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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Yahoo
Apple iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16e: How Much of a Difference Does $200 Make?
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. The iPhone 16e starts at $599 and comes with 128GB of storage. The 256GB model costs $699, and the 512GB version is $899. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 offers the same three storage options but at $799, $899, and $1,099, respectively. If it's just dollars and cents, the iPhone 16e comes out on top. Winner: iPhone 16e Both the iPhone 16e and 16 feature similar designs with flat metal sides, flat glass panels, and rounded corners. The iPhone 16e measures 5.78 by 2.82 by 0.31 inches (HWD) and 5.88 ounces, which makes it a little shorter and lighter than the iPhone 16 (5.81 by 2.82 by 0.31 inches, 6.0 ounces). The iPhone 16e brings back the notch at the top of the screen, first seen on the iPhone X, while the 16 has the newer Dynamic Island at the top of its screen. Both phones rely on FaceID for biometric authentication. As for colors, the iPhone 16e comes in only Black or White. The iPhone 16 comes in Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine (lavender), or White. If you prefer a splash of color, you know which to pick. Both devices have the same IP68 rating for protection against dust and water. Each has an aluminum frame. The 16e has a last-generation Ceramic Shield front panel but an unspecified type of glass on the back. The iPhone 16 has a newer version of Ceramic Shield on the front, which should offer slightly more break and scratch protection. Thanks to its Dynamic Island, better glass, and larger color palate, the iPhone 16 wins this round. Winner: iPhone 16 Both devices use a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, but their resolutions differ ever so slightly. The iPhone 16e has a resolution of 2,532 by 1,170 pixels, while the 16 has 2,556 by 1,179 pixels. Despite the minor difference in the number of pixels, Apple says both have the same density of 460 pixels per inch for essentially the same viewing experience. The iPhone 16's typical brightness is 1,000 nits, and it peaks at 2,000 nits outdoors. The iPhone 16e is a little dimmer, with a typical brightness of 800 nits and a peak of 1,200 nits. The 16e screen is still easy to see in most lighting conditions, but when held side-by-side, the 16's screen is clearly brighter. Considering how similar the displays are otherwise, the iPhone 16's brighter panel sets it apart. Winner: iPhone 16 The iPhone 16 and 16e both use a version of Apple's A18 processor, though they are slightly different. The iPhone 16's A18 processor features a six-core CPU with two performance and four efficiency cores, a 16-core Neural Engine, and a five-core GPU. The 16e, meanwhile, has a four-core GPU, so it's down a single core from the iPhone 16. Early reports suggest the 16e has the same 8GB of RAM as the 16, but Apple hasn't confirmed that. Both devices run iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence and can process AI tasks both on-device and in the cloud. All of Apple's current Intelligence features, including Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, and Writing Tools, are available on the 16e. Siri is the Apple Intelligence sore point across all iOS devices, and Apple's feet are in the fire. In everyday use, the two phones act and feel the same. Neither feels quicker than the other. Using benchmarks to put some numbers behind their performance, we found the 16e actually bests the 16 on a CPU test like Geekbench but falls slightly behind on tests like GFXBench and 3DMark. The 16's extra GPU core helps it edge out the 16e on these graphics tests. The iPhone 16e is the first device with an Apple-designed modem, the C1. The company claims this is the most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone and is 25% more power-efficient than the modem of the iPhone 15. The C1 supports all the low- and mid-band 5G spectrum used by US carriers but doesn't support the ultra-fast mmWave signals that the 16 does. In testing, it holds up. The C1 kept a voice call connected during a 20-minute drive and delivered some of the fastest download speeds we've seen on AT&T's network. As for other radios, the iPhone 16 has Wi-Fi 7 and an ultra-wideband (UWB) chip for precise location tracking, while the 16e has Wi-Fi 6 and no UWB chip. Battery life is perhaps the biggest differentiator here. Apple says the iPhone 16e has a new internal design, which allows it to give the device a bigger battery. Moreover, the C1 modem was designed with efficiency in mind. Taken together, Apple claims the iPhone 16e can run for up to 26 hours when viewing video—longer than any other iPhone with a 6.1-inch screen. In our battery drain test, the 16e outlasted the 16 by nearly four hours (21 hours and 37 minutes compared with 17 hours and 50 minutes). Winner: Tie The iPhone 16e supports standard Qi wireless charging at 7.5W. Puzzlingly, it is not compatible with Apple's MagSafe charger or MagSafe accessories. If you want MagSafe, you'll have to go with the standard iPhone 16. Moreover, the 16 charges more than three times as fast wirelessly at 25W. Wired charging speeds are on even footing. With a 20W brick, the 16e and 16 need 69 and 66 minutes, respectively, to charge fully. Once both phones are updated to iOS 26 later this year, they'll tell you how long for a full charge. Winner: iPhone 16 The iPhone 16e has a 48MP Fusion camera on the rear, while the iPhone 16 has a 48MP Fusion camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. The 16 can shoot macro photos and spatial photos for the Apple Vision Pro, but the 16e cannot do either. The 16 supports 0.5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom, while the 16e is limited to 1x and 3x. Both support 10x digital zoom. The 12MP TrueDepth selfie cameras of the iPhone 16e and 16 are the same, and both have access to the A18's image signal processor. The 16 features Cinematic mode with up to 4K30 video capture and focus and depth control in portrait mode. The 16e does not have the Cinematic mode and can control depth only in portrait mode. Otherwise, they are the same spec for spec. The iPhone 16 has more advanced video capture tools. It has a Cinematic mode with shallow depth of field and Dolby Vision, Action mode, spatial video recording, and macro video recording. None of these options are available with the iPhone 16e. However, they both can shoot up to 4K video at 60 frames per second (fps) and 1080p slo-mo video at 120fps or 240fps. The touch-sensitive Camera Control is available on every iPhone 16 except the 16e. The iPhone 16e takes fine photos, but the 16 is just more versatile. Winner: iPhone 16 Based on our reviews and how the two phones perform, these are our buying recommendations: If you're looking for the lowest-cost entry point into the iPhone ecosystem, great battery life, and Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16e is the way to go. If "mostly the basics" are all that matter to you and you don't mind the notch or limited color palette, you'll be more than happy with what the iPhone 16e offers. If you want more advanced photography and videography features, the iPhone 16 is the better option. If you prefer to have extras like MagSafe compatibility, faster mmWave 5G, faster Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's Dynamic Island, you should get the iPhone 16. Interested in a different iPhone? See how the rest of the iPhone 16 family stacks up.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
iOS 26 might bring an iconic new ringtone to your iPhone
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. Back in the day, new iOS updates were marked by new wallpapers and ringtones. While Apple still offers new backgrounds for iPhone users, it's been quite a while since the company introduced a new ringtone. This might seem like a minor update, since many of us keep our phones in silent mode. But there's a reason why Apple adding a new ringtone could actually matter. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Best Ring Video Doorbell deals Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink's unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98 Sounds on a smartphone play a bigger role than we might think, especially with billions of people using phones every day. Certain sounds can come to define a moment in culture. In the early 2010s, it was common to hear the original iPhone ringtone. Then, in 2013, Apple switched to a new Marimba style, marking a shift to a new generation. By the time the iPhone X launched in 2017, Apple revamped its ringtone, then tweaked it again in 2023. Now, if what X user 8810cfw found is accurate, iOS 26 could mark another milestone with the arrival of a brand-new ringtone. According to the user, they discovered a new Reflection ringtone in the iOS 26 beta 1 IPSW. While they note it might have been added as an experiment since macOS Tahoe doesn't include it, it's possible that Apple is saving the update for a later beta, or possibly the Release Candidate. While this ringtone won't change your day-to-day life, it comes as Apple is delivering its most comprehensive OS update yet. With the new Liquid Glass design, Apple is overhauling the UI, icons, fonts, buttons, and more. So it only makes sense that a fresh ringtone would be part of that refresh in iOS 26. There are still a few months to go before iOS 26 rolls out to everyone. In the meantime, expect a few more new features to surface in the coming weeks as Apple continues to release new betas. The next betas should arrive early next week. BGR will keep you posted as we learn more about what's coming. Don't Miss: Today's deals: Nintendo Switch games, $5 smart plugs, $150 Vizio soundbar, $100 Beats Pill speaker, more More Top Deals Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2025: Get $2,000+ free See the
Ammon
10-06-2025
- Ammon
Next version of chrome to drop support for select iPhone models
Ammon News - The next version of Chrome that Google is currently testing drops support for devices running iOS 16, meaning it will be the end of the road for the browser on iPhone X and iPhone 8 models. Apple dropped support for these devices when it released iOS 17, which Chrome will require to install. Likewise, the upcoming Chrome v138.7204.13 requires iPadOS 17 to run, so the browser will drop support for the iPad 5, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation). The upcoming Chrome is currently undergoing beta testing in TestFlight, but it's not clear when Google will release it. The current version includes support for tab groups on iPad, as well as Google Password Manager syncing for iPhone and iPad, along with stability and performance improvements.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone could use four-edge bending technology — here's what that means
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Apple is expected to do big things for its 20th-anniversary iPhone. We recently heard a rumor that Apple would make a rounded display for the 2027 iPhone, and another report has emerged suggesting that the company will use a "four-edge bending" display technology that'll bend around the device on all sides, creating a nearly bezel-free phone. The report comes from ETNews and claims there won't be any frame around the edge of the iPhone thanks to this screen technology. Some of the best Android phones have featured displays that wrap around the side of the device, but we haven't seen phones with all four sides. Apple's iPhone could feature an edge-to-edge design, not an illusion that makes it seem like the phone is bezelless. Earlier reports also suggested Apple will remove all cut-outs from the 20th-anniversary iPhone's display Instead, it seems Apple will place the cameras and sensors on the underneath the screen for a truly uninterrupted design. If this ends up being the case, this could mark a massive design shift for Apple, one we haven't seen since Apple shifted to the iPhone X. I'm excited to see an iPhone with some sizable differences, as the devices have grown stagnant in recent years. Sure, processors have become faster and cameras sharper, but the device's core has looked pretty similar for some time. A wraparound display is undoubtedly one way to refresh the look and feel of the phone, but it'll be interesting to see what else Apple has up its sleeve for 2027's iPhone. And of course, the company still needs to release the next iPhone 17 device and bring some new innovations. Sadly there's always the potential effect of tariffs on iPhone devices going forward, and innovations like an edge-to-edge display could create an even more expensive phone. iPhone 17 Air case leak shows us how much thicker the phone will be with extra protection iPhone 18 release schedule could be changing — but this rumor makes no sense iOS 18.5 rolling out now — here's all the new features
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Economic Times
20 years later, Apple's about to bend the rules, literally, with a curved iPhone that could redefine the smartphone game; here's when it may be launched
Apple is reportedly developing a radical iPhone redesign featuring a curved, mostly glass enclosure without any display cutouts. Expected by 2027, this innovative device could coincide with the iPhone's 20th anniversary. A patent suggests a "single slab of glass" design with displays on the front, back, and curved edges, potentially doubling the display area. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Apple's Next Big Leap Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Apple's Patent Hints at a 'Slab of Glass' Future FAQs To mark two decades since the release of the first iPhone, Apple has planned to revolutionize smartphone design once more, with a futuristic, daring look. According to tech insider Mark Gurman , the technology giant is working on a "mostly glass, curved iPhone " that may come by 2027, just in time for the iPhone's 20th birthday, as per a described that the new device would be "without any cutouts in the display", like a notch at the top or a small circle for a front-facing camera, reported Daily predicted that the latest iPhone with the unique design would be launched in a couple of years to mark 20 years since the very first iPhone went on sale on June 29, 2007, as per the READ: Did Donald Trump go off to sleep? President's Saudi moment sparks health rumors, insiders finally reveal what really happened during that viral chair scene Gurman wrote in his newsletter, "Later in the year, a mostly glass, curved iPhone without any cutouts in the display is due to hit," quoted Daily Mail. He also mentioned, "That will mark the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone X, which kicked off the transition to all-screen, glass-focused iPhone designs," as quoted in the present, the back of smartphones is not utilized much, it just has a few components such as cameras and fingerprint readers, which occupy minimal space, according to Daily Mail. So, fitting the back of an iPhone with a glass display could potentially double the display size, without changing the shape or size of the device, reported Daily a predominantly glass phone may sound a little far-fetched, Apple has already filed a patent for an all-glass smartphone with a continuous display across the front, back and sides, as per the READ: Kansas, New York, Los Angeles? No - this is where Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are quietly spending their time in a $20 million mansion It is called a "single slab of glass", the patent shows a device with displays on both its front and back, as well as touchscreen buttons on its curved edges, reported Daily a future iPhone model made almost entirely of glass, with a display that wraps around the front, back, and possibly the might launch it by 2027 to mark the 20th anniversary of the first iPhone, as per Daily Mail.
