Coverage dated February 18, 2025 to February 20, 2025

Apple's iPhone 16E Has Lots of Features, but I'm Confused by What's Left Out

Headline from CNET, on the newest of 2 developments

Commentary: The iPhone 16E mashes together a few of Apple's prior phones to hit its lower price. Some of the choices for what to include are excellent, while others leave me puzzled.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Feb 19, 2025
5 products Apple quietly killed while it rolled out iPhone 16e this week
Headline from ZDNet ·
Feb 21, 2025Newest
Apple's iPhone 16E Has Lots of Features, but I'm Confused by What's Left Out
Headline from CNET ·

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Reports & sources

70 articles, oldest first.

Gizmodo
The Apple iPhone 16E Is The Cheapest Way to Use Apple Intelligence (opens Gizmodo)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description
The entry-level iPhone starts at $600 and offers access to the same AI smarts as the rest of the iPhone lineup.
Digital Trends
Apple drives the final nail in the iPhone 14 coffin with the launch of the 16e (opens Digital Trends)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Digital Trends's feed description
The iPhone 16e is here at last, but it comes at the cost of the iPhone 14 and 2022 iPhone SE.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Apple unveils cheaper iPhone 16e powerful enough to run AI (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 18, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month.
NBC Chicago
How much will the new Apple iPhone cost? What to know about the 'more affordable' iPhone 16e (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Feb 18, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
The iPhone 16e unveiled Wednesday is the fourth-generation of a model that’s sold at a dramatically lower price than the iPhone’s standard and premium...
Newsweek
Apple iPhone 16e Launch Live Updates: Affordable model announced with AI (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e with an A18 chip, FaceID, and Apple's new C1 modem, launching later this month. This live blog is now closed.
Digital Trends
The Apple iPhone 16e is here, and it's everything we hoped for (opens Digital Trends)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Digital Trends's feed description
The Apple iPhone 16e (and not the iPhone SE 4) has launched, and here's everything you need to know about the latest iPhone.
New York Times
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 18, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.
Al Jazeera
Apple unveils souped up version of its cheapest iPhone (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
The iPhone 16e is the fourth-generation of a model sold historically at dramatically lower prices.
Insider
Apple's new $599 iPhone with AI is the Hail Mary it needs (opens Insider)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Insider's feed description
Apple unveiled a new iPhone 16e, bringing its exclusive AI to more devices. That could be the sales boost it needs for its handsets.
The Columbian
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 18, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hop
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Feb 18, 2025
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
The iPhone 16e marks a long-awaited overhaul to Apple’s cheaper iPhone.
BGR
Apple announces iPhone 16e to replace iPhone SE line (opens BGR)
Published Feb 18, 2025
BGR's feed description
After years of rumors about the future iPhone SE 4, Apple has replaced the lineup with the new iPhone 16e. Here is what you need to know.
ZDNet
The $600 iPhone 16e is the cheap phone to beat - and it has Apple Intelligence (opens ZDNet)
Published Feb 18, 2025
ZDNet's feed description
After a two-year hiatus, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16e. Here's everything you need to know.
Newsweek
Apple iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16: Key features, pricing, and differences (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Apple has announced the latest device: the iPhone 16e. But how does that compare to the iPhone 16, released in 2024?
CNET
Apple Launched the iPhone 16E. Here's What You Get for $599 (opens CNET)
Published Feb 18, 2025
CNET's feed description
At a surprising time, Apple unveiled a new phone with Apple Intelligence and Apple's first in-house 5G modem. Here are the main features and specs.
BGR
iPhone 16e is the most confusing phone Apple has ever launched (opens BGR)
Published Feb 18, 2025
BGR's feed description
Apple completely changed its iPhone lineup with today's launch of the iPhone 16e, and buying an iPhone 15 feels completely out of touch.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 | When it will be available (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Feb 18, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e
WSVN Miami
Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Feb 18, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
(CNN) — Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed push into the budget
CNET
Apple's New iPhone 16E Launch Could Be Its Most Important in 2025 (opens CNET)
Published Feb 18, 2025
CNET's feed description
Commentary: Apple's often neglected entry-level iPhone is getting a refresh just as new phone buyers could use one, despite a notable price increase from the iPhone SE.
WHDH Boston
Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 18, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed push into the budget smartphone
CNET
Last-Minute iPhone SE 4 Rumors: Apple's New Phone Could Be Called the iPhone 16E (opens CNET)
Published Feb 18, 2025
CNET's feed description
Apple's next affordable iPhone may have Apple Intelligence and the company's first in-house 5G modem.
KTVU San Francisco
Apple unveils iPhone 16e: Here's what you can expect (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Feb 18, 2025
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Apple unveils $599 iPhone 16e with AI features | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
Apple launched its latest low-cost model, dubbed the iPhone 16e, today as it looks to grab a bigger share of the mid-range smartphone market and fend off rivals such as Samsung and China’s Huawei.
Engadget
Apple just unveiled the iPhone 16e, here's how it compares to the competition (opens Engadget)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Engadget's feed description
We compare the specs of Apple's new entry-level iPhone to the 2022 iPhone SE, Pixel 8a and Galaxy A35 5G.
Forbes
Apple Announces Lower-Cost iPhone Launching This Month (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 18, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The iPhone16e is $200 cheaper than the iPhone 16, which launched just five months ago.

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