Apple announced the iPhone 16e earlier this month as the newest member of its iPhone 16 family. The latest iPhone with Apple’s first cellular modem and A18 chip went on sale in India today, but details about the iPhone 17e have already started circulating online. A new leak reveals the possible launch timeline of the Phone 16e successor. The iPhone 17e is expected to go official a few months after the launch of the iPhone 17 series. iPhone 17e Could Debut in February 2026 According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) analysts, Apple’s “e” series phones could be part of the programme going forward. The company will reportedly launch the iPhone 17e ‘around this time next year’ which means February 2026. The launch of core iPhone 17 models is said to take place in September this year. The lineup is believed to include iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. By launching an affordable iPhone 17e in February after the major launch event in September, Apple could be trying to …