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This week in Apple: March launch for iPhone SE 2, leaked iPhone 12 color
June 15, 2025
This week in Apple news we heard a pretty solid rumor about the launch date of the upcoming iPhone SE 2 (or iPhone 9, or whatever it might be called). The mid-range iPhone might launch as early as March 2020.
Elsewhere, we heard some news related to a new color for the iPhone 12 (shown in the unofficial mockup image above). We also heard about how Apple decided against end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, how a Manhattan DA has an iPhone-cracking lab, and how Apple will start rewarding Apple Watch owners for going to the gym.
See the Apple news roundup below for all the latest.
The top Apple news stories of the past week:
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The best place to start would be our guide onhow to switch from iPhone to Android, which goes over all the basics. We also have more specific guides, such ashow to transfer your calendar from iPhone to Android. We also have app guides that will give you the best alternatives to iOS staples, such as our list ofbest alternatives to FaceTime on Android.
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