Subj : Bad news: the iPhone SE 4 is probably dead
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 19 2023 13:15:03

Bad news: the iPhone SE 4 is probably dead

Date:
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:03:52 +0000

Description:
Despite recent rumors of its resurrection, the iPhone SE 4 isn't likely to 
arrive any time soon.

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The Apple rumor mill is a cruel mistress, and the twisting story of the 
long-awaited iPhone SE 4 may have just taken another turn for the 
disappointing. 

Despite recent claims that the fourth-generation iPhone SE had secured itself 
a 2025 release , seasoned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has now suggested that 
the device is not currently part of Apple's new product planning for the next 
couple of years. 

Pouring cold water on his own predictions regarding the iPhone SE 4s 
resemblance to the iPhone 14 , Kuo also tweeted that he believes any 
currently-in-development iPhone SE 4 models are merely engineering prototypes 
for Apples ongoing 5G development. I think SE 4 is not currently part of 
Apple's new product planning for 2024/2025. https://t.co/5TVl0mkTpb April 14, 
2023 See more 

Suffice to say, this is frustrating news for iPhone SE fans  but those 
excited by the prospect of a new affordable iPhone have surely grown 
accustomed to the iPhone SE 4 merry-go-round. 

Only a few months ago, analysts reported that Apple had abandoned plans to 
release a fourth-generation iPhone SE , owing to doubts over the series 
popularity and profitability. Then, two months later, the same analysts 
counter-claimed that Apple had restarted development on the iPhone SE 4, 
albeit with the company eyeing a much later release date than initially 
intended. 

Now, though, Kuo has cast doubt over whether well ever see an iPhone SE 4. Do 
we really expect Apple to pick up development of a device with limited 
commercial appeal in 2026 and beyond? By that point, well likely be 
speculating about the iPhone 18 line. The last iPhone SE came in March 2022 
(Image credit: Shutterstock / Foxartbox) 

But then again, who knows? The most recent iPhone SE  the iPhone SE (2022)  
came in March of last year, and didnt exactly reinvent the series from a 
design perspective, so perhaps Apple is waiting until it can offer customers 
a real reason to buy an iPhone SE 4. 

If indeed we do see an iPhone SE 4 in 2026, leakers have suggested that the 
phone could arrive packing a 6.1-inch OLED screen and a notch  though it's 
worth noting that those predictions were made based on the devices expected 
2024 arrival. A new iPhone SE that shares design similarities with the 
now-outdated iPhone X isnt likely to go down well in 2026. 

In all likelihood, then, the iPhone SE 4 is dead. Or at least, the iPhone SE 
4 as we envisaged it is dead. Theres always a chance that Apple could pull a 
rabbit from its hat and resurrect the affordable iPhone line in the future, 
but the outlook isnt great right now. Sorry, SE fans...



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/bad-news-the-iphone-se-4-is-probably-dead


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