Tag: Smart phones
A $599 iPhone 16e is a cruel joke
The $599 iPhone 16e is many things, but don’t you dare call it a budget phone. I hesitate to even call it “cheap.” As a successor to the $429 iPhone SE, it’s hard not to see the 16e as a disappointment. Sure, it’s $200 less than the vanilla iPhone 16…
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Apple announces the iPhone 16e with Apple Intelligence for $599
After three years, Apple has finally unveiled its next entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 16e takes over for the iPhone SE in the company’s lineup. It borrows the blueprint of the iPhone 14 and spices it up with (among other changes) an updated processor that’s ready for Apple Intelligence. At $599,…
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The iPhone 16e’s lack of MagSafe doesn’t make sense
The iPhone 16e, Apple’s replacement for the iPhone SE, has plenty of features that make it a good deal, from its A18 chip to the fact that it actually comes with an OLED screen. But one glaring omission in its spec sheet makes no sense: Why doesn’t this $599 phone…
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The Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s new launch this week
Last week, Apple’s Tim Cook teed up a new product for launch on February 19 — that’s tomorrow. Cook’s tweet also included an animated image of a shimmering Apple logo, which made a lot of us assume the reveal could be for a second-generation AirTag. It’s been rumored for a…
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The best smartphones to buy in 2025
You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But there are more solid options available now than ever before, making the decision not as cut-and-dry as it used to be. While the decision is a bit easier if you know you…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 review: More powerful, but more of the same
Over a year since it dipped into generative artificial intelligence, Samsung’s Galaxy S-series phones are now the vanguard for its gen-AI features. This year, we’re getting even deeper hooks into Google’s Gemini AI assistant and more built-in software tricks than ever before. At the same time, however, the Galaxy S25…
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