Apple is saying goodbye to the home button after 18 years with the launch of the new iPhone 16E.
The budget-friendly iPhone 16E replaces the 2022 iPhone SE, marking the end of Apple products with Touch ID buttons that started with the iPhone X in 2017.
Priced at £599 (709 Euros/$599/$999), the iPhone 16E offers a modern experience similar to the regular iPhone 15 and the latest iPhone 16. To achieve a lower price, some features have been omitted. This new model replaces the £599 iPhone 14 and £429 iPhone SE, representing a significant price increase for the cheapest new iPhone when it ships on February 28th.
The iPhone 16E features an aluminum frame, glass front and back, and a 15.4cm (6.1 inch) OLED screen with slim bezels. It is available in black or white only and retains the notch design from the iPhone 14, housing the Face ID sensor for unlocking the phone and authorizing payments.
Starting with 128GB of storage, the iPhone 16E is powered by Apple’s latest A18 chip, enabling access to the company’s AI tools. It includes 5G, Apple’s first new modem, satellite emergency messaging, USB-C charging, and action buttons instead of a mute switch.
Unlike other models, the iPhone 16E has a single 48-megapixel camera and does not include the newly added camera control button.
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With the introduction of the iPhone 16E, Apple aims to capture market share in countries like China and attract more users to its intelligent features. This move positions the company to compete with rivals like Google Pixel and Samsung devices.
Source: www.theguardian.com
