Kuo: Apple is “aggressively testing” a vapor chamber thermal system for 2022 iPhone
It will be required for high-end iPhones due to their stronger computing power and faster 5G connection speeds.
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Kuo says don’t expect significant upgrades for the iPhone lens systems until 2023
Slight updates to the ultra-wide and telephoto lenses may still be in the works for the 2021 and 2022 iPhone models, but no improvements for the main lens.
Kuo changes his mind, now says Apple Car is unlikely to become a reality before at least 2025
The revered analyst wouldn’t be surprised if Apple Car’s launch schedule is postponed to 2028 or possibly even later.
Kuo: All iPhone 13 models should be available by September 2021 without delays
The revered analyst has reasons to believe that the next iPhone’s mass production schedule will be the same as that for the iPhone XS family.
Kuo: Two redesigned MacBook Pros in 2021, a more affordable MacBook Air in 2022
All three upcoming models of these Apple notebooks are expected to use the company’s own chips and the rumored mini-LED display backlighting technology.
Kuo: Revamped Apple Watch and MacBook lineups are coming in the second half of 2021
Expect “innovative health management functions and improved form factor design” with new models of Apple Watch coming in 2021, as per Kuo.
Kuo: Pro models of iPhone 13 to have significantly improved ultra-wide cameras
The wide-angle camera on next year’s iPhones should go from f/2.4 to f/1.8 and feature a six-element lens.
Kuo: The iPhone 12 mini screen is too small to appeal to the mass market
A mid-ranged model is predicted to become the hottest seller, not a flagship variant or an entry-level device with its compact 5.4-inch OLED screen and the rumored $700 asking price.
Kuo predicts the next iPad Pro will file as the first Apple product featuring a mini-LED display
The next iPad Pro will be Apple’s first device to use sophisticated backlighting powered by thousands of tiny micro-LED chips.
Apple adds a second mini-LED supplier ahead of tech’s debut in future iPads and Mac notebooks
For years now Apple has been rumored to have been working with its network of Asian suppliers on the commercialization of mini-LED display technology, and now it seems the company may have already found a way to boost production.
The next iPhone will reportedly see battery cost reductions to offset pricey 5G upgrade
The addition of 5G networking to this year’s iPhone lineup is going to cost Apple dearly, according to a revered analyst, but the cost increases won’t be passed to the consumer.
Kuo: Worldwide iPhone shipments could drop 30 percent if WeChat ban is upheld
Because WeChat has become a daily necessity in China, removing the app from the App Store could have devastating effects on iPhone shipments.
