The iPhone 16e Big Feature isn’t AI — It’s Battery

Getting you to finally upgrade that old iPhone takes more than new AI software. CNET’s Bridget Carey looks at how Apple shifts its strategy for the budget-choice iPhone 16e, how it differs from the iPhone 16, and what it tells you about the next stage of iPhone evolution (it’s all about the battery, baby). 0:00 Intro 1:14 RIP iPhone SE, Hello iPhone 16e 3:11 Action Button and Apple Intelligence 3:40 2-in-1 48MP Fusion Camera 4:08 USB-C and Charging 4:39 A18 Chip 5:09 Battery Life and Apple C1 Modem 5:56 Safety Features 6:14 Final Thoughts Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cnet.com Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet CNET's AI Atlas: https://www.cnet.com/ai-atlas/ Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com/