Almost a year after the release of the iPhone 16e, rumors indicate Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 17e very soon, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, an often reliable source of Apple leaks.

The entry-level smartphone refresh will reportedly feature the A19 chip, the SoC featured in the iPhone 17, alongside MagSafe charging, and Apple's C1 cellular chip, all for the same $600 price tag as the iPhone 16e. If this turns out to be accurate, Apple potentially keeping the iPhone 17e's cost in line with the iPhone 16e would be impressive, given the ongoing RAM crisis. The tech giant likely carved out a long-term deal with its rumored go-to RAM supplier, Samsung.

Gurman's report says Apple plans to market the iPhone 17e heavily in emerging markets, given the Pixel 10a is expected to be a boring update to Google's entry-level device and that Samsung continues to focus on the high-end smartphone market.

While the iPhone 16e is an all-around solid smartphone, it costs $100 more than the $500 Pixel 9a, a phone that, as long as you're an Android user, offers notably more for your money, including a 120Hz display refresh rate, higher peak brightness, an ultra-wide camera, and more.

Apple is rumored to be getting ready for a busy spring

A refreshed iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air are reportedly oin the way

Along with the iPhone 17e, Apple reportedly plans to release a refreshed iPad and iPad Air, and an M5-powered MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. On the iPad side, the entry-level tablet will reportedly get the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support, while the new iPad Air will feature an M4 chip and an OLED screen.

According to Gurman's report, all of these devices are expected to launch by early March.