Apple launched the iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air this week, kicking off its product event week. The iPhone 17e retains the iPhone 16's design but offers 2x base storage and a new 'soft pink' color option. The M4 iPad Air features Apple's latest chip and more RAM, alongside new camera features.

This follows reports of dysfunctional cloud infrastructure within Apple's own division, raising questions about internal operations. The launches precede Apple TV's coverage of the Formula 1: Drive to Survive season, including live theater broadcasts.