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Apple Introduces Updated Budget iPhone 17e

The iPhone 17e offers a 48MP camera, A19 chip, and MagSafe at $599, providing a budget entry to Apple’s ecosystem with preorders starting Wednesday.

  • On Monday, Apple announced the iPhone 17e budget model starting at $599 for 256GB, with preorders beginning Wednesday and in‑store availability a week later.
  • Apple added the iPhone 17e to attract more customers into its ecosystem and boost upgrades after iPhone sales rose 23% in the holiday quarter, following last year's iPhone 16e update.
  • Hardware highlights include the A19 chip with improved multi-core and GPU performance, the energy-efficient C1X modem, and a 6.1-inch display with a `48MP Fusion` camera, Ceramic Shield 2, and MagSafe.
  • With markets volatile, investors digested a strong current-quarter revenue guide while oil's retreat helped equities recover, providing context for reactions to Apple's news.
  • Ahead, Apple plans new MacBook models and iPad Air M4 upgrades this week, while Samsung launches the Galaxy S26 on a similar schedule.
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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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