iPhone 17e Unlikely: What Apple’s Plans Mean for Future Budget iPhones

Wondering about the iPhone 17e? Here's why Apple may skip it and what it means for future affordable iPhone models.
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iPhone 17e Unlikely: What Apple’s Plans Mean for Future Budget iPhones
Is Apple Releasing an iPhone 17e? Here’s What You Need to Know Many users searching for iPhone 17e updates are wondering if Apple plans to launch a new budget-friendly model in 2025. Unfortunately, recent reports suggest that an iPhone 17e is looking increasingly unlikely. After Apple introduced the iPhone 16e — a more affordable option priced at $599 — the company's strategy for its budget lineup appears to be shifting. If you’re eagerly awaiting a successor to the iPhone 16e, here’s why you might need to wait longer than expected.                        Image : Google Apple's Strategy Behind the iPhone 16e and Future Models The iPhone 16e debuted earlier this year as a first-of-its-kind model that essentially replaced the iPhone SE. Unlike the annual update cycle for premium iPhones, Apple historically updated the SE line only once every few years. Experts now believe the same pattern will apply to the "e" series. This suggests that Apple views the iPhone e lineup as…