March 2 (Reuters) - Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a fiercely competitive global handset market.

Apple has officially announced the new iPhone 17e. This model includes Apple’s MagSafe wireless charging technology, unlike iPhone 16e

The updated phone, which arrives one year after the iPhone 16e, includes a faster processor, new in-house wireless chips and MagSafe magnetic charging.

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 17e, which adds key upgrades to the budget line while keeping the same starting price.

The Apple iPhone 17 offers significant advancements over its predecessor, the iPhone 16, particularly in performance and features. Currently, Flipkart is providing a notable discount on the base model.