As part of its product blitz this week, Apple (AAPL) on Monday unveiled two new products, an updated low-end iPhone, known as the iPhone 17e, and a refreshed iPad Air.
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The iPhone 17e has an updated camera system, includes support for Apple’s MagSafe charging technology (and Qi2 for fast charging), and has a base level of 256GB, twice the storage of the iPhone 16e. It sports a 48MP Fusion camera that contains an optical-quality 2x Telephoto, which allows users access to two cameras in one so they can get closer to the subject and easily frame their shot, Apple said.
The new smartphone also includes Apple’s 3-nanometer A19 processor, which contains a 6-core CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It also includes the latest version of Apple’s in-house modem, the C1X. Apple said the C1X is twice as fast as the C1 in the iPhone 16e and is as fast as the iPhone Air.
It also comes equipped with all-day battery life and can be charged up to 50% in 30 minutes, Apple explained. It also supports Apple Intelligence and iOS 26.
“iPhone 17e combines powerful performance and features our users love at an exceptional value, making it a compelling option for customers looking to upgrade to the iPhone 17 family,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, in a statement. “We know our customers want a product that will last, and iPhone 17e delivers just that. With A19 for incredible performance, double the entry storage, a smarter camera system, and enhanced durability, iPhone 17e is designed to stay fast, secure, and valuable for years to come.”
The iPhone 17e is available in black, white, and soft pink in 256GB and 512GB storage capacities and starts at $599. Pre-orders for the new iPhone 17e start on March 4, and it will be available on March 11.
iPad Air
Separately, on Monday, Apple refreshed its iPad Air tablet, which is now powered by its M4 processor.
The M4 processor has a faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, when compared to the M3-powered iPad, which helps with editing and gaming, Apple said. It also offers the N1 and C1X chips, which are Apple’s wireless and cellular chips, providing support for Wi-Fi 7.
It is available in 11-inch and 13-inch versions and comes in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray, with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations. The 11-inch model starts at $599, while the 13-inch model starts at $799.
The new iPad Air, which runs on iPadOS 26 and has support for Apple Intelligence, is available for pre-order on March 4. It will be available on March 11.