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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 14:06 EDT

iPhone 16e Has iPhone 16 Camera, But Lacks Some Features

The iPhone 16e is Apple's only iPhone with a single-lens rear camera, and while it has the same 48-megapixel Wide lens as the iPhone 16, it is lacking several of the ‌iPhone 16‌ camera features. With the 48-megapixel Fusion lens, the ‌iPhone 16e‌ camera has a standard 1x field of view, and a 2x zoom option. It has no Telephoto lens, so there are no other zoom options, nor is... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 12:55 EDT

All iPhones Now Feature OLED Displays

Apple's new iPhone 16e adopts the design and display of the iPhone 14, which means it has an OLED display instead of an LCD display. With the debut of the ‌iPhone 16e‌ and the discontinuation of the prior iPhone SE, Apple has eliminated LCD displays from the iPhone lineup. All of the iPhones that Apple sells have an OLED display, and LCD technology has been phased out. Apple first began... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 12:46 EDT

Apple No Longer Offers Any Devices in (PRODUCT)RED Color

Apple's lineup of (PRODUCT)RED products continues to shrink. In fact, there are no longer any devices available in the charity-supporting color option. Since 2006, Apple has partnered with the (RED) brand to raise money for The Global Fund, an organization that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Africa. Through this partnership, Apple has long offered a (PRODUCT)RED option for some products, but availability of the... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 12:18 EDT

iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide: 25+ Differences Compared

Apple's all-new iPhone 16e joins the lineup as a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 16. Despite sharing most of their features, there are still more than 25 differences between the devices to be aware of. There is a $200 price difference between the ‌iPhone 16e‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌. To justify this, the ‌iPhone 16e‌ misses out on features such as the Dynamic Island and MagSafe connectivity. However, it still features... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 12:12 EDT

iPhone 16e Has Longest Battery Life of Any 6.1-Inch iPhone

The iPhone 16e includes Apple's new custom C1 5G modem chip, which Apple says improves battery efficiency. The ‌iPhone 16e‌ offers up to 26 hours of video playback, which is the longest battery life in the 6.1-inch form factor. Along with up to 26 hours of video playback, the ‌iPhone 16e‌ supports up to 21 hours of streaming video and up to 90 hours of audio playback. Comparatively, the prior-generation... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 12:04 EDT

No More 64GB Storage - iPhones Now Start With 128GB

Apple did away with the 64GB storage option for the iPhone 16e, which means all iPhones now start with at least 128GB of storage. Unfortunately, more storage means the ‌iPhone 16e‌ has a $599 starting price instead of a sub-$500 price, but at least iPhone buyers will no longer have an unreasonably low amount of storage to work with. Apple's sole remaining product with a 64GB storage tier is the... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 12:00 EDT

Google Lens Screen Search Comes to iOS Chrome and Google App

Google is rolling out new tricks for the Lens visual search feature within its Chrome and Google apps on iOS, allowing users to search for content directly from their screen without taking screenshots or opening new tabs. In Chrome for iOS, users can access the new Lens functionality through the three-dot menu by selecting "Search Screen with Google Lens." Google says it plans to streamline this process in the coming... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:46 EDT

iPhone 16e Supports Visual Intelligence Without Camera Control Button

Visual Intelligence, an Apple Intelligence feature that has thus far been tied to the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 models, is available on the iPhone 16e even though it does not have the dedicated button for activating the camera. On its website, Apple says that the ‌Visual Intelligence‌ can be activated on the ‌iPhone 16e‌ using the Action button. "With a press, you can use visual intelligence, call... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:32 EDT

Apple No Longer Sells Any Small iPhones

With the discontinuation of the iPhone SE today, Apple no longer sells any "small screen" smartphones. The smallest iPhone Apple now sells is 6.1-inches, with the iPhone 15, iPhone 16e, and iPhone 16 all coming in this display size. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, the ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus are available with 6.7-inch displays, and the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max features a 6.9-inch display.... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:31 EDT

Apple's Cheapest iPhone Now Starts at $599

Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 16e, rumors suggested that Apple would target a price point at or below $500 to stay within the range of prior low-cost iPhone options and to encourage sales, but Apple opted for a higher starting cost. The ‌iPhone 16e‌ is priced starting at $599 for 128GB of storage, and it is now Apple's cheapest ‌iPhone‌ option, even in countries like India where more... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:20 EDT

iPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe

Just like the now-discontinued iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e does not have MagSafe connectivity. This means accessories such as ‌MagSafe‌ cases, chargers, battery packs, and wallets will not work with the device. None of the silicone cases for the iPhone 16e are ‌MagSafe‌ cases. Despite this omission, the ‌iPhone 16e‌ continues to feature standard Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. This makes the ‌iPhone 16e‌ the first iPhone with a... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:17 EDT

Apple Shares 12-Minute Video Announcing the iPhone 16e

Apple today shared a 12-minute video announcement for the iPhone 16e on its YouTube channel. Read our iPhone 16e announcement post for more details about the device, which is available to pre-order starting Friday at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.Related Roundup: iPhone 16eThis article, "Apple Shares 12-Minute Video Announcing the iPhone 16e" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:09 EDT

Apple No Longer Sells Any iPhones With a Home Button

The new iPhone 16e unveiled today features Face ID instead of Touch ID. As a result, Apple no longer sells any new iPhone models with a Home button, for the first time since the original iPhone launched all the way back in 2007. After debuting in 2007, the Home button gained Touch ID fingerprint authentication when the iPhone 5s launched in 2012. Apple began phasing out the Home button when... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:08 EDT

Apple Unveils 'C1' as First Custom Cellular Modem

Apple today announced its first custom cellular modem with the name "C1," debuting in the all-new iPhone 16e. The new modem contributes to the ‌iPhone 16e‌'s power efficiency, giving it the longest battery life of any iPhone with a 6.1-inch display, such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. Expanding the benefits of Apple silicon, C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most power-efficient modem ever on... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:05 EDT

Apple Discontinues iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

Apple has officially discontinued the iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, removing them from its product lineup following the announcement of the iPhone 16e. The ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus were introduced in September 2022 as the standard models in Apple's annual smartphone refresh, positioned below the higher-end Pro models. At the time of their discontinuation, the ‌iPhone 14‌ was priced at $599, while the ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus was... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:05 EDT

Apple Discontinues iPhone SE

After introducing the iPhone 16e today, Apple has discontinued the third-generation iPhone SE. As a result of the iPhone SE being discontinued, several individual iPhone features have also met the end of the road. Apple no longer sells any iPhone models with an LCD screen, a sub-6-inch screen size, a Home button, Touch ID, or Lightning. Apple also discontinued the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus today. The lineup now... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 11:02 EDT

Apple Announces iPhone 16e With A18 Chip and Apple Intelligence, Pricing Starts at $599

Apple today introduced the iPhone 16e, its newest entry-level smartphone. The device succeeds the third-generation iPhone SE, which has now been discontinued. The iPhone 16e features a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, up from a 4.7-inch LCD on the iPhone SE. The display has a notch for Face ID, and this means that Apple no longer sells any iPhones with a Touch ID fingerprint button, marking the end of an era.... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 10:51 EDT

Apple Store is Down Ahead of Expected iPhone 16E Announcement

Apple's online store has gone down ahead of today's expected iPhone 16E announcement. In the Apple Store app, there is a "watch the event" link, suggesting that the announcement will be accompanied by a video.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "Apple Store is Down Ahead of Expected iPhone 16E Announcement" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 10:34 EDT

Apple Watch Series 10 Hits Record Low Prices on Amazon, Available From $329

Amazon this week has numerous all-time low prices on Apple Watch Series 10, including both GPS and cellular models. You'll find $70 off both 42mm and 46mm GPS Series 10 models in multiple case colors and band styles, and this time the deals do not require any coupon codes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 02/19/2025 07:55 EDT

WhatsApp Testing 'Clear Badge' Feature for Unread Messages

WhatsApp is testing a new setting that automatically clears the unread message count badge on its Home Screen icon every time the app is launched. WABetaInfo reports that the feature is controlled by a new toggle in WhatsApp's iOS notification settings, called "Clear Badge." The setting carries the description: "Your home screen badge clears completely after every time you open the app." The setting, which is already available in WhatsApp... Read more ›

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