iOS 792: iPhone 17e - Why This Soft Pink Phone Is Worth Talking About

About this episode

The episode discusses the new iPhone 17e, its features, and whether it meets the budget smartphone expectations.

Apple's iPhone 17e doubles its base storage while keeping the price steady, but did it finally nail the "budget" iPhone formula? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard weigh in on what the new release gets right and where it cuts corners. Apple launches iPhone 17e with double entry storage, keeps $599 price First impressions of 17e's new color options and matte finish Who should buy the iPhone 17e? Performance upgrades: A19 chip, Apple Intelligence, and battery life Single camera design debate: Is one lens enough? MagSafe finally comes to the e-series iPhone 17e brings a full suite of Apple safety features Trade-in deals and accessories with the new iPhone 17e Who shouldn't buy the Pro — making the case for the 17e News: Apple introduces M5 Pro/Max chips and new MacBook models App Caps: Spigen retro strap (affiliate) and abxylute M4 controller Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Rosemary Orchard

Topics covered

• iPhone 17e
• budget smartphones
• Apple news
• product reviews
• technology updates

Keywords

• iPhone 17e
• Apple
• budget iPhone
• A19 chip
• MagSafe
• smartphone reviews
• technology

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, TWiT

Products: iPhone 17e, A19 chip, M5 Pro/Max chips, MacBook

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