iPhone 16e: The Future of Affordable Power with Apple Intelligence

Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, a device aimed at users of older iPhone models like the iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen), iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 mini. The phone is also targeted at Android users who are accustomed to unusual model names. The iPhone 16e offers significant improvements over these older devices, including up to six more hours of battery life compared to the iPhone 11 and 80% faster CPU performance. Apple highlights the A18 chip's role in ensuring the device remains fast for years, suggesting a long-term presence in the lineup. The phone is priced at $600 and is available in black or white, diverging from the colorful options of past budget models like the iPhone 5C and iPhone XR.