Apple to launch iPhone SE today: 8 likely features...

The D-day is finally here. Technlogy giant Apple is expected to launch 4-inch iPhone at its campus in California today. As with all Apple products, iPhone SE too has been part of speculations for months now.
The rumoured small-screen iPhone is reportedly named iPhone SE, which is said to stand for Special Edition. Here are eight ikely features of the new iPhone.

  • 4-inch screen

iPhone SE is expected to have a smaller 4-inch screen. Apparently, Apple is targeting people who find 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch displays to be too big with iPhone SE.

  • To look nearly identical to the iPhone 5S

According to leaks, the upcoming Apple smartphone looks the same as iPhone 6S, but in a smaller frame. According to 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman, "iPhone SE will have the same chamfered edges as the iPhone 5S, as well as the round volume buttons and power button on the top."

  • To be powered by iPhone 6S processor

Apple iPhone SE is speculated to be powered by the current flagship's A9 chipset coupled with 1GB RAM.

  • Will support Apple Pay

iPhone SE will come with Touch ID fingerprint sensor and Near Field Communication (NFC) chip for Apple Pay support. Rumours suggest the smartphone will also support features like Apple Pay and Live Photos.

  • 3D Touch missing
The smartphone is expected to lack 6S and 6S Plus most important feature -- 3D Touch. 3D Touch is likely to remain exclusive to iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.
  • Camera to support 4K videos

According to reports, iPhone 4SE's rear camera will support 4K videos and is tipped to sport 12MP camera setup (same as iPhone 6S'). The company's iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S plus models, launched last year, also offer support for 4K videos

  • Will come in two storage options

iPhone 4S is likely to be available in two storage option, 16GB and 64GB. The puported retail box of iPhone SE leaked last week too showed 16GB variant. As per rumours, the company is ditching 32GB variant for iPhone SE.

  • To come in the same colors as the iPhone 6s

The all-new iPhone SE is expected to come in same colours as Apple's latest flagship iPhone 6S -- silver, space gray, gold and rose gold.


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