The new iPhone 16e features include the following:

• Super Retina XDR display
  
• Aluminum design
  Ceramic Shield front
  Glass back (White, Black)
• Apple Intelligence & Siri
  
• Action button
• USB-C connector
  
• Dual eSIM support
• 5G capability
  
• A18 Bionic chip
• iOS 18 operating system
• IP68 water resistance, with a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes
• Face ID unlocking technology
• Apple Pay

Apple Intelligence and Siri can help you with a variety of tasks, including:

• Managing your inbox: AI-generated summaries of emails can help you understand the main points, and Siri can prioritize urgent messages. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Editing photos: Use the Clean Up tool to remove distractions from your photos, or create a custom memory movie by describing the story you want to tell. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Communicating with Siri: Siri can understand what you're talking about, and you can type to Siri whenever it's convenient. You can also ask Siri how to use your device's features and settings. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Writing: Use Apple's writing tools to rewrite, proofread, or summarize text. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Creating images: Use ChatGPT image tools to generate images that complement your writing. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Drawing: Use the Image Wand to transform a rough sketch into a related image. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Searching: Use natural language search in Photos to find photos and videos. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Managing your contacts: Siri can add a friend's new address to their contact card.

To set up Apple Pay from the main screen, follow these steps:

1. Tap the "Wallet" icon.
2. Tap the "+" icon to add a card. Then, tap "Debit or Credit Card."
   • Note: If prompted, tap "Set Up Face ID & Passcode." Then, follow the prompts on your screen. To return to the Wallet app, tap "Wallet" at the top left corner of your screen.
3. Tap "Continue."
4. Position your credit or debit card within the frame on your screen to add your card details automatically. Verify your card details and tap "Next."
   • Note: If your card won’t scan, or you prefer to enter the information manually, tap "Enter Card Details Manually" and follow the prompts on the screen.
5. Enter the security code on the back of your card. Then, tap "Next."
6. Tap "Agree" to accept the Terms and Conditions.
7. Tap a verification method. Then, tap "Next."
8. Once your card has been verified, tap "Next."
9. To learn more about how to use Apple Pay, tap "Learn more..." Otherwise, tap "Continue."

To use Apple Pay in stores, look for the "Apple Pay" icon or other contactless payments symbols.

To use Apple Pay within apps and on websites accessed through Safari, look for the "Buy with Apple Pay," "Apple Pay," and "Donate with Apple Pay" buttons. You can also use Apple Pay on sites that list Apple Pay as an accepted payment method.

The new Camera and Video features include the following:

CAMERA

• 2-in-1 camera system
• 48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
• Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels
• Digital zoom up to 10x
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• True Tone flash
• Photonic Engine
• Deep Fusion
• Smart HDR 5
• Portrait mode with Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects
• Night mode
• Panorama (up to 63MP)
• Photographic Styles
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Advanced red‑eye correction
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Photo geotagging
• Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
  

VIDEO

• 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
• Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
• Time‑lapse video with stabilization
• Night mode Time-lapse
• QuickTake video
• Optical image stabilization for video
• Digital zoom up to 6x
• Audio zoom
• True Tone flash
• Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
• Continuous autofocus video
• Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
• Playback zoom
• Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
• Spatial Audio and stereo recording
• Wind noise reduction
• Audio Mix
  

TrueDepth Camera

• 12MP camera
• ƒ/1.9 aperture
• Autofocus with Focus Pixels
• Retina Flash
• Photonic Engine
• Deep Fusion
• Smart HDR 5
• Portrait mode with Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects
• Animoji and Memoji
• Night mode
• Photographic Styles
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
• Time‑lapse video with stabilization
• Night mode Time-lapse
• QuickTake video
• Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
• Spatial Audio and stereo recording
• Wind noise reduction
• Audio Mix

You can turn select phones into a Wi-Fiwifi® hotspot, allowing your Wi-Fiwifi enabled devices to connect to the internet using your mobile data connection.

To enable this feature from the main screen, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, tap the "Settings" icon.
2. Tap "Cellular."
3. Tap "Personal Hotspot."
4. Tap the slider next to "Allow Others to Join" to turn it ON. Your personal hotspot is now enabled.
5. From the device you want to connect to your mobile hotspot, select your iPhone from the list of available Wi-Fiwifi networks. Your iPhone screen will display the name to look for in the text below "OTHER NETWORKS."
6. Enter the default Wi-Fiwifi password displayed on your iPhone screen, then tap "Join."

To change your Wi-Fiwifi password, follow these steps:

1. Tap the "Wi-Fiwifi Password" field.
2. Tap the "X" icon to delete the current password.
3. Enter a new password containing at least 8 characters.
4. Tap "Done." Your new Wi-Fiwifi network password will be saved.
   • Note: Changing the password will disconnect any users currently connected to your personal hotspot.