Inventories of Apple's $329 budget iPad are now dwindling ahead of its “California Streaming” event taking place next Tuesday, with a ninth-generation model already lurking.
Budget iPad stocks are dwindling as iPad 9 lurks
Rumors
Revised MagSafe charger could launch with iPhone 13 this fall
Apple may release an updated MagSafe charger alongside the iPhone 13 this fall, though It is unclear what improvements will be implemented for the revised magnetic charger.
iPhone satellite features could be limited to emergency uses in select markets
iPhone satellite communication features are thought to be limited to emergency uses, with support for the rumored capability understood to be limited to certain markets.
Apple adds two former Mercedes engineers to the Special Projects Group, likely for the Apple Car
There was a time, not so long ago, where the rumor mill was dedicated to doling out information regarding Project Titan. Not all of it was good news. However, the general consensus at the time was Apple hadn't given up on its Apple Car. And here we are with yet another sign that's the case.
The Apple Watch Series 7 will have a ‘bigger face’, which means more data and new watch faces
Depending on which watch face you use on your Apple Watch right now, you could very well have a lot of different data points staring back at you. But, with the newest version of the smartwatch coming down the pike, it sounds like Apple's figured out a way to give us even more. More screen real estate and more data.
Apple’s rumored AR/VR headset will reportedly need a connection to an iPhone, or similar device, to work
While the rumor mill has gone relatively quiet regarding the augmented reality and/or virtual reality headset Apple is supposedly working on as of late, it hasn't completely died down just yet. Today, we get word that the upcoming wearable might not be a standalone unit as some rumors have suggested in the past. It may need a direct connection to one of Apple's other devices to work.
After slight delay, Apple Watch Series 7 production ramping up at end of September
You may be able to buy an Apple Watch Series 7 from day one after all. Apple's suppliers have now resolved production snags and are reportedly starting volume production by month-end.
Apple is apparently visiting suppliers to secure components for Apple Car production in 2024
With Apple Car production reportedly starting in 2024, company executives are understood to be touring suppliers across Japan and Korea to secure components amid global shortages.
Apple supply chain hints at refreshed MacBook Pros arriving in October or November
Apple is predicted to release the new 14-inch and 16-inch M2 MacBook Pro notebooks powered by its own silicon in October or November of 2021, as per supply chain chatter.
Future Apple Watch models will reportedly feature temperature- and blood pressure-monitoring
One of the strongest elements of Apple's smartwatch lineup these days is its health features. Apple may not be able to add all the features it wants to this year's oft-rumored model. But it doesn't sound like the company is slowing down with its plans anytime soon, though.
Bloomberg: Apple Watch Series 7 lacks blood pressure sensor, confirms production snags
Apple Watch Series 7 won't have a blood-pressure sensor, Bloomberg claims, although that doesn't mean that a future model won't include it. Also, expect launch availability issues.
The Apple Watch Series 7 redesign has reportedly led to some production delays
Word on the street is that Apple is going to host an event in mid-September, and, at that event, it will unveil not only the new iPhone 13 lineup, but also a redesigned Apple Watch Series 7. That new smartwatch is believed to offer up flat edges and bigger screens compared to the current models. But apparently the hardware changes have led to some issues.