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• iPhone SE4 Rumour Suggests Apple to Maintain Detrimental Design Element

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Now, the tech giant is preparing to introduce its next range of technology products – and the first five could appear sometime next month.

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If rumors are claimed to be true.

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However, we are now approaching the spring season, and Apple has five relatively significant products in the works.

'The most significant spring revelation could be Apple’s most budget-friendly new iPhone.'

Here is a look at the five new Apple products that may be in the hands of customers as soon as next month.

iPHONE SE 4

Apple is poised to release the iPhone SE 4, marking the fourth generation in the iPhone SE series and the first to hit the market in three years.

The iPhone SE is often referred to as Apple's more affordable line of smartphones, although the latest model, iPhone SE 3, begins at a price of $429/£429.

According to leaked visuals, the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a larger 6.1-inch screen, a significant increase from the 4.7-inch display on the 2022 iPhone SE 3 model.

While the new iPhone SE model includes a physical home button located below the display, this feature is absent in the rumoured iPhone SE 4.

In addition, the front of the new phone will feature a notch, like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, which will contain camera lenses.

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Like other recent iPhone models from 2023 onwards, it will feature a USB-C charging port instead of Apple's traditional Lightning port.

The phone may also feature an 'Action Button' - a small button situated above the volume controls on the edge of the phone that can activate or deactivate a chosen setting.

Reports suggest that the iPhone SE 4 is scheduled to hit the market between March and May, with an expected price range of $499/£499 at the lower end and $549/£549 at the higher end.

SMART HOME DISPLAY

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This device features a 7-inch square screen and will be able to be mounted on the wall and connected to speakers, serving as a central hub for home commands.

This AI-powered wall tablet, unofficially referred to as 'HomePad' in a nod to Apple's HomePod smart speakers, will turn on Siri and initiate video calls with a straightforward voice command.

In the smart home category, Apple is said to be developing a high-end home hub with a robotic arm – but this is scheduled for 2026 or beyond.

Apple insider Mark Gurman claims smart home technology will be 'a major focus' for the company over the next few years, competing with Google and Amazon.

iPAD 11

Apple introduced the initial iPad in 2010; however, it now offers a vast variety of models across four distinct iPad lines – iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

According to rumors, the company is planning to release the iPad 11, the eleventh generation of the original iPad series, set to start at $449/£449.

The 11-inch iPad is expected to run Apple Silicon, Apple's suite of AI features, which includes a version of its smart assistant Siri powered by ChatGPT technology.

Mark Gurman reports that the ninth-generation iPad is set to be released around the same time as the new iPhone SE is scheduled for the spring.

It has been more than two-and-a-half years since the £499 iPad, which was introduced in 2022 with a 10.9-inch display and a powerful A14 Bionic chip.

iPAD AIR (7th-GEN)

Likely launching at the same time will be a new iPad Air, a successor to the six-generation iPad Air that launched last year for 599 US dollars/569 pounds.

The new seventh-generation iPad Air will come equipped with Apple's M3 chip, allowing for quicker performance and improved battery life.

Gurman has also predicted that a new Magic Keyboard - Apple's family of wireless computer keyboards - will be released specifically for this model.

anticipates the upcoming model will maintain its current price point, providing a more affordable option compared to the top-of-the-line iPad Pro.

Capable and efficient performance is delivered by the A17 Pro chip.

MacBook Air with M4 Chip

Lastly, Apple will release a sleek new MacBook Air equipped with the M4 chip that enables AI tasks, which means it will also be capable of running Apple's intelligence capabilities.

The MacBook Air is particularly slender and lightweight, catering to individuals with hectic travel plans and suited for everyday activities such as checking emails and surfing the web.

The new MacBook Air will be available in both 13-inch and 15-inch models, yet it will largely resemble its predecessor, the prior MacBook Air, with minimal design alterations.

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