Where is the iPhone SE? It's the question that's been on our lips all week long. Rumor had it that the lower-cost version of the iPhone would launch this week -- until it didn't. And then further rumors suggested Apple was delaying the unveiling of the device for at least another seven days.
Apple CEO Tim Cook now seems to have confirmed that theory, with a cryptic note on social media platform X. "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family," he said, adding the date Wednesday, Feb. 19. A video accompanying the short message showed the Apple logo in silver, with a shifting metallic finish that may or may not be a clue about what we can expect.
Get ready to meet the newest member of the family.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 13, 2025
Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/0ML0NfMedu
What's the latest on the iPhone SE?
Rumors about the new iPhone SE have been circulating for a while, and if they are to be believed, we can expect to see an iPhone 14-like design on the newest Apple device. That means no more home button and potentially a larger screen. It could also arrive with Apple Intelligence and an Apple-designed modem.
We'll be covering every aspect of the launch here on CNET, so keep your eyes on the site so as not to miss a thing. In the meantime, it's time to start thinking about what you most hope to see from the 2025 version of the iPhone SE, and which cases and other accessories you might buy to go with it.