Apple is said to still be taking a wait-and-see attitude towards whether to release the successor models of the iPhone 16e.

The latest news shows that Apple is still taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the release of the follow-up model iPhone 16e. Technology journalist Mark Goldman pointed out that given that some competitors have accelerated the update frequency of their smartphones, it makes sense to increase the pace of releasing affordable models. Besides featuring an updated processor, the specific upgrades of iPhone 17e are still unclear. Apple is expected to make a final decision on the fate of iPhone 17e in the coming months, as developing a simplified version of the iPhone model takes less time, Apple still has time to weigh the pros and cons. Previously, the update cycle of iPhone SE was 2-4 years. If changed to release affordable models annually, it would signify a significant shift in Apple's strategy.