Apple drops MagSafe support on new iPhone 16e

The new iPhone 16e includes a lot of modern features found in the flagship iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models, but also some shortcomings, including one that’s especially surprising: the newest iPhone doesn’t support Apple’s MagSafe technology.

Apple first introduced MagSafe to the iPhone back in 2020 with the iPhone 12 line. It’s been supported on every new iPhone model since then except 2022’s iPhone SE.

MagSafe on iPhone enabled secure, convenient


Google Lens powering new ‘Screen Search’ in Chrome for iOS

Google is more deeply integrating Lens visual search into Chrome for iOS with a new “Screen Search” capability that takes after on Android. Meanwhile, Google Lens can now recognize more unique images.

Chrome on the iPhone and iPad already has an instance of Lens that lets you take a picture or analyze a screenshot.

You can now “Search Screen with Google Lens” as you’re browsing the web or watching a video. Instead of manually taking a screenshot, you’ll find that new shortcut in the three-


Apple shares video with more details about the new iPhone 16e

As expected, Apple on Wednesday announced a new iPhone called the “iPhone 16e,” which aims to be a more affordable option for those who want a more modern phone at a cheaper price. After publishing the press release on its website, the company also shared a video with more details about the iPhone 16e.

The is presented by Apple CEO Tim Cook and Kaiann Drance, VP of iPhone marketing. The video follows the same pattern as Apple’s other short videos to introduce new products,


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Apple just discontinued the iPhone SE and 14 Plus, removed another product from website

Today Apple launched its first product of the year, the brand new iPhone 16e . As part of introducing a new iPhone, however, the company has also discontinued two existing models—the iPhone SE and 14 Plus—and removed a third from its website.

In the lead-up to today’s iPhone introduction, many of us assumed the new model would be called the iPhone SE. Apple had used the same name for its entry model for several years.

However, some rumors pointed to a


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Apple reveals C1, its first in-house 5G iPhone modem, replacing Qualcomm

After years of development, Apple has unveiled what it calls C1, its first-ever in-house cellular modem. Apple’s latest silicon replaces Qualcomm modem chips previously required for 5G connectivity in the iPhone.

The first Apple product to use the new C1 chip is the iPhone 16e, Apple’s latest entry-level model that replaces the iPhone SE line.

Here’s what Apple says about its first-ever modem:

Expanding the benefits of Apple silicon, C1 is the


Apple launches new iPhone 16e: Here’s everything you need to know

Apple has officially taken the wraps off of the . The device features an all-new design paired with the A18 chip inside, a 48MP camera, and full Apple Intelligence support. It also features the first-ever Apple-designed 5G cellular modem, the C1 chip.

The new iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB and will be available to pre-order Friday, with the first orders arriving on February 28.

The iPhone 16


Apple TV+ is becoming a crime thriller destination, and its next might be the best yet

has become known as a go-to streamer for sci-fi shows, such as , , , and . But the service has a growing slate of top-tier crime thrillers in its catalog too, and the next one—Dope Thief—looks like it could be .

When Apple TV+ first launched in 2019, it infamously included only Apple originals. As a result, its library of content was slim.

Over the years, Apple has beefed up its catalog significantly thanks to more and more


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Apple is launching a new product today, here’s what to expect

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that Apple will launch a new product today, Wednesday, February 19. The most likely release is the much-anticipated iPhone SE 4, but there are a few other possibilities. Here’s everything you need to know.

The iPhone SE 4 has been rumored for over two years, and it’s going to be a massive upgrade to Apple’s most affordable iPhone model. The revamp will include an all-new design inspired by the iPhone 14, along with


UK competition regulator wants iPhone browser competition, but Apple not allowed to win

The UK competition watchdog has effectively told Apple that it must allow free and open competition between iPhone web browsers, but at the same time Safari cannot be better than its competitors.

Apple has responded by stating that making new features available within WebKit “would lead to free-riding” by developers creating competing browsers …

Things kicked off in the EU, when an investigation concluded that Apple was breaking competition law by forcing developers of competing web browsers to use WebKit, meaning their code couldn’t be more efficient, and they


Trump’s 10% tariff hits US laptop prices, but Apple absorbing cost for now

Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from China – payable in addition to any existing duties – is now in effect, and is starting to be reflected in US prices.

The tariff is paid by US businesses and consumers when goods arrive from China, with companies forced to choose between passing it on to consumers in the form of higher prices, or absorbing the costs and taking a hit to their profit margin …

(via ) notes that Acer is one of the first companies to announce its decision, choosing

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