Those who want to upgrade to a new iPhone and don't want to shell out a lot of money may be disappointed by the iPhone 15 series as prices of the upcoming iPhone line are likely to increase significantly, according to a research note by analyst Jeff Pu. However, Apple is also expected to launch iPhone SE 4 next year, which could be an ideal choice for Apple fans who want to upgrade without spending a bomb.
Even as the iPhone SE 4 is likely to be unveiled in 2024, the model has started making headlines already. The iPhone SE is anticipated to be launched at a lower price than the premium iPhone 15 series which is expected to be unveiled this fall. Similar to its predecessor, the iPhone SE 2022, the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is likely to be launched to compete with the upcoming Google Pixel 7a, reporters suggest.
The Apple iPhone SE 4 is likely to come with a number of upgrades, suggest rumours and leaks.
Meanwhile, Apple is likely to bid adieu to the silent switch with the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. Both the iPhone 15 Pro models are said to launch with a customisable 'Action button' which we have seen in the Apple Watch Ultra, says a recent report by MacRumors, quoting one of its forum members.
The MacRumors report added that the Action button will replace the Ring/Silent switch that has been included on every iPhone model since 2007. It is being said that Apple may let iPhone 15 Pro model users customise the Action button to perform functions such as turn on the flashlight, lock rotation, show the home screen, open the notification centre, open the control centre, do not disturb, screenshot, screen recording, low power mode and magnifier, among others.
It is not clear whether the iPhone SE 4 will come with the Ring/Silent switch.
As per a previous report by 9to5Mac, there are some notable changes in the iPhone 15 Pro when compared with last year's iPhone 14 Pro and the biggest change is the swapping of Apple's Lightning port with the USB-C charging port, again based on the CAD renders. Similar to the current model, the USB-C port has been placed at the bottom, next to the bottom-firing speaker, as per the render.
In another development, Apple has recently pulled orders from Chinese display-making giant Beijing Oriental Electronics or BOE after the company could not fix the issues it was facing in making the iPhone 15 display. Displays made by China's BOE have not met the quality requirements due to which Apple's plan to reduce dependency on Samsung will not work for now, says a report by 9to5Mac that cited Korean publication The Elec.
Apple has various suppliers that manufacture its iPhones, iPads and other Apple devices. The higher-end displays that require more advanced technology, are being produced by Samsung.