Apple to launch iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3 on March 15

US technology giant Apple has reportedly announced to launch iPhone 5se and a new iPad Air on March 15, a media report said. The new 4-inch iPhone would be available online and in retail stores on March 18.

Apple is unlikely to offer pre-orders for the new devices, tech website 9to5mac reported on Friday. Manufacturing of the new iPhone began ramping up in January.

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The iPhone 5se is an improved version of iPhone 5s that have specifications of iPhone 6 such as iPhone 6's 8-megapixel primary camera, 1.2-megapixel front camera, NFC chip for using Apple Pay, company's latest A9 processor, and improved connectivity like faster Wi-Fi.

The phone will also support Live Photos and may have a slight design change and a curved glass around its edges. The phone is likely to support always-on Siri activation and will come in the same colours as the 6s: gold, rose gold, silver, and space grey.

"The iPad Air 3 is said to include a Smart Connector and support for Apple-branded accessories, which could mean that updated Smart Keyboards and Apple Pencil support for the 9.7-inch device are in the pipeline," the report said.

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The new iPad is also expected to an upgraded camera system, a rear flash for brighter photos and include a variant of the A9 processor. Apple is also planning to unveil a series of new Apple Watch Sport Band colours, a Space Black Milanese Loop, and NATO-style nylon bands.

Source IANS