Apple's March 21 event invitation
The iPhone SE is the heavily-rumoured new phone that Apple is expected to launch later this month on March 21.
The company has issued invitations to select members of the tech press inviting them to its headquarters in California.
In typical Apple fashion, the invitation is white with nothing but a cryptic message on it.
This one reads: "Let us loop you in."
According to the invitation, the event will start at 10am Pacific Time - which translates to 5pm here in Blighty.
What will be announced?
An earlier leaked image supposedly showing the iPhone SE
Despite the tagline, it's unlikely that Apple is planning to unveil a rival to Elon Musk's futuristic Hyperloop transport system.
What is widely expected is the new iPhone SE and a brand new iPad.
The iPhone SE is believed to be a smaller, cheaper device that will be sold alongside Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models.
The "SE" suffix has reportedly been described by Apple employees as a "special edition" variation of the iPhone screen size.
The iPhone SE is rumoured to be a replacement for the iPhone 5s - bringing Apple's 4-inch iPhone up to date with the other two devices.
A new iPad as well?
Apple's last major iPad release was the iPad Pro
As well as the new iPhone, Apple is also expected to unveil a successor to the iPad Air 2 and, potentially, some new updates and accessories for the Apple Watch.
the new iPad will not be called the iPad Air 3 as expected, but will part of the new iPad Pro line , which first launched in September 2015.
The new iPad Pro will have a 9.7-inch display, making it the same size as the current iPad Air 2, according to a report on 9to5Mac .
However, it will feature improved power and memory, quad stereo speakers, and updated display technology to support Apple's stylus, the Apple Pencil - bringing it in line with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Will we see the iPhone 7?
iPhone 7 Concept
Apple will almost certainly not reveal any news about the upcoming iPhone 7 .
The company traditionally launches its high-end flagship phones at the end of the year.
Instead, it will likely use this event to focus on its other products, including Apple Watch , as well as its public dispute with the US government over privacy and encryption.
Will I be able to watch it?
Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., speaks during an Apple product announcement in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015
Yes - but only if you already own an Apple device.
Apple often live streams its announcements but only makes them available to watch on devices running OS X or iOS - its two operating systems.
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