NEW iPHONE SE: POWERFUL PROCESSOR, TINY PRICE TAG

Ever since the launch of the original iPhone SE in 2016, consumers have been begging for another affordable smartphone from Apple. After four years, the company quietly announced a second-generation SE that packs its punch with high-end features and a price tag that everyone can get behind. This week, we go hands-on and explore the new device in detail.

CHANGING TIDES FOR APPLE

Though the iPhone SE 2 had been widely rumored for several months, its launch came as a welcome surprise in the middle of a global pandemic. With millions around the world filing for unemployment due to the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the economy, Apple could not have picked a better time to launch a device that’s budget-friendly and powerful enough to handle both everyday tasks like FaceTime calls and emails, as well as entertain users with Apple TV+ content and immersive experiences inside of Apple Arcade games. As COVID-19 continues to decimate economies and weaken consumer confidence, , the SE 2 could prove to be an unexpected hit for the Cupertino firm.