Update: Apple’s C1 modem doesn’t interfere with MagSafe on the iPhone 16e

Update 11:18am ET: Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e. The original story is below: In the technical data of the Apple iPhone 16e, the parameters for fast charging—50 percent in 30 minutes with compatible hardware—and for wireless…

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iOS 18.4 set for ‘early April’ release after a lengthy beta delay

Apple websites in many countries where Engish is not the primary language now show that Apple Intelligence will be available in early April, which likely coincides with the release of iOS 18.4. Macworld’s sister publication, Macwelt, caught the change on the Apple Germany website; we checked Apple France, Apple Japan, and Apple Mexico, and those…

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Build the iMac Pro you want with $400 off the M4 Mac Mini and Studio Display

If the iMac is too small and underpowered for your needs, you’re probably in for a long wait for an iMac Pro. But you can build your own 27-inch beast with a savings of more than $400 on this bundle: Amazon is selling the M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,294 and the 27-inch Studio Display…

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Preorder Apple’s iPhone 16e: Best Deals & Carrier Incentives

Get preorder deals on Apple's new iPhone 16e - Image credit: Apple Apple iPhone 16e preorders begin on Feb. 21, with the new devices arriving on Feb. 28. Here's where to get the best iPhone 16e preorder deals with wireless carrier incentives and more. Apple's 2025 iPhone 16e goes up for preorder on Friday, Feb.…

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Can’t get iPhone Mirroring to work? Here’s what you should do

The iPhone Mirroring feature appeared with macOS Sequoia and lets you screen share your iPhone on a Mac in a way that’s never existed before. It’s like running a virtual version of your iPhone right there on the Desktop. However, you may encounter problems getting iPhone Mirroring to work because of the many requirements and…

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iPhone 16e: The ‘e’ means everything

It’s not every February we get an iPhone announcement–in fact, it’s rarely February. But rarely doesn’t mean never, and on Wednesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 16e, a new model that brings cutting-edge internals to an older form factor. But tempted as you might be to call the 16e the fourth-generation iPhone SE,…

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iPhone 17 may not get Apple’s C1 modem, but will get a new Wi-Fi chip

A render of what the iPhone 17 could look like. Most of Apple's iPhone 17 lineup won't be using its new C1 modem, Ming-Chi Kuo claims, but they will still benefit from a new in-house Wi-Fi chip design. Apple's introduction of the iPhone 16e also brought with it the C1, an internally-designed modem to wean…

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Apple cut too much by removing MagSafe from the iPhone 16e

Apple can't come out and say wired charging is better than wireless, but it tried. Apple says that you can use wireless Qi chargers with the iPhone 16e and it's true, but isn't MagSafe and that causes problems. One of the compromises Apple made with making a lower-cost entry to the iPhone 16 range was…

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