Apple is rumoured to be planning a second technology of its higher mid-range smartphone, with the iPhone 17e succeeding the iPhone 16e.
To justify an replace, Apple might have to enhance the handset that went over effectively with customers and critics alike for breaking down what was actually wanted from a smartphone and dishing out with a few of the luxuries to maintain the value down.
Apple used a strong A18 chip, a single 48-megapixel Fusion digital camera and a 6.1-inch OLED show. So what’s to enhance over the iPhone 16e? Nicely Apple may replace the processor to the A19, however that’s probably not sufficient to justify a brand new launch alone. The corporate is unlikely so as to add extra cameras, as a result of that may push the value up.
One factor Apple may do with out an excessive amount of bother – we assume – is add assist for MagSafe wi-fi charging. And that’s precisely what’s on the agenda, in keeping with a brand new report. The Info (by way of MacRumors) says the iPhone 17e will embody “wi-fi magnetic charging”.
Whereas the iPhone 16e solely provided Qi wi-fi charging at 7.5W, a lift to MagSafe would give iPhone 17e homeowners the possibility to replenish their telephone at speeds of as much as 25W with the requisite charger. The iPhone 17 vary presents 50% charging in round half-hour. The iPhone Air supply 20W speeds. The iPhone 17e would possibly comply with the latter. Plus there’s the bonus of the magnetised aspect too for that assurance the telephone is remaining on cost, even when knocked whereas sitting on the puck.
Earlier experiences have advised Apple may also swap out the notch show design for the Dynamic Island that options inside the remainder of the vary. General, the iPhone 17e is prone to arrive within the spring of 2026 with an asking value of round £600/$600.
