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The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e have performance and physical differences, but the 2027 parallel releases of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may be exactly the same speed. The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 might have the exact same processing hardware, with the same GPU core count. In February 2025, Apple scrapped its low-cost iPhone SE line in favor of new models bearing the "e" designation, those being the iPhone 16e , and later, the iPhone 17e . Relative to the standard iPhone 17 , the iPhone 17e offers a smaller 6.1-inch display with a lower refresh rate, no Dynamic Island, no Camera Control, and only one rear camera. Still, both phones offer the A19 chip, though the iPhone 17e has one fewer GPU core. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
When Apple introduced MagSafe, the immediate focus then and now has always been on wireless charging. Over the years, I have realized that some of the best aspects of the MagSafe ecosystem are not actually the charging aspect, but also the mounting capabilities. The ability to just snap your iPhone onto a magnetic surface and trust it to hold has opened up a whole new category of accessories. A perfect example of this is the Scosche MagicMount Flask. It takes an everyday item you already carry to the gym or the park and turns it into a highly functional iPhone mount. more…
The concept of smart glasses is heating up again across the tech industry, and Apple's long-rumored plans are starting to come into sharper focus as competition builds. Render of Apple's smart glasses The company is preparing to launch its first smart glasses by late 2026 as it moves into a growing field of AI wearables. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports in an interview that Apple is targeting a holiday-season debut to meet rising competition. The product is expected to rely on cameras , audio, and Siri instead of a built-in display. Apple's approach positions the glasses as an extension of the iPhone rather than a replacement for it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The third developer betas for iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are now available for testing. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple The third developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 come after the second, which appeared on April 13 . The first round arrived on March 30 , however, Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24 , with a new build number. iOS 26.5 build 3 is 23F5059e, replacing 23F5054h Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
