The iPhone 9 is also known as the SE2 for a reason: just like the old iPhone SE, the iPhone 9 is expected to be a smaller phone with a lower upfront cost than its current flagship handsets. With most big phone companies skewing towards bigger, phablet-style phones, Apple wants a smaller, cheaper handset to appeal to those who want to both save money and invest in a reliable brand name. 
Prosser is keen to caveat this with the fact that "things could change" as a result of the global health crisis. If shipping becomes interrupted or lockdowns look like they could harm phone sales, Apple might choose to hang on until its customers are worrying less about the pandemic and more about having the latest technology. 
Although Prosser has been accurate in the past, we'll have to wait and see for more confirmation the unveiling will be taking place this month. Are you as excited as we are to see the revitalisation of the iPhone SE range?