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In 2022, during the premiere of the iPhone 14 series, Apple presented iOS 16 with a new functionality - satellite communication via phone. The function was originally called „Emergency SOS via satellite“ and was intended for emergency situations in which users need help. At a later stage, with the appearance of iOS 18, the satellite connection function has improved and now offers sending a text message to contacts added in a group - family and friends. At the time of publication of this article, these satellite features are not working in Bulgaria and many other countries. In fact, the SOS function works in 18 countries out of a total of 195 at the moment, and the text function only works in two, with the requirement for satellite text messages being that operators support the feature.

Rumors about the iPhone 17 Air are already exciting Apple fans, and one of the most talked about ideas is that this model could be the first iPhone without a charging port. No USB-C, no Lightning, no cables – just a clean, modern design and complete reliance on wireless technology. But is this the next big innovation, or just a gimmick that will alienate consumers? Let's take a look at what we know so far from rumors and what we can expect later in the year.

On 19.02.2025 Apple presented the new iPhone 16e – a model with an unusual name, which is new for the company. At this time of the year, Apple traditionally announces its more budget model, so far it has been SE, SE 2020 and SE 2022. However, this year the company surprised us.

iPhone 16e offers high-end performance at a more affordable price. With the A18 chip and Apple's first built-in cellular modem (C1), the model delivers smooth operation, improved energy efficiency and exceptional battery life. Designed for Apple Intelligence, it offers advanced AI capabilities while providing the highest level of privacy protection.

On 09/24/2021, the new and long-awaited iPhone 13 model was officially launched. Almost three years later, the smartphone is still sold directly by Apple, making it the oldest such model to date. Along with it came out only the second of its kind after the iPhone 12 mini, the iPhone 13 mini, which also continues to appeal to many customers who are intrigued by the idea of ​​a more compact phone.

In September 2023, Apple debuted its new products, some of which were smartphones from the 15th series. Something new and very significant for the environment was the new USB Type-C socket. According to statistics published by the European Commission through June 2022: a common charger and cable would save consumers approximately BGN 488 million and 1 million kg. of waste that is generated by incompatible chargers and cables. Apple announced in 2020 that they had a goal of being carbon neutral by 2030, or in other words, using 100% renewable electricity (which they had previously achieved two years earlier in 2018) and using 100% recycled materials. in their products, going at an excellent pace at the moment. For example, in the new series, all batteries use one hundred percent recycled cobalt. Other announced new improvements in the series were: a 48-megapixel camera, action button, processor, and titanium frame. In the following lines, we will examine the significant differences between the budget and professional models.