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• Insta360 launches new ‘AI Tracker’ accessory for Flow 2 Pro gimbal

  20-02-2025 23:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Insta360 introduced the Flow 2 Pro earlier this year, the company’s latest smartphone gimbal – which I reviewed here on 9to5Mac. Now the company has just announced a new accessory for Flow 2 Pro owners. Called the “AI Tracker,” the accessory is a module with a built-in camera sensor to improve the tracking of people and objects.more…
  
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• Elon Musk’s xAI’s Grok 3 just might be ‘the smartest AI on Earth’

  20-02-2025 23:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  xAI’s Grok 3 is “the world’s smartest AI model,” according to xAI’s founder Elon Musk and early users think the claim not be hyperbole. “Grok has real-time knowledge. Big difference,” Musk wrote on his X social media platform Thursday morning.pic.twitter.com/RpCTIUJAgW
  — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 20, 2025Shirin Ghaffary for Bloomberg News:‎Musk and his team say they have built the “smartest AI on Earth.”
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 20, 2025 – iPhone 17 rumors, more iPhone 16e tidbits

  20-02-2025 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more!more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 21, #1343

  20-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,343 for Feb. 21.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 21, #355

  20-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 355 for Feb. 21.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 21, #151

  20-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 151 for Feb. 21.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 21, #621

  20-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 621 for Feb. 21.
  
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• Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 camera bar design, new Siri powers, more

  20-02-2025 21:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 17 rumors and camera bars galore, plus Siri delays and Vision Pro upgrades. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• ‘The Gorge’ eclipses ‘Wolfs’ as Apple TV+’s biggest-ever movie

  20-02-2025 21:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  “The Gorge,” starring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver, will premiere on February 14, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  In “The Gorge,” now Apple TV+’s biggest-ever movie, two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant i
  
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• Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays

  20-02-2025 20:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doubts about whether Apple will be able to deliver Siri intelligence features in the short-term.And in Happy Hour Plus, Humane shuts up shop and sells to HP. We reflect on the failings of the Ai Pin idea. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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• Apple emerges as likely buyer for UFO disclosure film from ‘Top Gun’ producer

  20-02-2025 20:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If aliens exist, Apple may be about to tell the origin story of how we found out…more…
  
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• The Gorge just had the biggest Apple TV+ film launch yet

  20-02-2025 20:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is hitting new highs this year, powered in large part by Severance’s massive success. Just a day after announcing that Severance is the streamer’s most viewed show ever, now Apple has shared that the just-released film, The Gorge, had the best launch ever for a movie on TV+.more…
  
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• Apple TV+’s new golf comedy ‘Stick,’ starring Owen Wilson, premieres June 4th

  20-02-2025 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Owen Wilson and Peter Dager star in “Stick,” a new golf comedy series premiering June 4, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Thursday revealed a first look at “Stick,” a new golf comedy series starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. The 10-episode season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4th, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through July 23rd.
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• Who Should Be the Next James Bond? Jeff Bezos Wants You to Chime In

  20-02-2025 20:00
  
  Amazon is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, and Jeff Bezos is asking for your opinion on casting for the next 007 superspy.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on with the new Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro with HomeKit Secure Video support

  20-02-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Internally at 9to5Mac, there have been a few conversations about the lack of releases in new HomeKit cameras in recent years. The challenge with HomeKit Secure Video is that the manufacturer sees no option for recurring revenue, so I suspect that might be part of it. The wait for something new is over, though. Today, Aqara has released the newPro with HomeKit Secure Video support. I’ve had my hands on one for the last two weeks, so I am excited to share my experience.more…
  
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• Canon's New Camera Is in a Category Once Thought Practically Dead

  20-02-2025 19:59
  
  The PowerShot V1 is a video-centric compact camera featuring an all-new, and surprisingly large, image sensor.
  
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• Apple is crystal clear about who this iPhone is for — and its future

  20-02-2025 19:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple clearly has a target audience in mind for the new iPhone 16e. The company is also rather forthcoming about the future of the iPhone 16e.more…
  
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• Most People Still Aren't Happy With Their Internet, But It's Not All Bad

  20-02-2025 19:58
  
  While satisfaction numbers are up 4% from 2023, internet service providers are still near the bottom of all industries covered by the ACSI.
  
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• Apple TV+ announces release date for Murderbot, its next big sci-fi show

  20-02-2025 19:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ has gained a strong reputation for its lineup of sci-fi shows, including its new most popular series ever: Severance. Now, the company has just announced the release date for its next big sci-fi show. It’s called Murderbot, and it hits Apple TV+ this spring.more…
  
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• 10 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Now

  20-02-2025 19:20
  
  Still haven't started The Day of the Jackal? This is your sign.
  
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• Can Music Really Help You Sleep? Here's How to Build a Playlist for Deeper Slumber

  20-02-2025 19:00
  
  Listening to a peaceful playlist of the best music for sleep is an easy and free bedtime hack. Here's how to create your sleep playlist.
  
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• 12 Best Foods for Optimal Eye Health

  20-02-2025 19:00
  
  Keep your eyes strong and healthy by adding these foods to your diet.
  
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• Build the iMac Pro you want with $400 off the M4 Mac Mini and Studio Display

  20-02-2025 18:54 via macworld.com
  
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  If the iMac is too small and underpowered for your needs, you’re probably in for a long wait for an iMac Pro. But you can build your own 27-inch beast with a savings of more than $400 on this bundle: Amazon is selling the M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,294 and the 27-inch Studio Display for $1,300, a total savings of $405.The M4 Pro Mac mini chip is a remarkably fast machine for such a tiny enclosure. It’s packed with 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage, which should be more than en
  
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• Why you really shouldn’t buy this iPhone

  20-02-2025 18:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple remixed the 2025 iPhone lineup this week, outdating all existing buying advice until September. That’s when we expect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and new ultra-thin version likely called iPhone 17 Air. Between now and then, however, there’s one piece of buying advice everyone should hear first.more…
  
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• Best U.S. iPhone 16, 16e,16 Plus, 16 Pro & Pro Max deals: February 2025

  20-02-2025 18:50 via macworld.com
  
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  There are now five iPhone handsets in the 16 family! The newest member, the iPhone 16e, goes up for pre-order on Friday February 21, 2025, and will be on sale from Friday February 28. Here’s how to get the best price on Apple’s newest iPhone, or the rest of the iPhone 16 range.Read: How to pre-order the iPhone 16e.
  You don’t have to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. The
  
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• Microsoft Says It's Made a Major Quantum Computing Breakthrough With New Chip

  20-02-2025 18:43
  
  Its Majorana 1 chip, made of a new material, can perform high-level computing tasks with greater speed and accuracy, Microsoft says.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with President Trump at the White House

  20-02-2025 18:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, February 20, 2025 (image via Fox Business)
  “FOX Business Cameras caught Apple CEO Tim Cook on asking [sic whisking?] into the White House about 10 minutes ago,” Edward Lawrence, Fox Business White House Correspondent, reported on X Thursday morning.
  One topic raised at the meeting was likely trade policy and tariffs. Historically, Cook has engaged Trump on this issue, notably in 2019 when he successfully lo
  
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• iOS 18.4 set for ‘early April’ release after a lengthy beta delay

  20-02-2025 18:38 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple websites in many countries where Engish is not the primary language now show that Apple Intelligence will be available in early April, which likely coincides with the release of iOS 18.4. Macworld’s sister publication, Macwelt, caught the change on the Apple Germany website; we checked Apple France, Apple Japan, and Apple Mexico, and those sites also state an early April timeline.The iOS and iPad OS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3 updates (both of which were updated with point r
  
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• Call of Duty Just Launched Its Thinnest Multiplayer Map in Season 2 Reloaded

  20-02-2025 18:36
  
  Developer Treyarch eschews its standard three-lane map design philosophy for a new multiplayer map in the latest Black Ops 6 update.
  
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• How to Watch 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Live From Anywhere

  20-02-2025 18:30
  
  The ninth edition of cricket's "mini World Cup" takes place in Pakistan and Dubai over the next three weeks.
  
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• Apple TV+’s new sci-fi series ‘Murderbot,’ starring Alexander Skarsgård, premieres May 16th

  20-02-2025 18:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s “Murderbot,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård, will make its global debut May 16, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Thursday unveiled a first look at “Murderbot,” its highly anticipated comedic thriller created by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession,” “Big L
  
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• How to Watch Team USA vs. Canada in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Tonight

  20-02-2025 18:16
  
  Canada can avenge its earlier loss to the USA in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off in tonight's final. Find out the best ways to watch the game.
  
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• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro & Pro Max: Get them while you still can

  20-02-2025 18:15 via macworld.com
  
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  The iPhone 14 is no longer on sale. Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, which is the new ‘budget’ iPhone replacing the iPhone 14 at the same price. Read more here iPhone 16e: Everything you need to know.While resellers sell off iPhone 14 stock you may be able to find a bargain. In this article we round up the best deals and discounts currently available on each iPhone 14 model, as well as refurbished deals worth considering. We cover both SIM-free and contract deals, identify
  
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• Best iPhone SE deals: Get them while you still can

  20-02-2025 18:15 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re looking for an iPhone but don’t want to spend a fortune, the third-gen iPhone SE, Apple’s cheapest handset might appeal.
  However, that iPhone is no longer on sale. Apple has instead launched the iPhone 16e, which is the new ‘budget’ iPhone. Read more here iPhone 16e: Everything you need to know.While resellers sell off iPhone SE stock you may be able to find a bargain. In this article we round up the best deals and discounts currently available on
  
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• Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for MagSafe removal on iPhone 16e

  20-02-2025 18:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The new iPhone 16e has a lot going for it, but one surprising shortcoming is its lack of MagSafe support. Some have theorized that Apple’s new C1 modem is the reason, but Apple has just denied that rumor completely.more…
  
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• iPhone 17 Air's Battery Life Looks Promising Based on iPhone 16e

  20-02-2025 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  The new iPhone 16e has the longest battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone. According to Apple's tech specs, the iPhone 16e offers up to 26 hours of battery life for video playback, compared to up to 22 hours for the standard iPhone 16.
  A key reason the iPhone 16e has longer battery life than the iPhone 16 is Apple's new C1 modem, which is the most power-efficient modem ever included in an iPhone. All other current iPhone models are equipped with Qualcomm modems.Here is how Apple described the C1 mo
  
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• World's Thinnest Foldable Phone Launches in Europe and Asia

  20-02-2025 17:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Oppo has launched the Find N5, the world's thinnest foldable phone yet. When closed, the book-style foldable measures 8.93mm. That's less than a millimeter thicker than an iPhone 16 Pro, and thinner than the Honor Magic V3, which was the previous record holder.
  The device is barely thicker than its USB-C port. Indeed, Oppo has suggested that the obstacle to making it any thinner is now "the limit of the charging port." It's already thinner than a headphone jack, which is probably why there isn't
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook had a ‘great meeting’ with President Trump today amid ongoing tariff issue

  20-02-2025 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is back in Washington D.C. today just a few weeks after donating to and attending Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration.
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• Deals: M4 Mac mini up to $105 off, M3 MacBook Air $400 off original price, M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, more

  20-02-2025 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of the day’s best deals on Apple gear are now up for grabs headlined by a rare discount on the latest M4 Mac mini lineup. You’ll find all of the stock configurations marked down at Amazon for the first time in months with offers starting from $549 and up to $105 in savings. We then move over to the MacBook lineup – the latest M3 Airs with 16GB of RAM are now starting from $899, which is $200 off of the new list prices and $400 under the price they fetched before the RAM upg
  
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• Best Mesh Systems for Whole-Home Wi-Fi

  20-02-2025 17:43
  
  These mesh routers will blanket every room of your home with strong Wi-Fi coverage.
  
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• iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14: No-brainer upgrade?

  20-02-2025 17:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s new iPhone 16e packs many of the modern features of the iPhone 16 into a more budget-friendly package that could be enticing to upgraders—especially those using an iPhone 14. Here’s a full iPhone 16e vs 14 comparison.more…
  
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• Apple’s most puzzling iPhone 16e decision is being corrected

  20-02-2025 17:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A number of case makers are rising to the challenge and fixing Apple’s most baffling design decision for its latest iPhone.more…
  
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• Kuo: Another new Apple chip is coming to iPhone 17 lineup, following C1 debut

  20-02-2025 17:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just launched its brand new C1 modem yesterday with the iPhone 16e. But there’s another new Apple-designed chip coming soon, and per one report, it’s coming to the full iPhone 17 lineup.more…
  
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• Update: Apple’s C1 modem doesn’t interfere with MagSafe on the iPhone 16e

  20-02-2025 17:19 via macworld.com
  
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  Update 11:18am ET: Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e. The original story is below:
  In the technical data of the Apple iPhone 16e, the parameters for fast charging—50 percent in 30 minutes with compatible hardware—and for wireless charging with Qi devices can be found in the “Power and Battery” section. However, if you compare the 16e’s Tech Specs with the te
  
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• Kuo: All iPhone 17 Models Will Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip to 'Enhance Connectivity'

  20-02-2025 17:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple will use its own custom-designed Wi-Fi chip in all upcoming iPhone 17 models, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Writing in a post on X (Twitter), Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will "enhance connectivity across Apple devices" while also giving Apple a cost reduction.All current iPhone models are equipped with a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip supplied by Broadcom, but Kuo has previously said he expects Apple to equip "nearly all" of its products with its own in-hous
  
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• MWC 2025: What to Expect From the World's Biggest Mobile Show

  20-02-2025 17:02
  
  From new Android phones from top Chinese phone makers to the latest breakthroughs in AI, this year's Mobile World Congress is set to be packed with thrilling new tech.
  
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• Starting at $599, iPhone 16e shows Apple is unwilling to trade margins for unit sales

  20-02-2025 17:01 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Apple on Wednesday announced iPhone 16e, a new entry-level addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a $599 starting price. iPhone 16e delivers fast, smooth performance and breakthrough battery life, thanks to the industry-leading efficiency of the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple.
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  iPhone 16e is also built for Apple Intelligence, the intuitive personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant i
  
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• Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Update Brings The Thing and Human Torch Tomorrow

  20-02-2025 17:00
  
  The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates.
  
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• Marvel Rivals Midseason Update Will Bring The Thing and Human Torch

  20-02-2025 17:00
  
  The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates.
  
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• Report: Apple’s new C1 modem is why the iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe

  20-02-2025 16:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In the technical data of the Apple iPhone 16e, the parameters for fast charging—50 percent in 30 minutes with compatible hardware—and for wireless charging with Qi devices can be found in the “Power and Battery” section. However, if you compare the 16e’s Tech Specs with the technical data of an iPhone 16, you will notice that the information on MagSafe is completely missing.Although the iPhone 16e is positioned as an entry-level iPhone with its price of $59
  
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