Apple Hints at “Big Week” With iPhone 17e, Budget MacBook and More on the Horizon
Apple Hints at “Big Week” With iPhone 17e, Budget MacBook and More on the Horizon
Publish Date: 2026-03-02 05:43:00
Source Domain: www.thehansindia.com
Apple is gearing up for what could be one of its busiest product weeks this year. Tim Cook has stirred excitement after teasing a “big week ahead” on X, suggesting that major announcements may arrive even before the company’s special experience event scheduled for March 4.
The Cupertino-based tech giant will host simultaneous events in New York, London and Shanghai at 9 am ET (7:30 pm IST). But with Cook’s post hinting at early reveals, anticipation is already building among Apple fans worldwide.
Here’s a closer look at five products that are widely expected to debut.
A new low-cost MacBook
Apple is reportedly preparing its most affordable MacBook yet, targeting a price of around $599 (approximately Rs 54,000) in the US. The device is expected to feature a 12.9-inch LCD display and could arrive in vibrant colour options such as yellow, green and pink — shades that subtly match the 3D glass Apple logo shown in the event invite.
In a surprising move, this model may use the A18 Pro chip — the same processor found in the iPhone 16 Pro — instead of Apple’s M-series silicon. This strategy could help keep costs down while still delivering performance that rivals, or potentially surpasses, the original M1 MacBook.
iPhone 17e: The next budget favourite?
After the success of the iPhone 16e, Apple appears ready to introduce its successor, the iPhone 17e.
The device is expected to be powered by the A19 chipset, aligning it more closely with the standard iPhone 17. One notable upgrade could be the addition of MagSafe support — a feature missing from its predecessor.
However, reports suggest the iPhone 17e may retain a 60Hz display and a notch design instead of adopting the Dynamic Island. Pricing details remain unconfirmed, but Apple may stick close to last year’s launch price. For reference, the iPhone 16e debuted in India at Rs 59,900.
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