Apple Begins Trial Production of iPhone 17e; Expected Launch in May 2026:

After rolling out the iPhone 16e, Apple is also gearing up to launch its next budget-friendly device , the iPhone 17e. Well known Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) posted on Weibo claiming that the trial production for the iPhone 17e has officially begun. They expect this model to be available in the market by May of the next year.

iPhone 16e Manufacturing in India

In parallel, Apple's production facilities for the newly released iPhone 16e are operating at full capacity, which includes India. Recently, Apple shipped a significant number of U.S bound iPhones from their Indian facilities. This was done in retaliation to the trade tariffs inflicted during the tump presidency.

Apple has set the starting price of the iPhone 16e in India at Rs 59,900, which may seem high but is actually Rs 20,000 lower than the standard iPhone 16. This device is the first in the SE series to feature the new C1 modem along with 48MP Apple Intelligence powered cameras, an Aipod like notch and many more.

Anticipated Features of the iPhone 17e

The speculated upgrades to the upcoming device include but are not limited to the following:

Chipset: The new device is more than likely to continue with the trend of enhancing their processing units.

Battery Life: Probably features better battery life.

Dynamic Island Display: Possibly will add the dynamic island display that has become popular for Apple devices.

Hardware Upgrades: Improving the quality of the device performance as well as enhancing the camera improves gadget hardware further.

With the expected release of the iPhone 17e, Apple still offers appealing options to users considering value-packed, affordable deals within the iPhone range.