As Gorman also pointed out, this means there are no plans for Apple to continue selling released products iPhone SE Low cost model. Although the company traditionally discontinues older products as soon as a newer version comes out, this was a golden opportunity to attract new iOS users.

Coming The iPhone SE 4 – or iPhone 16E according to multiple reports – will allegedly cost more than its predecessor. This price increase is somewhat justified (New iPhone SE It is more modern) But keeping the older model at a discount would have tempted some Android users currently on the fence.

Last year we saw a release Apple Vision Pro. Company XR Premium (Extended reality) The headphones retail for $3,499 and higher in markets outside the U.S. and were reportedly discontinued after failing to meet sales expectations. A discounted iPhone model would not only bring back some goodwill to Apple, but would also give it better market share in developing regions.

Maintain iPhone 16 same price The iPhone 15 was a welcome decision. | Video credit – Apple

Markets outside rich countries often opt for budget Chinese smartphones. The iPhone is a status symbol there, but a more affordable model would have helped Apple attract more iOS users and introduce more consumers to its ecosystem.

New iPhone SE It is said that it exists in a body iPhone 14 which means it will have an edge-to-edge display and a notch. It will also have 8GB of RAM so it can boot Apple intelligence. But while these upgrades are very welcome, the older model is by no means a bad phone.

I think Apple could have really used it for a few more years as the least expensive way to switch to iOS.