Barclays: 2019 iPhones to lose 3D Touch, full-screen Touch ID on 2020 models & iPhone SE 2 with iPhone 8 hardware in the works
Apple could release a second-generation iPhone SE with iPhone 8 internals early next year.
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Kuo: new iPhones and iPads to switch to modified polyamide antennae
The reputable Apple analyst has reiterated his previous prediction that the iPhone models released in 2019 and new iPad Pros coming in late 2019 to early 2020 will adopt new antenna technology for better performance.
Kuo: two new AirPods models launching in 2019 & 2020, one with an all-new design
One of the models is said to feature an all-new design, with earlier reports hinting at improvements such as noise cancellation and enhanced water resistance.
Kuo: 5G iPhone coming in 2020 with modems dual-sourced from Qualcomm and Samsung
In order to mitigate risk and improve its bargaining power with suppliers, Apple will purchase some of the 5G modems for its 2020 iPhone from rival Samsung, too.
Kuo: 2019 iPhones to boost your selfie game with a 12MP front sensor, special black coating to hide the new super-wide rear lens
Get ready to take crisper, significantly more detailed selfies with this year’s upcoming iPhones. Also, the next XR is getting a dual-lens setup and the XS/Max updates will bring a third super-wide-angle lens to the rear setup.
Kuo: Apple to adopt mini-LED backlight starting with a 31.6″ standalone display in 2019, 10-12″ iPads and 15-17″ MacBooks in 2021
A raft of Apple hardware coming over the next three years will bring significant advancements in picture quality thanks to its adoption of a mini-LED-like backlight design.
Kuo: 2019 iPhones to ship with bigger batteries to support two-way wireless charging
To support bilateral wireless charging, the new iPhones released later this year should feature bigger batteries.
Kuo: Apple AR headset to enter production in Christmas quarter, require iPhone to function
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that the inaugural version of an Apple-branded augmented reality headset will be heavily dependent on an iPhone in your pocket.
Here’s what we know so far about Apple’s first 6K display coming this year
Apple should launch a standalone 31.6-inch display this year with ultra-crisp 6K resolution and a Micro LED-like backlit design. iDownloadBlog explains what that means for you.
Kuo also expects a new iPod touch with a faster chip to launch in 2019
A reliable analyst has predicted that Apple will refresh the iPod touch line this year with a faster chip, but don’t keep your fingers crossed for a major overhaul of the media player.
2019 MacBook Pro: 16.5-inch display & new design, 13-incher to gain the 32GB RAM option
Though Apple pundits have been expecting the MacBook Pro look to last through 2020, it would seem that Apple is revamping the current design.
New iPad Pros with faster chips and a 10.2-inch budget iPad coming in 2019
2018 iPad Pro models will receive a faster Apple chip and the $329 budget iPad will grow its screen from the current 9.7-inch panel to a 10.2-inch one.