This week, Apple surprised us by launching the iPhone 16e, a $599 device based on the iPhone 14’s design, rather than the anticipated iPhone SE fourth-gen. The iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch OLED display and is powered by the A18 chip for Apple Intelligence. However, the question remains whether it can be considered a budget-friendly iPhone option. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn delve into the details of the iPhone 16e and compare it to other models in the iPhone 16 family.

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Topics

• Apple introduces the iPhone 16e, the successor to the SE, priced at $599 – 1:22

• The Trump administration plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on auto and semiconductor imports – 32:02

• Acer announces a 10 percent price increase in response to tariff discussions – 34:26

• Humane AI is acquired by HP, and the Pin will be discontinued on February 28 – 36:42

• Microsoft develops a new quantum computing chip utilizing topological qubits – 41:14

• Current projects – 47:28

• Pop culture recommendations – 50:06

Credits

Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North

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