The budget-friendly iPhone 16e loses some features, like an ultrawide camera and MagSafe charging, but it's still a great entry-level phone.

Apple's iPhone 16e makes some trades to hit a lower price, but it makes a case for itself as the cheapest phone that will last the longest.

First, the company shifted away from the “SE” branding after nearly a decade. Then it priced the budget phone higher than expected at $599 – a notable jump from the $429 iPhone SE.

China’s smartphone market is experiencing a slowdown, with sales growth momentum stalling despite government subsidies that have been aimed at

Apple’s new iPhone 16e arrived on my doorstep at a critical time in our personal tech world. Prices are higher, consumer demand is lower, and all the “incremental improvements” companies are pushing to get us to dole out the equivalent of a mortgage payment for the next new thing are,

In terms of color options, the iPhone 16 provides a wider palette, including blue, pink, green, white, and black, appealing to users who enjoy vibrant and customizable aesthetics. The iPhone 16e, by contrast, sticks to a minimalist approach with only black and white options, reflecting its focus on simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

Apple delivered its latest budget handset, the $599 iPhone 16e, without pomp. There was no big event in person, nor was there one online. No journalists

Apple’s latest product is the iPhone 16e, the most affordable Apple phone you can buy. It goes on sale on Friday, Feb. 28, for $599 from apple.com. Along with the headline features, there are some you may not know about.

Apple's iPhone 16e features significant upgrades over the previous entry-level iPhone, including Apple Intelligence, Face ID, and an Action button.

Before the iPhone 16e’s arrival, the best budget iPhone option was the SE, which had a decade-plus-old design and a tiny IPS screen with a lower resolution and an IPS panel. Replacing the SE with a product with modern design, top-tier specs, and Apple Intelligence is a major leap forward for Apple’s entry-level smartphone.

T he iPhone 16e is Apple's cheapest new member of the iPhone 16 family. With an A18 chip, a 6.1-inch display, and Apple Intelligence access, it is a great pick for anyone not will