Apple unveils lower cost iPhone 17e, hikes MacBook prices
Key Points:
- Apple introduced the iPhone 17e, a more affordable model in the iPhone 17 lineup, starting at $599 with 256GB storage and available in black, white, and soft pink.
- The iPhone 17e features Apple's latest A19 chip, a new C1X modem for better battery life, and a 48MP Fusion camera combining two advanced cameras into one.
- Despite strong iPhone 17 sales with a nearly 25% increase in Q1 2026 revenue, Apple's Mac division saw a 7% decline in sales, missing analyst expectations.
- Apple raised prices on its new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5 chips due to a global memory chip shortage,