Joe Rossignol

Apple never publicly advertises the amount of RAM included in iPhones, but MacRumors has confirmed that the iPhone 16e is equipped with 8GB of RAM. Given the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence, it was widely expected that the device would have 8GB of RAM, as that is the minimum amount of memory required for Apple Intelligence. All other iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models also have 8GB of ...

Apple today unveiled the iPhone 16e, with key features including an A18 chip, Apple Intelligence support, and Apple's custom-designed C1 modem for 5G. There are also many smaller details about the iPhone 16e that you might have missed, including the eight things outlined below. The iPhone 16e lacks support for MagSafe wireless charging and accessories. While the iPhone 16e has an A18...

With a starting price of $599, the new iPhone 16e is Apple's lowest-priced iPhone, but it has a key advantage over the standard iPhone 16. Specifically, the iPhone 16e has the longest battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone, including the standard iPhone 16. 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...

Apple's lineup of (PRODUCT)RED products continues to shrink. In fact, there are no longer any devices available in the charity-supporting color option. Since 2006, Apple has partnered with the (RED) brand to raise money for The Global Fund, an organization that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Africa. Through this partnership, Apple has long offered a...

Apple today shared a 12-minute video announcement for the iPhone 16e on its YouTube channel. iPhone 16 features include a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch for Face ID, an A18 chip that enables Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a USB-C port, an Action button, Apple's all-new C1 modem for 5G, and more. Read our iPhone 16e announcement post for more details...

The new iPhone 16e unveiled today features Face ID instead of Touch ID. As a result, Apple no longer sells any new iPhone models with a Home button, for the first time since the original iPhone launched all the way back in 2007. After debuting in 2007, the Home button gained Touch ID fingerprint authentication when the iPhone 5s launched in 2013. Apple began phasing out the Home button when...

After introducing the iPhone 16e today, Apple has discontinued the third-generation iPhone SE. As a result of the iPhone SE being discontinued, several individual iPhone features have also met the end of the road. Apple no longer sells any iPhone models with a a Home button, Touch ID, LCD screen, a sub-6-inch screen size, or Lightning. Apple also discontinued the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14...

Apple today introduced the iPhone 16e, its newest entry-level smartphone. The device succeeds the third-generation iPhone SE, which has now been discontinued. The iPhone 16e features a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, up from a 4.7-inch LCD on the iPhone SE. The display has a notch for Face ID, and this means that Apple no longer sells any iPhones with a Touch ID fingerprint button, marking the ...

Apple's online store has gone down ahead of today's expected iPhone 16E announcement. The store is currently showing a "be right back" splash page. "We're making updates to the Apple Store," it says. "Check back soon." In the Apple Store app, there is a "watch the event" link, suggesting that the announcement will be accompanied by a video. Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the "newest...

Apple is permanently closing its retail store at the Northbrook Court shopping mall in the Chicago area. The company confirmed the upcoming closure today in a statement, but it has yet to provide a closing date for the location. Apple Northbrook opened in 2005, and the store moved to a larger space in the mall in 2017. Apple confirmed that affected employees will continue to work for the...

Apple is expected to announce a new entry-level iPhone model tomorrow, and it is increasingly likely that the device will be named iPhone 16E. Most rumors have referred to the device as a new iPhone SE, since it will succeed the iPhone SE (3rd generation), but there is mounting evidence that the device will be named iPhone 16E instead of iPhone SE (4th generation). As a refresher, the...

Apple has yet to announce any new devices this year, but that could change starting tomorrow. Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said to "get ready" for a "launch" on Wednesday, February 19. "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family," he said, in a post on X. The post includes an #AppleLaunch hashtag, along with a short video featuring an animated Apple logo inside a circle, fueling...

Apple has increased its estimated trade-in values for all Mac models in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and select other countries. Apple says the extra trade-in credit for Macs is available with the purchase of an eligible new Apple device through April 2. In the U.S., trade-in values increased by between $10 and $50. Model New Value Old Value MacBook ...

Those hoping for significantly faster wired charging speeds with the iPhone 17 lineup this year might be disappointed, if the latest rumor is true. A render of the iPhone 17 Pro's alleged camera design In a note with investment firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will...

Over the years, Apple has switched from an aluminum frame to a stainless steel frame to a titanium frame for its highest-end iPhones. And now, it has been rumored that Apple will go back to using aluminum for three out of four iPhone 17 models. In an investor note with research firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone...

Earlier this month, the Trump administration implemented a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, including electronics. In response, Acer has announced that it will be raising the price of its laptops sold in the U.S. by 10% starting next month. Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes today reported that some analysts expect Apple to follow suit with a 10% price increase on at least some...

Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air model coming later this year could have something in common with the iPhone XR from 2018. According to a recent post from Jon Prosser, who runs the YouTube channel Front Page Tech, the iPhone 17 Air will have such a thin design that the USB-C charging port will not be perfectly centered on the bottom of the device. Prosser said the USB-C port will be positioned...

The rear cameras on iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be housed in a new rectangular bar with rounded corners. A similar design change has also been rumored for the iPhone 17 Air, but the lowest-end iPhone 17 might miss out. The standard iPhone 16 According to Jon Prosser, who runs YouTube channel Front Page Tech, the standard iPhone 17 will have the same overall design as the standard...

Major League Soccer returns for its 30th season this coming weekend, with all 30 clubs set to take the field on Saturday and Sunday. To celebrate the league's 30th season, Apple today announced that the left sleeve of every MLS club's jersey will feature a bespoke Apple TV patch throughout the season. There are 30 custom Apple TV jersey patches in total, with each inspired by the given...

YouTube channel Front Page Tech today revealed the alleged design of Apple's widely-rumored "iPhone 17 Air" model, set to launch later this year. "iPhone 17 Air" render created by @zellzoi for Front Page Tech In a video uploaded today, Front Page Tech shared renders depicting what it believes is likely the final design of the "iPhone 17 Air." The device is expected to feature an ultra-thin...