Overview
- Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu of The Information report that the iPhone 17e will add magnetic wireless charging, signaling the return of Apple’s MagSafe system.
- The current iPhone 16e supports only Qi wireless charging at up to about 7.5W and lacks compatibility with MagSafe accessories.
- Rumored hardware changes include a Center Stage front camera, a Dynamic Island cutout, and thinner display bezels, with a possible move to an A19 chip.
- The device is also reported to adopt Apple’s second‑generation C1X cellular modem, replacing the first‑generation C1 used in the iPhone 16e.
- MacRumors and 9to5Mac frame the model as an incremental entry‑level update expected in spring 2026, with all details unconfirmed by Apple.