The next iPad Pro is facing a supply shortage for its new mini-LED display
Apple’s suppliers are facing production issues with mini-LED displays for the next 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but the eleven-inch model should be unaffected.
Rumors
Report: Apple’s new smart home gadget will combine Apple TV and HomePod functionality with a camera for video calls
Aside from that gadget, Apple is reportedly mulling the launch of a high-end HomePod speaker with a built-in touch screen.
Google apparently axes Pixel 5a due to the global chip shortage [u: coming later in 2021]
Google has entirely canceled an upcoming release of its Pixel 5a handset, according to a leaker, and will now focus on selling the current Pixel 5a and 5G models throughout 2021.
iPhone 13 Pro models said to have 15-20% less power consumption even with 120Hz displays
Thanks to the power efficiency of LTPO display technology, the next iPhone will double the screen refresh rate without impacting battery life.
The global chip shortage has reportedly delayed some iPad and MacBook production
Don’t worry, production plans for the next iPhone have not been affected by the global semiconductor supply shortage so far, apparently.
New report says iOS 15 will adopt a macOS-like Control Center, iPhone 13 will get dual Face ID and Touch ID, and more
A new report says Control Center is getting a macOS Big Sur-like design in iOS 15, the iPhone 13 will adopt Touch ID and Face ID dual authentication, and much more.
Apple gives the Apple Music for Artists app icon a new look
Apple has updated the Apple Music for Artists app icon, giving it a more streamlined look.
The next Apple TV may boost the screen refresh rate to 120Hz for smoother gaming
This would make games and any onscreen movement noticeably smoother. You would also need a television set that supports a 120Hz screen refresh rate option.
Next iPhone SE may retain 4.7-inch screen; 2023 model rumored to adopt punch-hole design
Rumor has it the next iPhone SE will keep the 4.7-inch display size, but the 2023 model may increase the screen size and adopt a punch-hole design.
Apple may work with SK Telecom to bring Apple TV+ content to South Korea
Apple TV+ is available in quite a few places across the globe. Unfortunately, South Korea isn’t one of those locations. But that may be changing soon.
Our first look at the redesigned Apple TV remote boasts more helpful buttons [Update: almost, but not quite]
The first look at what’s believed to be the upcoming redesigned Apple TV remote offers a glimpse at a lot more buttons.
tvOS 14.5 beta may hint at a redesigned Apple TV remote with a ‘center button’
Code discovered in the latest tvOS 14.5 beta hints at a future Apple TV remote with a “center button”.
