Apple is preparing to launch a new generation iPhone SE 4, expected to meet consumers in the first half of next year, equipped with the latest A18 bionic chip. This move marks the first time in Apple's history that the SE series has caught up with Apple's flagship digital models in terms of configuration.

The A18 biomimetic chip equipped on the iPhone SE 4 will also be used in the iPhone 16 series released in the second half of the year. The upgrade of this chip is not only a performance improvement, but also closely related to Apple's Apple Intelligence personal intelligence system. Apple Intelligence is the system first released by Apple at WWDC2024 this year, and currently only supports A17 Pro models, namely iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple hopes to promote Apple Intelligence to more devices, allowing more users to experience the convenience and innovation brought by this intelligent system. Therefore, the iPhone SE 4 is equipped with the A18 chip, which not only provides powerful performance, but also allows users to enjoy personalized intelligent services from Apple Intelligence, which will undoubtedly become an important selling point of this model.

In addition, it has been revealed that the upcoming HomePod speaker with a touch screen will also use the A18 chip. This indicates that Apple is widely applying its latest technology to various product lines, enabling more devices to support Apple Intelligence and further expanding the intelligence and interconnectivity of the Apple ecosystem.

With the debut of iPhone SE 4, Apple will continue to consolidate its leadership position in the smartphone market while driving the entire industry towards higher levels of intelligence. Consumers can expect a brand new experience and performance leap brought by this new product.