Apple to open up orders for new entry-level iPhone as early as Friday, says report

After the commercial success of the original iPhone SE, Apple is expected to take orders for its much-awaited successor as early as Friday, according to 9to5 Mac citing a "highly-trusted reader".

The report comes amid rumours online speculating the phone will be announced on Friday, after it was spotted on Apple's website alongside its name -- the iPhone SE. 

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Based on the new information 9to5Mac has learned, it will come in three storage options: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. It'll also come in white, black and red color options, along with five different options for cases including black silicone, white silicone and red leather.

Announced in 2016, the original iPhone SE launched at $399. It was a 4-inch model featuring the body of the iPhone 5S and the camera and processor of the iPhone 6s, before it was discontinued. 

If the rumors are true, this would signal Apple's renewed commitment to low-cost phones as global smartphone sales continue to decline.