Don't Buy an iPhone 16e or iPad Right Now — Shortages Reported as Apple Readies New iPhone 17e and New iPads

Don't buy an iPhone 16e or iPad right now — shortages reported as Apple readies new iPhone 17e and new iPads

It appears that many Apple stores are running low on stock for the iPhone 16e and iPad Air, which could indicate that the next generation devices are on the way.

iPhone 16e and iPad Air stocks are reportedly depleting at Apple retail

A new report is claiming that stocks of both the iPhone 16e and the iPad Air are dwindling at retail, perhaps backing up expectations of new models being launched soon.The current iPhone 16eThere are regularly reports of stocks of Apple devices running low, and the presumption is often that this means a refresh is coming. As of late it hasn't been the case — reports of MacBook Pro custom configuration stock-outs have been prevalent for months, a…

Apple Stores See iPhone 16e, iPad Air Shortages as New Models Near

Apple's retail inventory of iPhone 16e and iPad Air models has reportedly dwindled to almost nothing as the company inches towards the release of new versions of both devices. They are expected to launch in the coming weeks. In a post on X (Twitter), Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said that stock of iPhone 16e models has "basically dried out," while the iPad Air is seeing shortages as well, based on what his Apple retail contacts are telling him…

Technology Leaker Gives Us Best Look Yet at the iPhone 17e

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17e next week, on February 19, ahead of the traditional fall release timetable. As a result, this handset will be released in early 2026, apart from the rest of the lineup. That said, its purported metal body makes it feel like a genuine high-end phone, and the build [...]

Low inventory at Apple stores hints at a slew of upcoming new devices, iPhone 17e included

A new report from Mark Gurman claims that Apple's inventory of some devices is running low. More specifically, people looking to buy certain custom MacBook Pro configurations, Apple TV, iPad Air and iPhone 16e are facing delays or trouble finding units at Apple's physical stores. This, in turn, could mean one thing in Apple's world - an upgrade is coming. This corroborates Mark Gurman's earlier reports that the company is gearing up to announce …

iPhone 17e Launch Nears as iPhone 16e Sells Out Globally

The iPhone 17e will be Apple’s first hardware product of the year, 2026. It will succeed the iPhone 16e with some notable upgrades, like MagSafe wireless charging support and a faster A19 chip. Apple may unveil the device directly with just a press release, much like how it did with the iPhone 16e. Speaking of which, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the inventory of iPhone 16e has basically “dried out.” This signals that the iPhone 17e is co…