Potentially Unveiling the $500 iPhone SE This Week, According to Speculations
Gear up, folks! Rumors are swirling that Apple is set to unveil an updated version of their lower-ish-cost iPhone SE. According to insider scoops, we might be seeing this new model within the next few days, according to Bloomberg's latest spill.
The iPhone SE isn't typically the star of the Apple iPhone release keynotes. Instead, Apple tends to quietly introduce this model on its website, like it did three years ago when it refreshed the iPhone SE. The "SE" stands for "special edition," which means this device usually packs Apple-exclusive features. The last iPhone SE brought us TouchID and a Home button, even after other models abandoned these classic features.
So, what can we expect from this year's iPhone SE? According to the gossips, it's set to boast Face ID, a speedy-as-can-be homegrown Apple A18 chip, found in the iPhone 16/16 Pro lineups, and a bundle of Apple Intelligence offerings. In fact, this iPhone SE, codenamed "V59," may even be the first with an Apple-made cellular modem, doing away with the Qualcomm-made broadband chip currently in use. There's also a buzz about what they might name this new model; some are suggesting "iPhone 16E."
Whatever they call it, this iPhone SE is rumored to give the iPhone line a good shake-up. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg expects as much, based on his sources, but we don't have our own sources to confirm anything around those corners. One thing's for sure – it's been three years since the last iPhone SE saw the light of day, and at a price point of around $500, it's aiming to take on mid-range Android devices from the Googles and Samsungs of the world.
If there's any truth in these rumors, we'll be sure to keep you in the loop as soon as we have details. Keep your eyes peeled!
The potential inclusion of Face ID and an Apple-made cellular modem in the new iPhone SE points towards a significant leap in tech and technology for this model. The upcoming iPhone SE, with its advanced features, could shape the future of budget-friendly smartphones.
