An improved U1 chip in the iPhone 15 family and support for Wi-Fi 7 on iPhone 16 should optimize the integration with the new Apple Vision Pro headset.
Kuo: iPhone 15 getting an upgraded U1 chip, iPhone 16 bringing Wi-Fi 7 support
Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple said to offer two headsets by 2025
The more affordable, lower-end version of an Apple headset arriving in 2025 could ship 10x the units of the inaugural $3,000 model expected to debut in 2023.
Kuo: Periscope lens exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro Max—until 2024
Apple's predicted to bring a periscope lens exclusively to 2023's iPhone 15 Pro Max, with both iPhone 16 Pro models believed to get this upgrade in 2024.
Unspecified technical challenges forcing Apple to switch back to the classic moving button design for the iPhone 15 Pros
Apple is thought to have switched back to classic moving buttons for the iPhone 15 Pros due to technical challenges associated with their solid-state counterparts.
Apple headset production delayed (again), casting doubt on WWDC unveiling
Production of Apple's headset has been pushed back due to hardware challenges, ecosystem problems, the economic downturn, and other factors.
Reasons why Apple is moving the iPhone 15’s proximity sensor to the Dynamic Island
Aside from manufacturing and cost-cutting purposes, fitting a proximity sensor within the Dynamic Island area on the iPhone 15 series could have other benefits.
Kuo: AirPods Pro to gain a USB-C charging case this fall, regular AirPods in 2024
The AirPods Pro should adopt USB-C charging this year but don't expect the third-generation AirPods to pick up a USB-C version of its charging case before 2024.
Kuo confirms fast charging via USB-C on iPhone 15 will require certified cables
Only MFi-certified USB-C cables and power adapters will fast charge your iPhone 15. Your Lightning cables and USB-A chargers won’t work at all with the new phone.
An OLED iPhone SE with Apple’s custom 5G modem could drop in 2024
Apple has apparently restarted the iPhone SE 4 development, with the upcoming phone expected to debut Apple's own 5G chip and adopt an OLED display.
A more affordable Apple headset could come in high-end and low-end versions
The second generation of Apple's rumored AR/VR headset could attract a bigger user base with a pair of more affordable models offered at different price points.
The refreshed HomePod mini 2 might not launch until next year or 2025
Apple should launch the referred HomePod mini 2 next year or in 2025, but it’s unclear what new features the refreshed model might bring to the table.
Kuo: A folding iPad is coming in 2024 and it will feature a carbon fiber kickstand
Apple has been predicted to launch a folding iPad in 2024 ahead of a foldable iPhone, and the device is thought to feature a carbon fiber kickstand.