Everything Apple announced today: iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air

Source: Engadget

iPhone 17e

Apple has spruced up this year’s entry‑level iPhone with solid upgrades while keeping the starting price at $599. Key specs:

• Storage: 256 GB (double the base storage of the iPhone 16e)
• MagSafe & Qi2 wireless charging: up to 15 W (twice the speed of the iPhone 16e)
• Design: Largely unchanged from the predecessor; 6.1‑inch Super Retina display with Ceramic Shield 2 (claimed “3× better scratch resistance” and reduced glare)
• Camera: Same 48 MP Fusion system as the iPhone 16e
• Cellular modem: New C1X modem, up to twice as fast as the C1 in the iPhone 16e
• Processor: A19 chip (shared with the iPhone 17), supporting Apple Intelligence AI tools, running iOS 26
• Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance
• Battery: “All‑day” battery life claim
• Satellite features: Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, Find My

Availability

• Pre‑orders open: March 4
• Release date: March 11 in more than 70 countries and regions
• Colors: Black, White, Soft Pink

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iPad Air M4

The latest iPad Air is powered by Apple’s M4 chip, positioning it a year behind the iPad Pro (which now uses the M5). Highlights:

• Performance: Up to 2.3× faster than the M1‑based iPad Air; “over 4× faster 3D pro rendering with ray tracing”
• RAM: 12 GB (up from 8 GB in the previous generation)
• Storage & pricing:
  • 11‑inch model: $599 (128 GB)
  • 13‑inch model: $799 (128 GB)
  • $50 educational discount available
• Operating system: iPadOS 26
• Connectivity: First iPad Air with Wi‑Fi 7 (N1 and C1X chips) and optional 5G cellular
• Design: Same LCD display, rear‑facing camera, and dual‑speaker setup as the last two iterations

Availability

• Pre‑orders open: March 4
• Release date: March 11 in 35 countries and regions
• Colors: Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray

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