First, the company shifted away from the “SE” branding after nearly a decade. Then it priced the budget phone higher than expected at $599 – a notable jump from the $429 iPhone SE.

Macworld For months leading up to the launch of the iPhone 16e, rumors all but confirmed that Apple would hike the price of the iPhone SE 3’s successor. But given how competitive the midrange smartphone market is,

The iPhone 16e could soon be joined by the Pixel 9a, as Google releases a midrange phone of its own. Here's what's going to determine which is the best alternative to pricier flagships.

Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed push into the budget smartphone market for the tech giant. It’s also the first iPhone with a cellular modem designed by Apple,