Apple is expected to launch a refreshed iPhone SE and new iPad models by April, according to industry insider Mark Gurman. The upcoming iPhone SE is currently undergoing testing with iOS 18.3, suggesting a release before Apple seeds the iOS 18.4 update.
Gurman also mentioned that new iPads, likely including an updated baseline iPad and a new iPad Air model, are in the pipeline.
The new iPhone SE is rumored to adopt the design of the iPhone 14, featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a notch and Face ID. It is expected to be powered by the Apple A18 chip with 8GB of RAM and support for Apple Intelligence. The device is also rumored to include a 48MP rear camera and a 12MP selfie camera, all for a potential starting price of $499.
Details on the new iPad models are scarce, but Gurman’s report suggests that both the baseline iPad and the iPad Air will receive updates. These updates could include new chipsets, Apple Intelligence support, and potentially design refinements.
If Gurman’s predictions are accurate, Apple could be planning a spring release event for these new devices. This would align with Apple’s previous release patterns, which have often included spring updates to its iPad and iPhone SE lines.Sources and related content
