On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possible changes coming with the new iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks, and more.
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The latest iPhone SE 3 rumors suggest that we may get more power inside the new iteration of Apple’s most affordable phone
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On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 2022, the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event, and more.
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It seems that we will get a new iPhone SE 3 next year, and recent rumors suggest that it may arrive in the first half of 2022
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It seems that Cupertino is planning on making its new 2022 iPhone SE even more affordable than any other 5G iPhone ever made
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The latest iOS 15 software update is on its way, and you can check here to see if your current device can make the jump
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The official news today begin with deals, and don’t worry, we verified that all these are real. Let’s start with Samsung and B&H, cause that keep’s getting aggressive. See, they currently have the Galaxy S21+ for 150 dollars off, leaving it at 700 bucks with free shipping included. Moving on to Samsung.com, if you’re in New York I know it doesn’t feel like Spring but they’re still running their Spring deals. You can grab the Galaxy S21 for 200 bucks, the S21+ for 400 or the Ultra for 600. You can also get the Z Fold 2 for 1200 or the Note 20 Ultra for 900 but of course, all of these are if you have an eligible device to trade in. BTW though, That Z Fold 2 now has a permanent price drop of $200 off if you don’t have a trade-in, and there’s even a referral program for current owners to get additional discounts to any friend wanting one. Moving on to Amazon, the M1 MacBook Air is still 50 dollars off, leaving the entry level variant for 949. Finally, the OnePlus 8 Pro is still 300 dollars off its original price tag, leaving it at 699. We have more deals on other OnePlus devices, SSDs, Cases and more in the links below.
Now let’s talk about LG, as I hate to say this, but this might be the beginning for the ned. Over the past couple of months there’s been multiple reports claiming that LG would be exiting the smartphone market but, it looks like it will happen. According to a new report from the Korea Times, LG has reportedly entered a transition phase where they are relocating their employees from the smartphone division to other business units. As a matter of fact, they came in contact with a company official and he mentioned that they will be making an announcement regarding the “direction of their mobile communication business soon.” If you’re wondering how soon, the report cites industry sources that claim that they will be making an official announcement at their board meeting on Monday, April 5. We won’t speculate here as we’re so close but, it’s really sad to see LG go after all the innovation they’ve brought. Guys, the LG G4 still has some of my favorite photos of all time. It truly is not good news if it ends up happening.
Let’s move the spotlight on to Sony as, we have some new leaks for their upcoming flagship. A little over a month ago we got some leaks for the new design from OnLeaks but, we didn’t have much other information to go from. Now we have some leaked specs from Weibo that well, reveal everything else. The Xperia 1 III will reportedly pack an HDR 4K OLED Display running at 120Hz on Sony’s typical 21:9 aspect ratio. It’ll be powered by the Snapdragon 888 along with either 12 or 16 Gigs of RAM and up to half a terabyte of storage. It also brings a 5000 mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging but, they don’t mention any details on wireless charging. When it comes to the cameras, we will reportedly get a 64MP main sensor, a long with a 12MP wide angle and a 12MP telephoto which relies on a periscope lens that’ll deliver 60x zoom which is most likely digital. Sony already made their event official for April 14th, so stay tuned as this might just be the first time I’m really enticed to try one.
Now since we know that Sony phone won’t be cheap, let’s talk about a more affordable product with the nest-generation iPhone SE. There’s been multiple reports talking about how we will be getting a refresh this year or next year but, it won’t bring a new design. Well, we just got a new tweet from Ross Young where he gives us leaks on multiple future models. Speaking of the one next year, he claims it will still bring a 4.7-inch LCD display with some rumors claiming it might bring both flavors of 5G. Where it gets interesting is when he mentions that he’s hearing about a 6.1-inch variant coming in 2023 with a punch hole instead of the notch. If you haven’t been paying attention lately, reports from very trusted sources claim that Cupertino will finally move on to punch holes, either next year or 2023 so it makes sense. Of course we’re still very far away but let’s see what happens as, we should be getting that rumored SE+ soon right? Or hey I hope so..
But finally, for the hottest news today let’s talk about Google and Pixels.. But no, it’s not a hands on leak or anything like that.. Yet.. Give it a day or two. If you remember, there was a report that came out in April last year that claimed that Google was designing their own chip called “Whitechapel” to go in Pixels and Chromebooks. Pretty much what Apple has been doing with iPhones since the 4, iPads since Gen 1, and the Mac since the M1. Well, a new report from 9to5Google claims that the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 5a which are codenamed Raven and Oriole respectively, will be among the first phones to be equipped with a chip based on this Whitechapel platform. Also, notice birds for the codenames now and not fish. To quote the report, “Whitechapel is an effort from Google to create their own SoC, similar to how Apple did for the Mac, iPads and iPhones.” They’re apparently co-developing Whitechapel with Samsung which already rivals Snapdragon when it comes to Android phones. Now, speaking of Qualcomm, I wonder what’s going to happen with them as we know that they’ve had a big partnership with Google. I mean, the first-ever Snapdragon debuted on the first ever Google Nexus One. The chip is apparently called GS101 internally, with GS probably standing for Google Silicon. So, if you guys think about it, it looks like Google wants to go toe to toe with Apple considering, they make Android, they make the Pixels, they make the Chromebooks, they own the Play Store, and now they’ll be making the chips. If they do pull an Apple, this could just mean that Chromebooks will get better at running Android Apps and stuff.
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We start this week with some amazing deals. First, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is currently getting up to $200 off over at Amazon.com. This means that you can get your new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra for just $1,000 if you can live with 128GB of storage. If you want the Samsung Galaxy S21+, you can get one for $800 or get the base model for just $700 with a $100 discount, both of them with 128GB storage. These are the US variants, which means that they also feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
However, you can get a new Samsung Galaxy S21 for just $75 if you have an eligible device to trade-in and if you’re ok with having your device locked to one of America’s largest networks. The same 128GB Galaxy S21 can be yours for $100 if you want the unlocked version. The Galaxy S21+ starts at $115, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra goes for $400, and if you want the unlocked options, you can get them for $215 and $500 in their 128GB storage variants. Still, if you wish to get last year’s Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, you can get one for $425; when you trade in an eligible device.
However, deals are not limited to the Galaxy S line, as you can get the vanilla Galaxy Note 20 for $450, while the Note 20 Ultra can be yours for $550. Both of them are equipped with an S Pen, 128GB storage, and more. The LTE-only variant of the Galaxy Z Flip has once again dropped to $100, but you can get 5G support for $100 more, as it’s selling for $200. And if you want the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, you can get it for $999.99 after a $1,00 with an eligible trade-in.
Finally, the latest iPhone SE can be yours for free over at Verizon.com. You can get yours if you add a new line to an eligible Unlimited Plan and 24-month installment plan. Shipping is also free, so you won’t have to pay for anything else, well, if you get the 64GB storage option. If you what the 128GB variant, you will have to pay $5 for 24 months or $10 a month for the 256GB variant.
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If there’s something that we have to praise about Apple, is how they give software support to their older devices. The latest iOS 14 update is available for every single iPhone device launched in 2015, meaning that the iPhone 6s and the previous-generation iPhone SE, launched in 2016, can still get a taste of Apple’s latest features. However, rumors now claim that Apple could drop support for these two iPhone models with the upcoming iOS 15 update.
Apple will most likely unveil the new iOS version in June during its WWDC event that’s mainly focused on presenting new features and software updates. Unfortunately, it may not be all good news. According to the French site iPhoneSoft, iOS 15 won’t be available for Apple devices with the A9 chip, meaning the iPhone 6S lineup and the first iPhone SE.
We can’t say that this rumor comes as a surprise and more when we consider that these devices are more than five years old. Still, this isn’t official information, so take this with a grain of salt. Let’s remember that rumors also suggested that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus weren’t going to catch the iOS 14 train, but Apple still managed to include them in the package.
It is believed that iOS will only work on iPhones that have an A10 Chip or more recent processors, meaning that you can still carry your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus for another year. In other words. You may want to start thinking about upgrading to a more contemporary iPhone model. Rumors also suggest that there will also be changes on iPadOS 15, as the 2015 iPad mini, the 2014 iPad Air, and the 2017 iPad 5 may also lose support. This may seem a bit harder to believe since these devices work on different chipsets, especially the iPad 5 that features the Apple A9 chip. Still, it would be best if you also started to consider a new iPad, especially when rumors are talking about a new iPad 9 less than a year after the launch of the latest iPad 8 model.
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There have been rumors of Apple working on its next wearables. The company could launch the 3rd gen AirPods and 2nd gen AirPods Pro in 2021. Moreover, it could also be working on a third HomePod model, which is said to sit in between the HomePod and recently launched HomePod Mini. A new report goes on to say that the iPhone SE is not a lost caused yet. Apple is working on the 3rd generation of the product, and it could be launched in April 2021.
The latest development comes via the Japanese website Macotakara. It cites information from suppliers in China to suggest that Apple’s next AirPods Pro and iPhone SE are due in April this year. The report further gives information about the upcoming audio device. The 2nd gen AirPods Pro could have the same 21mm thickness, while the height and length are said to be 46mm and 54mm, respectively.
It is a bit different from the predecessor but not significantly so. Apple is claimed to be planning to make the earbuds more compact by eliminating the short stem that currently sticks out from the bottom. The said design is in the testing phase with a more rounded shape that fills more of a user’s ear. As per a previous report, the AirPods Pro 2 might use the in-house W2 chip. It could also come in two sizes.
The report also mentions the presence of 3rd-gen iPhone SE. However, nothing else is known about the device at the moment.
As per an earlier report, the design of 3rd gen Apple AirPods will be similar to the current AirPods Pro. This means it will have a shorter stem and replaceable ear tips. The company is touted to be working on improving the battery life of the device. Despite the design, the upcoming AirPods will not have higher-end AirPods Pro features like noise-cancellation.
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Apple released the second-generation iPhone SE earlier this year. The smartphone went on sale in April 2020. Naturally, people are expecting Apple to launch a new iPhone SE next year. However, that might not happen. An alleged report by Kuo states that there may not be a new iPhone SE in the first half of 2021. The reason is not something you’d expect.
The latest development comes from a report by MyFixGuide that cites Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It states that there won’t be a new iPhone SE in the first half of 2021. The report says there is stiff competition between four Apple suppliers for the anticipated iPhone 13’s cameras that might hinder the production of a new iPhone SE.
It is said that Kuo believes the market underestimates the impact of the competition being faced by Taiwan’s Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), a company that provides camera hardware to Apple. Now, there are three other players – Largan Precision, Semco (Samsung Electro-mechanics), and a new firm named Sunny Optical. Hence, due to this competition, Apple’s plans for the new iPhone SE have been hindered.
Moreover, it is tipped that GSEO might lose orders for the ultra-wide-angle lens in the yet-unannounced iPhone 13 due to the competition. Reportedly, GSEO fulfilled 50 percent orders of the ultra-wide lens for iPhone 12. The number might come down to 30 percent for iPhone 13.
Apple launched the second-gen iPhone SE (review) with the internals of iPhone 11 in the body of iPhone 8. It is the cheapest 2020 iPhone model available in the market. Soon after the launch, it gained popularity and was the best selling iPhone alongside the iPhone 11 last quarter. Hence, Apple is expected to follow it up with a successor in 2021. However, that won’t happen in the first half of next year.
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After launching the iPhone 12 series last night, Apple has now announced price cuts on three of its iPhones. The iPhone XR, iPhone 11 as well as the recently launched iPhone SE are getting new maximum retail prices (MRP) in India. To recall, Apple is selling iPhone 12 series without charging adapter and EarPods. Now, it has also removed these accessories from its current offerings. It could be to make a unified experience across all the available iPhone models.
The Apple iPhone XR 64GB has come down to INR 47,900 from INR 52,500. Similarly, iPhone 11 has received a price cut of INR 14500. The 64GB variant is now selling for INR 54,900 instead of INR 68,300. For reference, Apple will be running a Diwali offer bundling AirPods (2nd Gen) with the iPhone 11. The sale starts on October 17. As for the iPhone SE, its starting price has dipped to INR 39,900 from INR 42,500 for the 64GB model. The 128GB variant now sells for 44,900 while the 256GB version is being made available of 54,900 down from INR 47,800 and INR 58,300, respectively.
| Model | Old price | New price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR 64GB | Rs. 52,500 | Rs. 47,900 |
| iPhone SE (2020) 64GB | Rs. 42,500 | Rs. 39,900 |
| iPhone SE (2020) 128GB | Rs. 47,800 | Rs. 44,900 |
| iPhone SE (2020) 256GB | Rs. 58,300 | Rs. 54,900 |
| iPhone 11 64GB | Rs. 68,300 | Rs. 54,900 |
The new price is reflecting on Apple India website. However, these are yet to be made official on e-commerce sites like Amazon and Flipkart.
Moreover, the company has removed in-box accessories from its current offerings. “As part of our efforts to reach our environmental goals, iPhone 11 no longer includes a power adapter or EarPods. Please use your existing Apple power adapter and headphones or buy these accessories separately,” reads a note on the Apple India online store listing of the iPhone 11. You will no longer be getting the charging adapter and EarPods with the iPhone XR, iPhone SE and the iPhone 11. The box will now include the phone and a USB-C to Lightning cable.
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According to Omdia’s smartphone model market tracker – Q2’20 report, Apple’s iPhone 11 was the most-shipped smartphone globally in the first half of 2020. It beat the second phone on the list by about 26 million units. “Apple shipped 37.7 million units of iPhone 11 in the first half of this year – by far the single most popular smartphone model,” says the report.
To recall, in the first half of 2019, Apple‘s iPhone XR was the most-shipped smartphone. Despite the movement restrictions due to the Covid-19, iPhone 11 shipped 10.8 million more units than last year’s No. 1, iPhone XR. For reference, the iPhone 11 was launched $50 cheaper than its predecessor while adding significant hardware improvements, like a dual-lens camera. These could be the key factors in its sale.
Moreover, Apple owns half of the list as five smartphones out of 10 are Apple iPhones. You can check the full list below
| 1st half of 2020 | ||||||
| Rank | Model | OEM | Unit | |||
| 1 | iPhone 11 | Apple | 37.7 | |||
| 2 | Galaxy A51 | Samsung | 11.4 | |||
| 3 | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi | 11.0 | |||
| 4 | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi | 10.2 | |||
| 5 | iPhone SE (2020) | Apple | 8.7 | |||
| 6 | iPhone XR | Apple | 8.0 | |||
| 7 | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple | 7.7 | |||
| 8 | Redmi 8A | Xiaomi | 7.3 | |||
| 9 | Redmi 8 | Xiaomi | 6.8 | |||
| 10 | iPhone 11 Pro | Apple | 6.7 |
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