Apple's budget iPhone strategy is about to get a serious shake-up. Fresh leak intel suggests the iPhone 17 series will bring more significant upgrades than we've seen in years, while the recently launched iPhone 16e already signals Apple's new approach to affordable phones. The entry-level iPhone just jumped from $429 to $599, but here's the kicker: you're getting flagship-level AI smarts and pro-tier performance in return. What you need to know: • iPhone 16e launched at $599 with A18 chip ...