Apple announces iPhone 17e
Source: Apple Inc.
apple will kick off its product launch week Monday morning with a refreshed, lower-cost iPhone and faster iPad Air, likely kicking off a broad multi-day hardware push.
The featured device is the new iPhone 17e, the lower-priced model in the iPhone 17 lineup, starting at $599, below the standard iPhone 17’s $799.
Apple announces iPhone 17e
Source: Apple Inc.
The 17e maintains the same 6.1-inch size but adds tougher glass, Apple’s A19 chip, a new C1X modem, MagSafe charging, and 256GB of initial storage, double the base capacity of last year’s model.
Available in pink, black, and white, pre-orders will be available from March 4th and will be available in stores from March 11th.
Apple iPad Air
Source: Apple Inc.
Apple has also updated the iPad Air, which has the same design and price but moves from the M3 to the M4 chip.
The 11-inch model continues to start at $599, while the 13-inch version remains at $799. Apple said in a release that the new processor is up to 30% faster than the previous generation.
The company plans to make product announcements in the coming days. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has told stores to prepare for large crowds.
