New iPhone 16e Arrives with iOS 18.3.1 Restore Image for Enhanced Security and Performance

On February 19, 2025, Apple officially announced the new iPhone 16e, priced at $599 and designed to replace the iPhone SE and iPhone 14. This model introduces support for Apple Intelligence. Alongside the announcement, Apple released the iOS 18.3.1 restore image for the iPhone 16e, ensuring customers can safely update and restore their devices when they receive them later this month. The build version is 22D8075, and the model identifier is iPhone17,5. This software update includes numerous security improvements.