Apple is reportedly planning to release the fourth-generation iPhone SE in 2025, which will feature an AMOLED display instead of an IPS LCD panel. However, Apple's use of pulse width modulation (PWM) to dim the brightness of OLED displays has caused issues for some users, including headaches and eye aches. Users who are sensitive to flickering may be forced to switch to older iPhones or Android phones that do not have flickering displays.
Apple plans to release new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with OLED displays in mid to late 2024, featuring hybrid OLED displays that are thinner, lighter, and offer increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, greater color accuracy, and lower power consumption compared to current models.
The release date and specifications of Apple's rumored iPhone SE 4 are still unknown, with conflicting reports and speculation from analysts suggesting it may have been canceled, but if it does come to fruition, it could feature a larger screen, an OLED display, Touch ID, USB-C charging, and a new processor, potentially including Apple's own 5G modem.
Apple is set to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, during its upcoming keynote, with rumors suggesting the use of titanium frames for the "Pro" models and the adoption of a USB-C port to comply with EU regulations. Additionally, there may be a new Apple Watch and a mention of the Vision Pro VR headset. Livestreams of the event will be available on YouTube, Apple TV, and the Apple Events section of the website.
iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple's 2023 iPhone event saw the introduction of the iPhone 15 lineup with a switch to USB-C, an updated camera system, and a new A16 chip, while the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 received upgraded chipsets and brighter displays.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be released in September 2024, with leaked information suggesting memory boosts and camera upgrades, including a larger display and solid-state buttons, as well as improved camera performance and upgraded specs like 8GB of RAM and support for Wi-Fi 7.
Significant changes, including a new design derived from the iPhone 14 and a USB-C port, are expected for Apple's fourth-generation iPhone SE, while it may also feature a 48-megapixel rear camera, an OLED panel, and Face ID for biometric identification.
The rumored iPhone SE 4 is said to have a 6.1-inch screen, an Action button, a USB-C port, a 48MP camera, and an OLED screen with Face ID, but its release date is uncertain and it may not feature Apple's new 5G modem.
Apple has released four new models in its iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 15, all of which feature an "edge to edge" display and lack a physical Home button, except for the iPhone SE 2.
Apple is rumored to be bringing microLED display technology to the Apple Watch Ultra, with the display expected to launch in either 2025 or 2026, and plans to eventually incorporate the technology into other products such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs to reduce reliance on Samsung.
Smartphones with self-healing displays may become available by 2028, as predicted by analyst firm CCS Insight, with a nano coating that reacts to scratches and fills in imperfections, although setting realistic expectations and addressing manufacturing challenges are key hurdles to overcome.
Apple is reportedly in negotiations with Chinese suppliers, Samsung, and LG to bring OLED displays to future iPad mini and iPad Air models by the end of 2025.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, set to launch in September 2024, are rumored to have larger displays, a capture button, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, Wi-Fi 7 support, an A18 Pro chip, 5G Advanced connectivity, and a 5x optical zoom.
The potential release of the iPhone SE 4, Apple's next budget iPhone, remains uncertain, but if rumors and leaks are accurate, it could feature a larger screen, OLED display, USB-C, an Action button, a 48-megapixel single camera, and potentially an Apple-made 5G modem.
Apple is reportedly working on a folding iPad and could launch it as early as 2024, ahead of a folding iPhone, in order to test the technology and address any issues before a larger-scale release, although a 2025 launch is also possible.
Alienware has teased two new QD-OLED gaming monitors with a 32-inch 4K display and a first-of-its-kind 360Hz refresh rate, set to be released in January 2024, potentially surpassing its own high-end esports monitor.
Samsung plans to bring OLED screens to its Galaxy A1x series phone next year, potentially launching the Galaxy A15 in early 2024 with an OLED screen, according to reports.
