Word on the street is that Apple is developing a battery pack with MagSafe technology. The upcoming accessory would attach to the back of the iPhone 12 lineup (and future iPhones), charging the device without the need for a full case. And now a new report says that accessory will boast another feature, too.
Today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out with research notes regarding what's next for Apple. Earlier today, for instance, we reported on rumored features for the iPhone 13 lineup, and what the new iPhone SE may feature in 2022. Now, Kuo has even more to enlighten us with.
Later this year, Apple will launch new iPhones. Before that happens, though, the rumor mill has to do what it does best: try to ruin the surprise. So here we are with the latest research note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, painting us a picture of what's to come.
It has been rumored for quite some time that Apple is working on adopting mini-LED backlighting for future devices. That includes the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and even the iPad Pro. And now a new supply chain report aims to corroborate those expectations, at least for one laptop model.
TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that upcoming updates to Apple's MacBook Pro notebook line will feature an HDMI port alongside an SD card slot. He hasn't said when the notebooks might drop beyond a tentative second half of 2021 timeframe.
Apple Pay isn't available everywhere, but Apple is working on that. The company continues to expand the mobile payment option to more markets, with one more in line.
Rumor has it that Apple is going to launch a redesigned iMac at some point this year. And now a new rumor says one of the changes will be a more colorful lineup for the desktop computer.
Apple is reportedly working on yet another factor to help build its oft-rumored Apple Car, with the latest report suggesting the company's in active talks to secure more parts.
While the rumor mill may not be pushing a foldable iPhone as hard as some other rumors (like the Apple Car), it's one that won't go away easily. Today, for instance, has a report suggesting a major company may be assisting Apple in development of that future handset.
According to a pair of fresh reports, Nissan is no longer discussing a potential manufacturing tie-up with Apple regarding Project Titan, the iPhone maker's autonomous car project.
Aside from an always-on display with limited customizability, the iPhone 13 should debut new photography features like Portrait mode improvements and an all-new astrophotography mode.
The next iPhone is rumored to feature an always-on display with Apple's ProMotion technology, but a prominent smartphone leaker is cautioning against expecting rich customizability.