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Phone Arena
4 hours ago
- Phone Arena
When is an iPhone 16e not an iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e is different than the previous low-priced iPhone line, the iPhone SE. The latter featured smaller screens, and the last of these releases, the iPhone SE 3, was based on the iPhone 8. That means it used Touch ID instead of Face ID and had a single camera on the back panel. The iPhone 16e 's design is based on the iPhone 14, even though it is powered by the 3nm A18 application processor (AP) and carries 8GB of RAM. Apple gave the phone the same AP that powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus and 8GB of RAM, the same as on all iPhone 16 models, for one reason and one reason only. Apple wanted its Apple Intelligence AI initiative to be available across the entire 2025 iPhone line, and that meant equipping the iPhone 16e with at least 8GB of RAM. And while the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence using a 3nm A17 Pro AP, Apple felt better giving the iPhone 16e the A18 chipset. With the notch in front and a single camera in back, the iPhone 16e is unique among 2025 iPhone models. | Image credit-Unknown The iPhone 16e is also the first iPhone to employ the tech giant's homegrown 5G modem chip, the C1. It also sports a single 48 MP rear camera. As a result, the iPhone 16e is the only phone in the iPhone 16 lineup with a single rear camera and it is the only 2025 model that has the notch in the front. Whether looking at the phone from the front or back, it stands out against the other 2025 models. So when an AT&T customer went to an AT&T Store to buy an iPhone for his son and to add a line to his account, there should have been no confusing the lower-priced iPhone for any other model in the iPhone 16 series. But we are getting ahead of ourselves a little. The two AT&T reps helping the father suggested that he buy his kid an iPhone 16e because of a promotion. The phone would be $6 per month,and the line would be $25 per month. When the father and son arrived back at home, the kid drops the phone. The father decides to drive to an Apple Store to buy him a case. When he gets there, the Apple employee tells him that the phone he bought for his son was an iPhone 16 , not the iPhone 16e . The father, confused, called the AT&T Store as soon as he could and was told that he could not replace the iPhone 16 with the proper model because it had been dropped. Even worse, he was now being charged for the price of an iPhone 16 , which was $23.99 a month, compared to the $6 per month he agreed to pay for the iPhone 16e he was supposed to receive. He says that he calls AT&T nearly everyday, and AT&T 's customer service team seems to only make suggestions that will cost him more money. The AT&T salesman who sold him the phone no longer works at the AT&T Store. The other rep who assisted on the purchase agreed with the father that he was supposed to get an iPhone 16e , but apparently he can't or won't get involved to help out. One thing that the father can do is send an email to John Stankey, the Chairman and CEO of AT&T . There are three email addresses that he can try: js9991@ In the email, he should explain everything that happened, give dates and times, and include the address of the store. The father should also send an email to the FCC at fccinfo@ and start the letter by including the name of the carrier (in this case, AT&T ) and his account number. The FCC website has been known to help customers who have been wronged by AT&T , Verizon, T-Mobile, and others. To check out the website and lodge a complaint, the father should tap on this link or go to The departure of the rep who sold the phone to the AT&T customer could indicate that he wasn't meeting his monthly sales goals and that giving the customer an iPhone 16 instead of a 16e was part of a scam designed to improve his metrics. We might never know. If we hear anymore about this, we will update the story.
USA Today
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Former Bravo star accused of hitting woman with rock-filled sock at Walmart
A former Bravo reality TV star was arrested at a Walmart in Nashville, Tennessee after allegedly hitting a customer with a sock filled with rocks, according to court documents. Diamond Tankard, 21, was formally charged on Saturday, July 19, with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Davidson County court records show. Tankard appeared on Bravo's "Thicker Than Water," a reality show that revolved around gospel jazz producer Ben Tankard and his family. The show ended in 2016 after running for three seasons, beginning in 2013, according to IMDB. "A former NBA player turned gospel singer navigates the challenges of leading his blended family while growing their business empire through music, sports coaching, and motivational speaking," IMDB's synopsis for the show reads. As of Tuesday, July 22, it is unclear if Diamond Tankard has a defense attorney. USA TODAY also contacted Ben Tankard's reps but did not receive an immediate response. What is Diamond Tankard accused of doing? A probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY says Nashville police were called to the Walmart on July 18 about an assault. When officers spoke with the victim, she told them that while at the self-checkout, Tankard "came from behind, grabbed her by the hair (and) began to assault her." Following the assault, Tankard took the woman's $1,500 iPhone 14 and her $900 Louis Vuitton handbag, she told police, per the affidavit. Responding officers also noticed that the woman had a laceration above her left eye on her forehead, the court document continued. The woman's grandmother, who police said witnessed the incident, recalled Tankard having a sock filled with rocks, which is what she used during the attack, according to the affidavit. Police contacted Walmart staff, who they said provided security footage which confirmed the woman's and her grandmother's recollection of the incident. More news: Rapper Ca$h Out sentenced to life in prison on rape, prostitution ring charges What did the Walmart security footage show? After the alleged assault, the video shows Tankard gathering items from the ground, which police believe were the victim's iPhone 14 and Louis Vuitton handbag, before running from the store, the affidavit says. Officers also saw in the footage that Tankard had something white in her right hand before striking the woman, but they "couldn't make out what it was," the court document reads. "Based on training and experience and the CCTV footage, officers formed the opinion (that) Ms. Tankard used a blunt object to strike (the victim)," the affidavit says. The victim identified Tankard from a photo of the security footage, according to the affidavit. Following the incident, the woman was taken by Nashville EMS to a local medical center to receive stitches, police said, per the court document. Following Tankard's arrest, she was given a $25,000 bond, which she has since posted, according to Davidson County inmate and court records. Her next court hearing is set for Aug. 22. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Indianapolis Star
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Former Bravo star accused of hitting woman with rock-filled sock at Walmart
A former Bravo reality TV star was arrested at a Walmart in Nashville, Tennessee after allegedly hitting a customer with a sock filled with rocks, according to court documents. Diamond Tankard, 21, was formally charged on Saturday, July 19, with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Davidson County court records show. Tankard appeared on Bravo's "Thicker Than Water," a reality show that revolved around gospel jazz producer Ben Tankard and his family. The show ended in 2016 after running for three seasons, beginning in 2013, according to IMDB. "A former NBA player turned gospel singer navigates the challenges of leading his blended family while growing their business empire through music, sports coaching, and motivational speaking," IMDB's synopsis for the show reads. As of Tuesday, July 22, it is unclear if Diamond Tankard has a defense attorney. USA TODAY also contacted Ben Tankard's reps but did not receive an immediate response. A probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY says Nashville police were called to the Walmart on July 18 about an assault. When officers spoke with the victim, she told them that while at the self-checkout, Tankard "came from behind, grabbed her by the hair (and) began to assault her." Following the assault, Tankard took the woman's $1,500 iPhone 14 and her $900 Louis Vuitton handbag, she told police, per the affidavit. Responding officers also noticed that the woman had a laceration above her left eye on her forehead, the court document continued. The woman's grandmother, who police said witnessed the incident, recalled Tankard having a sock filled with rocks, which is what she used during the attack, according to the affidavit. Police contacted Walmart staff, who they said provided security footage which confirmed the woman's and her grandmother's recollection of the incident. After the alleged assault, the video shows Tankard gathering items from the ground, which police believe were the victim's iPhone 14 and Louis Vuitton handbag, before running from the store, the affidavit says. Officers also saw in the footage that Tankard had something white in her right hand before striking the woman, but they "couldn't make out what it was," the court document reads. "Based on training and experience and the CCTV footage, officers formed the opinion (that) Ms. Tankard used a blunt object to strike (the victim)," the affidavit says. The victim identified Tankard from a photo of the security footage, according to the affidavit. Following the incident, the woman was taken by Nashville EMS to a local medical center to receive stitches, police said, per the court document. Following Tankard's arrest, she was given a $25,000 bond, which she has since posted, according to Davidson County inmate and court records. Her next court hearing is set for Aug. 22.
CNET
16 hours ago
- CNET
How to Dim Your iPhone Display Beyond the Minimum Brightness Level
No matter how low your iPhone display can go, sometimes it can still shine like a spotlight despite being at its dimmest setting. Whether you're doing some last-minute scrolling before bed with a sleeping partner or you have a headache that's making you more sensitive to light, the dimmest your iPhone can go isn't always dim enough. The current generation of iPhone displays can go all the way down to a single nit of brightness, but if that feels too bright, you're not without options. There are a series of small tweaks that can reduce the minimum brightness of your display even further if you know where to look and what to change. Here's how to reduce the brightness of your iPhone's display with some common and not-so-common methods. For more, don't miss when you can expect the iOS 26 public beta to release. iPhone Pro Tip This tempered glass screen protector, designed for the iPhone 14 and older models, protects your display from cracks, scratches and dust. And the screen protector is coated with a special filter that allows light to pass through only from certain angles, to protect your privacy. Details Get privacy and protection with this iPhone screen protector $8 at Amazon 1. First, enable Night Shift The iPhone Night Shift setting automatically adjusts your display -- using your phone's internal clock and geolocation -- to warmer colors that are easier on your eyes as the day progresses to night. Every morning, the display returns to its regular settings. You can turn it on in your Settings or via the Control Center. While it may not be as effective as we once believed it was in suppressing melatonin, Night Shift still provides benefits by lowering the blue light on the display, and that's definitely a good thing. Method 1: Settings Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift. From here, you can either schedule the feature at a certain time or enable it for the entire day and have it disabled in the morning. You can also adjust the color temperature by using the slider at the bottom of the page -- you can choose between less warm and more warm. Method 2: Control Center Swipe down from the top-right to access the Control Center. Then press and hold the Brightness icon and tap the Night Shift button to turn it on and off. You can access Night Shift from your settings or the Control Center. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET 2. Use this accessibility feature to reduce the display's white point You can also reduce the white point on your iPhone to adjust how intensely colors appear on your screen. Bright colors are especially illuminated at night time, so try this setting to dull them a bit. In Settings, go to Accessibility > Display & Text Size and toggle on Reduce White Point. A marker will appear under the setting, which you can use to adjust the intensity of bright colors to your liking. This adjusts the intensity of bright colors on your display. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET 3. Add a low-light filter with the Zoom accessibility feature If you're only interested in dropping the brightness and don't want warmer or less intense colors, you can lower just the display brightness. Using the Zoom accessibility feature, you can add a low light filter over your display to make it darker than usual. Launch the Settings application, go to Accessibility > Zoom, and make sure that the Low Light option is chosen under Zoom Filter. You can toggle the Zoom feature here, but the easier way is to triple-click the side button from anywhere on your phone to use Zoom. When Zoom is enabled, your phone will automatically add the low light filter to your display, making it darker, even if your brightness is already at its lowest. A small floating circle will appear on your screen, indicating that Zoom is currently turned on. If you tap the controller, you can hide it. To disable Zoom, simply triple-click on the side button again. The easiest way to enable the low light filter is to quickly triple-click the side button. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET Need more? Don't miss all of the iOS 26 features that we're excited about that aren't Liquid Glass.
India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
iPhone 14 available with Rs 9,901 discount
iPhone 14 available with Rs 9,901 discount By Ankita Garg The iPhone 14 is currently selling at a reduced price on Flipkart, making it a more affordable option for buyers. Here's what you need to know about the latest offer. At the time of writing this story, we saw the iPhone 14 listed on Flipkart at a lower price of Rs 49,999. It is worth noting that the official retail price of the iPhone 14 is Rs 59,900 after the launch of the iPhone 16 series. So, people are getting a massive discount of Rs 9,901, which is without any terms or conditions. There is also an extra discount of up to Rs 2,250 on Axis bank cards, which will further reduce the price of the phone. The iPhone 14 series, launched in 2022, isn't the latest model but still offers good enough experience to those who want to experience an iPhone at an affordable price. It has a compact 6.1-inch screen and performs well with its A15 Bionic chip. Although newer models might have better processing power and cameras, the iPhone 14 is still a decent option for those trying to have an iPhone at an affordable price point. For those who prioritise a compact screen, good enough battery life, decent performance, and cost-effectiveness over having the latest tech, this phone is a good choice. It is worth noting that Amazon is also offering a big discount on the iPhone 15 and people can see a Rs 9,900 flat off on this device by comparing the deal price with the current retail price.
