Apple Recap: iPhone 17, TikTok Absence, iPhone SE, Starlink, and More

This week’s Apple news highlights include rumors about the iPhone 17 design, TikTok’s absence from the App Store, and updates on iPhone SE release timelines.

iPhone 17 Design Setback

Apple’s ambition to create an all-display front for the iPhone may be on hold.

While expectations for a smaller or even no selfie camera cutout were high, the new iPhone 17 design is likely to feature a narrower cutout instead.

iPhone SE Release Date

The iPhone SE is expected to launch in early to mid-March, with iOS 18.4 offering the first wave of AI tools.

Starlink Satellite Connectivity

Apple introduces Starlink satellite connectivity to iPhones with iOS 18.3, enhancing data connectivity beyond emergency services.

TikTok Still Missing

TikTok remains absent from the U.S. App Store due to a law barring foreign-controlled apps, leaving Apple and Google reluctant to reinstate the app.