Apple Set to Launch New iPhone SE with Face ID and Upgraded iPad Air in Early 2025

Highlights

• The upcoming iPhone SE will adopt an all-screen look with Face ID.
• Will feature Apple’s A18 chip.
• A refreshed iPad Air with internal improvements is also expected in early 2025.
• Will be available in 11-inch and 13-inch models.

 Bloomberg reports New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air is launching early next year. (Image credit – Apple)

That Apple is planning to release an updated iPhone SE early next is old news for anyone who stays even remotely in sync with what goes on in the tech community. The latest update suggests that the iPhone SE launch will be alongside a refreshed iPad Air and new Apple accessories.

The report comes from Bloomberg’s trusted Apple reporter Mark Gurman, who is known for breaking key Apple news from time to time.

As per Gurman, the upcoming iPhone SE will feature a major redesign. It will reportedly move away from the old forehead and chin bezels to adopt an all-screen look with Face ID unlock. If true, which most likely it will be, this will bring the SE in line with modern iPhone designs.

The new model will be based on the iPhone 14’s industrial design.

However, instead of the Dynamic Island cutout seen in recent iPhones, the SE will retain the older notch for housing the camera and Face ID sensors.

iPhone SE Key Specs (Rumoured)

The upcoming iPhone SE will be powered by Apple’s A18 chip and support the latest Apple Intelligence features.

This update will also mark the end of the iOS home button across Apple’s entire product lineup. It is expected to get an OLED display for the first time.

The report also suggests that it will still feature just one rear camera, unlike its higher-end counterparts.

The current iPhone SE starts at $429. As of now, it’s unclear if the 2025 model will maintain this price. However, we can expect a slight increase in price due to its upgraded design.

Upcoming iPad Air – Key Details (Rumoured)

The iPad Air is also due for an early 2025 refresh.

The report suggests the external design will remain the same and Apple will most likely focus on internal improvements.

Gurman didn’t specify which chip will power the new iPad Air. However, it is expected to come in 11-inch and 13-inch models. It was previously reported that both models have been codenamed J607 and J637, respectively.

Lastly, Apple is also planning to upgrade its keyboard accessories. We will most likely get an upgraded iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with a function row and a larger/more functional trackpad.

Meanwhile, an October event is expected to unveil new M4-powered Macs. The same event might also introduce updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini.

FAQs

Q1. What major redesign is expected for the upcoming iPhone SE?

Answer. The new iPhone SE will feature an all-screen look with Face ID unlock, adopting a design similar to modern iPhones and ditching the old forehead and chin bezels.

Q2. What internal improvements are expected in the upcoming iPad Air refresh?

Answer. The refreshed iPad Air will focus on internal improvements and come in 11-inch and 13-inch models, but the external design is expected to remain the same.

Q3. What new products might Apple unveil at the October event?

Answer. Apple is expected to introduce new M4-powered Macs and upgraded keyboard accessories, including a new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, at the October event.

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