Pre-order on Friday! Apple releases iPhone 16e: more affordable price, Apple Intelligence integrates Siri + ChatGPT highly.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced at the latest conference that the iPhone 16 series officially welcomes a new member - iPhone 16e. This phone not only has the A18 chip, breakthrough battery life, and innovative 2-in-1 high-resolution camera system, but also comes with Apple Intelligence, bringing smart AI services to more users.

Tim Cook said, "iPhone 16e is the most user-friendly member of the iPhone 16 family, yet it still has powerful performance, smart experience, and privacy protection features. We hope that through iPhone 16e, Apple Intelligence can reach more people."

iPhone 16e starts at $599 and will officially go on sale on February 28, with pre-orders available this Friday, February 23.

A18 chip + C1 signal chip, performance and connectivity greatly improved

Apple Vice President Kaiann Drance introduced that the iPhone 16e uses the latest A18 chip, significantly improving operational efficiency and AI applications. For example, users can easily remove unwanted objects in photos or smoothly play high-definition games through the Edit tool.

"Only Apple's chips can achieve this level of performance and energy efficiency," Drance said.

In addition, the iPhone 16e is the first to be equipped with the C1 chip - Apple's first self-designed mobile data chip, bringing faster and more reliable 5G connectivity, while improving energy efficiency to ensure long-lasting use without power consumption.

26 hours of super long battery life, dual support for USB-C and wireless charging

The internal design of the iPhone 16e has been re-optimized to accommodate a larger battery capacity, bringing amazing battery life performance.

26 hours of video playback time

12 hours more battery life than the previous iPhone

Support USB-C fast charging and wireless charging

"This allows you to talk, browse the web, listen to music, or create anytime, anywhere, for longer," Drance said.

In addition, the iPhone 16e adopts USB-C charging, allowing users to share the same charging cable with Mac, iPad, and other devices, expanding accessory compatibility.

Apple Intelligence: Personalized AI, making everyday life more efficient

iPhone 16e equipped with Apple Intelligence, which is Apple's latest AI system, featuring personalization and privacy-first characteristics, and deeply integrated with iOS 18, making daily use smarter and more efficient.

Main functions include:

Intelligent Photo Management: Describe the contents of the photos, quickly search for images, and even remove unwanted objects.

Emoji generation: Enter a few words to create personalized emoticons.

Writing tools: can correct, rewrite, or adjust the tone, such as changing a formal email to a more friendly invitation.

Siri + ChatGPT Integration: Siri can assist in planning restaurant reservations, finding information, and even helping users design menus.

"You have full control over when to use ChatGPT and how much information to share," Apple emphasizes, with Apple Intelligence prioritizing privacy to ensure the security of personal data.

Apple Intelligence will also support more languages starting in April, further expanding the global market.

2 in 1 48 million pixel camera, stronger night shooting and portrait modes

Apple Camera Engineering executive Lucy Browning introduced that the iPhone 16e is equipped with a specially designed 48 million pixel Fusion camera, which has a main lens and 2x telephoto, equivalent to two lenses combined into one.

Camera highlights include:

Up to 4 times the resolution, providing richer details and light balance

2x optical zoom, suitable for shooting close-ups and distant scenes.

Enhanced portrait mode that can capture clear facial close-ups even in low-light conditions.

Night mode + 4K recording, take the video quality and sound to the next level.

The front camera also has high image quality and autofocus function to ensure that everyone is clearly visible when taking group selfies.

Face ID, security enhancement, support Apple Pay and password management

The iPhone 16e supports Face ID unlocking and can securely log in to applications and websites. In addition, the latest 'Password' application allows users to manage passwords more conveniently while ensuring the security of personal information.

The iPhone 16e features a Ceramic Shield that provides waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant capabilities. Official data shows that it is 4 times more resistant to drops than the old iPhone models.

The fuselage is made of aerospace-grade aluminum material and is available in two colors: matte white and matte black. It also supports a variety of colorful protective cases, allowing users to mix and match freely.

Satellite communication + accident detection, guarding users in emergencies

iPhone 16e comes with a car accident detection feature, which can automatically dial emergency assistance phone numbers when a serious accident occurs.

In addition, the iPhone 16e also features satellite communication capabilities (available in specific countries and regions), allowing users to send messages, contact emergency personnel, or update their location in the 'Find' app even without Wi-Fi or mobile network coverage.

Price and listing time: a more affordable iPhone, on sale February 28th

iPhone 16e, as the entry-level model of the iPhone 16 family, is priced starting at $599 and offers trade-in and carrier contract discounts.

Sale Time:

Pre-order time: February 23rd (this Friday) Official release: February 28th

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