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Apple Launches $599 iPhone 17e With Flagship A19 Chip, Preorders Start March 4

Apple extends premium features to lower‑priced devices by pairing A19 performance in iPhone 17e with an M4 upgrade for iPad Air.

Overview

  • Preorders for iPhone 17e open March 4 with general availability on March 11 in more than 70 markets, including the United States, Spain and Mexico.
  • The phone starts at $599 with 256 GB as the new base; Mexico pricing is 14,999 pesos for 256 GB and 19,999 pesos for 512 GB, and Spain lists it from €709.
  • Key specs include the 3 nm A19 chip, Apple’s C1X modem, a 48 MP Fusion main camera with 2x optical quality, MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging, Ceramic Shield 2 and IP68 rating.
  • Safety and connectivity features include Emergency SOS, Messages and Find via satellite, USB‑C fast charging to 50% in about 30 minutes, and crash detection.
  • Apple also refreshed the iPad Air with the M4 chip in 11‑ and 13‑inch models starting at $599 and $799, adding Wi‑Fi 7, optional 5G and 12 GB unified memory, with the same March 11 availability.