar to the iPhone 14, featuring a > notched display and the removal of the home button in favor of Face ID. > • A larger 6.1-inch OLED screen, replacing the > previous 4.7-inch display. > • Transition to a USB-C port, aligning with recent > regulatory requirements. > • Introduction of a customizable Action button. > • An upgraded single rear camera with enhanced > sensors. > • Internally, the device is expected to feature an > A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, though it may not > support mmWave 5G. > • The starting price is anticipated to be around > $500, with 128GB of base storage. > > There has been speculation about a potential rebranding to “iPhone 16E,” but > it is more likely that the SE branding will continue.  Please note that > these details are based on industry rumors and leaks, and the official > specifications will be confirmed during Apple’s event on February 19. > > > Richard, USA > "While striving for perfection, let us do what is possible." -- John Wesley > > My web site: https://www.turner42.com <https://www.turner42.com/> > > (sent from my iPhone 16 pro) c > > > >> On Feb 13, 2025, at 4:32 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> >> Where did Tim Cook ppost this? >> >> >> >> Richard, USA, >> "When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step >> off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things >> will happen: there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught >> how to fly." >> -- Barbara J. Winter. >> >> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ >> >> From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of >> Dennis Long >> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:22 PM >> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: iPhone SE latest rumor >> >> Its coming next Wednesday Tim Cook posted about it. >> >> >> Dennis Long >> Sent from my iPhone 15 Pro Max >> >> >> >>> On Feb 13, 2025, at 7:18 PM, Michael Irons <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> I never believe any rumors that come out and I am in agreement with what >>> you all were saying in that talking about this stuff before it’s released >>> and talking about when it is gonna be released as a total waste of time. I >>> just knew that the iPhone SE four was going to be coming out and I wanted >>> to make sure that I got a hold of an SE3 before the latest EC came out so I >>> could have access and use the home button a bit longer. If you are >>> wondering why I might want to do that that is because right now I’m just >>> not able to face Face ID and deal with setting it up. It might put a frown >>> on all of your faces, but I am just doing what I feel. I need to do >>> regardless of what anyone thinks about it. >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Feb 13, 2025, at 4:25 PM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone >>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I knew exactly what you meant, and did not miss the sarcasm. I suspect >>>> others did not either. I was just agreeing that all this bother about >>>> stuff before its released is kind of a waste of time. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Richard, USA >>>> "While striving for perfection, let us do what is possible." -- John Wesley >>>> >>>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com <https://www.turner42.com/> >>>> >>>> (sent from my iPhone 16 pro) c >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Feb 13, 2025, at 2:21 PM, Alan Lemly <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Richard, >>>>> >>>>> That's exactly the point I was attempting to make but I guess my sarcasm >>>>> was missed. Some on these lists seem overly concerned with promoting >>>>> products and their supposed features before the products are even >>>>> released. I was replying to one such post stating unequivocally that the >>>>> SE fourth generation was being released on Tuesday February 11th. >>>>> >>>>> Alan Lemly >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2025, at 10:46 AM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone >>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> ON www.apple.com <http://www.apple.com/> there is no mention of an >>>>>> iPhone SE 4, the latest SE listed is the SE 3. >>>>>> This is why I ignore rumors. >>>>>> Just wait for Apple's official announcement. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Richard, USA, >>>>>> "When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to >>>>>> step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two >>>>>> things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on or you >>>>>> will be taught how to fly." >>>>>> -- Barbara J. Winter. >>>>>> >>>>>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf >>>>>> Of Alan Lemly >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 8:38 AM >>>>>> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>Subject: >>>>>> RE: iPhone SE latest rumor >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Dennis, >>>>>> >>>>>> I must have missed Apple's announcement about the release of the iPhone >>>>>> SE 4th generation. Perhaps you could share it with the list or is it >>>>>> possible that Mark Gurman was wrong? >>>>>> >>>>>> Alan Lemly >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf >>>>>> Of Dennis Long >>>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2025 2:11 AM >>>>>> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>Subject: >>>>>> RE: iPhone SE latest rumor >>>>>> >>>>>> It will be released Tuesday. Mark Gurman isn't usually wrong. Moreover >>>>>> these reports aren't gonna say something that critical and be wrong. So >>>>>> watch Apple.com on Tuesday. >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf >>>>>> Of Carolyn Arnold >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2025 5:29 PM >>>>>> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>Subject: >>>>>> RE: iPhone SE latest rumor >>>>>> >>>>>> I am considering an SE4 if they actually come out. >>>>>> >>>>>> Carolyn Arnold >>>>>> Carolyn ArnoldCarolyn Arnold >>>>>> >>>>>> Carolyn Arnold >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Penny Reeder >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:45 AM >>>>>> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>Subject: >>>>>> Re: iPhone SE latest rumor >>>>>> >>>>>> I have been waiting for the SE, too -- mostly because of my hope that >>>>>> its smaller size will be a more comfortable fit for my hand than the >>>>>> huge 16. I am worried though that i shouldn't wait a lot longer to >>>>>> replaze my XR, because of anticipated tarrif-related higher cost. Penny >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Feb 8, 2025, at 10:34 AM, Jonathan Cohn <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I heard a rumor today that the iPhone SE update will come out next >>>>>>> week with no press release. >>>>>>> Obviously just a rumor, but I have been holding on to my slowish iPhone >>>>>>> SE second generation so that I can have a full choice of latest phones. >>>>>>> Is there a blind users buyers guide to the iPhones to help decide if: >>>>>>> 1. LIDAR add aa real advantage. >>>>>>> 2. Do newer cameras improve OCR >>>>>>> 3. Do newer camera help with Be My Eyes and AIRA? >>>>>>> 4. 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