Catherine Hiley, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Who needs go-faster stripes when you can have a tiger in your tank? The upgraded iPhone SE might lack the flashiness of the latest premium handsets but it is a huge power-up for the budget range - a 5G-enabled smartphone driven by an iPhone 13 engine.
“The third-generation model comes just two years after the last SE, which drew praise for delivering premium iPhone performance at a more wallet-friendly price. With the original SE launching in 2016, the faster turnaround for the SE 3 suggests Apple is increasingly looking to dominate the growing budget smartphone market.
“On the surface, not much has changed from the 2020 version and, with the design still based on the iPhone 8, the new SE is unlikely to win any fashion prizes.
“Familiarity and functionality are the watchwords, with the 4.7-inch LCD display retained with thicker bezels and Touch ID again preferred to the face-recognition software that has been part of Apple’s high-end phones since 2017’s iPhone X.
“The new SE has also stuck with a single camera lens, although its camera capabilities have been improved. In the days when many premium models have four lenses, this may be where users really see the difference.
“The most significant changes have come under the hood. While the new SE offers storage of up to 256GB like its predecessor, it now carries the same A15 Bionic chip as last year's hugely popular iPhone 13. This more powerful and efficient chip should improve the quality of pictures and video and deliver longer battery life.
“As the lowest-priced iPhone to offer 5G, the SE stands to be a popular work phone choice. And with UK operators closing their 3G networks from next year, the handset will also be a tempting option for those who want to future-proof their communications.
“Smartphone users who want an economic option while staying loyal to iOS will find the SE hard to resist.
iPad Air
“Improved power and connectivity are also at the heart of the new iPad Air, the fifth incarnation of Apple’s mid-range and lightweight tablet.
“The new model includes the same M1 chipset as the iPad Pro and social media lovers will be impressed by its 12MP ultra-wide selfie camera, which now supports a useful auto-framing feature, adjusting your pictures while you're on the move.
“Added to this the new iPad Air features a clearer display, a faster USB-C charging port and ultra-fast 5G.
“With these upgrades, Apple’s newest iPad could tempt many new customers to the tablet table.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Charlottte Nunes
Phone: 020 3872 5614
Email: charlotte.nunes@uswitch.com
Twitter: @UswitchPR
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