The iPhone 16 series has already been fully launched? No, according to rumors there will be a fifth version. You can read this and more in the iPhoned weekly overview with the most important Apple and iPhone news.
The iPhone 16E is coming and here’s what we already know about it
The iPhone 16? Wasn’t it already there? True, but according to rumors, Apple is planning to release a fifth version of the popular phone. This should be called iPhone 16E, and the big advantage is the price. This will reportedly be the cheapest ‘new’ iPhone in years since the iPhone SE. Could this perhaps just be the successor to Apple’s budget device? We will update you with all the information we have.
→ This is what you need to know about 16E
Apple stops selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (here’s why)
Speaking of the iPhone SE: Apple is removing the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE from the shelves in the EU. The reason? The mandatory switch to USB-C. Since December 28, 2024, smartphones with a Lightning connection may no longer be sold here. Apple is adapting, but what does this mean for the future of your favorite devices?
→ You need to know this
5 ways to extend the battery life of your AirPods Pro 2
Do you want to enjoy your AirPods Pro 2 longer without having to charge them all the time? With a few smart adjustments, such as turning off noise cancellation or using Mono mode, you can get the most out of your battery. There are even tips you may have never tried!
→ Discover all the tricks here
These iOS 18 features are coming to your iPhone in 2025 (and here’s when)
iOS 18 will bring many useful features to your iPhone in 2025, including a smarter Siri, personalized emojis (Genmoji) and the new Image Playground app. But not every iPhone gets access to the latest features. Curious about which updates your device will receive and when you can expect them?
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This function of Apple Intelligence is not yet working properly (for a long time).
Apple Intelligence promises to bundle notifications more intelligently, but in practice errors and misleading messages arise. For example, the result of a sports final was ‘revealed’ before it had even been played and it was claimed that a famous tennis player had come out of the closet! What does this mean for the European release, and how will Apple solve this?
→ Read all about the problems
This is the reason that your iPhone battery drains much faster
The always-on function on your iPhone is useful, but it eats battery life! Do you want to prevent your iPhone from constantly being charged? Find out how to disable the function and easily save energy. But that’s not the only trick… at iPhoned we found many more!
→ View all the tricks
When will Apple release CarPlay 2.0? We know this now
CarPlay 2.0 was supposed to be released at the end of 2024, but Apple has missed the deadline again. The release remains uncertain, although new code in iOS 18.2 indicates that Apple is still working hard on the update. Will CarPlay 2.0 finally come to your car this year?
→ We already know this
Apple is fined for Siri (and must pay this amount to users)
Siri appears to have eavesdropped on conversations and shared data with advertisers for years, without users’ consent. Apple has now accepted a $95 million fine. What does this mean for users, and can you get compensation?
→ Can you make a claim?
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Do your AirPods beep every now and then? Don’t worry, that’s how it should be