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Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17e, the affordable follow-up to the 16e, during its March 4 event. The 17e would likely retain a 6.1-inch, 60Hz display and a single 48MP rear camera, with rumors on Dynamic Island vs. notch. It should use the A19 chip (potentially downclocked), ~8GB RAM, and gain MagSafe compatibility, plus the new C1X modem; pricing is not expected to change from the $599 starting point.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple will unveil at least five products over a three-day 'Apple Experience' in early March (March 2–4), including a low-cost MacBook, an iPhone 17e, and an updated iPad Air with M4, with rumors of a refreshed MacBook Pro/MacBook Air with M5 and possibly Mac Studio and Studio Display; the event is slated to be in-person in New York, London, and Shanghai, though Apple has not confirmed specifics.
Rumors say Apple is preparing a colorful, budget-friendly 13-inch MacBook with an iPhone-class chip and a MagSafe-enabled iPhone 17e (A19) that could launch by March, possibly via a late-February press release or a March event. The MacBook is expected around the $649 price point, while the iPhone 17e would sit at about $599, with broader 2026 lineup updates including Apple Intelligence features and other device refreshes.
Apple released iOS 26.3 with security fixes and a few user-facing tweaks (like an iPhone-to-Android transfer tool and Weather wallpaper changes). Reports suggest Siri improvements slated for iOS 26.4 are facing snags, potentially slipping to iOS 26.5 or 27. The piece also discusses Apple Store shortages of iPhone 16e and iPad Air, rumors of the iPhone 17e, and upcoming MacBook Pro models, along with broader product plans including iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max features and other near-term releases, all signaling a cautious near-term hardware timeline.
Rumors suggest Apple’s 2026 lineup will include a budget iPhone 17e, a cheaper MacBook, refreshed iPads (base, Air, mini) with in‑house chips, a potential OLED upgrade for the iPad mini 8, and iOS 26.4 featuring Siri 2.0, with more devices like the iPhone 18 Pro later in the year and WWDC 2026 likely to reveal iOS 27.
Bloomberg reports Apple is prepping a rapid hardware refresh for 2026, including an entry-level iPhone 17e with MagSafe and an A19 chip, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro updates, and A18-powered iPad models (plus an M4 iPad Air and OLED iPad mini later), with additional updates to Mac Studio, Mac minis, Studio Display, and a low-cost MacBook in the works.
The iPhone 17e is tipped to keep the iPhone 16e’s design while introducing four major upgrades—an A19 chip, the C1X 5G/LTE modem, a Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth N1 combo, and possible MagSafe support—with a February 19 launch reportedly announced via a press release rather than a live event.
Rumors from Mac Otakara and Macwelt suggest Apple’s iPhone 17e will reuse the 16e’s notch but gain an A19 chip, a faster C1X 5G modem, and an N1 chip for Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Thread, plus MagSafe charging (20–25W). The iPad 12 is said to resemble the iPad 11 design but upgrade to an A18 chip with 8GB RAM. A Feb. 19 press-release date for the iPhone 17e is floated, with no official pricing disclosed.
Rumors suggest Apple will launch a cheaper iPhone 17E in the first half of 2026, potentially bringing MagSafe, the Dynamic Island cutout, a 6.1-inch 60Hz display, USB-C, and an A19 processor, with a design closer to the iPhone 15. Pricing remains unconfirmed, though last year’s 16E started at $599 for 128GB.
A Weibo leak claims the iPhone 17e will swap the notch for Dynamic Island while keeping a 6.1-inch OLED display at 60Hz to cut costs; rumors also mention an A19 chip, MagSafe compatibility, and a February launch with a $599 starting price.
Apple's upcoming budget-friendly iPhone 17e is expected to enter mass production shortly after CES, with a potential launch in late February, featuring a 6.1-inch display, A19 chip, and MagSafe support, aligning with last year's iPhone 16e release timeline.
Apple is expected to launch over 25 new products in 2026, including new iPhones, Macs with M5 chips, iPads, HomePod updates, and potentially first-generation Apple Glasses, with major releases spread across winter, summer, and fall.
The upcoming iPhone 17e is rumored to address and fix the major limitation found in the iPhone 16e, suggesting improvements in its features or performance.
The upcoming iPhone 17e is expected to include MagSafe support, addressing a major user complaint about the previous model, and adding features like a Center Stage camera, Dynamic Island, and thinner bezels, making it a compelling option for budget-conscious consumers.
Leaked specifications suggest upcoming iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro models will feature new modem hardware, indicating advancements in connectivity technology for these future Apple smartphones.