iPhone 16e replaces iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 16e replaces iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in the lineup Apple introduced iPhone 16e on Wednesday, but since it replicates much of the functionality of existing devices, the iPhone 14 lineup and iPhone SE have been discontinued in its wake. Out with the old, in with the slightly new. iPhone 16e is a half…

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Apple’s iPhone 16e offers Apple Intelligence at a low price point

iPhone 16e - Image Credit: Apple Apple's new iPhone 16e is the heir apparent to the iPhone SE, with the new model delivering Face ID and Apple Intelligence at a lower price point. Launched on Wednesday, the iPhone 16e is a massive rebranding of the iPhone SE, both in terms of name and specification. While…

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Apple forcefully refutes UK’s claims about mobile browsing

While a UK regulator continues to say iPhone browsers rules are anticompetitive, Apple's detailed response says these findings are wrong and unlawful, plus proposed remedies will create the problems they are supposed to solve. In November 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released a preliminary report asserting that Apple's rules about web browsers…

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Humane’s AI Pin is no more and owners are left with nothing

The Humane AI Pin company is being shut down and its much-vaunted, badly-received device is being switched off. It could have been so much better. It was controversially expensive, it had many faults, but now the much talked about and seemingly rarely bought Humane AI Pin is no more. Humane has announced that certain of…

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Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review: Good sound, many weaknesses

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good sound Smart personalized sound feature Comfortable fit Cons Mediocre noise cancellation Poor touch controls Limited and feature-poor app Our Verdict Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi is stylish, sounds great, and fits comfortably. They also have a clever feature that lets you set a personalized soundscape. However, poor touch controls and…

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Reverse charging rumor resurfaces for the iPhone 17 Pro

MagSafe wireless charging on an iPhone Rumors of Apple implementing a reverse charging system in the iPhone have resurfaced yet again, this time with claims it's been tested on the iPhone 17 Pro. Apple's iPhone range has had wireless charging for quite some time, but while it has been used to draw power to recharge…

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Apple closing Northbrook store in struggling Chicago mall

Apple has confirmed that it is to permanently shut its Apple Northbrook store in Chicago. It's common for Apple to close an Apple Store, but very rare for it not just being that it's moving to a nearby and typically larger location. In the past few years, only a handful of stores have permanently closed,…

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Could Apple take on Nvidia with a standalone graphics card?

If you’re fully immersed in the Apple ecosphere of products, you may not have noticed a big trend that’s happening with computing. No, we’re not talking about AI, though that is the hot trend, it’s something that’s actually tied to AI development: graphics cards. You might typically associate graphics cards with gaming and other video-focused…

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A new AI tool is growing in popularity with everyone from students to executives

Ever feel like your brain’s on overdrive trying to keep up with everything happening in meetings, lectures, or brainstorming sessions? My Notes AI is about to change things up. Designed exclusively for Apple devices, this app makes capturing, summarizing, and organizing your notes feel effortless, no matter how fast-paced things get. Let’s start with unlimited…

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