Apple is expected to present the latest member of his iPhone family on Wednesday. According to current rumors, there will be no great February event. Rather, the manufacturer should present its new publication via the press release.
A new device announced that we currently assume that it will be the iPhone SE 4.
However, the rumor mill is bubbling: Perhaps the manufacturer from California Cupertino will conjure up a different product from the hat on the occasion, instead or together with the iPhone SE 4.
We summarize all the important facts and leaks for the upcoming announcement below.
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New cell phone: iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e?
The fact that a new budget is coming is considered safe in insider circles, but there is still room for speculation when naming. Apple would be consistent if the new model is linked to its SE series and is therefore simply called "iPhone SE" or "iPhone SE 4".
However, the manufacturer could also move the upcoming entry-level model closer to the iPhone 16 models and choose "iPhone 16E" as a name. This model name has been haunting the network for a long time. The technical equipment has been speculated for months.
According to the current state of knowledge, the following specials are likely:
- New design in the style of the iPhone 14 without a home button
- Face ID anstatt Touch ID
- A18 chipset
- 8 gigabytes of RAM
- 6.1 inch OLED display
- 48 megapixel main camera
- 12 megapixel front camera
- Support for Apple Intelligence
- USB-C anstatt Lightning
- Apple's own 5G modem
With this equipment, the iPhone SE 4 would be a mixture of iPhone 14 and iPhone 16. Probably the manufacturer focuses on the support of Apple Intelligence in the case of RAM-the performance would be sufficient for AI functions.
The question of space is also interesting. The last iPhone SE 3 offered 64 gigabytes in the smallest version, whereas the iPhone 16 has at least 128 gigabytes. Pays Apple on it?
In terms of price, the budget model should move by 500 euros. It would be significantly cheaper than the iPhone 16 series. My colleague Patrick has once again summarized all the rumors about the possible equipment in detail in the following article:
Due to the significantly better equipment of the iPhone SE 4 compared to its predecessor and by approaching the iPhone 16, the upcoming price-performance model couldbecome.
iOS 18.4 with Apple Intelligence for Germany
In addition to iPhone SE 4, Apple could also announce the first beta of »iOS 18.4« on Wednesday. The update is particularly exciting for German iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users, because it shouldRoll out in this country.
Apple announced last October that the AI features will also be available in the EU in April 2025. This would fit in the IOS 18.4 schedule, the final version of which could appear in the period.
iOS 18.4 could not only be exciting for the pure release of Apple Intelligence within the EU. Since it is a larger update, improvements in AI functions can be expected, even if awill probably delay.
It remains to be seen whether the update to iOS 18.4 will actually come together with the iPhone SE 4 on Wednesday or will be rolled out another day this week.
MacBook Air mit M4
SeaForbesApple's product presentation could possibly also turn a new MacBook Air. The manufacturer should technically upgrade its notebook series-primarily with the chipset.
It is expected that the MacBook Air will be converted from the current M3 to the current M4 chip. This would offer more power with higher energy efficiency, which are also important for Apple Intelligence.
It is uncertain whether the new MacBooks will actually come on February 19. The Bloomberg journalist and Apple insider Mark Gurman, which was considered reliable, had recently suspected that the laptops will probably only come in the second half of the year.
New iPad models
Apple is also said to have two new iPads in the hindquarters. The iPad Air received an upgrade with M2 chip last year. According to Gurman, the tablet could get an upgrade to the M4 chipset this year, which is currently reserved for the iPad Pro series.
In addition, Apple could also install its own 5G modem in the mobile phone variant.
The "Beginner" IPAD with A14 Bionic came on the market in 2022. Here, too, an update with A17 Pro should be due this year. This processor was used in the iPhone 15 Pro series, as was Mini 7 iPad.
The performance of the chip would also be sufficient to make the regular iPad efficient enough for Apple Intelligence.
It remains to be seen whether the iPads will come on Wednesday or Apple is saving the idea for spring, as was more the case in the past.
iPhone 16 in new colors
Even if it does not appear as likely for the coming Wednesday announcement: Apple may be planning new color variants for the iPhone 16 this year, likeMacrumorsreported.
In the past, the manufacturer was happy to present new color models in March or April. Perhaps Apple plans to add a small "bonus" to the announcement of a new product.
Other new ideas appear unlikely in the near future. Apple headphones in the form of new AirPods or a new Apple TV will probably not exist.
What do you expect from the Apple announcement on Wednesday? Do you speculate on a new iPhone SE? Which features would you look forward to? Or do you hope that the MacBook Air or even new iPads will come? Give us your opinion in the comments.
