1 week Ago By DC Web Desk
Apple is rumoured to launch the next-generation iPhone 17e in 2026, according to a WeChat-based leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital. The leaker stated that Apple may release the iPhone 17e in May 2026, and that the device is approaching the trial production stage. However, the leaker did not mention an exact launch date.
This comes just months after Apple launched its most affordable phone, the iPhone 16e, which starts at Rs 59,900 in India. The iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip and features Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by the tech giant. It offers a 6.
1-inch OLED display, Face ID, wireless charging, a USB-C port, and a 48MP Fusion camera. Earlier, Fixed Focus Digital claimed that “a new project code” had been spotted, suggesting it was related to the iPhone 17e. Notably, this leaker was also the first to mention the “iPhone 16e” nomenclature—when most people assumed Apple would launch it as the iPhone SE 4.
A separate report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) also indicated that Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17e next year. However, that report suggested a February launch window for Apple’s entry-level device. The affordable “e” model could help Apple generate more consumer interest.
According to data from Counterpoint Research, Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter—thanks to the launch of the iPhone 16e and strong demand in markets such as Japan and India..
