Like Samsung’s next Galaxy S26 series, Apple has also started to appear in the limelight with a new report indicating that the iPhone 17e may launch later in February.
A report by Macwelt, citing industry sources, noted that the device, the iPhone 17e, is expected to be announced via a press release on February 19.
This iPhone 17e release timeline is consistent with Apple’s previous launch pattern when the iPhone maker introduced the iPhone 16e in the same month last year.
Another report was seen confirming this claim. Citing sources, it suggested that the iPhone 17e will have a design similar to its predecessor, the iPhone 16e.
iPhone 17e specs (expected)
The upcoming iPhone 17e is expected to borrow a notch from the iPhone 16e instead of taking the Dynamic Island feature found in other recent iPhone models.
iPhone 17e’s hardware and connectivity features
According to Macwelt, the iPhone 17e will support MagSafe and offer wireless charging speeds of up to 25 watts. Mac Otakara, a Japanese tipster, reported that the phone will be powered by Apple’s A19 chipset and is also expected to include the second-generation Apple C1X modem and the N1 wireless networking chip.
Notable hardware components on the iPhone 17e could reportedly remain similar to those on the iPhone 16e, ensuring a familiar experience for users upgrading from the previous model.
The report also mentioned an upcoming Apple tablet speculating that the next iPad 12 will use the A18 chip instead of coming with the previously speculated A19 processor.
