This post, first published on March 1, was updated on March 4 with further details of prospective colors for this fall’s iPhones and other upgrades predicted for the iPhone 18 Pro. One of the questions Apple watchers have is about the colors of the next product.

After checking out the iPhone 17e up close at Apple’s London launch, I’m starting to think this is the value pick of the bunch.

Apple opens week of product launches with refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.

The iPhone 17e improves on Apple’s budget phone with MagSafe charging, twice the starting storage and faster processors for improved performance and cell service.

Apple iPhone 17e adds 15W MagSafe charging; preorders start March 4, 2026, with sales beginning March 11 in over 70 countries.

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