Apple has just confirmed when the next big iPhone update will be released, something it rarely does at this point in the cycle.

The next new iPhone is just hours from being unveiled. You don’t want to miss a thing, so here’s a complete schedule for what’s coming and when—down to the minute.

Specs and features of the Apple's new iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 and a look back at innovations in the iPhone over time

The iPhone 16E will be available for pre-orders Friday, February 21 and the release date is February 28.The starting price for the iPhone 16E is $599, which is $170 more than the iPhone SE 2022. It starts at 128GB of storage, though, which is double the previous model. You can also get 256GB or 512GB.

The iPhone 16e, available for pre-order on Feb. 21, starts at $599. The smartphone comes in matte black and matte white.

Apple's newest affordable phone includes a bunch of premium features and tools, but to hit a sub-$600 price, it also omits a number of things.

This week saw Apple introduce the newest member of the iPhone 16 family, the iPhone 16e, as a new low-cost option to replace the iPhone SE.

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