Just about everything we wanted to know about the new iPhone SE leaked this week. Plus, there was more Apple and iPhone news this week! Welcome to the iPhoned-weekly overview.
Surprise: iPhone SE 4 may come sooner than expected
The iPhone SE is Apple’s ‘budget’ line of phones. It is usually an iPhone that uses an old casing (and therefore somewhat old-fashioned looks), but combined with the latest hardware.
The iPhone SE 4 was originally expected in the spring of this year, but that didn’t happen. Many analysts then predicted a release in the spring of 2025. According to a new rumor, it could possibly be even earlier.
→ This is when
iPhone SE 4 gets OLED display, new design … and will be more expensive
We also know quite a bit about the iPhone SE 4 in terms of hardware. It looks like it will get a new design, as well as an OLED display.
In addition, there are rumors about the chip, the camera and the unlocking method. It promises to be a top device. Unfortunately, that will probably also have consequences for the price.
→ All about the iPhone SE 4
iPhone 17 Ultra (or Slim or Air?): this is what the line-up looks like
We still have to wait until 2025 for the iPhone 17 to arrive, but the rumor mill is already in full swing. According to previous reports, Apple is planning to release an iPhone 17 Ultra. But now there are reports that Apple will come with an iPhone Air or iPhone Slim. What’s going on? We’ll catch you up.
→ This is why the line-up is so complicated
WhatsApp is bringing AirDrop-like functionality to your iPhone
The latest beta of the popular chat service has a striking new feature. It looks like WhatsApp is getting a kind of AirDrop.
The feature was tested in WhatsApp for Android, but now it seems to be coming to the iPhone as well. It allows you to share files via WhatsApp, without an internet connection. You do have to be near each other to forward the files.
→ That is how it works
Siri Jokes: The 40 Funniest Questions to Ask the Voice Assistant
Siri speaks Dutch, and the personal assistant also appears to have a good sense of humor. These are the 40 funniest Siri jokes and questions you can ask the assistant!
→ These are the funniest answers
iOS 18 is killing off widgets, but not in the way you think
Still using old-style widgets from before iOS 14? We have bad news, because in iOS 18 they are coming to an end. You can recognize them by the fact that they are always at the bottom left of your Widget screen and also have a slightly different appearance. iPhoned gives you advice on what to do if you still have such widgets.
→ This is what you need to do
This is why all future Apple products will have a super powerful chip
There’s a very good chance that all new devices Apple releases from now on will have exceptionally powerful hardware – right down to the ‘budget’ iPhone SE. And there’s a very good reason for that. We’ll tell you why.
→ This is how powerful the hardware becomes
This Volkswagen partner will not support CarPlay
Most car brands have no problem building CarPlay into their cars, but some stubbornly refuse. Now, a Volkswagen partner has announced that it will not support CarPlay. Here’s what’s going on.
→ No more CarPlay?
More iPhone news
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Literally everything has been leaked about the iPhone SE 4 (iPhone news #30)
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The Best iPhone Wallpapers of the Week (Wallpaper Weekly #30 2024)
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iOS 18: Mail app will soon be able to write emails for you
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Apple Maps on the web is now in beta (and available to everyone)
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I went from WhatsApp to Telegram (and it wasn’t a good idea)