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Gurman: New iPhone SE Coming 'This Week'
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Different models of iPhone have different sets of sensors, and have a lot more sensors than cheap Android phones (Face ID, LIDAR, etc). So there’d be a different pattern of holes on different iPhone models which would mean annoying software variances between different models.
I’m not sure I follow. iPhones all have mostly the same, if not identical, sensors on the front, and Apple has been putting the redesigned FaceID sensor that fits into the hole punch for the third year now. I can’t imagine the cost difference for paying for a hole punch display versus a notch is that significant in 2025.
Anti-“fake news” legislation, perhaps?
Or the old fashioned way. In Russia, journalists who report on fake news often fall off balconies, or suffer sudden heart attacks.
Amazing all the articles and conversation about an entry level parts bin iPhone
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True, but remember, the new SE isn’t an all-new design. It’s said to be based on the iPhone 14 chassis, which had the notch. Apple would have saved money by re-using iPhone 14 designs, parts, tooling, etc.
I have a 16 Pro Max, but the reasons for me to get the highest end iPhone are quickly shrinking. If ProMotion was on this line, I would consider it when the 16 Pro Mac croaks.
You've answered your own question.
Counterpoint: Apple security would try to locate his source to shut it down. They've done it before. Here's lunatic John Gruber talking about it: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/03/28/apple-sues-leaker-andrew-aude
"Shutting it down" means firing the person who leaks.
That's new to me.
It's usually "but obviously things can still theoretically change"
Yes. They'll be released "as early as" this week
No other leakers get invites to all of Apple's events. He's not "leaked" anything, he is fed information; some true, some not.
Apple was able to shut down ThinkSecret
ThinkSecret Shuts Down, Settles Apple Lawsuit
Apple rumor site, ThinkSecret, issued a statement today indicating that they would no longer be published due to terms of a confidential settlement...
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Nick Ciarelli, who ran the site, never signed an NDA with Apple either.
One difference is Gurman works for a much larger company that has more money to defend itself.
He’s not a leaker, he has contacts who are leakers. Apple would have to go after those, because Gurman doesn’t have an NDA with Apple.
What gives it away is that “Tuesday” contains “SE” backwards and it’s 4 letters before “day”.
So, “tomorrow”?It’ll be announced on the day that doesn’t end with a “Y”.
It’s very easy to believe, this is Apple we’re talking about.
This is the difference, quote from your link:Apple was able to shut down ThinkSecret
ThinkSecret Shuts Down, Settles Apple Lawsuit
Apple rumor site, ThinkSecret, issued a statement today indicating that they would no longer be published due to terms of a confidential settlement...
Nick Ciarelli, who ran the site, never signed an NDA with Apple either.
One difference is Gurman works for a much larger company that has more money to defend itself.
Apple sued ThinkSecret in January of 2005 for "posting Apple trade secrets and encouraging and inducing persons to provide product information in breach of agreements."
If Gurman were to do that, guess what Apple would do
Apple was able to shut down ThinkSecret
ThinkSecret Shuts Down, Settles Apple Lawsuit
Apple rumor site, ThinkSecret, issued a statement today indicating that they would no longer be published due to terms of a confidential settlement...
Nick Ciarelli, who ran the site, never signed an NDA with Apple either.
One difference is Gurman works for a much larger company that has more money to defend itself.
Ahhh the good old days of ThinkSecret!
Maybe a Super Bowl ad? It doesn’t have to be “1984” quality, but it seems like it would be a wasted opportunity to announce a new iPhone, especially one designed for the masses, only via press release a couple of days AFTER one of the most watched events of the year.