March could be a mega-month for Apple as an upgraded iPhone SE launches with four iPad models and a red iPhone 7 variant.
While much of the world's attention is fixed on the iPhone 8, a renowned Japanese website makes a fearless forecast. It stressed that more iOS products may be released next month. Here is everything we know so far.
iPhone SE gets 128GB memory revamp
According to a fresh report from MacOtakara, Apple rolls out a tweaked iPhone SE in the next 30 days. The new model will most likely sport the same specs as the iPhone 7. Nevertheless, it will thrive in a smaller iPhone 5s form.
The highlight of the iPhone SE is the 128GB memory capacity. Apple first released the handset in March last year. It was available in 16GB and 64GB internal storage options. The former allegedly limited the long life of the phone so users looking for power in a smaller device opted to go with the 64GB brand.
For the record, the SE segment caters to people who find the larger iPhone variants quite unwieldy. Aside from the size, it did not change the secure enclave and the TouchID for Apple Pay. For one thing, it lacks the 3D Touch, which detects different pressure levels on the screen.
4 iPads & red iPhone 7 coming soon
The Cupertino-based company might introduce a brand new red-colored version of both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus too. Also, renowned tipster Ming-Chi Kuo noted that the iPhone SE ships with a 7.9", 9.7",10.5", and 12.9" iPad Pro choices. Apparently, the 10.5" model will not arrive until May.
According to The Inquirer, the remaining three iPads partnered with the iPhone SE will hit the market in the same month of release. In the same manner, the 7.9" iPad Pro debuts as the improved iPad Mini 4. Moreover, the 7.9" option will have a True Tone display, a quad-speaker, and a 12MP rear camera.
Per the same source, the 9.7" variant will be the "low-priced" choice this year. Interestingly, it will feature a Samsung-made A9 processor. Now, the only gadget that will not sell alongside iPhone SE, the edge-to-edge 10.5" iPad, will be the "high-end" product. Lastly, the 12.9" model may house a 12MP rear camera and an A10X processor.
