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Apple’s new-generation iPhone SE is called the iPhone 16e

Applehas officially launched the iPhone 16e. The company announced the new budget-friendly iPhone at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm GMT on February 19, confirming that the iPhone 16e is a new member of the iPhone 16 family and not, as many suspected, a standalone iPhone SE 4.

The new phone features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inchOLEDdisplay, Apple Intelligence compatibility, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera. The iPhone 16e also features a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, but it does inherit the Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lines.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e begin on February 21, and the device will ship from February 28. It starts at $599 / £599 / AU$999 and comes in either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage configurations.

Follow along as we react to the announcement of Apple’s latest mid-range model, which has discontinued both the iPhone SE (2022) and the iPhone 14.

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The latest news

• Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e
• It features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inch OLED display, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera
• The iPhone 16e is also compatible with Apple Intelligence
• The phone features Apple’s first homegrown cellular modem, the C1
• Pricing starts at $599 / £599 / AU$999
• Pre-orders begin on February 21; shipping starts on February 28

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20 February 2025 at 06:05

One Apple product that the iPhone 16e might foreshadow is the rumorediPhone 17 Air. With Samsung launching a super-slimGalaxy S25 Edgelater this year, it is more likely than ever than we’ll see an extra-thin iPhone from Apple to answer the long-running rumors.

With its single high-resolution, wide aperture camera, the iPhone 16e might be a good model for a thin iPhone 17 Air. Cameras add much of the thickness to today’s big phones, so I expect two cameras on an iPhone Air at most, but one great camera with flexible shooting modes, like we see on the new iPhone 16e, would do the trick.

Will the iPhone 17 Air arrive looking like a slimmed-down iPhone 16e? We’ll find out eventually, if the rumors are true.

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20 February 2025 at 04:54

If the iPhone 16e is drumming up Apple nostalgia for long-time Apple followers, for me it resembles nothing so much as the original (in)Famous iPod nano. I personally loved the nano’s look and design, but it replaced the iPod mini, the most popular iPod of all time (thus far). The iPod mini was bright and colorful, available in pink and blue and green. The iPod nano was sleek and professional, available only black and white.

The iPod nano was the future, of course, with its solid state storage. I might argue that Apple’s incredible investment in the iPod nano and solid state drives drove the price of that technology down faster, and ultimately led to the smartphones and other mobile innovation we have today. It all started with the iPod nano, folks.

So, if the iPhone 16e color options make you sad, they don’t bring me down. They remind me of an important an influential time for Apple, when it shifted from old and fun to innovative and new.

20 February 2025 at 03:50

Let’s be honest, this is a huge price hike for Apple’s bargain iPhone offering. It’s a big jump over theiPhone SE (2022), which started at $429 / £419 / AU$719, but that phone was also more expensive thanitspredecessor, theiPhone SE (2020), which cost only $399 / £389 / AU$679.

Of course, to be fair to Apple, the original budget iPhone was theiPhone 5c, launched in 2013, and that phone cost $549 / £469 / AU$739 at launch (wow, sorry GBP :-£).

Also, previous budget iPhone models have skimped on the processing power, and therefore the potential longevity with software updates, compared to the base model iPhone of the same year. It’s a very big deal that the iPhone 16e gets an Apple A18 chipset and Apple Intelligence features. Those would have been doubtful for the predicted iPhone SE 4 that did not arrive today.

20 February 2025 at 03:09

So what does the iPhone 16e get that makes it worth more than the iPhone SE, besides the latest Apple A18 processor? The addition of FaceID is especially interesting. Unlike basic face unlock methods on Android phones, Apple isn’t just using a camera for FaceID. It has specialized hardware that would make it a more expensive proposition for a bargain phone.

FaceID needs an infrared emitter to spray your face with invisible dots (you can see them with an infrared camera). Then it has a special camera to read those dots and make a 3D model of your face, which is much more secure than simply reading a photograph of your face. That’s why banks have long allowed Apple to use FaceID to unlock banking apps, but Android phones usually won’t let you use your face to unlock your bank account.

I’ve used every unlock method, and I’d have to say that Apple’s FaceID is the fastest and most reliable by a wide margin. Whatever sacrifices the iPhone 16e makes, Apple clearly felt the super-fast, secure unlock method was worth the trade for bargain hunters.

20 February 2025 at 02:20

C1, who?

Let’s talk quickly about that C1 modem.

Ever since Appleacquired Intel’s modem business for $1 billion, the company has been racing to build its own modem in a bit to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, which produces the modems for all current iPhone models. Perhaps surprisingly, the iPhone 16e is the first beneficiary of this years-long project.

It’s not yet clear how much better or worse Apple’s C1 modem is versus Qualcomm’s equivalent, but superior battery efficiency could be on the cards for iPhone 16e owners. Indeed, Apple is touting 26 hours of video playback, which is certainly an impressive figure.

20 February 2025 at 01:28

Here’s the front and back of the new iPhone 16e, which comes in either Black or White (where are the funky colors, Apple?).

20 February 2025 at 01:26

‘Apple is finally simplifying its iPhone lineup’

“Apple is finally simplifying its iPhone lineup, squeezing almost all of it into the 16 family. This is a good thing for people trying to choose and it also means that the distance from a budget iPhone to a Pro one isn’t as great as it used to be. For my money, though, the inclusion of the C1 chip is the most intriguing bit. It isn’t often your most affordable handset gets your newest and maybe most controversial piece of tech.” – Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large

“What would have sold it for me is Apple opting down in terms of computing power to offer a non-AI iPhone alternative, which would cater to a big chunk of consumers who just aren’t bothered about AI et. But then, that’s basically admitting that consumers might not care about Silicon Valley’s latest golden goose.” – Josie Watson, Managing Editor, Lifestyle

“I’ve never noticed Tim Cook’s accent before – isn’t it lovely?” – Becky Scarrott, Audio Editor

Thanks, Becky.

20 February 2025 at 01:19

No MagSafe?!

A quick look at Apple’s newmodel comparison pagereveals a few frustrating omissions for the iPhone 16e.

The biggest is the lack of MagSafe support. Yes, you read that right:the iPhone 16e will not support MagSafe cases, wallets, and wireless chargers. The phonedoeshave wireless charging capabilities, but only up to 7.5W, which is punishingly slow. There’s also no ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, and the GPU is made up of only four cores (compared to five and six on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max, respectively).

20 February 2025 at 01:03

‘I think this could be a hit for Apple’

Some more reactions to the iPhone 16e announcement from the batterymap team for you here:

“I like the simple, unfussy design paired with some powerful chips and access to Apple Intelligence. I think this could be a hit for Apple, though the price is a bit high, but I think people will gobble it up.” – Roland Moore-Colyer, Managing Editor, Mobile Computing

“At $599, the iPhone 16e is more expensive than any of us were hoping – but it looks like there’s some serious Apple power under the hood, too. Looking forward to trying this one out, but not sure I’d recommend pre-ordering.” – Jamie Richards, Staff Writer, Mobile Computing

“It’s somehow killed off two phones [the iPhone 14 and previous iPhone SE] without filling the void left by either of them.” – Rob Dunne (aka The Dunnster), VPN Editor

20 February 2025 at 00:40

Here’s that 48MP camera lens up close. It’s the same ‘Fusion’ camera as you’ll find on the iPhone 16, which Apple claims “has the capabilities of two cameras in one.” That’s because it features an integrated 2x telephoto that lets you zoom in with optical quality. The 48MP Fusion camera lets you shoot 4K video in Dolby Vision, too, which is neat.

20 February 2025 at 00:33

Do the specs justify the price?

Now for those specs…

The iPhone 16e features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inchOLEDdisplay, Apple Intelligence compatibility, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera. There’s a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, but the new phone does inherit the Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lines.

All told, then, this is a major step up from the iPhone SE (2022), but the iPhone 16e’s $599 / £599 / AU$999 price tag also marks a major increase over that of its predecessor.

20 February 2025 at 00:16

The official iPhone 16e announcement video

Introducing iPhone 16e – February 19 – YouTube20 February 2025 at 00:16

Watch On

Here’s the official iPhone 16e announcement video, hosted by Tim Cook himself.

20 February 2025 at 00:15

Farewell, iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (2022)

And just like that, the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (2022) are no more. Apple has removed both models from its website.

20 February 2025 at 00:13

Here’s the official product page for the iPhone 16e in the UK.

The phone will start at $599 / £599 / AU$999 and comes in either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage configurations. That’s a huge increase on the $429 / £419 / AU$719 starting price of the iPhone SE (2022). Can we really consider this a budget phone?

20 February 2025 at 00:07

The iPhone 16e is official!

The iPhone 16e is official!

Appleofficially announced the new deviceon its website at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm GMT, confirming that the iPhone 16e is a new member of the iPhone 16 family and not, as many suspected, a standalone iPhone SE 4.

Specs incoming…

19 February 2025 at 23:57

What might the iPhone SE 4 look like?

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We don’t yet know the name of Apple’s new device, but is this its official design?

The above images (or perhaps best-guess renders) shared by leakerMajin Buare the closest thing we have to a peek at the new iPhone SE’s possible design. They certainly line up with previous leaks; the device in question has a notch, a flat metal frame, and a single-lens camera.

There’s also a customizable action button (a nice bonus for a more affordable iPhone). The notch means this should also be the first SE model with Face ID, which is a nice time-saver on my iPhone 16 Pro. If this is all true, it could prove popular – if the price is right…

19 February 2025 at 23:53

The Apple Store is down!

OK, here’s our first big indicator that a product launch is imminent. Apple has closed its online store for maintenance, which is almost always a sign that new devices are on the way.

In this case, Apple has only closed theproduct page for the iPhone SE (2022), which (surprise!) strongly hints that a replacement device is about to be revealed. But will it be the iPhone SE 4, the iPhone SE (2022), or the iPhone 16E? Given Tim Cook’s “family” comment, my money’s on the latter.

19 February 2025 at 23:42

The biggest iPhone SE upgrade rumors

As for the iPhone SE 4 specifically, we’re expecting the new device to bring major hardware and software improvements over its now-outdated predecessor. Thebiggest rumored upgrades for the iPhone SE 4are as follows:

• A bigger, better display: Where the iPhone SE (2022) uses a 4.7-inch LCD panel, its successor is tipped to use a 6.1-inch OLED display running at a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels.
• Apple Intelligence compatibility: The iPhone SE 4 will likely be the cheapest entry point into Apple Intelligence, and therefore one of the best AI phones at its price point.
• A more powerful camera: The iPhone SE 4 will very likely get a better camera than the almost three-year-old iPhone SE (2022), and the latest rumors point towards a single 48MP rear snapper and a 12MP selfie camera.
• A longer-lasting battery: The iPhone SE 4 will almost certainly get a larger, longer-lasting battery than that of its predecessor. The latest leaks suggest it’ll be an iPhone 14-style 3,279mAh cell, which will surely bring tangible improvements to endurance.

19 February 2025 at 23:39

What does Apple’s teaser tell us?

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Let’s kick off with a proper look at Apple’s official teaser, which was shared to X on February 13. Tim Cook’s shiny Apple logo doesn’t give a lot away, but the internet has some compelling theories.

Firstly, the tagline “get ready to meet the newest member of the family” does tally with rumors of a new iPhone SE. It’d be part of the iPhone family, but does that also hint at a rebrand? The iPhone SE 3 was simply theiPhone SE (2022)and there have also been rumors that the new model might be called the iPhone 16E.

The circle around the logo could also be hinting at the new SE’s single camera, or the move away from a physical home button. It does also look a lot like an AirTag (potentially theAirTag 2?), but we weren’t expecting to see a new one of those for quite a while yet…

We test every Apple Pencil model vs Logitech Crayon to see which is the best iPad stylus.

(Image credit: Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon)

Apple Pencilvs Logitech Crayon – the ultimate battle of the smart styluses, but which is best? While there are a host ofApplePencils to pick from (including this year’s swanky new Apple Pencil Pro) it can be tricky to decide which to pick to accompany thebest drawing tablets, especially when compared to the humble yet powerful Logitech Crayon.

We’ve already reviewed the latest version of theLogitech Crayonand the newApple Pencil Pro, but each has its own unique pros and cons. If it’s compatibility that you’re after, you might require the more mature Apple Pencil 1,2 or USB-C options for older iPad, Air and Mini generations.

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Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Design

In all of its iterations, the Apple Pencil is an elegant object, designed very much to mimic a designer pencil, even down to its circular design and carefully tapered tip (rather than, say, a stepped lip where the tup enters the pen body, as many designers have lived with perfectly well on styluses for years).

When it comes to the first version, its elegance at times slightly interferes with its practicality, though not in ways that are major problems: to stop it rolling off desks, Apple has weighted it slightly, which is quite clever, but isn’t 100% effective, since enough momentum just overcomes this and it still rolls. And there’s an end cap covering the charging plug that’s held on by magnets, which is fine when writing/drawing with it (and fun to fiddle with), but is still not too hard to pop off and lose.

The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro both feature a flat edge for magnetic charging, solving the rolling issue. There’s no magnetic cap either, so no risk of losing that.

The Logitech Crayon is designed with the classroom in mind as much as work, and it shows – it’s chunkier than the Apple Pencil, it’s squared off so it never rolls (and its cross section is roughly rectangular rather than circular), and it has a flappy plastic cover for its charging port that can’t be lost.

That plastic comes in a choice of fun/kiddy-looking orange on a grey body, or there’s a grey plastic on grey body version that’s actually quite reserved.

The Crayon also appears to be more durable than the Pencil – we’d expect to take being sat on better, or dropped, though we’ve never actually broken a Pencil this way ourselves.

Winner: Apple Pencil 2, Apple Pencil Pro, Logitech Crayon

(Image credit: Apple)
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Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Performance

When it comes to performance, there’s one major difference you need to know about: the Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity, and the Logitech Crayon doesn’t. The Apple Pencil Pro also boasts added features like barrel roll which allows you to change the orientation of shaped tools, squeeze for easy switching and customisation, and even haptic feedback.

Both styluses write or draw with the same level of precision (technically speaking), and they both include tilt detection, enabling some artistic tool control in that sense. But the Crayon simply doesn’t handle pressure at all, while the Apple Pencil is great for fine-grained pressure sensitivity.

You probably know already whether this is a deal-breaker for you. If you just want to take notes on it, pressure sensitivity isn’t required (though some ink-mimicking notes apps do make use of it for a more natural look) and the Crayon is perfectly functional. If you’re planning to use a stylus for the precision application of effects in photo editing apps, then pressure sensitivity isn’t a requirement.

But for professional art, you need it. That the Crayon draws with the same level of precision as the Apple Pencil doesn’t matter if you can’t control the lines as finely, since you end up drawing so much more crudely, because that’s all the stylus is capable of.

Illustrators looking to do anything more than highly basic outlines should avoid the Crayon and go for the Apple Pencil. For everyone else, you can decide if you want the potential of making use of pressure sensitivity in the future.

Winner: Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity, the Logitech Crayon doesn’t(Image credit: Apple)
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Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Ergonomics

Though the Crayon is larger than the Pencil, there’s not too much difference between them ergonomically. The way the Pencil’s size copies real pencils will be a boon for some, but plenty of people will equally prefer a chunker grip that they’ve become used to withWacomstyluses (though the Crayon is still only thick in one dimension, so isn’t quite the same as a big rubbery Wacom grip).

The Apple Pencil 1 has a glossy exterior, which can easily become a little slick with oils from your skin – Apple fixed this with a matte finish on all later models. The Crayon has a more matter-feeling finish, and the extra size helps you to keep a strong grip too.

For those doing fine and precise work, the Apple Pencil is more easily manipulated in tiny ways (and gets in the way of what you’re looking at a little less) so when combined with its pressure sensitivity, it becomes even more the artists’ choice.

But for those who want to be able to take notes or annotate while on the move, the extra grip of the Crayon may be more welcome – though, as we said, it’s not a huge difference. It will be more of a benefit for kids (who are, again, a key audience for the Crayon) lacking as fine motor control as adults.

Winner: Apple Pencil 2, Apple Pencil Pro

For those who want to be able to take notes or annotate while on the move, the extra grip of the Crayon may be more welcome(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Charge

The older generations of Apple Pencil are famous for their slightly ridiculous charging system. With a Lightning connector under the cap, you can plug this into an iPad’s Lightning port to charge from the iPad’s battery.

The 2nd Gen Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil Pro mitigate this stress with seamless wireless charging. Simply place the pencil on the magnetic storage strip and it’ll charge the stylus when it’s not in use. They both boast up to 12 hours of continuous use with storage and charging combined they’ll always be ready to use when you’re on the go.

The 1st Gen Logitech Crayon has a regular Lightning port on it for charging, so you can use the same cable as your iPad without any need for an adapter. The 2nd Gen boasts a USB-C charging port for pairing with newer iPad models which isn’t as seamless as Apple’s wireless charging capabilities. However, the Logitech Crayon has an off button, so you can be sure it’s not wasting battery when it’s waiting in your bag between uses, and it also powers off automatically after 30 mins of non-use.

It gives you around 7.5 hours of charge in total from a full battery – notably less than the Pencil, but it has a triple light system to let you know how charged it is, which is great extra affordance that the Pencil doesn’t have (though you can use Apple’s ‘Battery’ widget on the iPad to check the Pencil’s current levels).

Winner: Apple Pencil 2, Apple Pencil Pro

The Apple Pencil is famous for its slightly ridiculous charging system(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Compatibility

The Logitech Crayon is interesting for compatibility because it works with every single iPad currently available, including the new iPad Pros that work with the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil. It also works with the 10.2-inch iPad, the previous 9.7-inch iPad model with Apple Pencil support, the current iPad mini, and the currentiPad Air.

However, there’s no support for older iPads than these, so if you have an old-designiPad Pro, the Crayon is not an option.

As for the Apple Pencil, compatibility depends on which iPad you have. In fact, the compatibility so ridiculously confusing that instead of attempting to write it out here, I’m just going to show you Apple’s own chart (below), which, let’s be honest, hardly simplifies things at all.

Winner: Logitech Crayon

Thanks, Apple… (Image credit: Apple)

The Logitech Crayon works with every single iPad currently available(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Price

The original Apple Pencil costs $89, while both versions of the Logitech Crayon cost $69.95. The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro will both set you back$199

The extra money for the Apple Pencil gets you extra hours of battery life (though, as we say, because the Crayon is better at preserving battery, it’s hard to say exactly how beneficial that will be in practice), but most importantly it gets you pressure sensitivity.

For artists, there’s no question that this is worth the higher price. For everyone else, it’s a judgment call – we think the added value of the Pencil is certainly worth the price upgrade if you choose to go for it, though.

Winner: Logitech Crayon

For artists, there’s no question that the Apple Pencil is worth the higher price(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Replacement tips

Both of these styluses have replaceable tips, but while the Apple Pencil comes with an extra tip, the Crayon doesn’t, so that’s another small extra value win for the Pencil.

Here’s an oddity, though: Logitech sells extra tips for the Crayon in packs of three for $14.99 in the US… but availability in other countries seems to be lacking, or non-existent. The good news is that users online report that Apple’s own replacement Pencil tips work in the Crayon, but it’s still not an ideal situation.

Apple’s tips cost $19 for a four-pack, which is fine for value, particularly since they last really well. Exactly how well they last will depend on your use, but the nice smooth glass of the iPad is quite kind on the tips, and it’s normal for them to last two years. However, using a screen protector can reduce that a lot, depending on the finish of it.

Winner: Apple Pencil (all models)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Storage

The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro’s magnetic storage capabilities are a natural winner over the Logitech Crayon. With easy on the go access (and the added bonus of charging and pairing) the Apple Pencil is an excellent choice for artists (or anyone that has a habit of misplacing their stylus pens).

The Logitech Crayon doesn’t have any kind of official way to handily store it on or with the iPad. Various iPad cases will have Apple Pencil storage built in, so you can buy one that fixes this oversight, but not so much with the Crayon. The storage is “knowing which pocket you put it into in your bag”.

Winner: Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro

(Image credit: Apple, Logitech)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Conclusion

If you’re looking to do remotely serious art on your iPad, you want the Apple Pencil, there no question there. Pressure sensitivity is non-negotiable.

Beyond that, there’s not that much to choose between them. They’ll both work as well for each other at note taking or precision tool selection, though even then some apps can take advantage of the pressure sensitivity – it’s just not as much of a dealbreaker.

They both have advantages over the other when it comes to aspects such as design or charging/battery life.

The Logitech Crayon is cheaper, but we suspect most people go for the more adult-looking Apple Pencil and it’s familiar pen-like design. 

Apple has published a handy support document

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• Apple has published a support document outlining what to do if your Apple Watch speaker isn’t working
• It follows a spate of reports about problems with the Series 10’s speakers
• Customers can clean, update, or re-pair their Apple Watch, along with other steps

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Following a raft of reports thatApple Watch Series 10users were having problems with their speakers,Applehas published a support document detailing how users can tackle some of the problems reported.

While the company has not officially responded to or acknowledged the speaker issues, the new document waspublished on February 13and states:

“If the microphone or speaker isn’t working as expected on yourApple Watch

Try these steps if your Apple Watch microphone or speaker isn’t working as expected. You can also use these steps if the sound is crackling, distorted, muffled, or intermittent.”

As you might expect, it features the usual slew of troubleshooting, including updates, re-pairing the watch, and cleaning. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to fix your Apple Watch Series 10 speaker problems

Apple says that the first thing users should do is update their iPhone and Apple Watch software. If you’re having speaker troubles, it’s possible your issue has been solved by a software update, so this is a good starting point.

The next step is to clean your Apple Watch. Apple says you should check your Watch’s microphone and speaker for obstructions. Because Apple Watches are water-resistant, you can run it under “lightly running, warm, fresh water until it’s clean.” Apple Watch Series 10 speakers can be cleaned with a soft bristle brush, just don’t use cleaning liquids, sprays, or abrasives.

Apple also says you should check your Watch for water and dry it, as this can degrade speaker performance. “To check whether water is in the microphone or speaker port, place your Apple Watch microphone or speaker side down on a lint-free microfiber cloth,” the company says.

If there’s any present, you can dry it with a lint-free microfiber cloth; just don’t use heat, compressed air, or sprays. A top tip: charge your Apple Watch overnight to speed up evaporation.

Apple also offers the classic options of restarting, unpairing, and re-pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.

Finally, there are suggestions to check Silent Mode, Do Not Disturb, and your Watch’s sound settings in case you haven’t inadvertently silenced your Watch.

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Since reporting these issues, multiple Series 10 users have confirmed they’ve been experiencing the issue. While not limited to the Series 10, the problem is more noticeable because 2024’sbest Apple Watchis the first mainstream model to offer audio playback for media through its speakers.

If you try all these steps and still have issues, it might be time to contact Apple Support or your local Apple Store.

Here’s the lowdown in the next generation of wireless charging

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Qi2 wireless chargingwas first announcedall the way back inCES 2023, promising that something akin to Apple’s MagSafe would come to Android phones in the near future. So far there hasn’t been much progress in making that promise a reality. But rumor has it that 2025 could be the year that Qi2’s magnetic wireless charging could finally go mainstream.

It’s claimed that Samsung could be including Qi2 on theGalaxy S25series, which may make it the first major Android phone to feature the new technology. Considering Samsung probably won’t be the last phone maker to adopt Qi2, it’s somethingI am very excited about seeing. There’s improvements to wireless charging speed and efficiency, opportunities to exploit the magnets in other ways, and more.

Here’s everything you need to know about Qi2 wireless charging — and why I’m so excited to finally see it arrive.

What is Qi2?

Qi2 wireless charging is the second generation of the Qi wireless charging standard. Like Qi1, which is more or less ubiquitous now, Qi2 was developed as an open standard by the Wireless Power Consortium.

The idea behind Qi2 is to improve upon what wireless charging already offers in a bunch of different ways. This includes adding magnets, with the help ofMagSafedevelopers Apple, while also offering big upgrades to the charging itself. Upgrades like faster speeds, better power efficiency and improved safety. All so that the wireless charging experience is better for everyone involved.

While Qi2 was first revealed by the WPC atCES2023, the standard wasn’t finalized until January 2024. This meant phone makers, barring Apple who had MagSafe, couldn’t implement the technology for at least a year after its initial reveal.

What are the benefits of Qi2?

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The major benefit to Qi2 is the ring of magnets in the back, positioned around the wireless charging coil. These are designed to connect to other magnets in Qi2 wireless chargers, ensuring that the coils in your device and the charger are perfectly positioned every single time. Anyone that’s ever had to shift their devices around to start wireless charging will know how frustrating that process can be.

That instant positioning also ensures that your phone is able to wirelessly charge more efficiently. Because the coils are in perfect alignment, it means that more power goes into your battery and less power is wasted as a result. Not only does this prevent the lost power turning into heat, which is pretty bad for your phone and battery in high-enough doses, it has the added benefit of speeding up your charging session.

Speaking of which, Qi2 offers noticeably faster charging speeds.Normally Qi1 has a maximum charging speed of 7.5W, which isn’t all that great. Qi2 ups that number to 15W, allowing all Qi2-certified phones to charge at double the speed than before using any Qi2-certified charger.

This speed pales in comparison to some wireless charging speeds, some of which can hit speeds of 80W. However, those speeds are only accomplished by proprietary wireless charging technology, meaning they rely on specialized chargers made by the phone’s manufacturer. Qi2 can’t replace that, but it will ensure faster speeds for all those times where you can’t use the official charger.

Qi2 also offers adaptive charging speeds, which is new for wireless charging, rather than fixed power output. This allows your phone and charger to communicate, ensuring that no unnecessary power is sent through. Not only does this boost efficiency, it’s another feature that helps prevent excess heat build-up. Again, that’s bad for the long-term health of your phone — and potentially a safety hazard.

Finally, the magnets in the back of the phone opens up the opportunity for non-iPhones to use magnetic accessories. Many iPhone-compatible options are on sale and we’ve seen the likes of magnetic phone stands, grips and tripods already. I’ve also seen magnetic wallets, and wireless charging batteries that snap to the back of your phone. Since MagSafe and Qi2 are compatible, it means all those iPhone accessories will work with Qi2 phones.

How is Qi2 different from MagSafe?

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Apple’s involvement in the development of Qi2 means that it bears a striking similarity to Apple’s MagSafe. The two are close enough that a casual observer could consider Qi2 as the “MagSafe for Android phones”. But it’s important to remember that they are not identical.

MagSafe is a proprietary standard owned and operated by Apple, and means Apple can do whatever it likes with it. MagSafe phones are Qi2 compatible, but the opposite isn’t necessarily true.Apple increased MagSafe charging speedsforiPhone 16, allowing up to 25W speeds — so long as you buy the new, faster, MagSafe charger. Slap those same phones onto a Qi2 charger, and the most you’ll get is 15W.

MagSafe also features an NFC chip that can communicate with MagSafe chargers. This allows the phone to remember chargers, and any setting you may have set up. For example, if you have specific Standby mode widgets and settings on one charger, but want things set up differently for another, MagSafe can remember this and act accordingly. Qi2 can not.

MagSafe and Qi2 also have different requirements and certification processes. Typically, Apple is a lot more restrictive about what third-party developers are allowed to do if they want to be certified and able to use Apple trademarks — and that’s before you bring up the associated costs. So expect officially-licensed MagSafe accessories to be more expensive than Qi2.

So while MagSafe iPhones are compatible with Qi2, the opposite isn’t true for Qi2 Android phones. Unfortunately, the lack of Qi2 phones on the market means we don’t really know what happens if you try and charge a Qi2 phone with MagSafe. Android phones can wirelessly charge with a MagSafe charger at Qi1 speeds, so there shouldn’t be an issue of compatibility. We just don’t know if Qi2 phones will get a Qi2 experience or if the charger will default to Qi1.

Which phones actually support Qi2 right now?

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There aren’t many phones that support Qi2 right now, and the overwhelming majority of them are MagSafe iPhones. Qi2 chargers will still wirelessly charge phones that support Qi1, but your experience will be identical to using an ordinary Qi1 charger — unless you’ve invested in amagnetic phone case that ensures perfect alignment.

Here are all the phone that can charge with Qi2 wireless charging.

• iPhone 12series (including mini, Pro and Pro Max)
• iPhone 13series (including mini, Pro and Pro Max)
• iPhone 14series (including Plus, Pro and Pro Max
• iPhone 15series (including Plus, Pro and Pro Max)
• iPhone 16series (including Plus, Pro and Pro Max)
• HMD Skyline

That’s right, currently the only Android phone that supports Qi2 is the HMD Skyline, a mid-range $499 phone that’s been built for DIY repairs. While not a bad phone, it’s certainly not the kind of place you’d expect to see brand new technology debut.

Rumor has it that theSamsung Galaxy S25could feature Qi2, so hopefully this list gets to expand a little bit over the next 12 months. But until that happens, this is what you’ve got.

Image Wand makes your notes stand out

The Notes app has evolved into a powerhouse withiOS 18.2’s new Image Wand feature, which generates AI images from your descriptions or sketches. It’s part of Apple Intelligence’s growing toolkit, alongsideVisual Intelligencefor object and place recognition,Writing Toolsfor smarter messaging and, of course,Image Playground.

It’s a wonderful way to dress up your notes and you can choose from one of three styles: sketch, illustration and animation. It’s also possible to use the feature on an iPad. When combined with a Pencil, Image Wand really comes into its own as you’re able to hand write notes and create images based on that text.

Generated images can be moved around and resized, and there are few limitations. Beyond standard prohibited content, a notable limitation is it can’t generate images of people. Still, Image Wand is a great feature. Here’s how to get started with Image Wand.

How to replace a rough sketch with a professional image

Quickly get an image out of your head and on to the screen and then get Image Wand to produce something more stylish.

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1. Tap the sketch icon

First of all,launch the Notes appand eitherstart a new noteoropen an existing note. Thentap the Sketch iconwhich looks like a pencil in a circle.

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2. Draw a sketch

You can nowuse your finger to start drawingon the screen. It’s up to you what you draw — a castle or car, perhaps, if you want to experiment a bit.

3. Select Image Wand

When you have completed your sketch, simplytap the Image Wand icon. It’s the one which looks like a magician’s wand with a colorful tip.

4. Circle your sketches

Now,draw a circlearound your sketch and enter a description of the image you’ve created andtap Done.

5. Choose an image

You can nowswipe through the suggested imagesandtap one you’d liketo use. You canrewrite the descriptionif you wish.

6. Select a different style

Don’t like what you see?Tap the + iconandchoose a different style. You canselect Animation, Illustration or Sketch.

7. Use the image

Once you’re satisfied you like an image,b in the top right corner and you cancopy, share or save the image. When youtap Doneand go back to your note, you’ll find the chosen image has replaced your sketch.

How to edit an image you’ve created

You can make alterations to an existing image.

1. Select an image

Choose the imageyou want to edit andselect the edit buttonwhich looks like a blobby circle.

2. Make your edits

You will now see the image and any associated descriptions. You canadd a new description,tap an existing oneand modify it ortap “—”next to any element to remove it.

3. Remove backgrounds

Once an image has been placed within a note, you cantap the image,select the three-dot iconandchoose Remove Backgroundto isolate the main image.

How to use surrounding content to create an image

Image Wand can also be used to pull information from other words and pictures.

1. Tap Image Wand

Launch the Notes appandopen a note. Thentap the Sketch iconwhich looks like a pencil in a circle,select Image Wandanddraw a circle in an empty spaceclose to some words or images.

2. Draw a circle

Image Wand will be inspired by the nearby elements ans use them as the basis for your new image. You canswipe through the suggested imagesand make alterations.

It is also possible tohighlight some textandtap Create Image. Image Wand will get to work on a fresh creation.

And there you go. You now know how to use Image Wand in iOS 18.2. You can also learn How to use ChatGPT with Siri in iOS 18.2and try Apple Intelligence’s Photos Clean Up feature. You might also be interested in how to bring the volume slider back to your iPhone lock screen in iOS 18.2.

Here’s a rundown of what’s new on your iPhone with iOS 18.2

Apple Intelligence is definitely the headliner when it comes toiOS 18.2, the most recent update to Apple’s iPhone software. But the list of new features doesn’t end with Image Playground, Genmoji and any of the other AI-powered tools that iOS 18.2 brings to the table.

And that’s good news for most iPhone owners who either haven’t upgraded to the latestiPhone 16 modelsor own aniPhone 15 ProoriPhone 15 Pro Max. Those are the only iPhones that can run Apple Intelligence, making additional AI capabilities irrelevant to other iPhone owners. In contrast, nearly all of the remaining iOS 18.2 improvements benefit any iPhone that supports theiOS 18update — which includes devices dating back to the iPhone XR and XS models released in 2018. (For the record, there are a few iPhone 16-specific features in iOS 18.2, which we talk about later.)

We’ve detailedall the currently available Apple Intelligence featuresbrought about the iOS 18.2 update this month as well as theiOS 18.1 releaseat the end of October. Here’s a look at the rest of the iOS 18.2 improvements and additions aimed at your iPhone.

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iOS 18.2 Photos

Video playback in Photos in iOS 18.2 (left) vs. video playback in Photos in iOS 18.1 (right) 

Outside of Apple Intelligence, Photos probably sees the biggest batch of changes in iOS 18.2, with the most significant ones giving you expanded control over how to customize the redesigned photos app. I’ve shown youhow to use many of the new iOS 18.2 features in Photos, including deleting images from the Recently Viewed and Recently Shared folders, turning off auto-looping on video playback and re-ordering your albums so that they’re listed in alphabetical order.

But there are some other changes to be aware of, too, starting with video playback. It’s now full-screen in iOS 18.2 — previously, you had to tap on the video as it played to switch to full screen mode. You can also now scrub frame-by-frame when watching videos by pressing and holding on the slider, before dragging it back and forth.

There are a few other cosmetic changes to Photos in iOS 18.2. An album of Favorites now appears in the Utilities section. When looking at Collections, swiping right now takes you back to the previous view.

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iOS 18.2 Mail

We’ve covered the changes to Mail in iOS 18.2, but just to be thorough, iOS 18.2 introduces a new organizational layout, where your inbox is split into different categories. Besides Primary, you get a Transactions inbox that houses receipts; Updates, which features newsletters and other notifications; and Promotions, which is where various e-commerce and sales promos will appear.

I’m not necessarily a fan of the new look in iOS 18.2 Mail, primarily because it’s hard to tell when new mail has arrived in the different folders. Managing older emails from the same sender is also more difficult than it needs to be. If you feel the same way — or if you don’t like the look of iOS 18.2 Mail for any other reason, just tap the More button in the upper right corner. (It’s the one with three dots.) That summons up the option of reverting to the familiar list view featuring a single inbox.

Here’s another reason to explore the More pop-up menu: in the shipping version of iOS 18.2, it’s added an option to disable Group by Sender. Tap that option and emails from the same source are no longer bunched together, addressing my complaint that it’s too difficult to delete individual messages while keeping the ones that are still relevant to you.

iOS 18.2 Safari

Besides some security improvements — URLs are now upgraded to HTTPS wherever possible, and Apple’s browser now warns you when a website doesn’t have a valid SSL certificate for an encrypted connection —Safarimakes a few house-cleaning changes. You’ll see new options for your start page background images. (Hit Edit at the bottom of the start page to find them.) Import and Export controls let you move browsing data between Safari and other browsers.

Download a file in Safari, and you can now chart the progress of the download in the Dynamic Island area of your iPhone if your handset offers that feature. The feature appears as a circle that fills in, much like an AirDrop transfer, but if your Safari downloads are as speedy as mine, the download indicator will likely appear and disappear before you even notice it.

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iOS 18.2 Apple Music, TV and Podcasts

TV app searches (left) and favorite genres in Podcasts (right) in iOS 18.2 

As part of Apple Intelligence,the Photos app supports natural language searches— a capability that’s even supported by older iPhones based on my iOS 18 testing. The same thing now goes for searches in the Music and TV apps. You can type things like “Coen Brothers movies from the 1990s” and the TV app will bring “Fargo” and “Barton Fink” to the top of your results list.

As for Apple’s Podcasts app, it now invites you to designate your favorite genres — doing so will apparently influence recommendations the app makes on podcasts you should listen to. I’m guessing it also has an impact on another change from iOS 18.2 that promises a “personalized serach page,” where Podcasts will highlight the most relevant categories and collections based on your interests.

iOS 18.2 Voice Memos

I’m told musicians like to use the Voice Memos apps as way to try out music and lyrics they might be working on, and it sounds like there’s a change in the Voice Memos app that will appeal directly to that use case. As of iOS 18.2, the app supports layered recordings, where you can add a vocal track over an existing song.iPhone 16 ProandiPhone 16 Pro Maxusers can also import any two-track projects into Logic Pro.

iOS 18.2 Apple News Plus

The array of puzzles available to Apple News Plus subscribers continues to grow. AfteriOS 17.5 brought the Quartiles word puzzleto the subscription news service earlier this year, Sudoku now joins the ranks of games.

You can try out a sample Sudoku game in the Puzzles section of the News app. But if you find yourself hooked, you’ll need to pay $12.99/month for an Apple News Plus subscription.

iOS 18.2 Find My

You have a new option aimed at giving strangers a better opportunity of finding any lost items you’ve equipped with anAirTag. Enabled the new Share Item Location feature, and you can get a link showing the last known location of the item, that you can then handle over to a trusted third party — Apple specifically mentions airlines in its iOS 18.2 documentation.

The link is live for a limited time and doesn’t recall an Apple device, widening the pool of people who can track down anything you’ve left behind.

iOS 18.2 Camera Control

Here’s an iPhone 16-specific addition to iOS 18.2 that brings three new control options to the button Apple added to this year’s models. You now have the option to lock the autofocus and auto exposure settings when you apply light pressure to theCamera Control button, releasing that lock when you lift your finger. That option can be setting in the Camera section of the Settings app: just select Camera Control and toggle on the AE/AF Lock option.

Additionally, heading to the Accessibility section in Settings will let you adjust the double-click speed of the Camera Control button. Besides the default speed, your options are Slow and Slower.

In a settings change that’s sure to ease the worries of anyone who frets about inadvertently pressing the Camera Control button when reaching for their phone, you can now set the button to only work when your iPhone’s screen is active. Go to the Display & Brightness section of Settings and select Require Screen On for the Camera Control.

iOS 18.2 Audio controls

If you’d like the ability to adjust playback volume from your lock screen, you can add a volume slider in iOS 18.2. In the Settings app, select Accessibility, followed by Audio & Visual. On the ensuing screen, there’s a Always Show Volume Control button that restores a slider to the lock screen just under the playback controls. This setting works whether you’re listening via headphones or the built-in speaker on your iPhone.

Another new audio setting lets you adjust the limit of the iPhone speaker volume — helpful if you don’t want to damage the built-in speaker or annoy other people with the audio from whatever you’re listening to. That setting can be found in the Sound & Haptics section of Settings, where you tap Volume Limit to toggle on the control and adjust the volume with a slider. Note that changes you make only seem to affect playback and not things like phone call and FaceTime volume, alerts, alarms, ringtones or system sounds.

Change the default apps

iOS 18.2 expands the number of default apps you can change to include apps for phone calls and messaging.

If you’ve been following Apple Intelligence closely, you probably got excited when Genmoji arrived with iOS 18.2. In typical Apple fashion, Mac users were left wondering, “When’s our turn?” Well, surprise—Genmoji is officially coming to macOS 15.3, so you won’t have to sit around guessing if it’ll arrive in time for the holidays.

The downside is that it’s currently limited to Developer Beta, which isn’t exactly everyone’s first choice.

Understandably, you might not want to download an unstable version for just one new feature.

To satisfy your curiosity, I’ll walk you through what Genmoji has in store.

That way, you’re ready to hit the ground running when it rolls out to Public Beta or a stable release.

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How To Use Genmoji on macOS 15.3

Time needed: 10 minutes

Unlike standard emojis, Genmoji generates custom images from text-based prompts. Just type in your instructions and Apple Intelligence will respond with an appropriate output. You’ll find it in the ever-familiar emoji picker. It’s a simple, intuitive setup that makes it super easy to incorporate AI image generators into your daily conversations. Check it out here:

1. Update tomacOS 15.3. Click on theApple menu>System Settings>General>Software Update
2. Unless a stable or Public Beta version has launched, set Beta Updates to macOS Sequoia Developer Beta.
3. Click Update Now and wait for the installation to finish.
4. Next, open any app that supports text input. At the moment, Messages, Notes, and Mail support Genmoji.
5. Press Control + Command + Space to bring up the emoji picker, then select the Genmoji tab.
6. Type a description of the emoji you want (e.g. winking cat with a party hat)
7. Press Return and Apple Intelligence will generate a unique emoji based on your prompt.
8. Once the Genmoji is generated, click on it to insert it into your text.
9. The Genmoji will appear alongside regular text or emojis, ready to share in conversations or documents.

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Why Isn’t Genmoji Showing on macOS Sequoia

For Genmoji to appear, you’ll need an Apple Silicon Mac M1 model or above that’s runningmacOS 15.3(Public Beta, Developer Beta, or stable). You should also enable Apple Intelligence on your device.

If you still can’t access it, reach out toApple Supportbecause some features might still be unavailable in your country or region.

Genmoji is a pretty nifty AI feature, and I’m glad that it’s coming to macOS sooner that people thought. However, I don’t think it’s worth the risk of running Developer Beta. Unless you have experience testing beta OS versions, I suggest waiting for the feature to arrive in a Public Beta release first.