Yesterday marked a crucial moment for Apple as it launched the iPhone 16e around the world. Every iPhone launch is important, but the iPhone 16e is particularly important for a few reasons. It’s the evolution of the Apple iPhone SE lineup,

Apple's iPhone 16e has arrived. Here's where to get the best iPhone 16e price, with wireless incentives knocking up to $830 off via bill credits, trade-in offers and more.

Apple’s latest product is the iPhone 16e, the most affordable Apple phone you can buy. It goes on sale on Friday, Feb. 28, for $599 from apple.com. Along with the headline features, there are some you may not know about.

Apple delivered its latest budget handset, the $599 iPhone 16e, without pomp. There was no big event in person, nor was there one online. No journalists

You may also have seen in Apple's comparison tool that the iPhone 16e lacks “DC-HSDPA,” even though it's available in its pricier siblings. This is a 3G carrier aggregation technology that isn't as common these days, since 3G networks are being deprecated, so it shouldn't be an issue.

Before the iPhone 16e’s arrival, the best budget iPhone option was the SE, which had a decade-plus-old design and a tiny IPS screen with a lower resolution and an IPS panel. Replacing the SE with a product with modern design, top-tier specs, and Apple Intelligence is a major leap forward for Apple’s entry-level smartphone.

The iPhone 16e doesn't have massive bezels like the iPhone SE, but it doesn't have Dynamic Island, either. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable Apple's most affordable iPhone 16 is pretty great when compared to other members of the iPhone 16 family.

The iPhone 16e doesn't feature MagSafe support. Apple explained why it left this beloved iPhone function behind on this model.