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After the launch of the iPhone 16e, analysts steered Apple would continue to release an “e” model annually. Although some rumors cast a shadow over these predictions, it appears Apple is certainly planning to launch an iPhone 17e early subsequent yr.
Nevertheless, when you’re ready for a brand new model to make the change, we have now dangerous information. In accordance with the Korean information outlet The Elec, Apple will use the identical panel because the iPhone 16e for the iPhone 17e. In different phrases, Apple will proceed to depend on the iPhone 14 show, launched in 2022, as a part of an effort to make use of lower-cost elements.
Consequently, the notch will stay on for not less than yet another yr. Contemplating that rumors have steered Apple will decrease the size of the Dynamic Island inside the subsequent yr or two, it’s fascinating to see that the corporate isn’t extra centered on killing the notch anytime quickly if it means low-cost elements for the price range iPhone.
That mentioned, the iPhone 17e received’t be with out its enhancements. As an illustration, it ought to characteristic a greater digicam, as Apple is anticipated to improve the lenses of the iPhone 17 lineup, in addition to a more moderen A19 chip (with fewer GPU cores for the iPhone 17e, in fact).
Rumors declare Apple will introduce a brand new C2 modem subsequent yr, which might have improved 5G capacities, together with mmWave know-how. Nevertheless, it’s unclear if the C2 will debut on the iPhone 17e or if Apple is planning to roll out the chip with the iPhone 18 later in 2026.
What’s extra fascinating in regards to the timing of the iPhone 17e is that over the following few years, Apple is reportedly planning to tweak its iPhone launch schedule. In late 2026, the corporate is anticipated to launch the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Professional, and the primary iPhone Fold. The iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e would then comply with in early 2027.
Going ahead, the corporate will give attention to higher-end fashions on the finish of the yr and extra inexpensive choices at first of the next yr.
