Spring 2025 will be a key launch season for Apple, at least according to the reports currently doing the rounds. A wave of new information suggests that Apple is on track to release several new products, including a brand new iPhone SE model: the iPhone SE 4 in April. There's also the possibility of a refreshed MacBook Air range, a new iPad and updated accessories. Let's take a look at what we know so far about these products and when we can expect them.
iPhone SE 4 available soon
The iPhone SE 4 (or iPhone 16e, depending on what Apple calls it) has been rumored for a while now and has dominated headlines for most of the past year. According to insights from Mark Gurman and others, the new iPhone SE will be very similar to the iPhone 14, although Apple is expected to include the latest hardware upgrades such as the A18 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, paving the way for Apple -intelligence.
Furthermore, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a single 48MP camera setup. This might not be a dealbreaker as Apple could bring its Fusion camera technology to the device, which will allow for optical quality images and around 2x zoom. This would mark a drastic change compared to the current iPhone SE range, which features an IPS LCD panel, Touch ID and large bezels.
Apple renews its entry-level iPad
According to Bloomberg, the iPad range is also expected to receive a major update. Apple has refreshed most of its iPad lineup in 2024, with new iPad Air models with the M2 chipset, new iPad Pro models with OLED displays and the M4 chipset, and an update to the iPad mini, now powered by the A17 Pro chip for Apple intelligence. One notable absence, however, was the 11th generation iPad, the successor to the 10th generation iPad and Apple's entry-level model. It looks like Apple could introduce this model soon, probably with the A17 Pro chip, similar to the iPad mini.
Reports also suggest that new accessories could be released, including updated Magic Keyboards for these iPads. Additionally, the iPad Air may get an upgrade to the M4 chipset, replacing the M2 in the current lineup.
MacBook Air M4 also expected
As for the MacBook Air, based on reports, Apple is expected to update this model with the M4 chipset, replacing the current M3 chip. Apple didn't release M4-powered MacBook Pro models until November 2024, but the MacBook Air may get the new chipset in early 2025. This would follow a tradition of consistently updating Apple's MacBooks with the latest M-series chipsets. The MacBook Air has received consistent updates since the launch of the M1-powered model in 2020, with the most recent redesign featuring the M2 chip in 2021 and the M3 chipset in 2023.
Apple's Spring Launches: What We Think
The launch of the iPhone SE 4 appears to be imminent, with multiple industry sources confirming the same details. The future of the iPad 11 is still uncertain, but given Apple's focus on Apple intelligence, it's likely that Apple will deliver a capable chipset in the entry-level model. As for the MacBook Air, it seems almost certain that it will receive an M4 chipset update, continuing Apple's pattern of consistently upgrading its most popular MacBooks with the latest chips.