Apple Introduces iPhone 17e With Upgrades

Apple announced iPhone 17e on March 2, 2026, as a more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 family, with pre-orders beginning March 4 and availability on March 11. The 6.1-inch model includes the A19 chip, C1X modem (up to 2x faster), a 48MP Fusion camera with 2x optical-quality telephoto and 4K Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, MagSafe, and starts at 256GB for $599.