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Apple’s iPhone 16e seems boring, and that’s exactly why I want one

Apple I might be the one and only person who’s genuinely excited about the iPhone 16e. On paper, there’s nothing crazy about Apple’s new mid-range phone — it only has one camera, brings back the notch for Face ID, and comes in two bland colorways, black and white. But hear me out — that’s why I’m excited. For the first time in a long time, it feels like Apple is making a phone for people who don’t want to be completely glued to their phones, and I think that will make the iPhone 16e a success.

Amazon pulls the plug on its Android app store that you never used anyway

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon will shut down its Android device app store in August 2025. Users will no longer be able to download or use apps from the Appstore on Android after the deadline. Amazon Fire devices like the Fire TV and the Fire Tablet. The Google Play Store is the premier source for downloading and installing apps on Android flagships, but the platform’s open nature also allows third-party app stores to exist. The Amazon Appstore was one of those popular options ou

Apple’s latest AirTag feature now supported by the busiest U.S. airline

Starting with iOS 18.2, Apple has enhanced its AirTag item trackers with a special feature that makes locating lost luggage easier than ever. The “Share Item Location” capability requires adoption by airlines to work, and this week the busiest airline in America has announced its support. American Airlines ranks third in terms of fleet size and revenue, but the company flies more passengers per day than any other U.S. airline. For that reason, American Airlines’ use of Apple’s Share Item Locat

Apple currently only able to detect Pegasus spyware in half of infected iPhones

NSO’s Pegasus spyware is one of the most frightening privacy threats an iPhone owner can face. Without you taking any action at all, it’s able to completely take over your phone, accessing almost all of the personal data stored on it, and some versions have been able to activate cameras and microphones. Pegasus exploits zero-day vulnerabilities – security holes Apple doesn’t yet know about – but the iPhone maker has another way to fight back … Apple aims to detect Pegasus spyware iOS includes

Great cameras, not Apple Intelligence, is what people want from an iPhone 16e

After much anticipation, Apple finally announced the iPhone 16e yesterday. Looking at its position in the company's lineup, the 16e is a headscratcher. My colleague Ian Carlos Campbell already wrote about how strange it is that the phone is missing MagSafe, a feature universally loved by Apple users. However, the omission that stands out the most to me is that the iPhone 16e doesn't come with more than a single rear camera, and no, 2x telephoto cropping doesn't count. Sure, if you put the 16e a

Apple launches $599 iPhone 16e: Best features, specs, and everything else to know

Apple It was a little more than two years ago when Apple refreshed its entry-level, low-cost iPhone model, ideal for people who didn't need all of the bells and whistles but still wanted to be part of the Apple ecosystem -- the iPhone SE. After a two-year hiatus, the next big refresh has arrived. Also: What does the 'e' in iPhone 16e stand for? On Wednesday, Apple launched the iPhone 16e via an online press release rather than the usual product event. The iPhone 16e received several massive u

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Your next iPhone may get a significant price increase - this analyst thinks it's inevitable

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The latest US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have put Apple at a bit of a crossroads. With multiple tariffs impacting countries worldwide, including a 10% charge on all imports from China, electronics makers like Apple will soon have to decide if they'll take the brunt of the damage or redirect it to end consumers by increasing the price of goods. That includes the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. Also: Apple launches $599 iPhone 16e: Best features, specs, and

This smart humidifier is helping me win the war against winter dryness (and it's on sale)

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better humidifier at this price point. Jack Wallen/ZDNET What's the deal? Amazon is currently offering the Dreo Smart 5L Humidifier for $60, which is 20% off the regular price. Why this deal is ZDNET recommended I went hands-on with this humidifier, and it performed flawlessly in my testing with a slue of easy to use functions that make it a worthwhile investment. ZDNET's key takeaways Regularly priceed at $75, the Dreo Smart 5L Humidifier is on sale on Amaz

The Price of the Brand-New 2025 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Laptop Just Fell Off a Cliff at Amazon, Over 50% Off

Just when we thought Amazon saved its massive laptop sales on older models, this limited-time deal just dropped in from out of nowhere. The 2025 model Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Student Laptop has been available on Amazon for just over 5 weeks, yet right now it’s 53% off. This is the maxed-out model, with 32GB of DDR4 RAM and a full terabyte of storage, which normally sells for $799. This stunner of a deal brings that price down to just $379. See at Amazon The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is, as the name suggests,

Apple's Lower-Priced iPhone 16E Could Be Its Biggest Opportunity of 2025

Apple's $599 iPhone 16E is the biggest refresh ever for the company's lower-cost phone, formerly called the iPhone SE, and it couldn't arrive at a better time. With generative AI requiring beefier specs, and US tariffs on imports from China possibly bringing an increase in costs, Apple's entry-level iPhone might provide enough new features to be worth the upgrade from an earlier iPhone SE. But those prior iPhone SE owners will be facing a substantial price hike, with the iPhone 16E costing $170

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Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date

Apple has launched a new iPhone, but what was expected to be a new iPhone SE announcement this morning has turned into a completely new product line: the iPhone 16e. This isn't exactly a follow-up to the iPhone SE from three years ago, though it officially replaces it. Also gone is the iPhone 14, meaning Apple's iPhone lineup now consists of the iPhone 16e, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 series. Apple announced the new device online without much fanfare. The iPhone 16e is available for preorder start

iPhone 16e debuts Apple's first in-house modem, putting them one step closer to cutting ties with Qualcomm

In brief: Apple is a step closer to becoming silicon-independent. Its new C1 modem in the iPhone 16e marks Cupertino's first attempt at handling connectivity without outside help. The Silicon Valley tech giant has already cut ties with Intel, and Qualcomm could be next on the chopping block. Apple claims the C1 will improve power efficiency, helping the iPhone 16e achieve up to 26 hours of video playback. If the claim proves accurate, the 16e will become the longest-lasting 6.1-inch iPhone Cupe

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Apple resists UK regulator demands to open up iOS browsers, citing security risks

Recap: After Apple began allowing alternate iOS browser engines in compliance with new European regulations, the United Kingdom began arranging the framework for similar action, much to the Cupertino giant's chagrin. A proposed stipulation regarding updates to Apple's WebKit engine is particularly noteworthy. Apple continues to fight the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) efforts to regulate the iOS web browser market. The iPhone maker responded to the agency's proposed remedies with

Unit Network raises $18M for decentralized platform enabling real-world and digital asset trading

Unit Network, a decentralized financial ecosystem enabling trading of real-world and digital assets through tokenization, has raised $18 million. The venture capital investment was led by industry leaders such as the Blockchain Founders Fund and Outlier Ventures, alongside notable entrepreneurs including Cristina Venture (White Star Capital), Diego Gutiérrez Zaldívar (Rootstock), Joshua Seims (Metastable Capital), Richard Wang (Draper Dragon Fund), Thomas Hessler (Zanox), Yuval Rooz (DigitalAss

On T-Mobile and hate the T-Life app? We have bad news

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s new internal Magenta Welcome program starts today. This is a continuation of T-Mobile’s efforts to push customers to the app, even when getting in-store support. Customers will now be able to check in to T-Mobile stores through the app, or even automatically using location services. Customer service reps will then connect to the T Life app and essentially use it to make changes for the customers. This change could end up making customer serv

Viral PS3 emulator for Android has already vanished alongside its shady developer

TL;DR The aPS3e PS3 emulator has been removed from GitHub, possibly because of copyright and licensing issues. The developer Aenu’s account also seems to have been removed. aPS3e had quickly risen to fame in recent days for bringing quality PS3 emulation to Android. In a sudden and somewhat expected move, the aPS3e emulator, which had briefly stirred up excitement among Android gamers hoping to emulate PS3 titles on their devices, has disappeared from GitHub. Developed by a developer known a

This Switch emulator dev is working on a (legit) PS3 emulator for Android

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Sudachi developer Jarrod Norwell is working on a new Android port of RPCS3. He is also behind Folium, one of the few emulators on iOS. There’s no playable build yet, but aPS3e has already proved native PS3 emulation on Android is possible. The barrier to PS3 emulation on Android has never been thinner. Although the initial aPS3e app has been removed from GitHub amid licensing controversies, there’s now new hope from a familiar Australian developer. Cal

The least used app on my Android phone is… the Google app?!

Andy Walker / Android Authority I spent several hours rummaging through the Google app for a recent opinion piece detailing its excellent Saved feature. However, I don’t use this app often, if ever. This got me thinking: why is the Google app still around, and why does Google insist on keeping it when a search widget from Chrome could essentially replace everything I use it for? While I’m sure many users (including myself, initially) feel that it’s a vestigial piece of software from Android ve

Does Apple’s C1 chip mean mmWave 5G is dead?

Apple achieved a major milestone yesterday, when it launched an iPhone with its own in-house modem instead of a Qualcomm one: the C1 chip. This has been a key goal for the company for a great many years for two reasons, so finally ticking the box is a pretty big moment … The twin benefits of the C1 chip As we noted yesterday, ditching a Qualcomm modem for the C1 is a double-win for Apple. First, Qualcomm’s fee structure, which Apple has long considered unfair. When Apple bought modem chips f

Visual Intelligence feature coming to iPhone 15 Pro with a future iOS update

Apple Intelligence is available for iPhone 15 Pro and later, but there’s an exclusive feature for iPhone 16 models, which is Visual Intelligence. Some believed this was because the iPhone 15 Pro lacks Camera Control, but that all changed with the iPhone 16e – which supports Visual Intelligence. Now Apple has confirmed that the feature will soon be available to iPhone 15 Pro owners too. Apple confirms Visual Intelligence is coming to iPhone 15 Pro An Apple spokesperson told Daring Fireball’s Jo

Best Internet Providers in Minneapolis, Minnesota

What is the best internet provider in Minneapolis? Xfinity is CNET's top pick for the best internet service provider for most Minneapolis households thanks to its wide selection of plans and solid coverage throughout the area. Whether you need fast speeds for gaming and streaming or an affordable connection for everyday home usage, Xfinity's wide range of plans has options for everyone. It offers competitive prices and reliable customer support as well, making Xfinity a solid overall choice. I

Now's the Time to Lock in an APY Up to 4.65%. Today's CD Rates, Feb. 20, 2025

Key takeaways You can earn up to 4.65% APY with today's best CDs. APYs haven't shifted much in recent days, but they won't stay high forever. By opening a CD now, you can protect your earnings from expected Fed rate cuts. Sometimes, no news is good news. As banks wait to see how long the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates paused, certificate of deposit rates haven't budged much over the past week. That's good news for savers who have yet to take advantage of still-elevated annual percentage

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Keep Your iPhone's Notes App Organized With This Hidden Trick

Apple released iOS 18.3 in January, and that update brought some bug fixes to all iPhones. But when Apple released iOS 18 in September, the company made it easy to keep your Notes app more organized with collapsible sections. There are other ways to keep Notes organized, like with tags, but those usually apply to the whole note and not the content with the note. With collapsible sections, you can keep the content within individual notes organized and tidy so you can easily find what you're look

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Apple's iPhone 16E Brings Apple Intelligence Features With a Cheaper Price Tag

Until now, Apple Intelligence has been reserved for the cool kids – aka, the people with the latest, most powerful iPhones. Now, the $599 (£599, AU$999) iPhone 16E is here to shake that up. Apple's latest version of its budget phone line invariably cuts corners when it comes to design and camera specs, but it doesn't hold back with AI. Equipped with an A18 chip -- just like the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus -- the more affordable phone can power a suite of Apple Intelligence features including notifica

The iPhone is done with home buttons — here’s why I’ll miss it

For the first time since the iPhone’s debut in 2007, Apple no longer sells a smartphone with a home button. The iPhone 16E announced yesterday removes it. The removal was long overdue, having been surpassed by all touchscreen controls many years ago. But while the home button’s time is over, it leaves behind an important legacy. The home button was crucial to the first iPhone, but it was also jarring; no other phone at that time had basically no buttons. It was both a gamble and a necessary inn

This smart thermostat compay is considering charging users for its app

In a first for a smart thermostat company, Tado is exploring charging its customers £1 / €1 a month just to control their devices from its app. Multiple users have reported that Tado, manufacturers of smart thermostats, radiator valves, and heat pump controllers for Europe and the UK, sent a message through their app alerting them to the impending charge. The Verge reached out to Tado to confirm this, but the company declined to comment. According to a post on the Tado community forum earlier t

Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android

Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The company said on a support page that it will also discontinue its Coins digital currency, which could be used to purchase games and apps on the app store. “Starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device. We will also be discontinuing the Amazon Co

Immutable-backed Inevitable Games Fund grows 180% in 9 months

Immutable, in collaboration with King River Capital and Polygon Labs, today announced the inaugural returns on liquid investments of the Inevitable Games Fund (IGF). The fund recorded a 2.8 multiple on invested capital (MOIC) for investments that have launched token generation events (TGEs), outpacing the 1.36 multiple seen from Bitcoin during the same time period. Anchored by Alpha Wave Ventures, backed by Alpha Wave Global and the Abu Dhabi Royal Group’s Chimera Capital, IGF has made investm

Humane wrapped its bet against the iPhone in the cloak of AI and lost

The Ai Pin is officially dead. Parts of Humane have been sold to HP, and the Ai Pin will cease to function in a week. Cause of death? An outdated and undercooked bet against the iPhone made by former Apple engineers that Humane tried to disguise as artificial intelligence hardware. Bloomberg reports that HP has agreed to acquire assets from Humane for $116 million. Humane’s sole product, Ai Pin, won’t become an HP product. Instead, HP will put the parts of Humane that it is acquiring into its A

iPhone 16e camera seems to lack latest-generation Photographic Styles

With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has completely revamped the Photographic Styles feature – which was first introduced with the iPhone 13. However, despite the new iPhone 16e having almost the same hardware as its more expensive siblings, the device seems to lack the latest-generation Photographic Styles. iPhone 16e and Photographic Styles Based on Apple’s official webpage that compares different iPhone models, only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro feature the latest-generation Photographic Styl