Apple's new entry-level iPhone 16e features the powerful A18 SoC, a great OLED display, and Apple AI features. However, it brings back the notch, has only one rear camera, and lacks MagSafe. If Apple Intelligence isn't a priority (why should it be?), the iPhone 15 costs just $100 more.
Cutting corners: Apple Intelligence is now an "opt-out" feature across the entire Apple ecosystem, despite still being marketed as a beta product. Most users aren't keen to have incomplete features forced upon them, but shoving AI down everybody's throat is a popular trend among corporations dabbling in the technology.
The big picture: Apple has launched its answer to the generative AI models and features offered by the likes of OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. Although Apple Intelligence is now available to owners of compatible devices, many of its intended features are still slated for release in the coming months. Furthermore, leaked internal communications suggest that its capabilities currently fall significantly behind those of ChatGPT.