If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest affordable phone from Apple, a new report claims there’s not long to wait, and there’s an unexpected twist.

Apple is widely expected to unveil a new product in mid-February, as reports point to the launch of the iPhone 17e, the latest entry-level model in the company’s smartphone lineup. According to MacWorld, Apple is preparing to announce the iPhone 17e on or around February 19, which would be exactly one year after the debut of the iPhone 16e.

A new report is claiming that stocks of both the iPhone 16e and the iPad Air are dwindling at retail, perhaps backing up expectations of new models being launched soon.

Apple's retail inventory of iPhone 16e and iPad Air models has reportedly dwindled to almost nothing as the company inches towards the release of new versions of both devices. They are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Apple’s split iPhone launch in 2026 brings the iPhone 18 Pro & foldable iPhone months ahead of standard models. Discover what this means.

Apple has just released iOS 26.3 to iPhones, and it contains a new Transfer to Android tool that makes switching platforms easier.

Apple has released iOS 26.3 to the general public, delivering a relatively modest update that focuses more on polish and infrastructure than any flashy new features. The update follows last week's release candidate,