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The Independent
19-02-2025
- The Independent
iPhone SE 4 tipped to launch today – here's everything we know about Apple's next budget phone
It's been almost three years since Apple last launched a budget smartphone. While those with deeper pockets have been able to fork out upwards of £800 for the latest flagship iPhone 16, those looking for a more affordable option have been left waiting. Now, the tech giant could finally be ready to give its budget phone a long-overdue refresh. Today, Apple will launch something new, and if the leaks are to be believed, it will be a new iPhone SE 4. The iPhone SE 3 hit shelves in 2022 but, while relatively affordable, it always felt like a relic. It had chunky bezels, a honking home button, and a recycled design lifted straight from the iPhone 8 blueprint. The next iteration could give the phone a much-needed upgrade, with rumours suggesting it will feature a larger display, Face ID, a switch to USB-C and a new name that helps it keep in-line with the iPhone 16. While the phone was first rumoured to launch last week, Apple instead decided to unveil the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, and launch of Apple TV+ on Android. With a new launch happening today (19 February), though, it's most likely go time for the latest affordable handset. Here's everything we know so far... Apple iPhone SE 4 release date Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new launch will take place today (19 February). Cook told fans to 'get ready to meet the newest member of the family'. While he didn't elaborate further, the newest member of the family is most likely the relatively affordable iPhone SE 4, though, he could also be talking about the 11th-generation iPad, or the rumoured MacBook Air M4, or even a new second-generation AirTag – Apple's got a lot of devices up its sleeve in the coming weeks. Whatever it is, we should find out sometime today, and all signs right now point to it being a new iPhone SE 4. Apple iPhone SE 4 price: How much could the handset cost? The iPhone SE has always been Apple's cheapest iPhone – and we don't expect that to change with the SE 4. That said, it's likely to see a price increase. When it launched in 2022, the iPhone SE 3 started at £419 for the 64GB model, but with iPhone prices creeping up in recent years, the next iteration could follow suit. For context, the iPhone 14 launched at £779 in 2022, while the iPhone 16 now costs £799 – a £20 increase. The iPhone 16 Pro has jumped by £50 compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, while the Pro Max has seen the steepest rise – £150 more expensive than its 2022 counterpart. If Apple follows a similar pricing trend with the SE 4, the budget iPhone could creep closer to the £450-£500 mark. That would also put it more in line with the competition. Google's budget handset – the Pixel 8a – launched at £499, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 debuted at £439. According to a Japanese carrier leak, the iPhone SE 4 could see a $70 price increase in the US, bringing it to $499 – the same price as the Google Pixel 8a. If the UK gets a similar price hike, the iPhone SE 4 could cost £489. Apple iPhone SE 4 design, display and name Rumours about the iPhone SE 4's design have been circulating since 2023, with most suggesting that the new budget smartphone will resemble the iPhone 14. At the end of 2023, sources told MacRumors that the next iPhone SE will have the body and display of the base iPhone 14, with a few distinct changes. According to the publication, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1in OLED display and a near bezel-less design, similar to the iPhone 14. It will also ditch the home button (and Touch ID) in favour of Face ID. This would be a big upgrade for the smartphone, which has always used a cheaper LCD panel. The phone could also have a USB-C port, like the iPhone 15 and later models, as well as an action button on the side in place of the mute switch. However, it reportedly won't have a Dynamic Island, instead sticking with the notch. Last month, a video of a dummy unit surfaced online, showing the rumoured iPhone SE 4 with a notch, action button, USB-C port and a single rear camera. Interestingly, several leakers have also claimed the iPhone SE 4 will be renamed the iPhone 16E, suggesting it could be a more budget-friendly version of the current line-up, potentially supporting Apple Intelligence and featuring the same chipset. Apple iPhone SE 4 specs and features That name change seems even more likely when you look at the potential specs of the upcoming handset. New iPhone SE models always come equipped with the latest chipset from the previous year – meaning it could get the iPhone 16's powerful A18 chipset, enabling it to take advantage of Apple Intelligence features. According to Mark Gurman, these features will be available on the iPhone SE 4. Last year, Gurman also claimed the iPhone SE 4 will be the first iPhone to use a 5G modem manufactured entirely by Apple instead of one from Qualcomm. He says this modem will be more efficient, consume less power, and provide better support for network connections. Apple iPhone SE 4 camera While the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to feature a significant camera upgrade over the iPhone SE 3, it's still expected to stick with a single-camera system on the rear. One report suggests it will be equipped with a single 48MP rear camera, the same as the main camera on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. The iPhone SE 3, by comparison, only has a 12MP rear camera. The front-facing camera is also expected to see an upgrade, reportedly increasing from a 7MP selfie camera to a 12MP lens. Of course, everything here should be taken with a pinch of salt – until we hear it from Apple itself, nothing is official. But we're certainly intrigued. The iPhone 14 is the device the iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to look like most but, unlike the predicted iPhone SE 4's single camera system, the iPhone 14 has a dual-camera setup on the rear. Our tech critic, David Phelan, gave the phone 4.5 out of 5 stars in his review. 'This is a fast and attractive smartphone, with Apple's excellent design and build quality, the now-routine features, such as water resistance and strong screen, and a significantly improved camera,' he said. Now, you can pick up the iPhone 14 with £100 off at Amazon.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Apple Launch: what to expect from the iPhone SE 4 reveal on February 19
Apple will launch at least one new product on February 19, 2025. On February 13 Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, sent out a message on the X social network revealing the mystery launch date, but stopped short of saying exactly what the focus of the announcement would be. The note simply said, 'Get ready to meet the newest member of the family,' with an animated, shimmering Apple logo attached to it. No 'save the date' event invitations have been seen since then, meaning it's unlikely this will rival the company's iPhone reveal event held last year, and the news may only be conveyed through a press release. However, it's also possible there will be a short pre-recorded announcement to show off the new product, or products. There's no time attached to the X message, but traditionally Apple sends out major press releases in the morning, Pacific Time. While Cook's note doesn't share more than the date, there's plenty of speculation around what Apple has for us on February 19. Top of the list is the Apple iPhone SE 4, or SE (2025). The replacement to the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has been rumored for more than a year, and there has been a steady stream of information about it in 2025. It all points to an imminent announcement. The use of the singular 'member of the family' in Cook's message also indicates it's one product, and that it would fit in with an existing line. That said, a new iPhone SE model is a product prime for the full launch event treatment, rather than relegating it to a written press release, making the lack of invitations to one slightly surprising. When Apple announced the iPhone SE (2022) in March 2022, it did so on stage at a pre-recorded event and also showed off new iPhone colors, and the Mac Studio and Studio Display, at the same time. There's still a chance Apple may stream a pre-recorded event on February 19, and use it to throw some other new products our way too. New iPhone colors are a possibility, given what happened at the last SE event, plus there are rumors of a new Apple AirTag too. Furthermore, there's the possibility of new Mac products like a MacBook Air with the M4 processor, or the long-awaited 11th generation iPad model. We doubt Apple will want to show all its new hardware off only a few months from its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) event though, so expectations should be kept in check. More likely is a deep dive into the latest version of iOS — iOS 18.4 — and Apple Intelligence, to keep us up to date with its software. We'll make sure to give you all the news, however it's conveyed, from the Apple launch on February 19. In the meantime, catch up on all the iPhone SE 4 news here, and see why we're going to miss the old 12-megapixel camera on the iPhone SE (2022) here.
The Independent
14-02-2025
- The Independent
iPhone SE 4 out next week? Tim Cook's just teased a new Apple launch
It's been almost three years since Apple last launched a budget smartphone. While those with deeper pockets have been able to fork out upwards of £800 for the latest flagship iPhone 16, those looking for a more affordable option have been left waiting. The iPhone SE 3 hit shelves in 2022 but, while relatively affordable, it always felt like a relic from the past. With chunky bezels, a honking home button, and a recycled design lifted straight from the iPhone 8 blueprint, it was already lagging behind Apple's more modern handsets – and it's even more out of step with the times in 2025. Now, though, rumours suggest Apple is finally ready to give its budget phone a long-overdue refresh. If the leaks are to be believed, the iPhone SE 4 could feature a larger display, Face ID and a switch to USB-C. While the phone was first rumoured to launch earlier this week, Apple instead decided to unveil the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, as well as the launch of Apple TV+ on Android. Thankfully, we do know the new iPhone SE is very likely to launch next week. Why? Because Apple CEO Tim Cook has just teased a new launch in a social media post. Here's everything we know about the iPhone SE 4... Apple iPhone SE 4 release date Apple CEO Tim Cook has just announced the date of the company's next launch: Wednesday 19 February. Cook told fans to 'get ready to meet the newest member of the family'. While he didn't elaborate further, the newest member of the family is most likely the relatively affordable iPhone SE 4, though, he could also be talking about the 11th-generation iPad, or the rumoured MacBook Air M4, or even a new second-generation AirTag – Apple's got a lot of devices up its sleeve in the coming weeks. Whatever it is, we should find out next week, and all signs right now point to it being a new iPhone SE 4. Apple iPhone SE 4 price: How much could the handset cost? The iPhone SE has always been Apple's cheapest iPhone – and we don't expect that to change with the SE 4. That said, it's likely to see a price increase. When it launched in 2022, the iPhone SE 3 started at £419 for the 64GB model, but with iPhone prices creeping up in recent years, the next iteration could follow suit. For context, the iPhone 14 launched at £779 in 2022, while the iPhone 16 now costs £799 – a £20 increase. The iPhone 16 Pro has jumped by £50 compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, while the Pro Max has seen the steepest rise – £150 more expensive than its 2022 counterpart. If Apple follows a similar pricing trend with the SE 4, the budget iPhone could creep closer to the £450-£500 mark. That would also put it more in line with the competition. Google's budget handset – the Pixel 8a – launched at £499, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 debuted at £439. According to a Japanese carrier leak, the iPhone SE 4 could see a $70 price increase in the US, bringing it to $499 – the same price as the Google Pixel 8a. If the UK gets a similar price hike, the iPhone SE 4 could cost £489. Apple iPhone SE 4 design, display and name Rumours about the iPhone SE 4's design have been circulating since 2023, with most suggesting that the new budget smartphone will resemble the iPhone 14. At the end of 2023, sources told MacRumors that the next iPhone SE will have the body and display of the base iPhone 14, with a few distinct changes. According to the publication, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1in OLED display and a near bezel-less design, similar to the iPhone 14. It will also ditch the home button (and Touch ID) in favour of Face ID. This would be a big upgrade for the smartphone, which has always used a cheaper LCD panel. The phone could also have a USB-C port, like the iPhone 15 and later models, as well as an action button on the side in place of the mute switch. However, it reportedly won't have a Dynamic Island, instead sticking with the notch. Last month, a video of a dummy unit surfaced online, showing the rumoured iPhone SE 4 with a notch, action button, USB-C port and a single rear camera. Interestingly, several leakers have also claimed the iPhone SE 4 will be renamed the iPhone 16E, suggesting it could be a more budget-friendly version of the current line-up, potentially supporting Apple Intelligence and featuring the same chipset. Apple iPhone SE 4 specs and features That name change seems even more likely when you look at the potential specs of the upcoming handset. New iPhone SE models always come equipped with the latest chipset from the previous year – meaning it could get the iPhone 16's powerful A18 chipset, enabling it to take advantage of Apple Intelligence features. According to Mark Gurman, these features will be available on the iPhone SE 4. Last year, Gurman also claimed the iPhone SE 4 will be the first iPhone to use a 5G modem manufactured entirely by Apple instead of one from Qualcomm. He says this modem will be more efficient, consume less power, and provide better support for network connections. Apple iPhone SE 4 camera While the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to feature a significant camera upgrade over the iPhone SE 3, it's still expected to stick with a single-camera system on the rear. One report suggests it will be equipped with a single 48MP rear camera, the same as the main camera on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. The iPhone SE 3, by comparison, only has a 12MP rear camera. The front-facing camera is also expected to see an upgrade, reportedly increasing from a 7MP selfie camera to a 12MP lens. Of course, everything here should be taken with a pinch of salt – until we hear it from Apple itself, nothing is official. But we're certainly intrigued. The iPhone 14 is the device the iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to look like most but, unlike the predicted iPhone SE 4's single camera system, the iPhone 14 has a dual-camera setup on the rear. Our tech critic, David Phelan, gave the phone 4.5 out of 5 stars in his review. 'This is a fast and attractive smartphone, with Apple's excellent design and build quality, the now-routine features, such as water resistance and strong screen, and a significantly improved camera,' he said. Now, you can pick up the iPhone 14 with £100 off at Amazon.
The Independent
10-02-2025
- The Independent
The iPhone SE 4 could launch this week – here's everything we know
It's been almost three years since Apple last launched a budget smartphone. While those with deeper pockets have been able to fork out upwards of £800 for the latest flagship iPhone 16, those looking for a more affordable option have been left waiting. The iPhone SE 3 hit shelves in 2022, but while affordable, it always felt like a relic from the past. Boasting chunky bezels, a honking home button and a recycled design pinched straight from the iPhone 8 blueprint, it was already lagging behind Apple's more modern handsets – it's even more out of step with the times in 2025. But that could soon change. Rumours suggest Apple is finally ready to give its budget phone a long-overdue refresh. If leaks are to be believed, the iPhone SE 4 could finally bring onboard a larger display, Face ID and a switch to USB-C. Potentially launching this week, it might even get a new name. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming handset. Apple iPhone SE 4 release date While nothing's official, last week, trusted Apple insider Mark Gurman claimed that the iPhone SE 4 would be releasing this week in an article for Bloomberg, doubling down on his prediction in his Power On newsletter over the weekend. According to Gurman's sources, the iPhone SE4 could be announced via a press release, rather than through a flashy event – something that looks very likely given there's been no events scheduled in Apple's calendar. Apple usually drops new device press releases at around 2pm GMT – so we'll be keeping an eye out this week. Apple iPhone SE 4 price: How much could the handset cost? While the iPhone SE has always been Apple's cheapest iPhone – and we don't expect that to change with the SE 4 – it's likely to see a price increase. When it launched in 2022, the iPhone SE 3 started at £419 for the 64GB model, but with iPhone prices creeping up in recent years, the next iteration could follow suit. For context, the iPhone 14 launched at £779 in 2022, while the iPhone 16 now costs £799 – a £20 increase. The iPhone 16 Pro has jumped by £50 compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, while the Pro Max has seen the steepest rise – £150 more expensive than its 2022 counterpart. If Apple applies similar pricing trends to the SE 4, we could see the budget iPhone creep closer to the £450-£500 mark. That would put it more in line with the competition as well. Google's budget handset – the Pixel 8a cost £499 at launch, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 cost £439 at launch. According to a Japanese carrier leak, the iPhone SE 4 could receive a $70 price hike in the US, taking it up to $499 – the same price as the Google Pixel 8a. If the UK gets the same or a similar price hike, then the iPhone SE 4 could cost £489 in the UK. Apple iPhone SE 4 design, display and name Rumours about the iPhone SE 4's design have been circulating since 2023, and much of it has suggested that the new budget smartphone will look a lot like the iPhone 14. At the end of 2023, sources told MacRumors that the next iPhone SE will have the body and display of the base iPhone 14, with a few distinct changes. According to the publication, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1in OLED display and a near bezel-less design, similar to the iPhone 14. It will also ditch the home button (and Touch ID) in favour of Face ID. This would be a big upgrade for the smartphone, which has always rocked a cheaper LCD panel. The phone could also have a USB-C port, like the iPhone 15 and beyond, as well as an action button on the side in place of the mute switch. It reportedly won't, however, have a Dynamic Island – instead sticking with the notch. Last month, a video of a dummy unit surfaced online, showing the rumoured iPhone SE 4 with a notch, action button, USB-C port and one rear camera. Interestingly, several leakers have also claimed that the iPhone SE 4 will be renamed and called the iPhone 16E, suggesting that it could be a more budget version of the current line-up, potentially supporting Apple Intelligence and boasting the same chipset. Apple iPhone SE 4 specs and features That name change becomes more likely when you look at the potential specs of the upcoming handset. New iPhone SE handsets always come kitted out with the latest chipset from the previous year – that means it could get the iPhone 16's powerful A18 chipset, letting it take advantage of Apple Intelligence features – something that Mark Gurman says will come to the iPhone SE 4. Last year, Gurman also claimed that the iPhone SE 4 will be the first iPhone to use a 5G modem manufactured entirely by Apple instead of one from Qualcomm. Gurman says this modem will be more efficient, use less power and provide better support for network connections. Apple iPhone SE 4 camera While the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to feature a significant camera upgrade over the iPhone SE 3, it's still expected to stick with the single-camera system on the rear. One report suggests it will be equipped with a single 48MP rear camera, which is the same as the main camera on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. The iPhone SE 3 only has a 12MP rear camera. That's the same for the front-facing camera, which will reportedly be upgraded from a 7MP selfie camera to a 12MP lens. Of course, you should take everything here with a pinch of salt – until we hear it from Apple itself, nothing is official, but we're very intrigued indeed.
