According to the latest reports and announcements made by Mobile World Congress, Apple is planning to release iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 devices come March 18.
The news was confirmed by 9to5mac which precisely asserted that Apple plans to introduce the new iPad Air and the new 4-inch iPhone 5se at an event on March 15 after which it will then release the two devices on online and retail stores beginning from March 18.
As per Apple's tradition, releasing the devices soon after their announcements will be a new strategy. The Cupertino-based giant is well known to release new models of iPhones and iPads a week or a fortnight after the launch and so this time, it might serve as a different line of attack for the company.
Even more, the there are expectations that the company may skip an online pre-order phase and immediately make the products available in the market.
According to ZDNet, he new iPhone 5se adopts a design that spurs iPhone hardware upgrades for those seeking faster devices and newer technologies without necessarily upgrading to the bigger 5.5-inch and 4.7-inch iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6 screen sizes.
The body of the iPhone 5se will be almost identical to the older iPhone 5. However, the new version will include Apple's latest M9 and A9 processors, an iPhone 6's camera system, support for always-on Siri activation, an NFC chip for Apple pay and ability to take live photos. According to sources, the device will come with the same colors as iPhone 6s.
On the other hand, the 9.7-inch iPad Air 3 is reportedly said to have support for Apple-branded accessories and a smart connector. This means that the device could have Apple Pencil support as well as updated smart keyboards. Apart from these, the device is prospected to include an A9 processor and an upgraded camera system.
At the same 15th March event, Apple is expected to unveil a Space Black Milanese Loop, NATO-style nylon bands and a series of New Apple Watch. Later on, it is believed that the tech giant will also launch another 4-inch iPhone at a later date.
Watch a clip of Apple's iPad Air 3 specs;