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Apple Unveils iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air for 2026

3/3/2026

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Apple Launches iPhone 17e

Apple Inc. launches the iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air as part of its 2026 product cycle.
The iPhone 17e begins pre-orders on March 4, 2026.
It ships on March 11, 2026 at $599.
Apple aims to attract mid-range buyers in developed and emerging markets, including India.
The M4 iPad Air starts at $599 and delivers a 30% performance boost over the M3, available in 11-inch and 13-inch models.

Summary

Apple Unveils iPad Air

Apple introduces the iPad Air with the M4 chip at a starting price of $599.
The M4 chip has an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU, providing up to 30% faster performance than the M3.
It includes a 16-core Neural Engine that is three times faster than the M1.
Pre-orders begin on March 4, with availability starting March 11 in multiple countries, including the U.S. and India.

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Apple Launches iPhone 17e

Apple Inc. launches the iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air as part of its 2026 product cycle.
The iPhone 17e begins pre-orders on March 4, 2026.
It ships on March 11, 2026 at $599.
Apple aims to attract mid-range buyers in developed and emerging markets, including India.
The M4 iPad Air starts at $599 and delivers a 30% performance boost over the M3, available in 11-inch and 13-inch models.

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