Apple Launch Event: iPhone SE 4 and Other Expected Releases

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Apple is slated to unveil its new iPhone SE 4 at a launch event on February 19, featuring a redesigned iPhone SE with Face ID and a larger screen. The new phone is expected to depart from its older design, ditching the home button, which was introduced in 2007. The revamped iPhone SE will sport a larger screen and FaceID, along with the same A18 chip powering the iPhone 16 lineup. The SE is also said to come with Apple Intelligence — the company’s suite of AI tools. Notably, the phone will be the first Apple device equipped with its in-house cellular modem chip, which is also rumored to land in upcoming, slimmer iPhone models.

The last-gen iPhone SE currently retails at $429, but the new model is expected to come with a bump in price due to its numerous upgrades. While Cook has hinted at a single new “member," the rumor mill has spilled speculation about a MacBook Air refresh. Apple will purportedly use the same design as the current generation, but switch the M3 chip with the newer M4, which is expected to deliver power and efficiency improvements, suitable for Apple Intelligence — even though not all users are crazy about it. It’s not yet clear whether Apple will release new MacBooks at the upcoming February 19 event, as noted by Gurman who previously reported the laptops could launch later in the first half of 2025.

Here are some key points to consider: * The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be released at a lower price point than the iPhone 14, potentially under $500 * The new iPhone SE will feature a larger screen, Face ID, and the A18 chip * Apple may also release new MacBook Air and iPad models, featuring the M4 chip and improved performance * The company is expected to unveil its new AI-powered features, including Apple Intelligence, at the launch event * Other potential releases include new iPad accessories, such as Magic Keyboard models, and a new entry-level iPad model with an A17 Pro chip. Apple has been rumored to be cooking up a new entry-level iPad model, which could bump up the current-gen’s A14 chips to the A17 Pro.

Apple tends to keep it simple for such events, mostly relying on press releases for minor product launches like this one. But the company might have enough announcements to put together an impromptu event this time around. In any case, a new iPhone SE is around the corner — stay tuned for more updates. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be revealed at Apple’s next launch event, currently happening on February 19. Based on Apple’s track record with iPhone releases, we’d expect pre-orders to open a few days later on Friday February 21, ready to go on sale a week later (February 28).

Some of the key features of the iPhone SE 4 include: * A 6.1-inch OLED display * A single 48MP main lens * A 12MP front camera * The A18 chip * At least 8GB of RAM * A USB-C charging port * iOS 18 running out of the box * Apple Intelligence features, including Night Mode, Cinematic Mode video, and Photographic Styles. The iPhone SE 4 will certainly come with iOS 18 running out of the box, and Apple is expected to include Apple Intelligence features on the iPhone SE 4, which will help set it apart from the iPhone 14.