Apple’s 4-Inch iPhone to be named ‘iPhone SE’

Rumors have been swirling regarding a newly-refreshed 4-inch iPhone from Apple, bringing the iPhone 5/5s to new life with upgraded internals and a slightly redesigned frame. Rumors surrounding the 4-inch “iPhone 5se” continue today with new information pointing to the possibility of Apple dropping the “5” from the name altogether and simply calling it the “iPhone SE”.

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According to sources speaking to the publication, Apple’s decision to drop the 5 stems from not wanting to confuse consumers with a brand new iPhone 5, with the iPhone 6 family of devices being replaced with the iPhone 7 later this year. It should simplify the lineup, too, which should help with any confusion towards naming conventions moving forwards.

Based on Apple reinvigorating the 4-inch iPhone screen size at a time where the market is mostly moving toward larger smartphone screens, it would make sense for Apple to position this device as simply the “SE.” Sources say that the dropping of the “5” from the name also simplifies the iPhone lineup as bringing back an iPhone “5” variant amid the iPhone “6” lifecycle could potentially confuse customers. The iPhone SE will replace the existing iPhone 5s and will take its price points.

Mock-ups from earlier in the week suggested that the iPhone SE will look near-identical to that of the iPhone 5s, with a body measuring in at 123.8mm tall, 58.6mm wide, and 7.6mm thick. The device is said to have an A9 processor, an M9 chip to accommodate the new fitness tracking features of iOS, and include “Hey Siri,” Apple Pay, and Live Photos support.

The design renderings of the iPhone SE show conflicting claims in regards to the new iPhone’s power button placement and camera, but the latter feature is said to support an 8-megapixel system. The iPhone SE is believed to come in the four expected color options of the iPhone line — Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, and Gold — and be available in 16GB and 64GB sizes.

It won’t be long until we find out everything about the iPhone SE, with reports pointing towards a March 15 media event for the reveal of the new 4-inch iPhone. On the same day, Apple is predicted to announce what was thought to be called the “iPad Air 3,” but is now believed to be a smaller 9.7-inch addition to the iPad Pro family.

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple’s 4-Inch iPhone to be named ‘iPhone SE’

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