Apple is all set to unveil the 4-inch iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 at its March 15 event. As per the latest buzz, Apple won’t offer pre-orders, instead it will put the devices on sale starting March 18.
We’ve already learned that Apple is planning to host a launch event on March 15, where it is widely expected to take wraps off a compact 4-inch iPhone 5se and the iPad Air 3 along with new Apple Watch band options. Citing sources, 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman reports the new iPhone and iPad will go on sale starting March 18, both at online and offline retail stores.
Unlike other iPhones, Apple will not offer pre-orders for these new devices, but put them on sale three days after the official announcement, the report states. Not offering pre-orders could be a completely new strategy for Apple. While most of the Apple devices went on sale two to three weeks after unveiling, iPad Pro was the only device that took a little over two months before it hit the shelves.
Apple iPhone 5se specifications and features: Based on the rumors so far the 4-inch iPhone 5se, which will be replacing the iPhone 5s. The target audience is likely to be people iPhone 5s users who are looking for hardware upgrades, without having to switch to a 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch display. The iPhone 5se could be powered by Apple’s A9 chip with M9 motion coprocessor, NFC support for Apple Pay and always-on Siri activation.
The smartphone is also likely to feature improved cameras with support for Live Photos. In terms of pricing, the 16GB variant could set you back by $450 (which is approximately Rs 30,000). While a 64GB variant could also be on offer, no other details about its pricing are available at the moment.
Apple iPad Air 3 specifications and features: A couple of weeks back, we came across leaked drawings and cases made for the iPad Air 3, and from what we learned so far, it could be a significant update over its predecessor, the iPad Air 2. The iPad 3 could flaunt a 9.7-inch display along with iPad Pro like quad speakers on four sides, a rear iSight camera with LED flash, a Smart Connector for connecting accessories such as Smart Keyboard and support for Apple Pencil too.
Apple is also expected to unveil new Apple Watch bands and software update. Reports suggest that we could see rubberized sport bands with multiple color options and a band made from completely new materials. Some sources from supply chain had also claimed that Apple might introduce new ‘high-quality’ NATO-style nylon bands made from completely new material. We will have to wait until March 15 to see what Apple has in store for its customers.
Source: bgr.in
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