Apple unveils new budget iPhone 16e to replace SE model - and it comes with plenty of surprise new features

Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its latest'budget' smartphone – the iPhone 16e. Released February 28, the device runs Apple Intelligence features, including a ChatGPT integration with smart assistant Siri. It also has a 6.1-inch display, a two-in-one camera system, an'extraordinary' battery life, and sees the return of the'notch' at the top of the display. 'iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence,' said Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president of worldwide iPhone product marketing. 'We're so excited for iPhone 16e to complete the lineup as a powerful, more affordable option to bring the iPhone experience to even more people.'