With March coming to an end and no sign of Apple’s media event yet, rumors continue to take control of the news circle. This week saw a number of new reports about the iPhone 13, a possible “rough” Apple Watch model, a HomePod with screen and camera, and more.
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The rivalry between Apple and Intel took an interesting turn this week, with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announcing a new strategy for the chipmaker that sees it follow other companies like Apple in their hopes of manufacturing the usual chips. aca. Read on for all the details of these stories and more!
The front glass of the iPhone 13 features a smaller pound with an earpiece attached to the top of the bezel
IPhone 13 models are widely expected to feature a notch less, and now we need to take a first look at the possible design.
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Greek repair provider iRepair delivered this week MacRumors with a reported picture of front-facing glass panels for iPhone 13 models, with the same three 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch display sizes as the iPhone 12 lineup. The notch on each iPhone is significantly smaller as a result of moving the earpiece speaker up to the high bezel, a design option that was initially rumored for last year’s iPhone 12 models but failed.
Several sources have said that iPhone 13 models will feature a notch less, including analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
After shrinking the pound this year, Kuo said that Apple plans to switch to a hole-punch display design for at least some 2022 iPhone models, like Samsung S Galaxy S21 and other smartphones recently , followed by an iPhone with a real full-screen design. no holes or holes and a fingerprint scanner not displayed as early as 2023.
Apple May Launches Apple Rugged Watch Model for Outstanding Sport as early as this year
Apple is measuring the ability to launch an Apple Watch with a rugged cover made for use in harsh environments, according to a new report from Bloombergis Marc Gurman.
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The latest Apple Watch models withstand water up to 50 meters, but Gurman suggests that Apple could make a new device more “rugged” by giving it a rubber coating, making it more resistant to damage in awesome environments compared to the conventional line of aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel cases.
Despite actively considering such a model, Gurman introduces the usual catapult about future rumor results by claiming that his sources say he could be postponed or eventually delayed.
Apple is also working on new swim tracking features for the Apple Watch, according to the report, although no further details have been provided.
After Anti-M1 Ads, Intel wants to make Apple silicon chips
Just days after launching an advertising campaign against M1 Macs, Intel has expressed interest in manufacturing Apple’s silicon chips in the future.
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In an interview with the BBC, Intel ‘s new CEO, Pat Gelsinger, said that “everyone wants several suppliers” for chips, adding that there is “real potential” for renewed partnerships.
When asked why Intel chose to run an advertising campaign against M1 Macs while hoping to win Apple’s business, Gelsinger said “we have great respect for Apple as a company” but added “at the same time , we are going to be aggressive competitors and we are out to rejuvenate the PC ecosystem. “
Apple currently relies on Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC for all chips designed specifically for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices.
Apple develops new ‘HomePod’ models with screens and cameras
In a report focusing on an inactive temperature and humidity sensor found in this week’s HomePod mini, BloombergMark Gurman briefly commented that Apple “has been developing new speakers with screens and cameras.”
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This statement suggests that Apple could at least explore the idea of new HomePod models with display and camera to compete with the likes of Google’s Nest Hub Max, Amazon’s Echo Show, and Portal Facebook, but Gurman warns that there is no “launch soon,” so there is no guarantee that Apple will release such a product.
Earlier this month, Apple announced it was shutting down the full-size HomePod and shifting the focus to the HomePod mini. Gurman said Apple still lacks a “unification strategy” for the luxury home market, with some people within the company seeming to blame the lack of progress on Siri’s deficits compared to Google and Amazon supporter Alexa.
Apple is phasing out 512GB and 1TB SSDs for a 21.5-inch iMac
Apple this week dropped a 512GB and 1TB SSD resolution for the 21.5-inch 4K iMac, leaving a 256GB SSD or 1TB Fusion Drive as the only available options for the PC.
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Apple also removed the iMac Pro from its online store this week after announcing that the computer would be shut down earlier this month. Now that supplies of the iMac Pro have run out, the computer is no longer available for purchase from Apple’s online store, with the exception of some refurbished models.
Both of those trends are likely to involve the introduction of a redesigned iMac with Apple’s silicon chip later this year. Rumors suggest that the iMac’s new design will resemble Apple’s high-end Pro XDR Display, with thinner bezels around the display, no metal “chin” under the display, and a flat back. Two unpublished iMacs have been mentioned in the latest macOS 11.3 beta.
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