Visual Intelligence feature coming to iPhone 15 Pro with a future iOS update

Apple Intelligence is available for iPhone 15 Pro and later, but there’s an exclusive feature for , which is Visual Intelligence. Some believed this was because the iPhone 15 Pro lacks Camera Control, but that all changed with the iPhone 16e – which…

The iPhone 16e is a crucial experiment for Apple

The iPhone 16e represents a huge change from the third-gen iPhone SE it replaces. A modern design, OLED screen, Face ID, latest(ish) A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, 48MP camera sensor, 26-hour battery, USB-C, C1 modem, and more. But there’s one oth…

What does the e stand for in iPhone 16e?

The rumors turned out to be correct, even if most were styling it with a capital E rather than a lower-case one: the iPhone SE 4 is officially named the iPhone 16e. One question is what the e stands for. Apple has often been vague about the meani…

Does Apple’s C1 chip mean mmWave 5G is dead?

Apple achieved a major milestone yesterday, when it launched an iPhone with its own in-house modem instead of a Qualcomm one: the C1 chip. This has been a key goal for the company for a great many years for two reasons, so finally ticking the box…

iPhone 16e camera seems to lack latest-generation Photographic Styles

With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has completely revamped the Photographic Styles feature – which was first introduced with the iPhone 13. However, despite the new iPhone 16e having almost the same hardware as its more expensive siblings, the device …

iPhone 16e has a binned version of the A18 chip – but what does that mean?

The new iPhone 16e, which was announced by Apple earlier today, features the A18 chip. In theory, this is the same chip that powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. However, as already reported by 9to5Mac, there is a slight difference in the chip i…

Apple Podcasts Connect will go down for up to eight hours next week

Heads up, fellow podcasters. Apple has announced some scheduled downtime for Podcasts Connect next week. more…

9to5Mac Daily: February 19, 2025 – The all-new iPhone 16e

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Cha…

Apple Intelligence on iPhone is now $200 cheaper — with just two small trade-offs

Want a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence? Before today, that would set you back about $800. After Apple’s latest iPhone announcement, however, the cost to access Apple Intelligence on iPhone is 25% less. There are just two very minor caveats. m…

iOS 18.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new features

Apple’s last big software update, iOS 18.3, arrived in late January. Although we’re still waiting for the first iOS 18.4 beta to drop, Apple has already provided a very narrow window for when the public iOS 18.4 version will launch. Here’s what to e…

Apple may have just solved my biggest iPhone 17 Air worry

Apple’s latest product, the iPhone 16e, has a lot going for it. But for me personally, it’s not the new model I’m most excited about. This fall’s iPhone 17 Air wins that prize, and one key detail of today’s launch has alleviated my biggest concern a…

Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso

The latest Nielsen charts showed that Severance was performing well with audiences, and now we have official confirmation from Apple itself. Via Deadline, Apple TV+ says that Severance has become its most popular show ever, even overtaking its hi…

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You don’t need to buy an iPhone 16e to use Apple’s latest wallpaper

Another new iPhone can only mean one thing: new Apple wallpapers! Fortunately, you don’t need to go out and buy the new iPhone 16e if you just want to try Apple’s latest wallpaper. more…

Deals: 512GB M4 iPad Pro $250 off, M2 iPad Air new low, AirPods 4 ANC, Apple Pencil Pro, more

While the Presidents’ Day Apple deals have mostly come and gone now, there are still loads of fantastic price drops up for grabs in our curated deal hub. Apple just unleashed the new iPhone 16e and Spigen’s new case collection is now live from $16, …

iPhone 16e beats Apple’s more expensive iPhone 16 in one big way

The newest member of the iPhone family is the iPhone 16e, a new model that packs many of the capabilities of the existing iPhone 16 models but at a lower price and with some feature compromises. The more budget-friendly iPhone 16e, though, actually …

Apple releases iOS 18.3.1 restore image for the new iPhone 16e

Apple officially announced the iPhone 16e today, replacing the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 with a $599 model that supports Apple Intelligence. Following the announcement, Apple has also posted the iOS 18.3.1 restore image for the new iPhone 16e. mor…

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 Circle to Search on Android. Meanwhile, Google Lens can now recognize more unique images. more…

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. more…

iPhone 16e tidbits: Here are five things you might’ve missed

The all-new iPhone 16e is here, headlined by an A18 chip, Apple’s first-ever cellular modem, a 48MP Fusion camera, and more. Here are a few tidbits you might’ve missed … more…

Apple just discontinued one of its most iconic inventions

Apple discontinued the Home button on the iPod touch when it stopped making iPods in 2022. Later that year, Apple dropped the Home button from the iPad line with the 10th generation model. It took a few years longer for the Home button to leave the …