Apple preps next-gen iPhone SE, iPad Air, and iPad mini
Apple is nearing production of its next-gen iPhone SE — codenamed V59 — that will become its new entry-level model, Bloomberg News reports citing “people with knowledge of the matter.” Apple is also preparing new iPad Air and iPad mini models and keyboards for release around the same time, said the people.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
The release will mark the first update to the iPhone SE since 2022, when Apple added 5G capability to the device. With the latest model, Apple will move away from the old home button design and transition to an edge-to-edge screen.
The new SE phone is expected to support Apple Intelligence, an upcoming suite of AI tools that will also work with the iPhone 16 and the high-end versions of last year’s iPhone 15. The new model will resemble the iPhone 14, including the notch cutout at the top.
The new iPad Air models — codenamed J607 and J637 — will focus on internal improvements. Apple also is preparing an updated version of its Magic Keyboard accessory, codenamed R307 and R308, for both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of the new Air. These will bring some of the features of the iPad Pro keyboard down-market.
Earlier this year, Apple updated the Air lineup with an M2 chip and added the 13-inch screen option. A new iPad mini — codenamed J410 — is coming too, potentially by the end of 2024.
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