iPhone 16e review: The most expensive cheap iPhone yet
Briefly

Apple's latest release, the iPhone 16e, represents a strategic pivot in its lineup by offering a current model while eliminating older versions. Priced at $600, the iPhone 16e moves away from the cheaper SE model, enhancing accessibility to newer technology for entry-level buyers but increasing the cost barrier. The A18 processor enhances performance, aligning Apple's capability with consumers' expectations for longer software support. This change appears to solve more issues for Apple regarding device offerings and support than it does for targeting affordability for consumers in the market.
The iPhone 16e marks a shift in Apple's strategy by introducing a new affordable model equipped with the latest technology, aimed at enriching entry-level offerings.
While the iPhone 16e supports the latest iOS features and extends support for lower-end devices, it raises the entry point for consumers significantly from $430 to $600.
Read at Ars Technica
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