Apples iPhone 17e to launch imminently, report claims

Source: Mashable Tech

Launch Details

Apple is about to launch a new version of its “affordable” iPhone. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the iPhone 17e is due “imminently.” For reference, the original “e” model, the iPhone 16e, launched on Feb. 28 2025, so a follow‑up this February makes sense.

Key Changes

• The biggest change compared to the old model will be the A19 chip and (thankfully) MagSafe charging.
• The iPhone 17e will also include Apple’s latest in‑house cellular and wireless chip.
• The price is expected to remain the same as the previous model: $599.

Gurman did not mention anything about the Dynamic Island, which was previously rumored to be the biggest improvement on the iPhone 17e (the iPhone 16e sports a notch and doesn’t have Dynamic Island functionality).

Other Upcoming Apple Products

• Several iPhone launches are expected throughout 2026 (details).
• New iPads are coming “soon,” including a new iPad and iPad Air that will look similar to current models but feature updated chips. The iPad mini will also receive an updated chip and an OLED display for the first time.
• New 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pros, a new MacBook Air with an M5 chip, and new Mac Studio models are slated to arrive shortly.

It all kicks off with the iPhone 17e, and we’ll be here to cover it in detail when it gets official.