Overview
- Macwelt and Macworld report Apple may announce the iPhone 17e on Thursday, February 19 via press release, a date that matches last year but is unusual for Apple and remains unconfirmed.
- Japanese outlet Mac Otakara says the phone will retain the notch and overall 16e design, contradicting earlier rumors that suggested a move to Dynamic Island.
- Multiple reports flag internal upgrades including the A19 chip, Apple’s C1X modem and the N1 wireless chip for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Thread.
- MagSafe support is widely tipped to arrive with up to roughly 25W wireless charging, replacing the 16e’s 7.5W Qi-only limitation.
- Expectations otherwise point to a 6.1‑inch LTPS OLED at 60Hz and a single rear camera around 48MP, with mass-production signals indicating launch readiness and pricing still unconfirmed near the prior $599 level.