Some people love to carefully examine Apple event invites as though each one serves as a crystal ball that can show the future. The one that went out Tuesday might have been crafted to suggest that the iPhone 13 will be better at taking pictures of stars. Or maybe it hints that Appleās virtual-reality headset will be unveiled.
On the other hand, it could be nothing more than a pretty picture.
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Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be the biggest yet, with new screens that measure 41mm and 45mm. Itās rumored Apple will increase case sizes to accommodate those larger panels ā and that could be bad news for your bands.
One tipster, citing Apple Store employees, says Apple is allowing existing band stocks to dwindle because its next-generation Watch models wonāt be compatible with them.
By now, just about everyone has heard that the displays in upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 models will be a bit larger. But a new report from a reliable source says theyāll actually be even bigger than many might expect.
Apple is almost ready to send the chip thatāll be at the heart of its virtual reality headset to production, according to an unconfirmed report. Thatās a big step in the product reaching customersā hands.
Apple plans to start mass production of its very first car in 2024, according to a new report that cites sources familiar with the matter. Cupertino is now in talks with a number of suppliers, including LG Electronics and Toyota, over components.
The debut of Apple Watch Series 7 will be pushed back due to production difficulties, according to an unconfirmed report Tuesday.
A new flat-sided look, and the addition of a blood-pressure monitor and other features, has left Apple scrambling to finalize the smartwatchās design. Apple allegedly put assembly of the wearable on hold while the companyās engineers try to fix the problems.
A second trusted source for insider Apple information says future iPhones will be able to communicate with satellites, exchanging texts and possibly phone calls. But new leaked details indicate this feature will be more limited than some might hope.
It would still be a significant advancement by Apple. The company reportedly is even considering launching its own satellites.
The iPhone 13 will offer two-way communication with low Earth orbit satellites, according to a report from a reliable Apple analyst. If the prediction proves correct, making phone calls and exchanging texts via satellite connection will be possible with Appleās next handset.
The wait for Appleās next-generation iPhone lineup could end in less than a month. A new report, citing information from a Chinese retailer, claims iPhone 13 will make its big debut on September 17, followed by AirPods 3.
The rumored Apple Watch Series 7 redesign will include slightly larger screens, according to an unconfirmed report. This fits with earlier leaks that the upcoming wearables will have smaller bezels.
The next-generation 14-inch MacBook Pro will be nearly identical to the 16-inch model that launches alongside it in terms of performance, according to a tipster. Both machines are expected to feature the same M1X chip.
Thatās great news for those who want a capable machine thatās small enough to take anywhere āĀ but there is a downside. The leaker also claims that the 14-inch MacBook Pro will be close to the 16-inch model in price.
The iPhone 13 will have a much larger camera hump, according to whatās supposedly a case for the handset that leaked out early.
The case also shows that the next iOS device wil be slightly thicker, with a smaller notch and relocated buttons.
Apple is exploring putting titanium chassis in its iPads, according to an unconfirmed report. This would make the tablet much more rigid.
Rumors circulating way back in 2011 said Apple was planning an iPhone nano, its first budget iOS device. The handset didnāt come out for years and it used a different name, but new evidence proves the early leaks were 100% accurate.
Andrey Shumeyko was part of the market for iPhone prototypes and insider secrets. He was also giving Apple the names of other people who shared this type of information.
His hope was the company would pay him for the info. He was very disappointed.
The upcoming iPhone 13 series is expected to offer several improvements over the 2020 version but wonāt come at a higher price, according to a market analysis firm.
Among those enhancements are a longer battery life and greater access to 5G.
The long wait for redesigned 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models is probably nearing its end. A reliable source for Apple info says these Macs will arrive in September at the latest, and will come with mini-LED screens.
These will be followed in mid-2022 by a MacBook Air that also will boast a mini-LED display.
Rumors point to Apple releasing redesigned MacBooks later this year running an improved version of the M1 processor dubbed the M1X. I donāt believe it.
I completely agree that new MacBooks are on the way. But I donāt see these running an M1X processor. This chip will be called the M2.
Apple hates it when people leak details about its upcoming devices. No surprise there. But an order to stop spreading rumors about unreleased iPhone models that the company reportedly sent to a Chinese citizen gives an unexpected reason.
The next iPhone is just a couple of months away, but an artist has given us an early glimpse of what it might look like. His iPhone 13 concept combines new features revealed leaks and rumors, but there are also a couple that are just hopes.
Watch his high-quality video to see a handset Apple might unveil soon.
The iPad mini 6 screen will increase to 8.3 inches, according to a report from a display industry expert. This is just the latest leak to indicate that Apple is about to dramatically improve the design of its smallest tablet.
A larger screen should make the computer easier and more fun to use. Especially as the whole device will reportedly stay about the same size.
Apple is testing a new external display with a dedicated A13 chip as well as a neural engine, according to a recent report. And it may also be working on a less-expensive counterpart.
Top-end 2022 iPhones might come with a body made of titanium alloy, giving the devices impressive toughness without adding a lot of extra weight.
The 2021 iPad mini will be Appleās next tablet with a mini-LED display, according to information leaking from a component supplier. This type of screen looks better than the standard LCD used in many current iPads.
But an display industry expert claims thereās no truth to this report.
Even so, Apple allegedly wonāt reserved the display tech for tablet much longer. mini-LED displays will also supposedly be used in upcoming MacBook Pro models.