The latest report suggests that a new 4-inch iPhone is indeed going to be launched on March 15, and will be powered by Apple’s latest generation processor
Apple is likely to power its new, upcoming iPhone â the rumoured 4-inch iPhone 5se â with the present-generation A9 processor, according to a report by Bloomberg. This falls in line with 9to5MacâÂÂs earlier reports citing the same, and the device is expected to be unveiled by Apple at a launch event on March 15. The iPhone 5se is also expected to come with NFC, Live Photos and Apple Pay, although it is highly unlikely to get 3D Touch support.
In terms of looks, the iPhone 5se is expected to mimic the form factor of the iPhone 5s, catering to the section of audience that prefers smaller dimension smartphones instead of larger screens. A notable difference that the iPhone 5se is expected to bring is a curved cover glass on top, adding design cues from the present-generation iPhone 6s. The second-generation upgrade to 2013âÂÂs iPhone 5s is also expected to house an 8-megapixel iSight camera, although the exact make of the camera sensor is not sure, as of now. It is also expected to come with only 1GB of RAM and 16GB/64GB of internal storage options.
As for pricing, rumours out of China suggest that the iPhone 5se will be priced at around $560 (Rs. 38,490). Whether the device will be priced similarly in India is questionable, although a second-generation upgraded device selling at a rather high price may not form a good basis in the value-sensitive smartphone market of India. In addition to the iPhone 5se, Apple is also expected to unveil the iPad Air 3, powered by the Apple A9X processor. Although some have also suggested the presence of âÂÂsomething related to VRâÂÂ, others suggest that it might be too early to expect AppleâÂÂs official entry into the world of virtual reality.
We will stay tuned for any note of information from Apple, for an event that is expected to be held in less than a month from now.
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