The highly anticipated launch of the BlackBerry KEYone will take place in the US tomorrow. Customers can enter select Best Buy stores to see the device before buying or pick one up online.

Should OLED smartphones really take off, Apple won't be short on suppliers as another company bets big on making the high-end displays.

Electronic giant LG is reportedly investing a whopping $3.56 billion into one of its factories to produce OLED smartphone screens with hopes of becoming a secondary supplier for Apple, sources familiar with the matter tell ET News.

The investment is said to shift focus from producing OLED panels for TVs to producing them for smartphones, suggesting a rise in demand for OLED displays and that Apple may intend to become a major user of the display technology for the foreseeable future. 

OLED-ing the pack

While Apple has yet to confirm that its unannounced iPhone 8 will use any kind of OLED display, rumor upon rumor has it that the iPhone maker will ditch flat LCD screens with a curved OLED display similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus on its next handset.

Speaking of, other reports say Apple is already working with Samsung to produce just under 100 million curved OLED panels for at least one model of its upcoming iPhone.

If true, Samsung will beat out fellow display producer Sharp to being Apple's #1 OLED supplier — meaning LG has some competition ahead if its planning to work with Apple on future phones.

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The iPhone SE 2 is an anticipated affordable iPhone, designed for people who want an iOS handset but don't want to splash out on a top-end device. It follows the iPhone SE in that tradition, but that phone was released in 2016.

The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max may have launched September 10, 2019, but Apple couldn't bring itself to put out an iPhone SE 2 to land alongside them, despite rumors suggesting it would.

The iPhone SE 2 is one of tech's 'will it, won't it' stories, as rumors have alternated between saying it definitely does, then definitely doesn't, exist, and currently the meter points to it possibly being alive, but probably not landing until 2020. Following the iPhone 11's launch event, that 2020 date seems more likely than ever.

The iPhone SE 2 would be a 'true' budget alternative to the high-end iPhones, more so than the iPhone XR was, with downgraded specs from other devices but with a much lower price tag too. We've been hearing it's similar to the iPhone 8, perhaps acting as the iPhone 9 that never actually existed.

But perhaps we're just going to have to come to terms with the fact it's just not going to happen - or at least not for a while. That said, there are some hints that a new SE model could be on the way, as you'll see below.

Latest rumor: A new report claims Apple may be hosting a spring event on March 31 this year, and that may be where we hear about the iPhone SE 2.

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• Current iPhone range: iPhone 11 | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone SE 2 release date

• What is it? Apple's possible next compact smartphone
• When is it out? Maybe in 2020, could be March
• How much will it cost? The latest rumor suggests $399 (£310, AU$590)

The iPhone SE 2, if it ever launches, has current rumors pointing to either a launch in the first quarter of 2020, or a more vague early 2020 unveiling. Other rumors suggest the Coronavirus outbreak in China have meant Apple can't hit its iPhone production targets, so if a March release date was on the cards, it might not be for much longer.

The idea of a March announcement seems to be gathering steam with some sources claiming Apple is hosting its spring event on March 31. That matches another report where sources told Fast Company that Apple would be unveiling the phone in March.

Apple has been losing market share recently and that’s likely in part because of the prohibitively high price of most of its phones. By launching an iPhone SE 2 the company would give buyers a more affordable option, and by launching it around six months after the iPhone 11 range it should arrive just as sales are starting to slow.

iPhone SE 2 price

In terms of pricing, if we do see an iPhone SE 2 launch, it will likely remain Apple's most affordable iPhone. 

The first iPhone SE 2 price rumor pointed to roughly $450 (which will likely translate to £450, AU$700 given how Apple prices its products worldwide), which seems believable.

However, more recent iPhone SE 2 price leaks suggest it'll be more affordable than that, at $399 (probably £399, AU$600 given Apple pricing conventions). That's from a noted Apple Analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, which lends credence to the rumor. He also recently reiterated the claim, suggesting that nothing has changed.

The original iPhone SE launched at $399 (£379, AU$679) for the 16GB variant. We'd expect the iPhone SE 2 to cost at least as much, and a price rise is likely, but it should still be cheap relative to the rest of Apple's range, undercutting even the $799 / £799 / AU$1299 iPhone 11.

iPhone SE 2 design

In terms of how the new iPhone is going to look, well - we've got three theories rolling around, and are are possible.

The latest leaks point to probably the most likely option, which is that the iPhone SE 2 will look a lot like the iPhone 8, complete with a 4.7-inch LCD screen and one rear camera. It's a claim we've heard multiple times, and for a while they weren't any renders of how this would look; then we got a render leaked, and it was exactly what we expected.

Another theory is that the new smaller iPhone will have an iPhone X-like screen, complete with notch at the top:

...but that was before Apple's 2018 phones were announced, and with the iPhone XR taking that style for its own, it appears that the rumor mill has crossed its wires and been sharing information on the now-real handset, as opposed to the still-theoretical SE 2.

The rear of the phone was said to pack the same dual cameras as the iPhone X, with a video of a purportedly leaked of the new iPhone SE 2. We'll leave it here for your pleasure, but the above notes mean its validity is now truly called into question:

BGR was also sent some sketches of the phone in this configuration from a 'reliable source', so it's got some grains of truth in there, with the notch at the top, no home button and no headphone port (the latter a regular rumor).

A new screen protector has also been shown off by regular leaker Sonny Dickson, which also shows off a notch at the top for a smaller phone.

There's something sketchy here though. In this form, the iPhone SE 2 is more of an 'iPhone X Mini'.

Dual cameras and the new screen would mean it would cost a lot more, which is against the point of the iPhone SE range, for people that want a smaller, cheaper iPhone. It all adds up to the rumors being sourced at the iPhone XR development center.

That said, we wouldn't completely rule out Apple following its current design style for an iPhone SE 2, especially as this would allow it to fit a larger screen in a smaller body, due to lack of bezels.

We also have the image below, which shows a design a lot like the original iPhone SE and with the headphone port intact. Could this be closer to any perhaps-planned iPhone SE 2 design?

It's a design that another leak seems to echo, adding that the iPhone SE 2 will have a glass back and support wireless charging, so with three distinct designs doing the rounds we're not sure what's accurate at this point.

Whatever the design, we do have some idea of the colors though, with Ming-Chi Kuo (a respected Apple analyst) saying to expect Silver, Red and Space Grey shades.

More iPhone SE 2 rumors, news and leaks

The latest report suggests the iPhone SE 2 could have a 4.7-inch LCD screen. But other than that it will apparently use many of the same components as the iPhone 11 range. So by the sounds of things you can expect flagship power in a smaller size and at a lower price.

That's a claim that we've now heard twice, with respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo saying to expect an A13 chipset (the same as the iPhone 11 range), 64GB of storage and 3GB of RAM, but an iPhone 8-like design, meaning probably a 4.7-inch screen. Kuo has since reiterated these claims.

In somewhat conflicting but much older (and therefore less likely to be accurate) news, we've heard that the iPhone SE 2 could have a quad-core A10 chipset, 2GB of RAM, a 12MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing one, a 4-inch screen and that it could come in 32GB and 128GB sizes.

That would be an upgrade in some areas from the iPhone SE, but not much of one, putting it roughly in line with the iPhone 7, albeit with a smaller screen.

We've heard that the iPhone SE 2 could have Face ID, which would be a surprisingly premium feature for the device. Well, the report that suggests this says some models will have Face ID, others Touch ID, presumably with the rumored iPhone SE 2 Plus packing the more top-end facial recognition.

iPhone SE 2: what we want to see 

We’ve come up with a wish list, filled with features that we want to see in the new iPhone SE 2. 

Some of them are pleas to Apple to not remove key specs, while others dare the company to try something new. 

A headphone jack

First things first: the iPhone SE has a headphone jack and we'd very much like it if Apple kept things in place for the iPhone SE 2.

If Apple doesn't mess with the design of the next iteration, there's little reason to see it removed. However, rumors point to a new look, so fingers are crossed that the 3.5mm headphone jack doesn't get left on the cutting room floor.

A better battery

From a value perspective, the iPhone SE is high on the charts if you're looking for a phone that will last you through the day. As we discovered in our in-depth battery test, the SE swept the floor of the other popular iPhone models of the time, like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6.

Its prowess at saving power makes sense. The screen is smaller and its boxy design doesn’t force Apple to slim down on the battery in the way that it might for a slimmer, sleeker chassis used with its core iPhone products.

While we're short on complaints about the SE's battery performance, it can only get better, right? We'd like to see Apple pushing some boundaries with its next phone with numbers that take it even higher.

Improved performance

One of the more impressive things about the SE is that it fits in a similar set of specs found in the iPhone 6S. A punchy palm-sized smartphone that could handle everything that its fancier iPhone brethren could for a more digestible price.

That's 2016 power though, and in 2020 we're hoping Apple gives the iPhone SE 2 the latest chipset and a bump in RAM.

A refreshed design

There's no arguing that reviving the iPhone 5 design for use with the iPhone SE was a good idea. After all, it's a winning design, first debuted on the iPhone 4, that set Apple far ahead of its competition in terms of build quality.

However, there comes a time when even the best design ideas need to be left to the side. And when looking toward the release of the iPhone SE 2, that time is now. 

We'd love to see something drastically different, all while sticking to the ergonomic four-inch size that SE fans are accustomed to.

Of course, if the design changes at all it will probably now take the form of a shrunk-down iPhone XR, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

A chance

That's right, we want Apple to give the iPhone SE 2 a chance. There's still a market out there for people who want an iPhone that sits comfortably in the palm, can be used one-handed without inducing a drop risk, and doesn't take up every square inch of a pocket.

The iPhone SE form factor is loved by its fans, and while the iPhone SE 2 won't be a best-seller for Apple it will show that the Cupertino firm is listening to some of its most loyal fans.

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the best phone of 2017 – with its incredible Infinity Display, futuristic design, superb camera and impressive power; it’s the total smartphone package.

It’s a phone that can be tailored to your needs – whatever they are – and there’s no better way to get the perfect Galaxy S8 experience than buying it through Samsung Unlocked.

With Samsung Unlocked there’s no annoying carrier bloatware that takes up storage, slows down the phone and generally gets in the way, and it gives you the freedom to shop around for the best carrier and plan for you. It’s unlocked, so it will work with all major carriers – no questions asked!  

Buying your unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 – or larger Galaxy S8 Plus if you want a bigger screen – couldn’t be easier as it’s available at both Samsung.com and Best Buy. 

31st May is the last day to buy the phone “unlocked”.

Easily Spread the Cost

You don’t have to pay for the handset fully upfront either, with Samsung.com offering financing options to split the cost of the phone into manageable monthly payments, as well as two day shipping and 1 month of free premium care.

The price of your new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus can be reduced too if you opt to trade-in your current handset, with the Galaxy S7 Edge getting you at least a $210 discount, while a Galaxy Note 5 trade-in will pocket you at least $155.

With Samsung Unlocked, you call the shots. Start with the smartphone you want, then get the convenience of choosing the carrier and plan that fits your life best. It’s as easy as that.

31st May is the last day to buy the phone “unlocked”. 

Pre-order the Unlocked Galaxy S8 and get the new Gear 360 camera for only $49 (available promo until 6/17). Click here for more 

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