Apple iPhone SE 4 might launch via press release as Apple isn’t too keen on a special event

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 9 Feb 2025

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Apple iPhone SE 4 tipped to arrive in coming week. Apple might announce the iPhone SE 4 via a press release video instead of hosting a special event. PowerBeats Pro 2 is also expected to launch alongside.

One of the most anticipated Apple launches is just around the corner. The affordable Apple iPhone SE 4 is confirmed to arrive in the coming week and though it might or might not be accompanied by other product(s), the launch will take place via a press release video. Mark Gurman claims Apple isn’t too keen on hosting a special launch event for the iPhone SE 4 so it will launch similarly as the first M4 Macs were announced during an exciting week of announcements in 2024. The launch included a 10-minute video for each Mac and the same strategy might be followed for iPhone SE 4.

ALSO SEE: iPhone SE 4 could launch as early as next week: Gurman

Apple iPhone SE 4: Expectations

Apple iPhone SE 4 is rumored to arrive with some major updates including a modern design replacing the Home Button, and Face ID for the first time, and being powered by an A18 chipset. It will be the cheapest iPhone to support Apple Intelligence and run the latest iOS 18 that will come pre-installed. Like all other iPhones, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 48MP sensor at the back for photography and support USB-C charging.

ALSO SEE: Apple iPhone SE 4 is getting a Google Nexus 5 Inspired Design: First-Look Tipped

Apple iPhone SE 4: Launch date

Mark Gurman claims that the iPhone SE 4 is arriving next week and the sales will begin a week later. There are various telltale signs that claim iPhone SE 4 is just around the corner. The inventory of the iPhone SE 3 has dried up in the US which mostly happens when the next-generation iPhone is about to arrive. Reports also claim iPhone SE 4 will be accompanied by PowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds and the rumored launch date is 11^th February.

ALSO SEE: iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e: Is Apple Pulling The Plug On The Eight-Year-Old Brand?

The brand might also launch a new MacBook Air with an M4 chipset and a low-end iPad along with an updated iPad Air very soon. The stocks for these products are also dwindling which is a major indication towards upcoming launch.

Since the iPhone SE 4 launch is just a few days away, stay tuned to this space for all the latest updates about this upcoming iPhone.

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Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is an honours graduate in English from Delhi University with a passion for reading and writing. Always keen to know more about the latest gadgets, when she is not reading about tech, she loves listening to Hindi music and grooving to the latest Hindi beats.

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