Apple Inc. bets $599 can still feel premium
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- Apple launched the iPhone 17e on March 2, 2026 starting at $599 with 256GB of storage, a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade for mainstream buyers.
- The 17e is less about “budget” and more about protecting Apple’s ecosystem by keeping iPhone upgrades within reach.
- Apple’s scale remains the story: in fiscal Q1 2026 (ended Dec. 27, 2025), Apple posted $143.8B revenue and said its active installed base topped 2.5B devices.
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