06.20.2023
After having "multiple conversations" with companies within Apple's supply chain this week, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley believe that Apple is unlikely to release a fourth-generation iPhone SE
In a research note shared with MacRumors, the analysts said Apple's decision not to launch a new iPhone SE next year could indicate that the company's rumored in-house 5G modem will not be ready any time soon, which would benefit Apple's existing iPhone modem supplier Qualcomm. Apple has reportedly been planning its own modem since at least 2018, and acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019.
In April, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said mass production of Apple's modem would begin in 2025 at the earliest, suggesting that even iPhone 16 models launching later next year will continue to use Qualcomm modems.
Kuo had previously claimed that the next iPhone SE would have a similar design as the standard iPhone 14 model released last year, suggesting that the device would have been equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED display and Face ID. It's not entirely clear if Apple will move forward with launching this device with a Qualcomm modem at some point.
The current iPhone SE was released in March 2022 with a 4.7-inch LCD display, Touch ID, 5G, a 12-megapixel rear camera, and the A15 Bionic chip. Priced starting at $429 in the U.S., it is one of Apple's more affordable iPhone models. The first-generation and second-generation iPhone SE were released in 2016 and 2020, respectively.
Related Roundup: iPhone SE
Tag: Barclays
Buyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Neutral)
Related Forum: iPhone
This article, "New iPhone SE Considered 'Unlikely to Launch' in 2024" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
You may also be interested in this
Train for a lucrative car…
05.05.2023
Macworld According to most career websites, the average annual salary for a certified cyber security pro is north of $100k. Want a rewarding career that offers a great wage plus
Source: YouTube Music pla…
06.06.2023
The most full-featured YouTube Music experience today is found on Android and iOS followed by the web. Google is now planning to release more YouTube Music apps and integrations for
Apple extends share buyba…
05.04.2023
One year after introducing a $90 billion stock buyback program, Apple has launched another to recover an extra $90 billion of common stock.Apple logo on a buildingAnnounced as part of
Apple adds ‘reality…
05.22.2023
More trademark filings related to Apple's mixed-reality headset have surfaced, with realityproOS' joining a growing list of terms for the inbound VR-AR ecosystem.A render of a potential Apple headset [AppleInsider]Early
Apple’s new M2 MacB…
06.15.2023
A price war has erupted on Apple's brand-new M2 MacBook Air 15-inch, delivering triple digit savings on the new laptops, plus bonus perks.Save $100 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air.If you're
Apps Apple Sherlocked at …
06.15.2023
At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company debuted an entire new run of operating systems as it always does, but still managed to 'Sherlock' a few good things along the
Revamped entry-level iPad…
05.31.2023
Late last year, Apple finally updated the entry-level iPad to bring it into line with the all-screen design of its more expensive models – and that decision appears to have
How to track a parked car…
06.29.2023
Macworld Your iPhone can automatically drop a pin in Apple Maps when parking your car. iOS infers this through your connection to your car audio system, relying on Bluetooth or
