The update comes at a time when Apple recently reported a 1% dip in iPhone sales during the holiday quarter, failing to meet expectations. A more advanced yet still affordable iPhone SE could help Apple compete in key markets such as China and India, where budget-friendly smartphones with premium features continue to gain traction.

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The third-generation iPhone SE was released in 2022, a lifetime ago in the tech world. So Apple's "budget" smartphone is due for an update, and it looks like we might get it next week. "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family,