Leaker Hints at iPhone 17e Next Year as Report Predicts Annual Cycle
A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) suggests that Apple plans to launch an iPhone 17e in February 2026, coinciding with a claim by a proven leaker. The "e" series might become an annual cycle in Apple's flagship lineup, mirroring Google's "a" models in the Pixel line. Fixed Focus Digital has also hinted at the existence of a "new project codename" related to the iPhone 17e. While this is speculative, it highlights the potential for an affordable mid-cycle model to refresh the flagship lineup and generate consumer interest. The market reaction would depend on sales figures of the iPhone 16e.