Apple’s decision to discontinue the iPhone 14 isn’t exactly surprising. The 14’s most recent starting price, $599, is the same as the new iPhone 16E, which comes with several upgrades over the three-year-old phone, including an A18 chip that supports Apple Intelligence, Apple’s first in-house C1 modem, and a USB-C port instead of Lightning.

Commentary: Apple's often neglected entry-level iPhone gets a refresh just as new phone buyers could use one, despite a notable price increase from the iPhone SE.