Apple today announced a second-generation iPhone SE, a powerful new iPhone featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, with Touch ID that provides a degree of security a leader in its field. IPhone SE comes with a compact design that has been re-invented with the heart and mold, and is the cheapest iPhone. The new iPhone SE works with the Apple-designed A13 Bionic chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone, and enables it to handle the toughest tasks. IPhone SE also boasts the best single camera system on any iPhone, which opens the way for the benefits of computing imaging, including portrait mode. It is also designed to withstand natural factors with dust and water resistance.
IPhone SE comes in three distinctive colors: Black and White and (PRODUCT) RED, and will be available for pre-order starting Friday, April 17th, at a starting price of only AED 1,699 (US).
Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of marketing around the world said: “The first iPhone SE has achieved great success with many customers who have been impressed with its features that include its small size, high performance and reasonable price. The second iPhone SE builds on this great idea and improves it in every possible way, It also includes the best single camera system we have built that provides great photos and videos, but despite that it remains affordable. IPhone SE is characterized by the A13 Bionic chip with its industry-leading performance that allows for great battery life, and allows to capture stunning portrait and smart HDR images, record great videos with stereo sound, as well as enjoy games and browse the web at high speeds, and has been designed with the leading security features in its field Our customers are waiting for us. We look forward to iPhone SE reaching customers' hands. ”
Lovable design
IPhone SE features the same grade aluminum in aviation and space and a durable glass design with a completely black front end, available in black and white and (PRODUCT) RED. The Apple logo appears in the center of the glass back side, which is made through a seven-layer blending process that contributes to accurate gradation and opacity and provides richness in color depth, with the same aluminum strip. It is water and dust resistant and is rated IP67, meaning it is water resistant to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes.
The 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone technology adjusts white balance to match the ambient light for a natural viewing experience that is more like looking at printed pages. The vibrant Retina HD display with a large color gamut delivers superior color accuracy and supports playback of Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. IPhone SE takes advantage of haptic feedback for quick actions, such as moving Live Photo, previewing messages, rearranging apps, and more, along with contextual menus.
IPhone SE also features a familiar home button designed with sapphire crystal that provides durability and protects the sensor, as well as a steel ring that senses the fingerprint of the Touch ID. Touch ID offers an easy, privacy and secure alternative to entering your password to unlock the iPhone, fill in passwords with iCloud Keychain, log in to apps, authenticate purchases in the App Store, and complete transactions with Apple Pay.
Fastest slide
Phil Schiller said: "We introduced the A13 Bionic chip for the first time with iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, which is the fastest chip in a smartphone and provides unparalleled performance in all tasks performed by iPhone SE. The A13 Bionic chip is ideal for photography, games and AR experiences, which is Lends everything seamless.
New Experience
iPhone SE features the best single-camera system on the iPhone at all, with a wide 12-megapixel camera and f / 1.8 lens, and it takes advantage of the image signal processor and Neural Engine in the A13 Bionic chip to open the way for computing advantages, including Portrait mode, fully six portrait lighting effects, and depth control. IPhone SE uses machine learning and single vision depth detection to capture stunning portraits using the front camera. The iPhone SE also includes the new generation of smart HDR, which intelligently re-illuminates identifiable elements in the frame for more natural-looking photos with great lighting and shading details.
Videos appear more immersive with stereo sound recording and cinematic video stabilization on the front and back cameras. The rear camera supports recording high-quality 4K videos at up to 60 fps, and the iPhone SE also has a wider dynamic range for greater shading detail at up to 30 fps. Customers can also take advantage of the QuickTake video feature on the front and back cameras, which allows video recording without exiting image mode.
Pricing and Availability
• iPhone SE will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models in black and white and (PRODUCT) RED, starting at AED 1,699. IPhone SE is also available through Apple authorized distributors and some carriers (prices may vary).
IPhone SE will be available for pre-order from apple.com and the Apple Store app starting at 5 am PDT local time on Friday, April 17, and will be available from Apple, Apple authorized distributors and some telecom companies on Friday, April 24 in the United States and more than 40 other countries and regions .
• Apple TV + service is available in the Apple TV app on iPhone, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac and other platforms, including online (tv.apple.com) at a price of AED 19.99 per month, with a free seven-day trial. Customers who buy iPhone SE can enjoy Apple TV + service for free for one year.
• Customers who have questions about the iPhone SE or the iPhone model that is best suited to them can start chatting in the messaging app directly from the Apple Store app.
• Customers can extend the limited warranty through AppleCare + and AppleCare + Theft and Loss to obtain priority access to 24/7 technical support.
• Part of the revenue from iPhone SE (PRODUCT) RED purchases is earmarked directly for the newly created COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund, to provide funds for countries in need of personal protective equipment, diagnostic and treatment, public safety communications, and chain support Procurement, and more, in addition to HIV / AIDS grants that provide checks, advice, treatment and prevention programs, with an emphasis on preventing mother-to-fetus transmission.