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Currently, most new Pro-series iPhones are shipped with displays made by Samsung. However, BOE aims to cut into that market with new panels with the specs Apple might be looking for in future models. They include LTPO and a double-stack tandem structure, which could persuade the Cupertino giant to throw more orders its way from 2023 on.

A set of premium phones including the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Xiaomi 12 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro, and iPhone 13 series have now been put through a battery drain test. The iPhone 13 tops the chart as is typical, but the OnePlus 10 Pro surprisingly comes in second, with 2020's Mate 40 Pro following closely.

According to reports, Apple is planning on releasing up to four products at its spring 2022 hardware event. Reputedly, a next-generation Mac mini and an iPad Air 5 could join the already rumoured iPhone SE 5G, along with an iMac Pro and even an SoC more powerful than the current M1 Max.

The iPhone 14 series, a refreshed iPad Pro with M2 silicon, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro are some of the highlights of a full launch schedule Apple reportedly has planned for fall (autumn) 2022. On top of those headliners, it’s also believed that Cupertino will have the Apple Watch Series 8 and an updated Mac Pro to show off.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has yet again been put through a Genshin Impact gaming test, this time versus the Apple 15 Bionic on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The results? Well, not particularly impressive, especially in terms of power consumption.

Rockley Photonics Holdings has announced the successful completion of the first human studies trial for its biomarker sensing platform. Future VitalSpex modules should be able to non-invasively provide data about biomarkers such as blood alcohol content, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Rockley is also known for its association with Apple.

Reputedly, Apple will hold off on equipping iPhones with periscope cameras until next year, starting with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, Apple is tipped to opt for five-fold optical zoom, rather than matching Samsung with its ten-fold optical zoom camera in the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

After the upcoming iPhone SE 3 was already rumored to launch in spring of 2022, an established leaker has now offered a more specific timeframe for the release date of Apple's upcoming 5G budget smartphone.

Apple had been kept off the top spot in the mobile devices market worldwide for the first 3 quarters of 2021. However, it shot back up to #1 for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), despite a slight drop in its share compared to 4Q2020. This success is attributed to the iPhone 13-series, even with its supply-chain issues.

Apple has significantly reduced the amount of discount users get when they trade in their Android smartphones for an Apple device. For instance, where Apple used to give US$325 for the Galaxy S21 5G, the company now gives US$260. The reduction in value is reflected throughout Samsung’s flagship phone lineup.

Apple has registered a dozen new model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia, including three iPhones. Purportedly, the model numbers could relate to the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5, both due soon with A15 Bionic SoCs.

Complying with an order by the Netherlands' Authority for Consumers and Markets, Apple is now allowing developers of dating apps to offer non-Apple payment options. By allowing developers to use payment options outside of Apple's system, the company is forgoing the 15-30% cut that it takes on app sales and in-app purchases.

The rather sophisticated but still imperfect workaround that enables Apple CarPlay on Tesla's infotainment system may present technically inclined users with an experimental method to improve the connectivity between their iPhone and their electric car.

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro do without noise cancellation during phone calls, including the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple had included the feature in the iPhone 12 series and in older models to improve call quality in noise environments. However, it has not given a reason for removing this feature as of the iPhone 13 series.

Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset will feature an M1 Pro SoC, dual 8K displays, and advanced audio. The headset is likely to be priced around the US$2,000 mark, according to known Apple watcher Mark Gurman. Gurman also notes in his latest newsletter that the Apple headset will focus on gaming, multimedia, and communications. He even predicts a few possible names for the device including Apple Vision, Apple Reality, and Apple Sight.

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 3 will not be launched this year. A new leak now claims it could debut in 2023 rather than 2024 and could do so with a 5.7-inch AMOLED. Apple will launch an iPhone SE model this year, though, but it could be branded as the iPhone SE+ 5G.

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The Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro desktop computer will rely on M1 SoC extension chips rather than the upcoming M2 generation according to a noted tech tipster. In addition, Apple will complete its move away from Intel processors with the launch of the M1-powered Mac Pro, which could appear before the end of 2022.

Reportedly, Apple has settled on another uninspired refresh of its entry-level iPad. With no design refresh for another year, Apple is expected to turn to a chipset upgrade, which will introduce a few other upgrades. The next cheap iPad could still find itself with a two-year-old SoC when it launches, though.

A new MacBook Pro 14 and a refreshed MacBook Air should be launched in the second half of 2022 according to a leaker with a good track record. Both laptops will feature M2 Apple Silicon, with the M2 MacBook Pro 14 taking the place of the MacBook Pro 13 (late 2020) and coming in at an only “slightly higher price”.

A new leak has provided a first look at MediaTek's next-gen flagship chipset, the successor to the new Dimensity 900 which could be branded as the Dimensity 10000. The SoC looks set to be built on TSMC's 3 nm, and is expected to do battle with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

The iPhone is the only modern flagship series that lacks a USB Type-C port, with Apple remaining resolute of its proprietary Lightning connection. While an engineer introduced the first iPhone with a USB Type-C port a few months ago, it compromised the smartphone's water resistance. Now, someone has managed to accomplish both, which they will soon be selling.

A major bug exists in Safari 15 that can put user-privacy at risk. The IndexedDB API bug, which affects Safari users on macOS, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15, violates the same-origin policy that prevents websites accessing information from other websites that also interact with the IndexedDB database. A maliciously-designed website can thus get access to information such as browsing history and identifiers such as Google user IDs.

According to sources at Mac Otakara, Apple could be set to launch a new iPad Air 5 model, outfitted with a 5nm A15 SoC and an enhanced camera. The display and chassis may not be upgraded over the current-gen iPad Air, however.

Rumour has it that even the entry-level in the iPhone 14 series will have a 120 Hz ProMotion display, a notable upgrade on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. 6 GB of RAM could be arriving too, albeit without a bump to 8 GB for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple's next 'Pro' iPhones could receive improved storage configurations, though.

The latest software versions for iPhones and iPads were announced about half a year ago now, and have been found to be installed on about 70% and 60% of their compatible devices released over the last 4 years respectively. However, in the case of iOS, this figure is beaten by that of the preceding 14 version from a year ago.

A report by Counterpoint Research has now provided a look at sales of Apple's iPhone 13 range in China. The iPhone 13 dominates as expected but the iPhone 13 Mini comes in last by quite the distance, further buttressing rumors of Apple axing the iPhone 14 Mini.

Apple is apparently exploring the viability of different designs for its upcoming 2022 iPad Pro refresh, which could feature an interesting design choice that would allow the implementation of wireless charging functionality.

Pointing out the undeniable fact that it is being used extensively by extremist groups, Germany aims to shut down Telegram across the country, and even across the entire European Union. In addition to death threats against officials, Telegram is employed by anti-vaxxers in their campaign against COVID-19 shots.

Apple is expected to release a third-generation iPhone SE soon, perhaps up to six months before the iPhone 14 series arrives. New leaked CAD renders purport to show what the next iPhone SE will look like, which includes a single rear-facing camera and a notched display. Apparently, the panel change will bring a 5.69-inch display to the iPhone SE, and without making its chassis any larger than the current model's.

The upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models may get upgraded to a 48 MP main camera with larger pixel sizes, according to a TrendForce report. It is possible that Apple may use downscaling algorithms to give a final 12 MP output from the raw 48 MP sensor data. While the 48 MP main camera will be limited to the iPhone 14 Pro models, the entire iPhone 14 lineup is slated to get 8K video recording.

An analysis from Goldman Sachs has revealed that Apple has largely met demand for the iPhone 13 series of smartphones. On the other hand, the supply for the 14-inch and the 16-inch MacBook Pros still lags behind the demand. Unlike the iPhone 13, the MacBook Pro supply situation has worsened.

The start-up Chargeasap set up an Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of its Flash Pro and Pro Plus power banks. Its success has enabled the company to start selling the ~100W-capable accessories through its own website. They boast 25,000mAh rated capacities based on the latest graphene power-storage technology.

Apple Glass, AR glasses that the company is rumored to be working on, may come with lenses that adjust to correct users' visual defects. According to a patent granted to Apple, multiple electrodes are used to adjust the physical properties of liquid crystal lenses, allowing the lenses to mimic prescription lenses.

Apple has rolled out new updates for iPadOS and iOS, both aimed at addressing a long-standing security flaw and an issue with sending photos using an iCloud Link. iOS 15.2.1 should fix a bug that made some third-party CarPlay apps unresponsive, too.

Now that 2022 is in full swing, Apple has released a summary of its services and how they have "enriched" lives during the previous year. This includes claims that the developers who make apps for its systems made about US$60 billion in revenue over the 12 months just gone. The Cupertino giant was more cagey about what it made itself, besides hinting at record takings over the winter holiday and New Year.

Apple has expanded its Fitness+ subscription service with new features. Now, the service supports Collections, Time to Run, a new season of Time to Walk and new Artist Spotlight workouts, all designed to get people moving. The new features are available now to Apple Fitness+ subscribers.

After recent leaks and rumors have already hinted at the implementation of a punch hole camera cutout instead of a notch in the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, a developer has now created an image which can simulate the new design on your current iPhone.

Alleged prices for the Apple iPhone 14 series have been shared, and it seems to be a mixture of good news and bad news. The base iPhone 14 model starts at US$799 but there are increases for the Pro and Pro Max variants. In addition, there’s also mention of an iPhone 14 Max but no room for an iPhone 14 Mini.

Apple may have two launch events before the first half of the year is over according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. A spring event could feature a 5G-capable iPhone SE that may or may not be the iPhone SE 3 while the WWDC 2022 event should fall in June. The latter should herald in important new operating system updates such as macOS 13 Rome.

The Apple Watch Series 8 is likely to miss out on various health functions according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, including the much-rumored non-invasive blood glucose monitor. Disappointingly, Gurman opines that it could be quite a few years before such a useful tool for diabetics could turn up in an Apple Watch.

The notion that the iPhone 14 Pro series will feature Face ID hardware and a pill-shaped punch-hole is gaining steam. According to reports, Apple has included two cut-outs in its next-generation displays, but one will be reflective and invisible when using either the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max. The reflective cut-out will be for Face ID, leaving a pill-shaped cut-out for a front-facing camera.

Fresh details about the potential Apple iPhone SE 3 have surfaced, and it is not good news for fans hoping to get their hands on the smartphone in 2022. It appears the third-generation iPhone SE won’t be ready until 2024. In the meantime, a 5G variant of the 2020 iPhone SE (iPhone SE 2) will fill the gap.

A respected leaker has revealed several details about this year's iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Reputedly, Apple's next-generation flagships will retain Face ID while doing away with a notch. The iPhone 14 will not be so lucky, with the entry-level model missing out on under-display sensors.

Details about the Apple MacBook Air with M2 silicon have been explored by a leaker who claims that the thin and light laptop will definitely come with a notch. There is speculation in regard to both the price and launch date for the 2022 MacBook Air, while mass production of the notebook is rumored to start in January.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 gaming tablet has appeared in a bunch of live images being thoroughly compared with the Apple iPad Mini 6 for size and appearance. The larger Android slate holds up well against the svelte iPadOS-driven machine, and Lenovo has acknowledged that the Y700 is geared toward landscape-mode gaming.

Even though the official release of the iPhone 15 Pro is likely more than 18 months away, various analysts have already offered their speculations regarding a possible camera upgrade of Apple's flagship smartphone, which could supposedly feature a periscope lens capable of a 10x optical zoom.

An investigation by Reuters has suggested that workers at a Foxconn factory that assembles iPhones were subjected to a substandard and unhealthy environment. Protests pressured the facility to shut down after many workers contracted food poisoning. Consequently, Apple and Foxconn apologised for the poor living and working conditions and promised to make improvements.

A report out of Brazil has claimed that the Apple iPhone 15 Pro may not come with a slot for a physical SIM card. The smartphone, which could be released in 2023, would only utilize eSIM technology for communication purposes. An iPhone 15 Pro configured in such a manner would be a step closer to a portless iPhone.
A noted Apple tipster agrees that the SIM card tray will be removed.

A new leak has now revealed some more details on the upcoming iPhone SE 3. The phone will apparently be inspired by the iPhone 11, and will be powered by an A15 Bionic, albeit a detuned version of the chipset. Launch remains pegged for H1 2022.