Next iPad Pro models could feature smaller bodies, relocated Smart Connector and no headphone jack
The 2018 iPad Pro models will include smaller bodies, a relocated Smart Connector, and ship without a headphone jack, according to a fresh report.
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iOS 12 will reportedly add support for horizontal Face ID unlock
When iOS 12 releases this fall, iPhone and iPad owners will be able to unlock their phone in either portrait or landscape orientation, removing yet another friction to using Apple’s infrared-based facial recognition system.
6.5-inch iPhone X Plus is allegedly the same size as iPhone 8 Plus, 0.2mm thicker
Apple’s Plus-sized OLED phone will squeeze a massive 6.5-inch display in a body that’s roughly the same size as the current 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus and around 0.2mm thicker.
Rumor: iPhone SE 2 coming in May with Touch ID, no headphone jack, A10 Fusion chip & more
A reliable Japanese blog is reporting that a second-generation iPhone SE could launch next month and wireless charging seems to be in tow for Apple’s most affordable handset.
iOS 12’s completely overhauled iBooks app will reportedly include App Store-like Today section
iBooks is being reimagined and one aspect of the redesign effort reportedly includes a whole new Today tab that would bring curated books and in-house created editorial content.
New rumor alleges AirPower is scheduled to go on sale sometime in March
While the specific launch date and price still remain unclear, Apple’s oval-shaped wireless charging mat, called AirPower, is said to be arriving sometime next month.
Rumor: iPhone 8 to ship in November, no Touch ID in elongated Power button
The Tenth Anniversary iPhone may not start shipping out to customers until early November and it looks like its much larger side button won’t host a fingerprint sensor after all.
Report: next-gen ‘iPhone Edition’ to feature stainless steel frame, vertical VR camera
A new report claims that Apple’s next-gen handset will be called ‘iPhone Edition,’ and feature a stainless steel frame and vertical rear camera for virtual reality.
iPhone 8 could be called iPhone Edition, may launch well after September announcement
Japanese blog Mac Otakara is reporting that Apple’s OLED-based iPhone 8 may be marketed under the “iPhone Edition” moniker, saying the flagship handset may hit store shelves well after an announcement in September. The story corroborates prior rumors and analyst reports suggesting that iPhone 8 might launch later than expected and cost upwards of $1,000.
Mac Otakara expects the LCD-based iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus iterative updates to go on sale shortly following the announcement.
Rumor: four new iPad Pros, 128GB iPhone SE and iPhone 7 in Red to be unveiled next month
Fairly reliable website Mac Otakara is reporting that Apple will be holding a media event next month to announce hardware updates for several of its popular products. Wondering what’s on tap for a refresh? According to the Japanese publication, Apple will add a new 128-gigabyte iPhone SE model to the existing 16GB and 64GB capacities.
In addition, we should also see the previously rumored Red model of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and four new iPad Pro models introduced at the event.
Rumor: iPhone 8 won’t ship with wireless charger, USB-C cable or headphone jack adapter
Japanese blog Mac Otakara claimed Saturday that iPhone 8’s rumored wireless charging feature may require a dedicated wireless charger accessory that customers would need to purchase separately. Citing reliable sources within Apple’s supply chain, the story goes on to say that iPhone 8 also won’t ship with the 3.5mm headphone jack adapter found in the iPhone 7 box nor will it come with a Lightning to USB-C cable as some have hoped.
Apple may extend iPhone 6s battery replacement program to iPhone 6 (updated)
According to a rumor by Japanese blog Mac Otakara, Apple may extend its iPhone 6s battery replacement program to iPhone 6 following reports from iPhone 6 owners who claim to have been plagued with the same issues as their iPhone 6s counterparts.
UPDATE: an unnamed source inside Apple corporate told AppleInsider that there are no immediate plans to offer a battery exchange program for iPhone 6 devices. “We constantly evaluate service statistics,” said the source. “There are no plans or grounds for a wide iPhone 6 battery exchange program at this time.”