Three years have passed between the release of the third-generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 16E, Apple's latest budget phone. That's a relatively long time for mobile developments to evolve -- and for the sticker price to rise alongside those improvements.

A rumor from some weeks back is suddenly gathering steam, suggesting a different iPhone is on the brink of release.

The iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB and will be available for preorder on February 21. The phone will be available on February 28. A 256GB version and a 512GB version will run you $699 and $899, respectively.

If you’re an iPhone SE 3 user, check out what changes have been made and whether now is the time for an upgrade (hint: it is). With its introduction, the iPhone 16e is now the most affordable iPhone on the market.

China’s smartphone market is experiencing a slowdown, with sales growth momentum stalling despite government subsidies that have been aimed at

Jefferies said China's smartphone growth momentum is stalling, and noted that Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) new iPhone 16e is likely underwhelming. Analysts led by Edison Lee said their industry checks suggest China's smartphone sales growth continued to deteriorate post- Chinese yuan,

Macworld When reviewing a new device, as with so many things, it’s important to keep an open mind. But I could tell within a matter of hours that the iPhone 16e and I were not going to get on. It was the end of the day.

Apple announced the iPhone 16e about a week ago, but it wasn’t on sale from the get-go. The pre-order period was valid until now, but units have now started to ship to consumers, and the iPhone 16e is available to buy in stores.

Apple's revolutionary iPhone 16e delivers substantial upgrades over SE 3, featuring the crucial A18 chip. Read why we're cautiously optimistic on AAPL stock.

Phone 16e - Clean Up - The new iPhone 16e comes with supersized battery life, a 48MP Fusion camera, and a durable design. It’s built for Apple Intelligence and powered by A18, the latest-generation chip.