An eSIM is a digital alternative to the necessary SIM card for smartphones. It's a feature that has been popular enough up to this point, but physical SIM cards haven't been completely replaced quite yet. And this might not be the year it happens, either.
Google's AR headset will arrive late to the party, but its technical advantages and features will permit the search company to go up against Meta and Apple in terms of AR hardware.
Don't expect a change in iPhone SE screen size until 2023 because a third-generation model due this spring should retain the same 4.7-inch LCD display as the current one.
Apple's iPad Air 5 should feature the company's Center Stage front-camera technology that uses machine learning to keep you and anyone else with you right in the frame.
Apple has allegedly prototyped (but never turned into a final product) a portable version of its HomePod speaker for outdoor use that ran on battery power.
There aren't many Apple-branded products that live solely in the rumor mill anymore, aside from the likes of the Apple Car. But the company's headset, which could be a mixed-reality headset, is certainly one of them. There were expectations that the new device could finally see its big unveiling happen in 2022. But that may not be the case any longer.
While Netflix has kept things pretty straightforward with its on-demand philosophy, other streaming services have branched out quite a bit. Offering up a variety of different combinations of on-demand and live streaming. For its part, Apple TV+ has kept things strictly on-demand, but that could be changing in the near future.
After years of waiting, and plenty of requests/demands, Apple finally introduced a smartphone with a 120Hz refresh rate for the display. Two, actually, thanks to both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max welcoming the new addition. And now it appears Apple's ready to share the wealth.
Apple will allegedly select the main Apple Car manufacturer by the end of 2022, with South Korean suppliers apparently already vying to provide parts.
Later this year, Apple is going to more than likely announce a new iPhone. More than one variant, as has become custom. And two of those variants, the Pro models, are said to ditch the notch in favor of a slightly different design aesthetic.
The HomePod mini, Apple's only smart speaker anymore, is available in a variety of different countries across the globe. However, there are still some regions that need coverage. And word on the street is that Apple is looking to launch in seven new countries pretty soon.
Apple isn't quite the biggest name when it comes to streaming sports. While it does try to offer up some features for the fans out there, including notifications for upcoming games and high-profile moments in those matches, it's not the go-to place like some other services are. That could be changing in the near future, though.