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iPhone 17e review: The economical choice
The iPhone 17e offers an economical entry into Apple's ecosystem, featuring an improved A19 chip, doubled storage, and enhanced portrait photography capabilities compared to its predecessor. While it lacks some premium features found in the iPhone 17, such as an ultrawide camera and Dynamic Island, it provides a solid experience for users prioritizing value and basic functionality.
Engadget Podcast: Is the MacBook Neo the one?
The Engadget Podcast discusses Apple's latest hardware releases, including the new $599 MacBook Neo, refreshed MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, iPad Air M4, and iPhone 17e. Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Nathan Ingraham also cover Spencer Ackerman's book 'Forever Wars' and the controversial use of AI by the Department of Defense.
The Morning After: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook Neo
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new $599 laptop running on an iPhone chipset, targeting the budget Windows laptop and Chromebook market. The device features a 13-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and two USB-C ports. The article also touches on other tech news including hands-on impressions of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro and 4a, a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Netflix's acquisition of an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck.
iPhone 17e hands-on: Pretty in pink, with portraits enabled
Apple announced the iPhone 17e, featuring MagSafe support and enhanced portrait photography capabilities. The new pink color option is a subtle yet elegant addition. The device also boasts stronger Ceramic Shield 2 protection and is powered by the A19 chip.
Everything Apple announced this week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more
Apple announced a series of new and refreshed products, including the iPhone 17e, M4-powered iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, and new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The company also unveiled the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop to date, and updated its Studio Display line with a new Studio Display XDR model. Many of these devices will be available starting March 11.