The Morning After: Apple’s big week starts with the iPhone 17e

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e and the iPad Air M4, marking the start of a week filled with product announcements. The iPhone 17e is especially noteworthy, retaining its $599 price while doubling the base storage to 256GB. It also introduces features like MagSafe charging at 15W and Apple's C1X wireless chip for improved efficiency. The iPad Air M4 receives an update, moving from the M3 to the M4 chip, and gaining Wi-Fi 7 compatibility. It also gets a RAM boost from 8GB to 12GB, all without a price increase. The article mentions the appeal of the iPhone 17e's storage and price, particularly for those with older models. Other news includes Starlink's plan for high-speed satellite internet and Vivo's X300 Ultra with its advanced telephoto lens. OpenAI will amend its deal with the Defense Department to prevent mass surveillance. Lenovo showcases a modular laptop concept with swappable components at MWC. Honor's Robot Phone, with an articulating camera gimbal, is also set to launch later this year. Paramount+ and HBO Max may merge into a single streaming service under a new plan. Finally, the newsletter provides a roundup of major announcements from MWC 2026.