Teardown suggests the iPhone SE is using the iPhone 8’s camera

Posted on 27/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

The new iPhone SE shares more with the iPhone 8 than a few common parts. An iFixit teardown of the SE has revealed that its internal design is highly similar to its 2017 ancestor, including the camera. Despite some hopes that the SE might be using th...

You can use some iPhone 8 parts inside an iPhone SE

Posted on 26/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

It’s cliché to say the new iPhone SE is a recycled iPhone 8, but how many parts do the two share in common, really? It’s at once more and less than you think. iFixit has tried swapping parts ahead of its customary teardown report, and it’s clear that...

The iPhone SE and other midrange phones worth your money

Posted on 24/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

I’m all about the midrange phones. I’m sick of seeing flagship prices climb to exorbitant levels year after year. While I’m not sure if anything that costs less than $200 will be powerful enough for my needs, the sub-$500 midrange presents a sweet sp...

The best deals we found this week: the iPad, Google Nest WiFi and more

Posted on 24/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Now’s a great time to buy an Apple or a Google product. This week brought a number of deals on wearables, smartphones, smart home products and other devices from the two tech giants. You can still get $30 off the base iPad and $100 off an Apple Watch...

Apple iPhone SE review (2020): Great phone, even better price

Posted on 22/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Every September, just like clockwork, Apple reveals a handful of new high-end phones. If this year’s rumors hold true — and if the company’s plans don’t get delayed — its 2020 flagships will come with super-fast new processors, LiDAR sensors for bett...

After Math: What to spend your stimulus check on

Posted on 19/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Americans should have started receiving their $1,200 stimulus checks this week. For those of us who haven’t seen it either snatched by our banks or already spent it on trivial items like bills, food, medicine, and rent, have I got great news: there’s...

The best deals we found this week: iPhone SE, Google Pixel 4 and more

Posted on 17/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Anyone in need of a new smartphone — you’re in luck. This week brought deals on the Google Pixel 4 and 4XL, as well as the introduction of the newest iPhone SE. Apple’s new handset starts at $399 and some retailers are offering deals that include gif...

Even a pandemic can’t slow down new phone season

Posted on 16/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

We might be stuck at home, but that isn’t stopping companies from springing fresh devices upon us. Apple just dropped a new iPhone SE, LG and Motorola are both prepping flagship launches, while a slew of midrange phones have been unveiled in the past...

The new iPhone SE shows Apple’s other phones were overpriced all along

Posted on 15/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

When Google unveiled the Pixel 3a last year, it left a lot of Pixel 3 owners asking themselves if their phone was really worth $800. After all, here was a device that included most of the Pixel 3's best features for $400. Following Apple’s announceme...

Apple’s new iPhone SE is surprisingly powerful for $399