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The phones have a lot in common. So what corners is Apple cutting to get that $200 price difference?
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 Apple is already testing its second-generation C2 modem for future iPhone models, according to a leaker with a proven track record.
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The iPhone 16e isn't the only phone showcasing Apple's chip-making prowess.
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Long live the Home button, the last physical manifestation of the early days of the iPhone.
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 The Action button is available on nearly every iPhone Apple sells, offering a quick way to access a feature, app or shortcut on your phone, just by pushing a button. It can be a flashlight, activate a smart home routine or let you access any number of custom shortcuts without having to unlock your phone and pick through apps.
Apple added the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro as a replacement for the iPhone's original Ring / Silent switch, and it was an acknowledgement of sorts that lots of people keep their phones on silent anyway. Having a reassignable button was pitched as a "Pro" feature at the time, but much like the Dynamic Island, it came to all of Apple's other phones in short order, even the entry-level iPhone 16e.
How to use the Action Button
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 The new iPhone 16e has the longest battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone. According to Apple's tech specs, the iPhone 16e offers up to 26 hours of battery life for video playback, compared to up to 22 hours for the standard iPhone 16.
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 The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 now sit at the bottom of Apple's iPhone lineup at $599 and $699, respectively. While the 16e shares many important features with the ?iPhone 15?, there are still 30 significant differences between the devices to be aware of-not least Apple Intelligence support.
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