Apple has sent out invitations for a "special event" in New York on March 4 (1am March 5, AEDT), where it is expected to reveal several bits of new hardware.
The iPhone 17e - the successor to Apple's entry-level iPhone 16e - is likely to be among them. The iPhone 17e is expected to look pretty similar to the iPhone 16e, featuring a 6.1-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate. There are conflicting reports about whether it will stick with the notch of its predecessor or move to a Dynamic Island, such as that found in newer models like the iPhone 17.
Key changes should include the move to the A19 chipset, MagSafe support, and the same modem as the iPhone Air. Specs like just a single rear-facing camera are expected to remain unchanged.
While the iPhone 17e will take the place of Apple's most affordable iPhone, cheaper doesn't mean cheap. The iPhone 16e started at $999 when it launched around this time last year, and that was before the generative AI-led component shortage started to send the price of hardware like memory skyrocketing. If Apple does indeed reveal the iPhone 17e in two or so weeks time, its pricing will be our first key indicator of whether Apple is planning to pass on increased costs to customers.
Other products Apple could announce include a new entry-level iPad and iPad Air, MacBook Pro models refreshed with M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets, and a new, cheaper MacBook designed to compete with Chromebooks. There have also been rumours of a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV, both of which haven't been upgraded for several years.
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Alex Choros
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