> Abandoning the budget smartphone market is a risk for Apple. The whole article argues that a price increase on the SE or now 'e' is bad. This ignores that t

> Abandoning the budget smartphone market is a risk for Apple. The whole article argues that a price increase on the SE or now 'e' is bad. This ignores that there's likely a general price increase (including the next iphones) just due to inflation, tariffs, chips act (i.e. made in USA) etc. So at the end of the day 'e' is still a really cheap phone in the line up comparatively. > or possibly refurbished iPhone Apple also make $$$ off some refurbished. > or shop for a cheaper Android And wait until Android also jack up the prices.