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Apple Store is Down Ahead of Expected iPhone 16E Announcement

Apple's online store has gone down ahead of today's expected iPhone 16E announcement.

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The store is currently showing a "be right back" splash page. "We're making updates to the Apple Store," it says. "Check back soon."

In the Apple Store app, there is a "watch the event" link, suggesting that the announcement will be accompanied by a video.

Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the "newest member of the family" would be announced today. That likely refers to the iPhone 16E, set to replace the iPhone SE.

Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of Apple's announcement.

Update: Apple has announced the iPhone 16e, and there is a video.

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15 months ago
Yes! New MP3 player in the same form factor as a classic iPod with scroll wheel but with an ssd and AirPods support!!!
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15 months ago
Please don’t complain folks. We all know why Apple does this.
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Yr Blues Avatar
15 months ago
Greedy bastards went from $429 to $599.
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spazzcat Avatar
15 months ago

Please don’t complain folks. We all know why Apple does this.
Hold your compaining until after the announcement?
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15 months ago

And it will be crippled with the A18 chip. Already a year behind, because every other iPhone that is released this year will have an A19 chip.
I guess people shouldn’t be buying the more expensive iPhone 16 or 16 Pius either as they too are "already a year behind” (more like 150 days) because they have the A18 chip?
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15 months ago
$600!

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