New iPad Air and iPhone SE Models With A15 Chip, 5G, and More Reportedly Enter Production

[MacRumors]

Apple suppliers have started production of a new fifth-generation iPad Air and third-generation iPhone SE, according to Japanese blog Mac Otakara.

Citing reliable sources in China, the report claims that the new iPhone SE will retain the same chassis design as the current model released in 2020, and the device will apparently continue to lack support for MagSafe accessories. Key features of the new iPhone SE are expected to include a faster A15 Bionic chip and 5G support.

Mac Otakara previously reported that the new iPad Air will have similar features as the new iPad mini, including an A15 Bionic chip, a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage support, 5G support for cellular models, and Quad-LED True Tone flash.

That report said the new iPad Air will have the same overall design as the current model, including a single-lens rear camera. Released in October 2020, the current iPad Air features a 10.9-inch display with slim bezels, a Touch ID power button, and a USB-C port, with color options including Space Gray, Silver, Green, Rose Gold, and Sky Blue.

Both the new iPad Air and iPhone SE models are expected to be announced this spring, with an Apple Event possible in March or April.

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[apparatchik]

How about the high-end Mac Mini? hopefully it doesn't get pushed to WWDC as it has been rumored for the iMac Pro... by the current shipment estimates of the new MBPs, I'm not optimistic.

 

[AlekseyS]

Hope better Pro sound as well.

 

[GabooN]

Looking forward to the updated iPad Air. Just purchased the iPad 9th gen for my girlfriend, will be setting it up this weekend, but I would like something with the updated iPad designs, and Apple Pencil 2 support for myself.

I used an iPad 2 for textbooks and other things in graduate school years ago now, when iPad OS was very basic.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

It would be nice if the Apple Spring event is next month in March. However, Spring Break is in April. It'll be interesting to know when will Apple hold the event.

I hope we get to see some new leaks or something in the upcoming weeks.

 

[Nautilus007]

I don't know why they would hold an event for some spec bumps...I remember when every Apple event was exciting and somewhat magical.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I’ve set my budget this year:

Apple Watch 7
New iPad
New iPhone 4.7

All for mommy! Apple/GS seem to have increased my limit on my Apple Card too. So, making these purchases will be much easier.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I’ve set my budget this year:

Apple Watch 7
New iPad
New iPhone 4.7

All for mommy! Apple/GS seem to have increased my limit on my Apple Card too. So, making these purchases will be much easier.

What about MacBook Air and Virtual Reality headset?

 

[rufwork]

Dang it. I figured MagSafe was a stretch - too big an internal change - but was hoping.

I was also hoping we’d at least hear if the camera had been updated. Pretty sure SE 2 still used the iPhone 8 camera with “a better sensor”. Wonder if there are any changes this time from the 2.

 

[Spock]

I think that Apple got the R&D costs from the iPhone 6 back...

 

[alpi123]

How about the high-end Mac Mini? hopefully it doesn't get pushed to WWDC as it has been rumored for the iMac Pro... by the current shipment estimates of the new MBPs, I'm not optimistic.

Why shouldn't they announce a more powerful Mac mini alongside the other upcoming Mac products? WWDC seems a perfect time.

 

[snipr125]

Ill be getting that SE 2022 for about £279. £379 UK RRP price + £100 work voucher, so an absolute bargain for a notchless iphone with A15 bionic chip hehe.

 

[ThisBougieLife]

I wouldn’t expect any “Pro” products at this event. The spring events seem to be more focused on entry-level.

 

[BarredOwl]

I don't know why they would hold an event for some spec bumps...I remember when every Apple event was exciting and somewhat magical.

Me too. Also loved it when D2 ran natively without hacks.

 

[JippaLippa]

I'm really starting to fear no new macs will be released at this spring event...

 

[apparatchik]

Why shouldn't they announce a more powerful Mac mini alongside the other upcoming Mac products? WWDC seems a perfect time.

I don't think you got my reply, the high-end Mac Mini has been rumored to be launching since forever now, it was supposed to come out alongside the new MBP's last fall, but didn't, as you can tell by the on going chip shortage (and 4+ weeks of shipping estimates on the MBPs), and also perhaps a marketing decision to not undercut the more expensive MBP, it didn't materialized then.

Now we were expecting it in the Spring event, but no more info has leaked, while new SE and iPad Air leaks come out every other day.

 

[one more]

I just wonder how SE2022 relatively small battery is going to cope with 5G. ??‍♂️

 

[nightpilot]

Would Apple hold a spring event just for update iPad Air and iPhone SE?
I sure hope there are more releases.

 

[Westside guy]

My wife and kid both need newer phones and are waiting on these updated SEs, so hopefully the report is right.

Wife still grouses that all the current phones are too big though. She liked the original SE chassis best. ?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Would Apple hold a spring event just for update iPad Air and iPhone SE?
I sure hope there are more releases.

Pretty sure we will see more releases such as software updates, along with new Apple Watch bands. Might see the new iPhone 13 color. This was last year's event and it was decent.

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[BeefCake 15]

Any price estimates? Should I just get that vs. the base line if mostly interested in eBook reading?

 

[turbineseaplane]

Do we even need an event for these?

Sounds like pure spec bumps in existing chassis designs

Just update the website and make some videos

 

[turbineseaplane]

How about the high-end Mac Mini?

That is all I'm really interested in.
To your point though, I think it got pushed to WWDC

 

[akfgpuppet]

Both of my parents need new phones, hopefully the SEs come out soon!
As for me, I think I'm getting the new Air, if it's not too convincing, hopefully the old model sees good discounts.

 

[speedyraf]

Please add us to the "waiting for the new iPhone SE" list.
It would be nice if the event takes place in March
We're curious about upcoming high-end Mac mini and
MacBook Air as well.