Report: First phase of Apple's plan to replace Qualcomm modems in iPhones is coming

We might finally get to see Apple's rumoured cellular modem in action. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the company is ready to replace Qualcomm's chips in the upcoming iPhone SE. Codenamed Sinope, the in-house part is expected to come in a slimmer iPhone and low-end iPads later in 2025, too. There are plans to bring the modems to the Mac and Vision Pro headset down the line. The company's multi-year goal is to overtake Qualcomm technologically in 2027.

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An iPhone SE refresh might not be coming in 2024

There have been rumours that the next iPhone SE would get an all-screen design similar to the iPhone XR. But that might not happen anytime soon. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on the 2024 release of the iPhone SE 4. He claims the company is likely to cancel or postpone the release of the device due to "lower-than-expected" shipments of the mid-to-low-end iPhones.

Redesigning the iPhone SE would entail increased costs. And if the company can't sell sufficient volume, it might deter them from committing to its production. Apple may keep the existing iPhone SE design, especially with signs of an economic slowdown in the coming years. The tech giant might not be too keen to invest in a new product line.

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Apple ends support for older iPhones with iOS 16

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A few older iPhones will no longer be able to update to iOS 16. iPhones introduced in 2016 or earlier will not be getting Apple software updates. These include the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE, and iPhone 7. It's not an unexpected move, given Apple will regularly retire software support for older devices. If you have one of these devices, it doesn't mean you can't use them anymore. It just means you won't get the fancy new features. 

What's more important for deciding to switch is whether you'll lose access to security updates. Right now, Apple still offers security updates to older iPhones like the iPhone 5 and 6. But as CNET pointed out, these updates only address critical vulnerabilities, so you could still be vulnerable to other attacks. Regularly check Apple's Security Updates page to stay on top of the security updates you're getting.

Apple's iPhone SE 2022 gets 5G, A15 chip

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As we've heard from countless rumours, the Apple iPhone SE is making a comeback. It's an incremental update from its predecessor, but it still offers some pretty good specs for what's considered the most affordable iPhone. It now runs on the Apple A15 Bionic processor, which powers the latest iPhone 13 smartphones. It brings improved performance and battery life, which is needed especially since the SE now supports 5G.

The extended battery life might also be attributed to a larger battery. It promises up to 15 hours of video playback, 10 hours of streaming video playback, and 50 hours of audio playback. The iPhone SE supports Qi wireless charging, but it doesn't have MagSafe support.

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