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iPhone SE2 Release Date Soon – Why Do We Believe That?

Many smartphone manufacturers are dealing with a worldwide problem. The sales of smartphones began to fall, and the most affected ones are the top-end models. Even Apple is worried about the challenging situation with its trio of iPhones released last year in autumn. So the ground the company lost will be regained, will the go back to the iPhone SE and launch a second version? You can offer your answer, but some pointers justify this argument.

Apple Put up the Old iPhone SE for Sale and Got Sold

According to some news report from the past week, the US site of Apple put up on sale different models of the old iPhone SE offering discounts varying from $100 to $200. If we believe these reports, the phones were taken off the display on the site because the units offered got sold quickly. With that being said, this event can give Apple a clue that people want a second version of the iPhone SE.

iPhone XR Has Not Measured Up

When the iPhone SE was launched, it was considered a budget iPhone, just like the iPhone XR from last year. Apple should take into consideration the fact that they tried to offer the public another budget iPhone with a larger screen, but this tactic was not successful. The iPhone XR sold the best in markets such as India and China, but that is not enough. This is proof that even though Apple offers a budget iPhone with a bigger screen, its sales will still not grow. The iPhone SE, at the price of $300 to $350, was exactly what people were waiting for and Apple should offer again.

Do you think Apple will listen to its fans’ wishes and offer them a second version of the iPhone SE?

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iOS 12.1.3 Update Launched With Bug Fixes and Security Improvements

Yesterday, January 22nd, Apple rolled out new updates for its operating systems, such as iOS 12.1.3, macOS 10.14.3, watchOS 5.1.3, and tvOS 12.1.2. Today we’ll talk about iOS 12.1.3 and what it would bring. All these releases do not come with new features or visual changes, but, under the hood, they boast several bug fixes and improvements in stability and performance, as well as some security patches.

iOS 12.1.3 comes out to fix a scrolling bug in Messages, an audio-related issue in iPad Pro, and the graphical error that occurs in some photos. Also, the new iOS 12.1.3 resolved the disconnecting bug that affects CarPlay for the users of iPhone XS, XS Max, or iPhone XR devices.

The new iOS 12.1.3 also addresses some bugs related to Apple’s HomePod smart speaker.

iOS 12.1.3 Update Launched With Bug Fixes and Security Improvements

According to the official iOS 12.1.3 release notes, this update:

  • Fixes an issue in Messages that could impact scrolling through photos in the Details view
  • Addresses an issue where photos could have striped artifacts after being sent from the Share Sheet
  • Fixes an issue that may cause audio distortion when using external audio input devices on iPad Pro (2018)
  • Resolves an issue that could cause specific CarPlay systems to disconnect from iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max
  • Fixes an issue that could cause HomePod to restart
  • Addresses an issue that could cause Siri to stop listening

In short, iOS 12.1.3 update is only boasting several under the hood changes and improvements, so we’ll not get new features or any visuals changes.

Apple Also Revealed Some Changes The New macOS 10.14.3 Brings

Also a minor release designed to fix some bugs and bring some improvements, macOS 10.14.3 update, according to Apple, comes with improved “security, stability, and compatibility of your Mac and includes the following enterprise content: when making a file-sharing connection that uses a valid Kerberos TGT to authenticate, users are no longer prompted to enter credentials.”

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iPhone SE Is Again Available on Apple’s Online Store

Silently, Apple revived its iPhone SE smartphone. The small, 4-inch Apple smartphone, iPhone SE, surprised with its appearance on the Cupertino-based company’s online retail outlet’s clearance section, that after Apple retired the device in 2018.

iPhone SE Technical Specs

iPhone SE rolled out in 2016 for $349 and $449 for the 32 Gigabyte and 128GB model, respectively, but Apple stopped selling the smartphone last year. Luckily for the small device’s fans, iPhone SE made its comeback to Apple’s online store where it costs only $249 and $299 or the 32 Gigabyte and 128GB version, respectively.

iPhone SE boasts a 4-inch display, while, under the hood, it comes with an A9 chipset. Thus, it is less performant than iPhone 7, for example, which comes with a 4.7-inch display and A10 Fusion CPU. However, iPhone SE has a lot of fans who would love to own a smaller smartphone.

Besides, iPhone SE boasts 2 Gb of RAM, 32 Gb or 128 Gb of internal memory, a 12-megapixel main camera, a 1.2-mp selfie camera with face detection, and a fingerprint sensor mounted on the front side of the device. As for the connectivity, iPhone SE comes with 4G, USB 2.0 Lightning Connector, and 3.5-mm headphone jack.

Why Did Apple Resurrect iPhone SE on Its Online Store?

While Apple did not reveal why it chose to restart iPhone SE sales, according to Digital Trends, the Cupertino-based company made that move to clear out any inventory it had and boost the overall sales. Apparently, Tim Cook confirmed, in a letter to investors, that Apple is now selling below the expected level, and the predictions for Q1 2019 sales are also gloomy.

Even though the statistics show that the interest in smaller smartphones like iPhone SE dropped significantly in 2018 in comparison to 2016 and 2017, there are many iPhone SE fans out there. Plus, iPhone SE’s A9 chipset is still very capable, so iPhone SE is not as outdated as it may look at first glance.

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New iPhone 11 Changes, Accidentally Leaked By Barclays

After the first information on the upcoming iPhone models emerged on the Internet, users criticized the Cupertino-based company for adopting a controversial design without the smallest sign of innovation. However, new iPhone 11 changes that were accidentally leaked by Barclays revealed that the most significant improvement is under the hood.

According to a new report coming from the folks from 9to5Mac, the giant Barclays has started to tip investors to put money on Apple shares since the Cupertino-based company is going to implement some significant under the hood changes in its future iPhone 11, which, allegedly, will please the fans and boost the company’s sales.

As the 2018 iPhone models (iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR) were disappointing, to some extent, Apple’s sales in 2018 have not hit the expected level. In 2019, the Cupertino-based company has to come up with some excellent devices to recover the losses, and, according to Barclays, the tech giant is already working on that.

Here Are The New iPhone 11 Changes Accidentally Leaked By Barclays

Allegedly, Apple will introduce a new iPhone 11 variant with three cameras on its back. That device would be called iPhone 11 Max (or iPhone XI Max). Besides, the 2019 iPhone models would boast improved Face ID, a fact the Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has already announced that in November 2018.

Nonetheless, according to Barclays, the Cupertino-based company would implement a new antenna technology in its future iPhone 11 models. More specifically, Apple will install a WiFi 6 (802.11ax) technology which is not only faster but also a more battery-friendly tech than the current-generation antennas. “Wi-Fi 6 promises faster speeds (of course), greater range, increased capacity, reduced latency, higher security and faster initial connection to a network,” said the WiFi Alliance back in October 2018.

Last but not least, Apple will also add enhanced Face ID in its upcoming iPhone 11 models. The new Face ID would boast a more powerful flood illuminator which would beam about 30,000 dots of invisible IR to map your face in 3-D.

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iPad Mini 5 Leaks Revealed The Design Of The Upcoming Apple Tablet, Reportedly

As reported by 9to5Mac, iPad Mini 5 leaks emerged on the Internet, revealing the design of the upcoming Apple tablet. The 2019 iPad Mini would come out by mid-2019, and it would boast a new antenna design, among other changes, according to recent rumors.

“The only physical attribute that appears changed from the currently selling iPad mini 4 hardware is the antenna line for cellular connectivity. Apple currently sells a version of the iPad mini 4 that works with LTE and uses the mostly plastic iPad antenna design,” reported 9to5Mac.

Besides the revamped antenna design, the future iPad Mini 5 could come out in a new shade of gold. Currently, the iPad Mini 4 is sold in silver, space grey, and gold.

“Starting with the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPads have switched to a more minimal antenna design that relies on a slim trace in the shape of the old antenna design (although the new iPad Pro has moved on to yet another design). No iPad that Apple has released has used that antenna style without a four-speaker system,” wrote 9to5Mac.

iPad Mini 5 Leaks Revealed The Design Of The Upcoming Apple Tablet, Reportedly

Besides the minimal design change, the upcoming Apple tablet, iPad Mini 5, would feature the same things as the current iPad Mini 4. Accordingly, the iPad Mini 5 would come out with a 3.5-mm headphone jack, side volume controls, Lightning connector, plus a couple of stereo speakers at the bottom.

Also, iPad Mini 5 would boast Touch ID, a feature missed by the 2018 iPad Pro models. Nonetheless, the next mini Apple tablet would be the first the Cupertino-based company had released since 2015 when iPad Mini 4 rolled out.

The current-gen iPad Mini 4 is still sold around the world, and, in Canada, you can buy it for CAD 529. The future iPad Mini 5 would come out later this year, most likely by the mid-2019.

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