Not going to happen. The power button takes up screen space — unless you’re talking about a side button like on the latest iPad Mini but that would require two hands to work.
I had that concern when I gave up my 7+. Took me half a day to get used to it on my Xs; my wife about the same on her 12 Mini. I don’t think about it anymore. You still have to enter the 6 number unlock code after a restart or 100% charge. Supposedly, iOS 15.4 will add the ability for Face ID to work with a mask on which will be more convenient but I’m not holding my breath.
You must be a mind reader because it wasn't obvious to me. Anyway, it's impractical to have Touch ID on the power button of the iPhone unless everyone has the same size hand and grips it the same way with the same hand. It would also mean a case re-design so that this special power button would be useable at all when in a case (think about it). As I've said before, that ain't gonna happen.
That’s very concerning. Face ID allows other people to unlock your wife’s phone? Is that right? It doesn’t matter if they’re family members or look similar. If others can unlock it, then it’s not secure at all.
No argument there. I haven't checked to see if their faces unlock my phone—I suspect not. It is one of the reasons why I would like to see Touch ID return. Brand S has it working under the screen, Apple's been testing it, I wish that they'd hurry up and get it right.
The SE2, which will likely be the same chassis as the SE3, is not exactly a “small phone”.
I agree. The fact that they’re removing the Mini from this year’s lineup is an indication that Apple are done with small phones.
I must be superhuman then, along with all the other people who own this phone. I can see it just fine.
It is fine for basic phone use and some multimedia and browsing. Don’t get me wrong, I want Apple to release an SE3 in the shape of the SE1, but I think the consumers out there are more in favour of the SE2 shape because it’s a larger and more useful phone for all the social media, video streaming, video conferencing and all the other activities they want to do. Apple are in it for the money so they will always do what’s best for them.
The 13 Mini is such a powerhouse I reckon it’ll last at least 4-5 years and is only limited by battery degradation. I have a 12 Mini and I will probably just keep it after a battery replacement later this year. There is no reason to mindlessly upgrade each year just because something new and shiny is available.
, but they are in absolute minority. Good to hear you are enjoying your iPhone 12.
I was reticent about Face ID also until I began using it. It’s actually easier to log in with it than Touch ID around 90% of the time. I would still like an in-screen Touch ID on later models because there are times Face ID can fail - mask wearing & dark rooms, for instance. The OLED screen on the 12 is a big upgrade over the LCD panel on the 8. That’s the first big difference I noticed as I had upgraded from the 8 myself.Good to hear you are enjoying your iPhone 12.
I was waiting for the new SE because I like TouchID on my 8. But when I realized the 13 Mini is smaller and with a bigger screen, the choice became easier and FaceID is probably okay too.
