News Summary

• The iPhone 17e is no cheaper than its predecessor and still has a very basic camera.
• But it gains MagSafe, a third color, and a faster processor.
• The 17e has an excellent-quality display, and at first glance I assumed it would be one of the product's crowning glories.
• Apple’s policy with the iPhone SE line was to recycle the chassis design of older handsets, and that largely continues with the 16e and 17e.
• But compared to recent models there are some old-fashioned touches.