The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip
TL;DR
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 17e with an A19 chip, MagSafe charging, and in-house cellular chips, while maintaining a $599 price. It targets emerging markets and enterprises, capitalizing on competitors' focus on higher-end models.
Almost exactly one year after launching the iPhone 16e, Apple is preparing to launch the 17e, according to Mark Gurman. The iPhone 17e will feature an upgraded A19 chip from the iPhone 17 lineup, plus MagSafe charging, and move Apple's in-house cellular chips. Just as importantly, the company apparently plans to keep the price at $599, despite soaring RAM and storage prices.
Gurman says Apple is planning to pitch the iPhone 17e aggressively in emerging markets and to enterprises. He claims that, with almost no changes expected from the Pixel 10a and Samsung focused on the higher end of the market, Apple sees an opening.
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