iPhone 16e launch updates: The newest phone of the 16 series will start from ₹59,900

The iPhone 16e will likely help Apple in cost-sensitive markets such as Europe and China where buyers tend to pay for phones upfront, said Ben Bajarin, principal analyst at consulting firm Creative Strategies.

Apple is trying to balance its desire to offer a more affordable iPhone that will lure more people into its sphere of product against its self-interest in maximizing its profits from selling higher price products, Forrester Research analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee told AP.

“The problem with a lower-end product in a luxury portfolio is that you want it to be good but not so good as to cannibalize the crown jewels," Chatterjee said.

Sales of the SE model as a share of total revenue for iPhones has dropped from 10% at its introduction in 2016 to about 1% last year, according to Counterpoint Research.

The USB-C charging standard allows Apple to sell the iPhone 16e in the EU again. Rules in that region require device makers to use that kind of port, and the prior iPhone SE had a Lightning connector.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The new iPhone 16e model lacks some of the features found in the pricier versions. For instance, it doesn’t have the Dynamic Island interface, lacks MagSafe magnetic wireless charging, has only one back camera, and doesn’t have the faster-refreshing ProMotion display found on the iPhone 16 Pro line. There’s also no Camera Control button.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The debut is the first of several iPhone design changes slated for this year, with Apple also planning a new skinnier version. The company’s smartphone business could use a boost. Sales fell about 1% in the holiday quarter when the iPhone 16 failed to entice shoppers. The Apple Intelligence software also has lagged behind rival offerings and isn’t available in much of the world.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: Apple on Wednesday revealed its first custom-designed modem chip that will help connect iPhones to wireless data networks, a move that will make the company less reliant on chips from Qualcomm that also power its Android rivals.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: Apple's Nasdaq-listed stocks rose about 0.30% to $245/share shortly after the company launched the iPhone 16e.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The 128 GB version of the iPhone 16e will cost ₹59,900 while the 256 GB version will cost ₹69,900. The version with the largest storage - 512 GB - will cost ₹89,900 for users in India.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The iPhone 16e will be available for pre-order from Friday, February 21 with availability beginning on Friday, February 28.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The new phone is made with over 30% recycled content overall, including 100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery. It also features 85% recycled aluminium in the enclosure. Additionally, the main logic board and back glass of iPhone 16e are designed to be manufactured more efficiently, reducing the amount of raw materials needed. The packaging is also entirely fiber-based.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: iOS 18 on the iPhone 16e will let users lock and hide apps and schedule messages to send later on the Messages app, which supports RCS. Tapbacks have been expanded to include emoji, Genmoji or stickers while Messages app now lets users bring words, phrases and sentences to life using text effects.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: iPhone 16e features the latest operating system the company has to offer - the iOS 18. It also comes with a redesigned Control Center, which provides easier access to third-party apps.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: iPhone 16e offers an Action button to users. This button can be customised in Settings and used to quickly open the camera or switch on the flashlight, switch between Ring and Silent modes, recognise music with Shazam or activate Voice Memos. It can also be used to activate Focus, Translate and accessibility features like Magnifier.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: iPhone 16e has ChatGPT integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, allowing users to choose to access the AI's expertise without jumping between applications. The new phone also allows users to access ChatGPT for free without creating an account.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The new model features Face ID, enabled by the TrueDepth camera system. The feature can be used to unlock the phone, authenticate purchases and sign in to apps, among other functions.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The newest member of the iPhone 16 series offers a breakthrough battery life. This enables the phone's battery to last up to six hours longer than iPhone 11 and up to 12 hours longer than all generations of iPhone SE.

iPhone 16e launch LIVE updates: The iPhone 16e will feature a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR Display with OLED technology and an edge-to-edge design.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: iPhone 16e will be available in two matte finishes - black and white - with colourful cases available to accessorise.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: The model offers Apple's flagship Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance and Find My via satellite features.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: The iPhone 16e features a 48MP Fusion camera with an integrated 2x Telephoto lens. “It is like having two cameras in one, so users can zoom in with optical quality,” Apple said.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: The new phone features the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple. With it, the device delivers fast and reliable 5G cellular connectivity.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: The iPhone 16e comes with Apple Intelligence, the company's in-house artificial intelligence. Apple Intelligence delivers helpful and relevant intelligence while taking an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI.

Apple iPhone 16e debut LIVE updates: Apple has launched a new member of its flagship iPhone 16 series - the iPhone 16e. The new model comes with an A18 chip.

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