iPhone 17e, low-cost MacBook, and 3 more: Apple expected to launch these devices soon
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Apple is expected to launch five major devices this year. The anticipated launches include the iPhone 17e, refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models powered by latest Apple silicon. Here is everything you need to know.
2026 could be a big year for Apple. The Cupertino giant is expected to launch a host of products, doubling down on its success from last year. As per reports, Apple has some big product launches for the start of 2026, potentially kicking off with the iPhone 17e as early as later this month.
As per Bloomberg, we can expect to see five new launches in the coming weeks. Apart from the budget iPhone, the company may launch new MacBook models, including its cheapest MacBook ever. And that’s not all, the iPad too is expected to get an upgrade. Here are all the details.
The iPhone 17e will be the sequel to the iPhone 16e that launched last year. It is expected to be the most affordable iPhone in the iPhone 17 series. As per the report, Apple may pack some notable upgrades this time around, including the A19 chipset from the iPhone 17.
The iPhone 16e did not support MagSafe, but it appears that the iPhone 17e may be compatible with MagSafe. You can also expect thinner bezels on the display, but the notch may remain in place.
The pricing of the smartphone is expected to remain the same in India. The iPhone 16e was launched at Rs 59,900 in India.
Apple could reveal the refreshed MacBook Pro laptops with new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The company launched the M5 MacBook Pro last year. It is expected that the M5 Pro and M5 Max devices will retain the same design.
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