It has been nearly a decade since the last Windows phone was released. But a DIY hardware mod has unofficially revived the Lumia phone. A bizarre project has managed to build an iPhone into the chassis of a classic Windows Lumia phone. So let’s check it out.

Lumia 1020 reimagined with an iPhone SE 3 Mod

The project was undertaken by a Redditor who shared images of his jerry rigged ‘Windows iPhone’ on the r/hackintosh subreddit. Keep in mind that this is just a hardware mod, so the iPhone SE 2022 isn’t running on the Windows Mobile operating system. So if you were curious to see what an iOS running Windows Phone looks like, this is your best bet. The fusion includes the iconic design of the Nokia Lumia 1020 with a modern iPhone.

As crazy as it sounds, the Frankenstein device is fully functioning, which means you can use the 12MP camera on the rear, get access to Touch ID (but it has been moved to the back), and get the Taptic engine. But that’s not all, 5G is fully functioning as well as a SIM card tray, and flash module. There is also the dated Lightning port, but this is technically an upgrade considering how the old Lumia phone offered the older micro USB.

This is a pretty impressive hardware mod that brings all of the functionality of the iPhone, but even managed to include a way to use the Lumia 1020’s camera shutter button. In the post, the person basically made the shutter button as a second volume down button to allow for similar functionality. But there is always a catch and that is the loss of the headphone jack. This project arrives as Apple discontinued the iPhone SE model, so you can even look at this as two discontinued models joining hands for a new life.

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Although Apple’s latest iPhone 13 series is widely regarded as a solid flagship for the price, the phone still has several compromises for its price, such as its legacy Lightning port, the absence of Touch ID, the missing 3.5mm headphone jack and its hideous notch in the middle of the display. 

But as people say “If you want a thing, you gotta do it yourself”, and this Chinese DIY Electronics Youtuber, Aio Technology, has taken the motto to the next level, as he has created himself the fully-functioning “New iPhone” that has a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a pop-up selfie camera, Touch ID and most importantly of all, no notch!

What makes this achievement more astounding is that the “New iPhone” that he had created features the same Apple A15 Bionic SoC with 5G connectivity found on the iPhone 13 series, so you are not sacrificing performance at all when using the device.

Let’s start with how he made this iPhone. The creator said that to make this “New iPhone”, he had to buy the latest generation of the iPhone SE (2022) which was equipped with the 4.7-inch display and 5G processor that he needed for this project. Indirectly, the iPhone SE 3rd Generation featured the Apple A15 Bionic processor paired with the 4GB RAM, which allowed the device to easily power through daily tasks with no stutters at all.

As for the design of this “New iPhone”, to fully make use of the screen, the creator made a rectangular aluminium casing with minimal bezels for the LCD display panel to fit in. In pursuit of the truly bezel-less iPhone, the “New iPhone” features a flat-screen non-curved display that has top, left and right side bezels almost as thin as 1mm.

However, he didn’t stop there, he wanted this “New iPhone” project to go even further. Since there was no more space left on the home screen for Touch ID, the creator decided to embed the fingerprint sensor into the side-mounted power button.

And since there was no room for the front-facing selfie camera as well, the mad lad had even created a dedicated pop-up motor mechanism as well just to house the selfie camera!

Taking the dream a step further, since he also wanted a no-compromise iPhone, he had swapped out the iPhone SE 3’s battery for the larger capacity one on the iPhone X, and the lightning port for a USB-C port. Despite all the modifications above, the man still managed to find space left to fit a 3.5mm headphone jack and wireless charging into the “new iPhone”.

The end product of this project is truly nothing short of extraordinary, as not only this 4.7-inch bezel-less “New iPhone” is smaller than the iPhone 13 Mini, it features the long-gone headphone jack, USB-C port, and even a larger battery than on the iPhone SE 3rd Generation (2022).

Unfortunately, this “New iPhone” is not available for sale and probably won’t ever reach the market. However, there have been recent rumours of Apple implementing USB-C in its next iPhone 14 series like the iPad Air 4 (2020) and iPad Mini 5 (2021).

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Apple had announced a new service that surprised everyone. It had launched a new self repair service program for some of its iPhones and Macs. Now, the company has included additional models of its iPhones within this program.

For those unaware, the new Self Repair Service was launched by the Cupertino based giant in the US. This allowed users to purchase genuine products from the company’s website and then repair the device from an official manual guidelines. The program now includes the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series device, along with the iPhone SE (3rd generation). So now, people looking to repair their devices by themselves by purchasing the parts from the Apple Self Service Repair Store.

Notably, the program is also quite helpful for those that are most experienced in repairing electronic devices. On the repair store, users have the option to purchase a spare display, camera, and even battery pack as well. Furthermore, the company also plans on launching a repair program that will include manuals, parts, and tools for repairs on Mac computers with the brand’s proprietary chipsets.

Keep in mind that you should review the repair manual for the product you wish to repair before placing an order on the website. Apart from this, Apple is also offering tool rental kits for 49 US Dollars, which let customers use them for a week and eventually returning it. This kit will be shipped free of cost as well. At the moment, the self repair program is limited to just the US, but the brand has plans to expand it to other regions like Europe later this year.

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Apple has made significant investments in its goal of significantly reducing its carbon footprint in manufacturing its various products. Apple’s Green Bonds project has gulped about $4.7 billion since 2019 when it commenced and some great dividends are now becoming visible. It has been announced that the Cupertino-based company will be deploying aluminum produced through a new and carbon-free smelting process in the manufacture of the iPhone SE.

According to Apple, the new technology will produce aluminum without creating any direct carbon emissions, unlike the current aluminum smelting processes. The new aluminum production process is being powered by Elisys at its Quebec facility. The production process is itself driven by hydropower. Elisys is a joint partnership between Rio Tinto and Alcoa. Apple says it is committed to leaving the planet better than it met it and the Green Bonds project is a key tool for achieving its environmental renewal efforts.

The Green Bond investment is advancing leading to breakthrough technologies needed to reduce the carbon footprint of materials used in production. Apple says its goal is to use only recyclable and renewable materials in production and there are already great gains in that direction. An Apple facility in Denmark is using renewable energy for the entire production process.

The potential of producing commercial purity primary aluminum that is carbon-free is quite remarkable for the environment. The byproduct of the production process is oxygen, unlike current smelting processes that yield a raft of greenhouse gases. There are therefore possibilities that the Elisys production process could make lasting changes to the environment by fundamentally altering how aluminum is produced. Apple ha$1s not put any timeline yet on the potential release date of the iPhone SE produced from carbon-free aluminum.

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A YouTube video of the teardown of the iPhone SE 3 has surfaced. The video provides an insightful look into the internals of the third-generation budget iPhone SE. The teardown indicates that the iPhone SE 3 has a larger battery than its predecessor the iPhone SE 2 and also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X57 modem for 5G connectivity.

When compared with the iPhone SE 2 battery at 1,821 mAh, the iPhone SE 3 has a larger 2,018 mAh battery. This translates to up to two extra hours of video playback or 10 hours of audio playback for the new model. The Snapdragon X57 modem seems to be custom-made for the iPhone SE 3 and its 5G support is limited to bands below 6GHz. Unlike the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone SE 3 will not support the faster mmWave bands in the 5G spectrum.

The iPhone SE 3 has an additional 1GB of RAM resource ahead of its predecessor. Its 4GB of RAM provides a marginal increment in processing capabilities. The YouTube video does not indicate any repairability metrics for the iPhone SE 3 although more teardown details could be out in the coming days. Overall, the iPhone SE 3 has similar internals to the iPhone SE 2.

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An analyst has predicted an upswing in shipments and sales of Apple products, driven mainly by the iPhone SE (2022) which was officially unveiled a few days back. The budget iPhone SE is the third iteration of the product and its price is just above $400, while it comes with several premium-grade features.

Analyst Amit Daryanani says the iPhone SE 3 launch will provide the much-needed tailwind to surpass the shipment of 35 million units of the model within its first year. This projection is driven by some key fundamentals which indicate that the latest iPhone SE will draw traditional older iPhone users to the budget-friendly smartphone. Apart from its 5G capability, the iPhone SE 3 is powered by Apple’s premium A15 bionic chip which is also present in the iPhone 13 series. This puts the iPhone SE 3 on a higher pedestal performance-wise, with most of the budget phones in the segment, as well as older iPhone models.

Even with shipment costs, the new iPhone SE 3 will hover around $450-$500 and that could yield up to $20 billion in annual revenue for the Cupertino-based tech giant. The quantum of units of the iPhone SE 3 sold could account for up to 5% of the revenue projections of Apple by the end of 2022, which is impressive. Daryanani sees the iPhone SE 3 as well-priced for the features it comes with, together with the fact that it outperforms some of the older iPhone models like the iPhone 8, as well as its 5G capabilities.

There is a similar trajectory for the previous iterations of the iPhone SE and this new model could produce a better performance than the previous models. If the outlook turns out correctly, it will be a boon for Apple investors, as the company continues to establish its leadership on the higher end of the smartphone segment while also making inroads into the budget end of the market.

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Apple, Tuesday, held its “Peek performance” event where a number of interesting products were unveiled. While the M1 Ultra chipset could be termed the most interesting product announced, the US company also took the wraps off a new affordable iPhone – the iPhone SE (2022).

The iPhone SE 2022 is the third iteration in the series and it takes over the rein from the iPhone SE (2020) that was launched in (you guessed right) 2020. Thus, the product comes with lots of expectations and has been a regular in the rumor mill.

The iPhone SE (2022) comes with several interesting features onboard. You get the latest flagship A15 Bionic chipset that is utilized by the iPhone 13 series. This brings 5G connectivity support to the budget iPhone. The phone is also fairly priced, starting at $429, just a tad higher than the iPhone SE 2020 which retails for $399.

Design-wise, the iPhone SE 2022 retains the outdated design utilized on the iPhone SE 2020 which is also similar to the iPhone 8’s design. At the rear, the device packs a single 12MP camera nested at the top left corner of the back panel which is made from glass.

At the front, the device features a 4.7-inch display with large bezels at the top and bottom edges. The display and back panel is protected by glass which Apple termed the “toughest glass on a smartphone”, which is perhaps the proprietary Ceramic Shield. The device also packs a Touch ID fingerprint reader right below the screen.

In addition, the iPhone SE (2022) gains 5G connectivity but does not support 5G mmWave bands. Instead, it utilizes the sub-6 GHz band. The efficient A15 Bionic onboard also brings improvement in the battery life of the budget iPhone. There is also support for IP67 water and dust resistance. Although, there were speculations that the device will have MagSafe charging support but it doesn’t. However, the device supports Qi wireless charging.

The new iPhone SE (2022) is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options. In terms of colors, the phone will be available in midnight, starlight, and PRODUCT Red colorway. Pricing starts at $429 for the 64GB version and the device is expected to go on sale from March 18 in 30 countries including the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The iPhone SE 3 will be available to pre-order from March 11.

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Apple is expected to announce the successor to the iPhone SE (2020) on March 8. It is unclear if the next one will be called the iPhone SE (2022) or iPhone SE 3. A couple of days ahead of the launch, an Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared key details about the design, chipset, and color variants of the iPhone SE (2022).

According to Kuo, the iPhone SE (2022) will have a form factor similar to the iPhone SE (2020).Like the predecessor model, the iPhone SE (2022) will come in multiple color variants and storage capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB.

The iPhone SE (2022) will come in color variants such as white, black, and red. The device will be driven by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, and it will carry support for 5G connectivity (mmWave and sub-6GHz). Kuo added that the iPhone SE (2022)’s mass production this month. It is expected to ship around 25 to 30 million units of the phone in 2022.

It appears that the support for 5G connectivity will be the only major improvement on the iPhone SE (2022) as compared to its predecessor. Based on previous reports, it can be said that the iPhone SE 3 may retain the 4.7-inch LCD display and a physical home button at the front integrated with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

The March 8 event will also see the arrival of a couple of other Apple products. The iPad Air 5 is likely to launch with some upgraded features such as an Apple A15 chip, 5G support, a 12-megapixel FaceTime camera, and Centre Stage support. Other products that could be announced include an M2 chip-powered MacBook Air, a 23-inch Mac with an HDR display and an M1 Pro/Max chip, and a Mac Mini with an M1 Pro/Max chip.

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Apple had just sent out invites for its March 8 event earlier today (3rd March 2022). During this event, the company was expected to unveil a number of new products, and now, a new report has hinted at the launch of its next gen iPad Air and iPhone SE model.

The information arrives from a known Asian telecom carrier. The operator is one of Asia’s leading mobile networks, who had recently built a page that listed both devices. With the March 8 event being just around the corner, it’s no surprise that retailers, carriers and others are preparing pages for the upcoming products. So, it is highly likely that the Cupertino based giant will be announcing the new iPhone SE model alongside the latest generation of iPad Air next week.

Looking at the listings (Via 91Mobiles), the carried is creating a page for the new devices and even included product images for the new smartphone and tablet. It was already rumored that the new iPhone SE and iPad Air will be announced during this event, but the listing more or less confirms it. Furthermore, the metadata for the tablet’s page has also stated that the new iPad is the fifth generation of iPad Air. On the other hand, the iPhone SE will be the third iteration of the company’s most affordable phone.

Keep in mind that this information is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt. We will have to wait for an official announcement to know more about these products as well, considering Apple typically waits till the launch of its electronics gadgets to reveal more details.

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Apple‘s upcoming budget iPhone SE 3 has been the subject of much speculation lately as we inch closer to a possible unveiling of the latest iteration of the iPhone SE series. An Apple event is scheduled for possibly March 8 and that could herald the launch of the iPhone SE 3. Although, a tradition with such Apple events is to formally announce them a week prior, which has not happened in the case of the iPhone SE 3.

An accessory of the iPhone SE 3 has however surfaced online and it is said that the iPhone SE 3 screen protector will be available on March 10. The 5G iPhone SE case was leaked online according to iMore reports and this is fueling speculation that indeed the iPhone SE 3 could be launched within next week. The iPhone SE 3 screen protector was advertised by Belkin and described as a Protective Glass Film for Belkin iPhone SE and its design bears a close semblance with the expected iPhone SE 3.

The accessory was first spotted in an Amazon Japan listing on February 28 with the listing details indicating that it was for an iPhone SE 3rd generation. As well established, the iPhone SE 3 is the third generation of the iPhone SE lineup. We expect to therefore see the iPhone SE 3 being unveiled in Apple’s forthcoming spring event although a specific date is yet to be officially confirmed.

The iPhone SE 3 is a budget-friendly iPhone with the rumor rife that it could be sold for around $300 which will be lower than the cost of its predecessor. The iPhone SE 3 targets the mid-level segment of the market as Apple seeks to expand its reach beyond the upper reaches of the smartphone market. It will also possibly be powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which is a high-performance chip ahead of flagship SoCs from MediaTek and Qualcomm.

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The iPhone SE 3 is almost upon us now, with leaks and rumors piling up over the last couple of months. And as its launch draws closer, a new report shows that the iPhone SE 2 may already be on its way out.

The iPhone SE 3 looks to be getting increasingly harder to get and has even run out of stock at offline Apple Stores. And the places that do have stock have very little of it (via iMore).

Store surveys conducted in major cities across US show low inventories and unavailability of certain variants of the device. Key stores in Canada and popular UK stores like John Lewis and Argos have reported a similar situation.

Moreover, the waiting times for deliveries in the UK through Apple’s website are now stretching beyond two weeks.

iMore says that one Apple retail source in the UK has confirmed that they’re receiving far fewer iPhone SE 2 units since early February. This is limited to this device alone, meaning that dwindling stocks aren’t related to the semiconductor shortage.

The iPhone 3 SE is expected to be priced lower than its predecessor and may recycle the same old design once again. This info comes from a report by analyst John Donovan that projected that the phone could be sold for around $300, which is $100 cheaper than the iPhone SE 2.

In addition to that, the iPhone SE 3 will also most likely be gaining 5G support thanks to it allegedly being powered by the A15 Bionic chip.

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We have been compiling top stories regularly for the past few weeks. This time we thought to do something different. As you guys seem to be more interested in our coverage of leaks and rumors, we thought to put them together. Hence, in this article, we talk about the top leaks and rumors from last week.

In the last few days, we reported on leaks and rumors surrounding the most-awaited smartphones from multiple OEMs. Let’s take at them one by one in no particular order.

Top Leaks and Rumors from Last Week

Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro to sport vivo-like design

We finally got to see the design of the upcoming Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro last week. Unfortunately, the new-gen Redmi K series phones will drop their unique design language in favor of a rear design inspired by vivo. This design was first introduced by the Xiaomi group on Xiaomi CIVI.

Thanks to TENAA, we also know the maximum available memory configuration of Redmi’s flagship smartphone lineup. The  Redmi K50, the Redmi K50 Pro, and the Redmi K50 Pro+ will max at 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB respectively.

POCO F4 GT specs leak confirm Redmi K50G rebrand

The key specs of the yet-to-release POCO F4 GT leaked last week. According to them, the device will be indeed a rebadged Redmi K50G, which is also known as Redmi K50 Gaming Edition.

This is not surprising as the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition debuted as POCO F4 GT in global markets. Most importantly, the Redmi K50G was already spotted at certification websites as Redmi K50G.

There may not be a Xiaomi 12 Lite but new CIVI series phones instead

Earlier last week, a report revealed that Xiaomi 12 Lite will be a fusion of Xioami CIVI and Xiaomi 12.  A day later, another report disclosed that Xiaomi CIVI Pro may launch soon with slightly better specs than the original Xiaomi CIVI. This device was originally supposed to release as Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom.

A few days from that, a Xiaomi exec confirmed that there will be no Xioami 12 Lite in 2022. This means the rumored Xiaomi 12 Lite could release as a Xiaomi CIVI series phone in China alongside the so-called Xiaomi CIVI Pro. But we cannot rule out the possibility of it launching under Xiaomi 12 Lite branding in international markets.

vivo may release a ‘Note’

The long-rumored vivo NEX 5 is now expected to go official as vivo X Note. A leak from last week not only disclosed the phone’s name but also some of its specs.

The device is said to arrive with a 7-inch QHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display, Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN1 primary camera, 48MP Sony IMX598 secondary camera, 12MP Sony IMX663 tertiary camera, and 8MP OmniVision OV08A10 quaternary camera with 5x optical zoom lens, 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.

Next-gen Samsung A series is just around the corner

The key features of the forthcoming Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galax A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G emerged last week. The details about their display, chipset, camera, battery, and charging leaked.

All four will sport an FHD+ high refresh rate display and a quad-camera system. Most of them will have a 5,000mAh battery and a couple of them will have 25W fast charging support, while the remaining two will be limited to 15W charging.

Interestingly, only one of them will feature a Qualcomm chipset. Whereas, two models will come with MediaTek SoCs and the remaining one will house an Exynos chip.

Cheapest 5G iPhone ever to release in a few days

According to a report from last week, the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 2022 is rumored to start at only $300. It will be $100 cheaper than its predecessor iPhone SE 2020.

Despite being more affordable, the latest model is expected to arrive with 5G connectivity, a new chipset, and better battery life. If this happens to be true, then It will release as the cheapest 5G iPhone to date.

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There are indications that the Apple iPhone SE that could be released anytime soon could be cheaper than its predecessor from 2020. The third iteration of the iPhone SE is the iPhone SE 3 will likely have the same design as its predecessor while its improved internal setup will likely guarantee more updates. This also means that the iPhone SE 3 could have enhanced longevity in addition to the projected lower pricing for the device.

The information of a cheaper iPhone SE 3 is culled from a report by analyst John Donovan projecting that the product could be sold around $300 which is about $100 less than the iPhone SE 2. It is not clear whether the price will be due to some incentive package or it is a flat offer from Apple. A recent report had also projected the price of the iPhone SE 3 around $300.

The fact however remains that the iPhone SE 3 will be targeting the lower end of the market spectrum and it is likely to be budget-friendly, supporting the lower price proposition. Although Apple is a powerhouse in the high-end segment of the smartphone market, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the mid-range segment of the market where Android products hold the aces. We expect to see an improved design together with 5G connectivity and overall improved performance of the iPhone SE 3. The new model is likely to be powered by the A15 Bionic chip which is what we find in the iPhone 13 lineup.

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Valued at a record 3 trillion USD in the market, Apple‘s market cap is higher than the GDP of India, a country with a population reaching 1.5 billion within the next few years. Only four countries in the world now have a higher GDP than Apple’s market cap – the United States, China, Japan, and Germany.

With that in mind, Apple is planning to continue its market dominance and expand its smartphone business into further uncharted territory for the company, the lower mid-range smartphone market. Rumours within the industry reveal that Apple may be planning to launch the next 2022 iteration of its iPhone SE starting from only USD $300. 

The news comes from Investor’s Business Daily. The report claims that Loop Capital Markets analyst John Donovan said he’s heard rumours that the new 5G-supported iPhone SE 3 (2022) could start at $300. This news comes as a surprise because the current 4G iPhone SE 2 (2020) model starts at $399, and the iPhone SE 3 is rumoured to feature a better processor, 5G support and better battery life than its predecessor. 

For comparison, for double the price of $300, at $599, you can only buy Apple‘s cheapest 5G smartphone available, the iPhone 12 Mini and Apple’s second-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 13 series, starts at $699. 

But why is Apple planning to venture into the under $300 category of smartphones? The report quoted that JPMorgan analysts in December 2021 speculated that Apple wanted its new iPhone to spur a wave of switchers from Android smartphones. The move has the potential to lure some of the nearly 1.4 billion value-conscious minded users of low to midrange Android phones to switch and about 300 million users of older model iPhones to upgrade, the investment bank said in a report to clients. 

As for the specifications of the iPhone SE 3 (2022), it is expected that the new iPhone SE is sporting the 5G Apple A15 Bionic chipset found on the latest iPhone 13 series. Design-wise the iPhone SE 3 (2022) will retain the same design as its predecessor with a glass front and back with an aluminium chassis, and the signature Touch ID on the home button located on the chin of the device.

The iPhone SE 3(2022) is expected to launch at Apple’s annual Spring Launch Event. Apple has not officially revealed the date of the event yet but speculations and leaks point to March 8, 2022 as the day when the event starts.

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An unnamed source has released some images of the yet-to-be-released iPhone SE 3 which shows a little departure from the iPhone SE design. The images, if authentic, provide the strongest indication yet that it is not far off design-wise from the current iPhone SE model.

The source of the images revealed the details to Front Page Tech’s Jon Prosser and could be viewed on the Genius Bar podcast. Although the quality of the images was restrictive since Prosser displayed them from his iPad, we could see a clear resemblance to the iPhone SE. These are the first real-life images of the iPhone SE 3, although we cannot say authoritatively that these images were authentic. The iPhone SE 3 is meant to be a budget smartphone with some of the exciting functionalities that we have come to know the Apple brand for.

Apple will update some of the interior components of the new iPhone SE 3 to distinguish it from its predecessor. It comes with a 4.7-inch display, a Touch ID button, and thick bezels. Likely to be powered by an A15 Bionic chipset, the iPhone SE 3 will offer 5G connectivity and will not have flagship capabilities, partly due to price considerations. The camera setup of the iPhone SE 3 also provides a better output than the iPhone SE 2020.

The Apple iPhone SE 3 could be part of the lineup of devices that will be showcased in the upcoming Apple event in a couple of months. The Apple spring unveiling event could include the iPad Pro 22, iPad Air 5, and possibly an iMac model. The Apple iPhone 14 lineup is already scheduled for a fall 2022 unveiling. They are a lot of details still lacking for the iPhone SE 3 including pricing information and global availability. These details will start coming to the fore as we inch closer to the eventual unveiling of the iPhone SE 3.

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Apple conventionally organises three highlighting events in a calendar year which are its Spring Launch Event held in March or April, its annual WWDC conference held in June, and its Fall Launch Event in September or October. Apple’s Spring Launch Events may not bring as much attention as its flagship Fall Events, but Spring is normally when Apple launches its more affordable offerings for its users such as the Apple Airtags and iPhone SE lineup.

In 2022, Apple is rumoured to announce the iPhone SE (3rd generation), the successor of the iPhone SE (2nd generation) released back in April 2020, and the iPad Air (5th generation), the successor of the iPad Air (4th generation) released back in September 2020, at its yearly anticipated Spring Launch Event.

Macotakara, a Japanese tech platform with connections to Asian technology supply chain manufacturers, published a post that according to its reliable Chinese sources, the designs of the iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 have been officially confirmed and both devices have now gone into mass production in the region. 

Macotakara also shared several upcoming details of the iPhone SE 3 in their posting as well. The iPhone SE 3 is said to sport the same compact housing as its predecessor, the iPhone SE 2, and the glass and aluminium chassis is to remain unchanged from its predecessor as well. 

Another surprising news is that the Apple iPhone SE 3 will not include support for MagSafe. Instead, the device will only support conventional Qi Wireless Charging introduced back on the iPhone 8. MagSafe was introduced back on the iPhone 12 series to provide faster and more reliable wireless charging for iPhone users and every iPhone announced since then has had this feature.

The main upgrade of the iPhone SE 3 will be the performance under the hood. The iPhone SE 3 is said to come with 5G connectivity support and will be equipped with the Apple A15 Bionic chip, the same one found on the iPhone 13 series. 

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Last month, we reported that Apple might soon launch the iPhone SE 2022. Now, a report has surfaced stating that Apple has imported the new iPhone SE model for testing in India along with the iPad Air refresh and a new budget iPad.

According to 91mobiles, industry sources have informed that the upcoming iPhone models are imported under model numbers A2595, A2783, and A2784. The smartphone is said to be priced at around $300.

The report claims that this could be the iPhone SE 3. However, previous leaks have stated that Apple has delayed the SE 3 to 2023 and will likely release the iPhone SE Plus in the coming months. So we are most likely looking at the test samples of the iPhone SE Plus.

Other than that, the report reveals two new iPad models that have entered the country for testing. The devices carrying model numbers A2588 and A2589 are believed to be the iPad Air refresh dubbed the iPad Air 5. The two model numbers hint towards WiFi-only and WiFi+Cellular models. They carry a price tag of $500-$700.

The budget iPad carrying model numbers A2757 and A2589 is priced at roughly $300.

These devices will most likely come with a higher price tag than mentioned above due to added import duties and other levies so we suggest you take these prices with a grain of salt.

So far, the upcoming iPhone SE 2022 or the SE Plus model is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.

It will be powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while there could also be a Plus variant that will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.

Previous leaks have indicated towards an April-May launch of the iPhone SE 2022, however, judging by this recent development, Apple might launch the new iPhone in early spring.

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There have been a lot of reports lately related to the upcoming iPhone SE smartphone from Apple which is coming with support for 5G connectivity for the first time. And here comes yet another report hinting at its delayed launch.

A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that this year’s iPhone SE with 5G support could launch in March. However, a new report now claims that the device’s launch could get pushed to April or May this year.

The report from Ross Young of Digital Supply Chain Consultants reveals that the panel production for the display that will be used in this year’s iPhone SE is starting this month, which puts the launch timeline in the second half of April or early May.

This new timeline is in line with what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested. He had reported that Apple will host a virtual event in March or April for the launch of the iPhone SE 3 smartphone in the market.

Based on the previous leaks and reports, the iPhone SE 2022 will be similar to the model available right now in terms of design but will arrive with better specifications. It will look like an iPhone 8 but will feature upgrades in terms of internals.

The phone is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.

It will be powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while there could also be a Plus variant that will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.

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Back in October 2021, rumors surfaced that Apple had postponed the iPhone SE 3 and would instead release the iPhone SE Plus in 2022. Now, DSCC analyst Ross Young who initially broke the news in October is back with more details regarding the upcoming iPhone SE models.

The iPhone SE series is a line of affordable small-screen iPhones that was first introduced in 2016. The second phone in the series didn’t launch till 2020 and a successor is expected to arrive in 2022.

Next SE model is rumored to be called SE+ 5G and will have a 4.7" LCD. Previously said the next SE model, SE3, would either have a 5.7" or a 6.1" display. It is now looking like it will be 5.7". May be launched in 2023 rather than 2024.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) January 17, 2022

According to the latest tweet by DSCC analyst Ross Young the next iPhone SE model will indeed be called the iPhone SE Plus. The SE Plus will be the first device in the SE lineup to offer 5G support and is expected to house a 4.7-inch  LCD display. The device is also expected to retain the same design with thick top and bottom bezzles and have a Touch ID button.

The iPhone SE Plus is expected to debut in the next few months with the A15 Bionic chip, improved rear camera sensor, and 5G support.

Ross Young also states that the iPhone SE 3 might launch in 2023 rather than the previously predicted 2024 timeline and will have a 5.7-inch display.

Going by recent CAD renders, the iPhone SE 3 will retain the same rear design and have the same dimensions as the current iPhone SE. However, on the front, the device will offer a bigger screen by getting rid of the massive forehead chin, and touch ID button found in current-gen SE models. The SE 3 is also expected to house the A15 Bionic chipset and support 5G bands.

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The iPhone SE 3 has been in the works for more than a year now and has been subject to various leaks and rumors regarding its design and specs. Some have claimed it will come with a hardware upgrade and the same design as its predecessor, while others state it’ll feature a whole new appearance. Now, a new leak has revealed its design via CAD renders.

According to a TenTechReview report, tipster @xleaks7 has revealed new CAD renders showcasing the design of the upcoming iPhone SE 3.

iPhone SE 3 CAD renders

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According to these new renders, the SE 3 retains the same rear design with a single camera and LED flash. The dimensions also remain exactly the same as on the previous model, 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm. However, the similarities end there as the device has a new look at the front.

The front has a larger screen as the device has reportedly gotten rid of the massive forehead, chin, and touch ID button found in current-gen SE models. According to the tipster, the device will likely feature a 5.69-inch screen and may come with a notch design for the Face ID and selfie camera sensor.

The right side spine will apparently house a power button and sim tray while the left side will have volume buttons and a silent mode switch. The new design makes the phone look more like an iPhone XR rather than an iPhone SE device.

The upcoming iPhone SE 3 is said to house an A14 Bionic or the A15 Bionic chipset and come with 5G network connectivity.

These new designs render however are in stark contrast to previous leaks from trusted sources like the noted Apple analyst and Bloomberg correspondent Mark Gurman, who earlier stated that the iPhone SE 3 design will be akin to iPhone SE 2’s. So we suggest you take these recent design renders with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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A known Apple analyst has just revealed the launch timelines for some of the company’s highly awaited products. This includes the likes of the second generation AirPods Pro, its three new rumored Apple Watch models, and even the new iPhone SE.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (Via 9To5Mac), the Cupertino based giant will be releasing three of its new Apple Watch series smartwatches during fall next year. This would includes its Watch Series 8, Watch SE, and a rumored rugged sports version for athletes as well. Furthermore, the company will apparently also be unveiling the AirPods Pro 2, which will feature new built in health related sensors apart from improvements in the audio experience.

Notably, Kuo had also previously stated that the iPhone maker would also be releasing its rumored AR/VR headset as well next year. Although, the known analyst did not offer any details regarding any of the aforementioned products. Apart from these upcoming wearable products, Kuo also revealed details about a smartphone as well. He shared that the company’s new iPhone SE is expected to be launched sometime in early 2023.

Previously, it was rumored that the next iPhone SE would arrive with just slight improvements over the previous generations and launch in 2022. However, Kuo believes that the next iteration will be arriving a whole year later and with major upgrades to its specifications as well. This most notably includes a larger display, paired with 4GB of RAM over its predecessors 3GB RAM. Since the company has previously launched the older iPhone SE models around the March and April time period, we can expect a similar launch timeline for this model as well.

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There have been numerous reports of an iPhone SE 3, a successor to the iPhone SE (2020). The phone is expected to be the last Apple smartphone with an LCD display and should have 5G support. New info has surfaced and it reveals the iPhone SE 3 has been postponed. However, a new model called the iPhone SE Plus will launch next year.

The iPhone SE series is a line of affordable small-screen iPhones that was first introduced in 2016. The second phone in the series didn’t launch till last year and a successor is expected to arrive in 2021.

According to Ross Young (@DSCCRoss), the latest news regarding the iPhone SE series says Apple will launch an iPhone SE Plus in 2022. This phone will have a 4.7-inch LCD like the iPhone SE 2020, which is actually the same display as that of the iPhone 8. The phone will also have 5G.

We now hear the next LCD iPhone will be introduced in 2022 and called the SE Plus with the same 4.7" LCD as the 8 along with 5G. We hear the iPhone SE3 with a 5.7" – 6.1" LCD is now pushed to 2024. https://t.co/9gxiAAk8Yi

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) October 25, 2021

He adds that the iPhone SE 3 which should have an LCD between 5.7 and 6.1 inches has been postponed to 2024. The new release date means Apple is sticking to a 2-year cycle for the iPhone SE line. Unfortunately, there is no explanation as to why Apple has changed its plans.

None of the info above has been confirmed yet, and while the source has a great track record, we still advise readers to take it with a pinch of salt. Manufacturers are known to change their plans and it can sometimes include the cancellation of a product.

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The Apple iPhone SE 3 is expected to launch sometime next year. But prior to its launch, a new report has revealed some interesting information regarding the upcoming iPhone model.

The news arrives from a tipster @Arsenal on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). The Cupertino based giant’s iPhone SE 3 will still feature an LCD display panel. This would mean that the device is the only smartphone model from the brand to feature LCD screen as the latest iPhone 13 lineup also sports OLED panels. In recent years, many brands have shifted towards OLED screens, which is the now the norm for flagship handsets.

Furthermore, the tipster added that the LCD display on the compact iPhone would make it more affordable. Apparently, the next gen iPhone SE 3 will also be built on the chassis of the older iPhone XR model, with the A15 Bionic chipset powering the device. This is similar to the last generation iPhone SE 2 that was built on the iPhone 8. The leak added that it will be available in multiple storage variants, including the 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB options. This is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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In the past couple of months, the iPhone SE 3 has been subject to multiple rumours. Recently, the phone’s concept renders were revealed and were suggested that the device will use the same chassis as the predecessor iPhone SE 2020. Now, a new piece of information from Macotakara reveals that there will be a new iPhone SE model with upgraded connectivity and internals, but will have the same design as the old SE.

According to Macotakara, the Apple iPhone SE 3 will feature 5G connectivity instead of 4G seen in the iPhone SE 2020. The smartphone is also touted to bring improved performance with upgraded internals. Rumours have it that Apple will use the A15 Bionic chipset. For those who haven’t been following the Apple world, the A15 Bionic is the same chipset that powers the latest iPhone 13 series. 

That said, the phone will have a performance boost paired with a good network. The device will have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 5G modem and is expected to have physical SIM and eSIM support. In terms of the other specs, the phone may feature a 4.7-inch display with noticeable bezels at the top and bottom. It could also feature a TouchID sensor which will double up as a home button.

The iPhone SE 3 is expected to be the most powerful compact smartphone launching in the upcoming months. Apple is yet to reveal the official launch date for the phone but, we expect it to launch soon.

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Earlier we reported that Apple will launch the next Special Edition smartphone in 2022. Rumors have it that the smartphone may come powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chipset and will have a familiar design. Now, a new report suggests that the iPhone SE 3(a.k.a iPhone SE 2022) will be the cheapest 5G iPhone. Additionally, the concept renders of the smartphone have also been surfaced.

According to popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone SE 3 will be a 5G phone and it will be the cheapest 5G Apple device next year. It is touted to be even cheaper than the existing Apple iPhone 12 mini.

iPhone SE 3 Lineup Concept #Apple #AppleConcept #iPhoneSE3 pic.twitter.com/scEJ9lEuRH

— Majin Bu 🫵 (@MajinBuOfficial) September 8, 2021

Hopping to the concept renders, the iPhone SE 3 looks exactly like the iPhone XR but with a slightly tweaked camera module. It has a single camera at the rear and an LED flash just beside the lens.

Notably, it seems to come in multiple colors and the concept renders give us an idea of what to expect. It has Red, Orange, Green, Yellow, Blue, and Purple colors.

Interestingly, the other renders of the phone showcase the Bicolor shades of the phone where the device has a dual-tone color scheme. It flaunts the Apple branding at the center, and half of the back panel has a darker shade, whereas, the other part of the panel has a lighter shade.

Bicolor pic.twitter.com/dDdX4p3fS6

— Majin Bu 🫵 (@MajinBuOfficial) September 8, 2021

The smartphone features a notch display, and by no means it is like the rumored iPhone 13 screens. It has the same size notch as the iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and the button positionings are also the same.

That said, the iPhone SE 3 is not expected to bring anything new, especially in terms of the design. At the helm, it is speculated to come powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chipset which is the same as the existing iPhone 12 series.

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Apple is expected to unleash the iPhone 13 series in September this year. Since the launch is not too far away, the rumor mill is actively leaking information on the next-generation iPhones. Fresh information that has emerged on DigiTimes does not talk about the iPhone 13 lineup, but the next generation iPhone SE arriving next year. Recently, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the iPhone SE will be equipped with an updated processor. The new report also supports this claim and mentions that it may launch in the first half of 2022.

The new report states that the Cupertino-based firm is now hiring chip probing specialists through its partner Xintec. While Xintec is known as a subsidiary of TSMC, it has been supplying components to Apple since the time it launched the first iPhone SE back in 2016.

The iPhone SE 2022 (or the iPhone SE 3) is expected to feature an Apple A14 Bionic processor that fueled the iPhone 12 series last year. The company is expected to advertise as the most affordable 5G-ready iPhone.

Probably, there will not be any major design on the third-generation iPhone SE. Hence, it may continue to sport a 4.7-inch display with thick bezels and the good old Touch ID sensor. The other details of the device are under wraps.

The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD screen that offers 750 x 1334 pixels, an Apple A13 Bionic chip, 3 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 1,821mAh battery. For photography, it has a 7-megapixel selfie camera and a 12-megapixel rear camera with OIS support. It was introduced with a pricing of $399.

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A new tip has revealed certain details regarding future Apple iPhone SE models. As per a new tweet, the 2022 iPhone SE model would feature a 4.7 inch LCD screen, while the 2023 version will reportedly arrive with a 6.1 inch punch hole display.

Apple LCD iPhone leak, we now hear the next LCD iPhone SE will remain at 4.7" in 2022. Some rumors that it may have 5G with Sub-6 GHz as well. Also hearing about a 6.1" version in 2023 with punch hole rather than a notch.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 1, 2021

According to Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) on Twitter, a new leak has revealed that the Cupertino based giant retain the 4.7 inch LCD panel for the iPhone SE model in 2022. He further added that recent rumors have also pointed at the next year’s model being 5G enabled. At the moment, 5G networking is only supported in the latest iPhone 12 series of smartphones, but the 2022 iPhone SE might arrive with 5G support, along with sub-6GHz as well.

Apart from just the 2022 version, Ross Young also mentioned details regarding the 2023 version of the iPhone SE as well. Apparently, it has also been rumored that the 2023 iPhone SE series will have a 6.1 inch variant. Furthermore, this version would also feature a punch hole selfie camera on the display, rather than the usual notch, which is usually found on the top of every smartphone for a while now. Notably, the device featuring a 6.1 inch display is also in line with a report we had covered previously.

Unfortunately, these are all the details shared in the tweet and we do not have much to go on as of right now. Keep in mind, this is also an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the matter.

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The next Apple iPhone SE could look relatively modern with minimal bezels. There are indications that Apple may announce its third-generation iPhone SE in a couple of months, if the rumor mills are to be considered.

The release is put at April 2021 for the seemingly low budget smartphone. We now have an idea of what the device might look like, thanks to Concept renders but only if Apple decides to give the model a modern design.

The earlier second-generation iPhone SE 2020 was a hit last year, in spite of not being as small as the original model. The sales figures of the 2020 iPhone SE may have exceeded forecast numbers so much and may be one of the reasons behind Apple’s decision to announce a follow-up in April.

For now, no leaked renders or images of the device have been seen so far but tipster Mac Otakara believes that the third-generation iPhone SE will be unveiled together with the latest version of Apple’s AirPods Pro.

From the content put out on the website, we see that some changes are prominent and we see how an iPhone SE could look if it’s design followed that of the iPhone 12 mini. including retaining a single rear-facing camera module and a punch-hole front-facing camera.

A leak relating to Apple’s iPad mini 6 hinted that Apple was considering deploying this display style for some devices. Additionally, the iPhone SE 3 would retain the Touch ID feature via a fingerprint scanner integrated within the power button.

The concept renders also stated that the device has a 5.4-inch OLED screen, much bigger than what obtained in the current iPhone SE.  Some features in the budget phone will remain unchanged from the higher model, like the chipset powering the device.

The coming days will however reveal the authenticity of the claims.

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Apple has been rumored to be gearing up for the launch of its next gen AirPods Pro and a new iPhone SE model. Now, a new report suggests that the company will be releasing its latest TWS earbuds and iPhone in April 2021.

According to a MacOtakara report (Via MacRumours), the Cupertino based giant will release the second generation AirPods Pro and the third generation iPhone SE model in April 2021. The news arrives from sources from within the company’s Chinese supply chain. As per the report, the upcoming AirPods Pro iteration will arrive with slight changes in its charging case. Reportedly, the new charging case for the hearables will retain its 21mm thickness height of 46mm and a width of 54mm.

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This makes the second generation ever so slightly taller and narrower than the existing AirPods Pro that arrives with a charging case with a height of 45.2mm and a width of 60.6mm. Unfortunately, the report does not offer any other specifics regarding the wireless earphones from Apple. Similarly, it also doesn’t reveal any information regarding the new iPhone SE either.

Rounding out a couple of rumors, Apple was reportedly aiming to remove the stem on its earbuds for the upcoming AirPods Pro. This would have the earbuds resemble a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Buds. Furthermore, the iPhone SE rumors have centered around a larger Plus variant also launching alongside the base model. In other words, a 5.5 inch and 6.1 inch display variant being released, the larger version is apparently expected to hit the market by the second half of 2021. However, these are just unconfirmed reports at the moment, so take these with a pinch of salt for now.

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At the Time Flies event in September, Apple only unveiled new tablets (iPad Air 4th Generation & iPad 8th Generation) and smartwatches (Apple Watch Series 6 & Apple Watch SE). The Cupertino-based tech giant is yet to announce the iPhone 12 series. In fact, the company is yet to even reveal the date for its launch event. Ahead of it, a massive report on iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 has come up.

The information about the upcoming iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 was shared by Ross Young of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) on Twitter. These details come from his company as well as Mizuho Securities.

Apple iPhone 13 Specifications

According to Ross’s tweets and a shared image, the iPhone 13 models will come with same-sized displays like the iPhone 12 devices. Also, all four phones in the forthcoming series will have integrated touch (Y-Octa) panels. The exact sizes of their panels are as listed below.

• iPhone 13 – 5.42-inch
• iPhone 13 – 6.06-inch
• iPhone 13 Pro – 6.06-inch
• iPhone 13 Pro Max – 6.67-inch

Though all the models will have OLED panels, their suppliers will be different. For instance, SDC (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.) will be supplying panels for Pro Max as well as the smaller model, which could be called as Mini.

Whereas, LGD (LG Display) will be providing panels for all the models except the top variant. Lastly, BOE will be supplying panels for the Pro and standard iPhone 13.

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Further, all of them will come with ProMotion technology (high refresh rate) but only the Pro Max model will feature LTPO for variable refresh rate like the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

As for cameras, the regular iPhone 13 models (5.4”/6.1”) will come equipped with a dual-camera setup. The 1.7µm primary sensor on these devices will be the same one that will be debuting in iPhone 12 Pro Max.

On the other hand, the two Pro models will be featuring a triple camera setup with an upgraded 1.9µm primary senor with SensorShift. These iPhones will also have ToF camera.

Lastly, all the four iPhone 13 series handsets will come with Face ID and therefore, we can also expect them to feature notch once again. Also, although all of them will be 5G-ready, only the Pro models will have support for mmWave.

Apple iPhone SE 3 Specifications

Apart from iPhone 13, the specs of iPhone SE 3 has also emerged. According to the report, this phone will be releasing in Spring 2022 and not next year.  It will sport a larger 6.06-inch in-cell LCD panel supplied by either Sharp or JDI, compared to the smaller 4.7-inch screen on the current-gen model.

Further, it will arrive with the same dual-camera setup as found on the iPhone 11. That means it will feature a 1.4µm primary sensor. Since it will be launching almost after one and a half years, it will include support for 5G but only sub-6GHz like the regular iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.

Most interestingly, it will come equipped with Touch ID (fingerprint sensor). We expect it to be either side or top mounted like the new iPad Air. Above all, it could be the first Apple iPhone with a full-screen display without a notch (speculation from our end).

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