Apple has revamped its range of iPhones with the release of iPhone 16e, moving away from the “SE” designation and integrating the model into its popular device lineup. Reports suggest that the company plans to treat these models similarly to traditional iPhones, with annual new releases.
iPhone 17e expected to launch in 2026?
Unlike the SE iPhones, which had a two to three-year release cycle, the “and” line models are expected to be announced annually. This suggests that the iPhone 17e may debut in 2026, following the iPhone 16e, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.
Apple appears to have significant intentions for incorporating the upcoming models into its primary family of devices, suggesting that the “e” line will play a key role.
The naming decision would be logical based on the pattern of using the “e” suffix with more expensive and popular devices rather than incrementing with each new model number.
Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, so we will need to wait for more details regarding the upcoming addition to the “e” series.
The iPhone 16e is now up for pre-sale in Brazil, offering a significant discount of nearly R$ 1,400 as the most budget-friendly model in the iPhone 16 series. This is made possible by the fact that it is the first iPhone to be manufactured in Brazil.
Paraphrase: Origin