Did you know Apple Releases Sleeker Version of Its Low Budget iPhone To Revive Demand
Tech giant Apple has just rolled out a more sleeker and expensive variant of its low-budget iPhone.
The company is trying to revive demand and widen its audience for the AI-featured model. The phone is 16e
and was launched on Wednesday as the fourth-generation model that’s
sold globally at a much lower cost than the standard and premium
variants.
The former bargain-bin models were dubbed iPhone SE
while the final variant was said to be rolled out in 2022. Similar to
how its iPhone 16 lineup works, this 16e model features a unique
computer chip for processing different AI offerings. Common features
include text summary, audio, and the ability to produce emojis on the
go. Another great feature is its smart virtual assistant, Siri. Users
can also look forward to having a more powerful battery with a great
camera.
All the upgrades translate into a much higher starting
price for the iPhone 16e for $600. That’s a 40% rise from the usual $430
that was seen on the final iPhone SE. The only difference is that this
16e iPhone is more affordable than the usual iPhone 16 which comes for
$800. The latest model will be seen across different stores by this
month’s end but pre-ordering begins Friday.
The company shared
more on this front including how the iPhone 16e would complete its
lineup as a great device that’s more affordable in price so greater
audiences can benefit from the entire iPhone experience.
Apple
is also looking to balance the desire to offer more affordable iPhones
that entice more users into the product sphere against self-interest in
bettering profits from higher-priced products.
The
issue happens to be related to Apple wanting cheaper models to enter
its luxury portfolio so that it’s good but not as great as the classic
or premium offerings. While the company has been busy hyping its foray
into the world of AI and Apple intelligence, the latest collection of
features is yet to be shared with US users. Moreover, many nations don’t
have this kind of technology on offer.
Apple is on a mission to
better sales for its products in places like China. It’s not specified
when this iPhone will be present in the region or when Apple
Intelligence will be launched there. But we did see Apple strike a great
deal with Chinese company Alibaba that might pave the way for better
technology arising inside iPhones in the country this year in spring.
Other
than handling AI, the latest 16e low-budget model has a unique look to
previously launched SE models. It has a larger display screen and no
home screen button. It features face recognition for unlocking like
other premium models do.
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