iPhone SE

Four years ago, Apple released the iPhone SE; and now, in a virtual unveiling, Apple is introducing the second generation of this simple, streamlined phone. While the SE uses older technology such as a Home button with fingerprint authentication and a single-lens camera, this compact new iPhone also offers many features of a higher-priced model, including the A13 Bionic Chip, high-end iPhone photography and video features, water and dust resistance, wireless charging, and tons of battery life. And you get all of that for $399, a price lower than we've seen for years (the regular iPhone now starts at $699). Let's get into the release date, cost, and features of the latest iPhone, so you can decide if you're going to upgrade or stick with your current phone for another year. 

All of the main news had already leaked, and I was ready to be underwhelmed by today's Apple event. Yet I always come away excited: Apple's vision and constant focus on developing its products always impresses me. Let's begin with the surprises, then summarize the announcements that were expected.

Rumors about Apple's forthcoming March event are rampant, with the biggest news being related to the 9.7-inch iPad that everyone is expecting. According to 9To5Mac, it will not be an iPad Air 3 but instead will be a smaller version of the iPad Pro. It will reportedly be virtually identical to the larger iPad in every way except for size. That includes features such as quad stereo speakers, the Smart Connector, and the A9x chip. 9To5Mac usually has pretty solid information, so this rumor is indeed credible. They say that it's likely that the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard will also be available for this new iPad.