Tim Cook teases Feb. 19 launch of what is probably the new iPhone SE

In a post on X on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that Wednesday, February 19 is the debut of "the newest member of the family" which is likely the iPhone SE.

Cook sometimes teases events like WWDC or the like in X, but it's not often that a posting from the man is the first indication of a release date. The post is simple, and included below.

The post has some very basic music associated with it, and doesn't really mean anything. Expect to hear it in an ad, though.

For the past two iterations, Apple's iPhone SE has maintained a dated look, with thick bezels and a Touch ID Home button that make it virtually indistinguishable from an iPhone 8. All of that is set to change quite soon, as the budget-friendly iPhone SE is going to receive its first major redesign in years.

We've already gotten into what you should expect from the iPhone SE when it's released. Given that the device is largely based on the existing, base model iPhone 14, the fourth-gen iPhone SE will gain an OLED panel and support for Face ID, both of which have never been available on the iPhone SE until now.

Some pre-production prototypes also featured an Action button in place of the mute switch, though it is unclear if the final mass production units feature this change, as Apple tests multiple hardware configurations.

The device is expected to include a 48 MP image sensor, developed under the codename Project Portland. Multiple different reports have indicated that the new-and-improved iPhone SE will feature a 48 MP rear camera.

Pricing isn't clear, with some rumors suggesting a higher price than the third generation iPhone SE.

Regardless of the rumors, the full tale will be told on Wednesday, February 19.