Apple fans cry as hyped-up iPhone model is missing from event launch despite leaks

APPLE has finally wrapped its highly-anticipated iPhone 16 launch event fit with four new models - but there was one notably missing.

Fans were buzzing as reports leading up to the event suggested their might be a revival of the forgotten iPhone SE.

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The iPhone SE 4, which Apple is rumoured to be working on, is now looking more likely to be released next year alongside the iPhone 17.

It is typically the cheapest device in each series, so Apple fans are gutted to be missing out on a cheaper model.

In February last year, Ming-Chi, an analyst at TF International Securities, claimed that Apple had restarted the iPhone SE 4 project as an economic downturn was squashing the consumer desire the buy new electronics.

Bloomberg's Mark Kleinman, an avid Apple tipster, also noted last week that Apple's supplies of the iPhone SE model were running low on the ground.

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The low stock hinted that the tech behemoth might be clearing the shelves to make way for a new product.

"No announcement on #iPhone SE updates. The phone peasants can afford," one onlooker wrote on social media platform X.

Another added: "RIP iPhone SE #AppleEvent."

While a third noted: "Unfortunately, Apple isn’t planing to release one in 2024. Gotta wait until 2025!"

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Apple introduced an iPhone SE 3 into its iPhone 14 line up in 2022.

The iPhone SE 3 ranged between $429/£449 and $579/£609. While the iPhone SE 2 ranged from $399/£419 and $549/£569.

This is far more affordable than the iPhone 14 Pro, which retailed at $999/£1,099.

iPhone 16 prices and release date

Apple says that the new iPhone 16 will start at $799/£799, while the iPhone 16 Plus costs $899/£899.

And both start with 128GB of storage.

That's the same as last year, both for pricing and storage.

The iPhone 16 Pro will cost you $999/£1,099, and the Pro Max is $1,199/£1,199.

They’re available for pre-order on Friday 13, and go on sale in stores on Friday, September 20.