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iPhone 16e Will Have Day One Software Update

Customers who purchase the new iPhone 16e will need to download a software update right after receiving the device to install the latest version of iOS 18.

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The iPhone 16e models will ship with iOS 18.3, but Apple released iOS 18.3.1 on February 10, so new iPhone 16e buyers will need to install the iOS 18.3.1 update to migrate data from an older iPhone that is already running iOS 18.3.1.

iOS 18.3.1 didn't add any new features, but it does address a software vulnerability that Apple says was exploited in the wild.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e are set to begin this Friday, with a launch to follow on February 28.

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Top Rated Comments

vegetassj4 Avatar
18 months ago
You mean like every other Apple device in recent years?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
18 months ago
Not a big deal
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18 months ago
Is this newsworthy?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
18 months ago

Is this newsworthy?
yes I think so

for those getting the 16e they need to know in advance the update will be available
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rafagon Avatar
18 months ago

i thought apple could do wireless updates thru the box.
That was mentioned once, but then I never heard about it being finalized, or being canceled, for that matter.
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macfacts Avatar
18 months ago
i thought apple could do wireless updates thru the box.
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