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.

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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, and with Apple considering postponing the launch of its premium 5G iPhones set for launch in September, the SE 2 could prove to be an unexpected hit for the Cupertino firm.

Back in November when news broke that a second-generation SE was coming, reliable Apple analyst