On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we unpack Apple’s announcement of the all-new iPhone 16e. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone 16e is the newest member of the iPhone lineup, offering a massive upgrade over the now-discontinued third-generation iPhone SE. It features a 6.1-inch OLED display with …
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Apple Denies Speculation Surrounding iPhone 16e’s Lack of MagSafe
Apple has confirmed that its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e has nothing to do with the device’s lack of MagSafe support, according to Macworld. Following the launch of the iPhone 16e, there was some speculation online about how MagSafe magnets might have interfered with the C1 modem’s cellular connectivity performance, and this was …
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Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK Amid Government Backdoor Demands
Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection iCloud feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data, according to Bloomberg. The move comes after UK officials secretly ordered Apple to provide unrestricted access to encrypted iCloud content worldwide. Customers who are already using Advanced Data Protection, or ADP, will …
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All Four iPhone 17 Models Said to Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip
Earlier this week, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said all four iPhone 17 models will be equipped with Apple’s first-ever custom-designed Wi-Fi chip. He did not say which Wi-Fi version the chip will support, but it appears that it will be Wi-Fi 7. All four iPhone 17 models will feature an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, according …
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Report: Apple’s C1 Is Just the Beginning of Modem Changes
Apple plans to move away from Qualcomm modems in the Apple Watch while bolstering its new in-house alternatives, according to The Information‘s Wayne Ma. Later this year, Apple plans to eliminate the Qualcomm modem used in the Apple Watch Ultra. Rather than using the C1 modem or another custom Apple chip, Apple plans to switch …
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Here Are The Best Carrier Deals You Can Get When Pre-Ordering iPhone 16e Today
Apple earlier this week announced the iPhone 16e, and pre-orders for the device went live this morning. As is typical for an iPhone launch, you can already find early discounts and offers from popular cellular carriers, and we’ve rounded up all of the best deals below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of …
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Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video ‘Arctic Surfing’ Available Now
Apple Vision Pro users can watch a new six-minute Apple Immersive Video today via the Apple TV app. It’s the second episode in the company’s “Boundless” series. “Arctic Surfing” lets viewers “paddle into icy waters with a group of intrepid surfers and feel the rush of riding Norway’s wintry waves.” The previous episode in the …
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iPhone 16e Now Available for Pre-Order Ahead of February 28 Launch
Apple is now accepting orders for the new iPhone 16e through its online storefront and through the Apple Store app. The Apple Store app is often the quickest way to get a pre-order in as typically comes online ahead of the website. Pre-orders are being accepted in more than 59 countries and regions around the …
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Cheaper ‘YouTube Premium Lite’ Ad-Free Tier Reportedly Coming Soon
Google will imminently launch a new, more affordable YouTube “Premium Lite” tier in a bid to appeal to viewers who don’t really watch music videos, Bloomberg reports. The lower-priced version of YouTube’s paid video subscription service will function largely without ads, though music videos on the platform will continue to include them for viewers on …
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iPhone 16e Supports USB-C Fast Charging up to 29W, Based on Chinese Regulatory Filing
The iPhone 16e reportedly supports USB-C fast charging up to 29W, according to a regulatory filing published in China (via MySmartPrice). If accurate, this is broadly in line with the iPhone 16 models. Last year, ChargerLAB found that the iPhone 16 Pro models achieved maximum sustained charging speeds of around 30W. PhoneArena saw similar results …
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