{"id":101224,"date":"2026-02-17T16:18:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=101224"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:18:45","slug":"apples-budget-macbook-and-iphone-17e-expected-launch-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/mobile-phones\/apples-budget-macbook-and-iphone-17e-expected-launch-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s Budget MacBook and iPhone 17e Expected Launch Next Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"805\">Apple is preparing for its first major event of the year on <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"585\">March 4, 2026<\/strong>, promising a \u201cspecial Apple experience\u201d in New York, London, and Shanghai. The event will start at <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"707\">7 PM Pakistan time<\/strong>, though it is unclear whether Apple will livestream it or release updates via press statements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1160\">The spotlight is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/technology\/iphone-17e-launch-expected-later-this-month-with-chipset-and-charging-upgrades\/\"><strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"851\">Apple iPhone 17e<\/strong><\/a>, rumored to succeed last year\u2019s iPhone 16e. Leaks indicate it will feature a <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"969\">6.1-inch display with Dynamic Island<\/strong>, an 18MP front camera, and a <strong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1026\">48MP single rear camera<\/strong>. The device is expected to run on Apple\u2019s A19 chipset and include the C1X modem, MagSafe support, and a starting price around $599.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1472\">Alongside the iPhone, Apple may unveil its <strong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1229\">first budget MacBook<\/strong>. Reports suggest a new entry-level MacBook powered by the <strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1307\">A18 Pro chipset<\/strong>, housed in an aluminum chassis, and priced under $1,000. Multiple color options are expected, making it an appealing choice for students and first-time Mac users.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1771\">Apple might also introduce a <strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1539\">new MacBook Air with the M5 chip<\/strong>, as well as updated MacBook Pro models featuring <strong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1621\">M5 Pro and M5 Max processors<\/strong>. Other expected announcements include new Mac displays, an updated iPad Air with the M4 chip, and a refreshed base iPad powered by the A18 chipset.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2043\">This upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/mobile-phones\/apples-cheapest-iphone-17e-likely-to-launch-at-599-in-february-2026\/\">Apple<\/a> event is shaping up to be a key launch for both budget-conscious consumers and enthusiasts seeking the latest upgrades. Fans worldwide will be watching closely to see if Apple delivers its expected lineup of affordable and high-performance devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple is preparing for its first major event of the year on March 4, 2026, promising a \u201cspecial Apple experience\u201d in New York, London, and Shanghai. The event will start at 7 PM Pakistan time, though it is unclear whether Apple will livestream it or release updates via press statements. 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