New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.The iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its
New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.

Two stacked white smartphones shown from the side, highlighting slim flat edges, buttons, a single rear camera, and a colorful glowing screen on the lower phoneThe iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its predecessor

A report from MacOtakara published on February 6 says Apple plans to keep the current designs for both devices while upgrading their processors. The report reinforces a familiar pattern in Apple's lineup, where entry-level models advance through internal improvements rather than visible redesigns.

MacOtakara is a long-running Apple rumor site with solid supply-chain access and a track record that, while mixed, is generally reliable.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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