Visual Intelligence is one of the standout features that debuted with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series last fall. This feature was widely believed to be limited to iPhones equipped with Camera Control (and Apple Intelligence), as no previous iPhone models had this capability. However, the newly announced iPhone 16e also supports Visual Intelligence despite lacking Camera Control.
Now comes the word: two other phones, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, will soon support Visual Intelligence. This news comes from Daring Fireball’s John Gruber, who says Apple indicated the feature will launch in a future iOS update, probably iOS 18.4.
Apple’s Visual Intelligence interacts with the world through an iPhone’s camera. Visual Intelligence can provide information, translate languages, identify plants and animals, and even summarize text by simply pointing the camera at an object, place, or text. It can also connect users with businesses by providing contact information, hours of operation, and even the ability to place orders or make reservations. Furthermore, Visual Intelligence integrates with ChatGPT and Google, allowing users to ask questions about what they see or search for similar items online.
This feature was initially released with iOS 18.2.
Offering Visual Intelligence on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is a logical choice since they are the only non-iPhone 16 models that support Apple Intelligence.
Apple has yet to release the first beta version of iOS 18.4 to developers. However, it should happen sooner, not later. Once the iPhone 16e was announced yesterday, Apple updated its website to note that iOS 18.4 would launch to the public sometime in early April. Therefore, it won’t be long for iPhone 15 Pro owners to begin experiencing Visual Intelligence.
The iPhone 16e is available for pre-order beginning tomorrow, February 21. It arrives on February 28.
Bryan M. Wolfe has over a decade of experience as a technology writer. He writes about mobile.
So, what do the experts make of the new iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e is finally here. Apple released the long-awaited successor to the iPhone SE 3 on Wednesday, and tech sites everywhere have been quick to have their say.
In case you missed the unveil, the new handset, called the iPhone 16e, is Apple Intelligence-ready and features a 6.1-inch OLED display (with a notch) that, in a first for the renamed SE series, covers the entire front of the handset. But the iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is $170 more than the iPhone SE 3 that it’s replaced.
Does the iPhone 16e have wireless charging?
The iPhone 16e is officially here, and now that we know not only that it’s on the way and when to expect it, we can answer any burning questions you might have about Apple’s latest budget-friendly phone. It’s come as quite the surprise for many, with most folks expecting the next iPhone SE. Instead, we’ve gotten another member of the iPhone 16 family with slightly reduced specs and a nicely reduced price.
Does the iPhone 16e have wireless charging?
Yes, like all modern models of the iPhone, the iPhone 16e will support wireless charging. However, it doesn’t support MagSafe charging — a feature that has practically become an industry standard. Why Apple made this decision isn’t clear, but it leaves the 16e in a strange position where it’s part of a flagship family, but is missing something even low-end phones offer.
Apple drives the final nail in the iPhone 14 coffin with the launch of the 16e
Today, the announcement of the Apple iPhone 16e has undeniably stolen the show and is dominating headlines, but it came at a cost: Apple has quietly ended the iPhone 14 line. If you take a stroll over to Apple’s website, you’ll notice information about the 16e — including its upcoming preorder availability on February 21 — but you won’t find the option to buy the iPhone 14.
Earlier today, the Apple site went down briefly while the iPhone 16e was added in. And on its way out, Apple pulled down all references to the iPhone 14.
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