With the launch of the new iPhone 16e, Apple discontinued the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE, eliminating the last two iPhone models that were equipped with a Lightning port. Apple no longer manufactures any iPhones with a Lightning port, and all models in the iPhone lineup feature USB-C. Apple does still sell …
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Here’s When Apple Will Release iOS 18.4
Following the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple updated its iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia pages to give a narrower timeline on when the next updates are set to launch. All three pages now state that new Apple Intelligence features and languages will launch in early April, an update from the more broader …
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iPhone 16e Will Have Day One Software Update
Customers who purchase the new iPhone 16e will need to download a software update right after receiving the device to install the latest version of iOS 18. The iPhone 16e models will ship with iOS 18.3, but Apple released iOS 18.3.1 on February 10, so new iPhone 16e buyers will need to install the iOS …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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