Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Bloomberg report the iPhone 17e announcement is expected within days, with Feb. 19 floated by Macwelt as a possible but unconfirmed date.
- The model is reported to upgrade to Apple’s A19 chip, add MagSafe charging, and shift to the company’s newer C1X modem and N1 wireless chip.
- Design changes are described as minimal, with reporting pointing to a 6.1‑inch, 60Hz display and a single 48MP rear camera, while Dynamic Island inclusion remains disputed.
- Pricing is expected to stay at $599 in the U.S., with Apple reportedly targeting volume sales in emerging markets and enterprise deployments.
- The 17e is framed as the first in a near‑term rollout that includes refreshed iPads, new M5‑based MacBook Pros as early as the week of March 2, and an iOS 26.4 developer beta later in February tied to Siri updates.