iPhone 17e rumor has me scratching my head — here's why

iPhone 17e rumor has me scratching my head — here's why

A leaker claims that Apple is developing an iPhone 17e for a May 2026 release. Here's why that doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

iPhone 17e may be nearing test production ahead of a 2026 launch

Another rumor about the expected iPhone 17e claims that Apple is close to starting trial manufacturing of it, about a year before it's due to launch.

iPhone 17e Nears Trial Production, Launch Tipped for Late May 2026

Apple's next-generation iPhone 17e is nearing the trial production stage, with the mid-range device tentatively scheduled for a May release,...

How the AI boom might hurt Apple's iPhone 17

The iPhone 17 series will be unveiled in early September, just like most other iPhone models. Shortly after Apple's launch event, the new iPhone models will go up for preorder ahead of a release the following week. We've come to take this iPhone schedule for granted because Apple runs a tight ship, both when it comes to developing and manufacturing new models. We've also seen some iPhone delays in the past. The iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone 12…

Apple's iPhone 17e Is Already Nearing Trial Production, Tipster Claims

Apple's iPhone 17e might be unveiled in May 2026, based on a recent leak hinting that Apple aims to compete with midrange smartphones from Chinese competitors that also launch around the same time. The company seems to be planning annual releases for its entry-level "e" series, which has replaced Apple's iPhone SE lineup.

iPhone 17e to Launch in May 2026

Apple's next new affordable iPhone will be the iPhone 17e. While the iPhone 17 series is yet to be unveiled, the iPhone 17e has already surfaced online.