YouTuber Unbox Therapy has got hold of an iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy unit, which seems to have been put together based on leaked schematics. The unofficial (but well-made) model shows how the biggest iPhone 13 could look with a smaller notch and new camera module.
The video, which has racked up 1.4m views since it was posted on 4th May, compares the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the current iPhone 12 Pro Max. The two flagship phones look similar but the 13 Pro Max is thought to be 3mm thicker to accommodate its rumoured 120Hz display.
As for the cameras, the iPhone 13 is expected to sport Apple’s best-ever telephoto zoom lenses, which is why the dummy unit sports a larger camera module. Larger lenses should theoretically capture more light, meaning better-quality photos.
On the front, the iPhone 13’s notch is set to shrink, although it’s not expected to disappear until the launch of the iPhone 14 in 2022. As you can see from the dummy model in the video, the notch could be much less intrusive, freeing up extra space for the status bar.
The notch is almost certain to hold FaceID but there’s also talk of Apple adding a TouchID sensor under the iPhone 13 display. We could even see LiDAR depth-sensing tech rollout to the whole iPhone 13 range (it’s currently only available on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max).
The iPhone 13 is expected to launch in September 2021, but we wouldn’t count on a foldable iPhone making an appearance. Apple is said to be working on several prototypes, but these are only due out in 2023 according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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iPhone 13 leaks aren’t unusual, but the latest disclosure is more intriguing than normal. A new 3D render (above) suggests Apple could be making some “strange” design changes, claims 9to5Mac.
The renders originate from MySmartPrice, which tips the iPhone 13 for an iPhone 12-like design and a smaller notch. The same publication also claims the iPhone 13 could boast two front cameras, though we’d take that with a generous pinch of salt.
The biggest surprise, however, is the new camera bump: it seems to sport a pretty radical ‘diagonal arrangement’. The cameras are stacked vertically on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12, but on the iPhone 13 the rear lenses are depicted top-left and bottom right of the camera module. Cue much head-scratching.
We’re expecting very few technical upgrades to the iPhone 13 cameras, so it seems curious (or unlikely) that Apple would rejig the position of the lenses. Could it be an aesthetic choice? And will the design of the triangular camera on the iPhone 13 Pro models also be changing?
One theory is that the reshuffle could free up space for a LIDAR sensor, but that would more than likely be reserved for the more expensive Pro models. Others have questioned the authenticity of the leak. As 9to5Mac says, MySmartPrice has a good track record when it comes to iPhone renders but past material has typically surfaced with the approval of respected leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks). We shall see.
In the market for a new smartphone? The iPhone 13 is tipped for an 120Hz OLED display that uses variable refresh rate technology to prolong the battery life. It’s not due to drop until September but in the meantime, Cupertino is expected to unveil a new iPad Pro at its Spring Loaded event on 20th April.
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Forget iPhone 13 – iPhone 14 will bring a host of drastic changes, says respected tech analyst Ming-Chu Kuo. Apparently, Apple’s 2022 iPhone will boast a notch-less design and 8K video recording for the first time.
It’s bad news for iPhone Mini fans, though: Kuo claims Apple will kill off the 5.4-inch model from 2022. Rumours suggest that the compact mobile hasn’t sold well, so the iPhone 13 Mini, which is expected to be announced this September, could be the Mini’s swan song.
Kuo is quick to point out that the 2022 iPhone line-up will still consist of four models: two high-end ‘Pro’ phones with 6.1- and 6.7-inch screens and two ‘affordable’ iPhones with the same 6.1- and 6.7-inch screens – sans the top-tier camera tech.
As for the design, whereas the latest leaks tip the upcoming iPhone 13 for a 10 per cent-smaller camera notch (via 9to5Mac), Kuo is convinced the iPhone 14 will see Apple transition to a much sleeker ‘punch-hole’ design, where the only display cutout is used for the front selfie camera.
And from 2023 – yes, we’re onto the iPhone 15 now – Kuo reckons Apple could plump for a bezel-free design with both the selfie camera and FaceID infrared projector hidden beneath the phone’s display. Given that the iPhone 15 is probably nothing more than a napkin-sketch right now, anything’s possible.
Back to iPhone 14, though. The same future-gazer expects the more expensive ‘Pro’ models to sport an upgraded 48MP sensor because “the best resolution for augmented and mixed reality is 8K to 16K”. That ties in nicely with the rumour that Apple is planning to launch a mixed reality headset in 2022. As for stills, Kuo reckons they’ll be scaled down to 12MP to produce manageable files with stunning levels of detail and almost no noise (a technique already used by many of the best Android phones).
Finally, Kuo tips all four 2022 iPhones to support 8K video recording – a first for Apple. Given that Samsung has already released two smartphones that support 8K recording – the 2020 Galaxy S20 and 2021 Galaxy S21 – some would say the Cupertino giant has fallen behind its competitors on that front. Then again, Samsung manufactures 8K TVs, so it makes sense to put 8K-capable mobiles devices into its customers’ pockets.
Of course, 2023 is a long way off. For now all eyes are on Apple’s 20th April event, which is expected to feature a new iPad Pro with Mini LED display and the AirPods 3 wireless buds (maybe).
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The iPhone 12s Pro gets a renewed screen with a smaller notch and an under-display Touch ID sensor. Renders show the new Apple smartphone in detail.
New Apple smartphones are being released every year around September. The iPhone 12 series was introduced last year. Relatively minor changes are expected in 2021, therefore Apple may decide not use the name “iPhone 13”, but will opt for “iPhone 12s” instead. Regardless of which model name Apple chooses, there seem to be four models in the planning. Just like last year, a mini, a base model, a Pro and a Pro Max is expected.
Although it will take several months before Apple will announce the new models, a lot of information has already appeared online about the iPhone 12s series. One of the most frequently heard changes compared to 2020; the notch finally seems to be getting smaller. In this publication we will limit ourselves to the Pro model.
iPhone 12s Pro with updated screen and Touch ID under the display
The design will remain almost identical, after all, the design of the iPhone 12 series has already been renewed. The display size of the iPhone 12s Pro will probably remain the same, however the 6.1-inch OLED display will be improved. The new Pro models will support a high 120 Hertz refresh rate for the first time. It is an LTPO display, which enables an adaptive refresh rate. This allows considerable savings on battery consumption.
Another important change from previous years; Apple will likely implement an under-display fingerprint sensor. The Touch ID functionality that Apple incorporated in the home button for years was praised for a long time. Afterwards, Apple started to focus on advanced 3D Face ID technology. As a result no iPhone models have been released with a fingerprint sensor since 2017 – except for the iPhone SE 2020.
The iPhone 12s Pro / Pro Max will likely be the first smartphones from the US manufacturer to feature a fingerprint sensor under the screen. Apple will probably use a sensor from chip manufacturer Qualcomm. The 5G modems that Apple uses also come from Qualcomm. The Face ID functionality will be maintained, which will simply give users additional options to secure and unlock their smartphone.
The Dutch designer Jermaine Smit, aka Concept Creator, has made a new YouTube video in collaboration with LetsGoDigital in which the expected iPhone 12s Pro can be seen from all sides. The product renders used for this publication are also designed by Jermaine.
Improved camera and new hardware
Apple also seems to make the necessary changes when it comes to the camera. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported some time ago that the two Pro models will have a greatly improved ultra-wide angle lens (f / 1.8) with autofocus. In addition, Apple seems to want to use larger image sensors this time.
In terms of design, no major changes are expected, although the camera system may be slightly thicker. In addition, in contrary to last year Apple will not make any difference between the camera system of the iPhone 12s Pro and that of the Pro Max. Thus, these two models will mainly differ in display size and battery capacity.
It goes without saying that the new models will also be equipped with the latest hardware and software. The Silicon Valley company seems to integrate a 5nm A15 Bionic chipset this time that makes 5G and WiFi 6th support possible. The iPhone 12 models already offered 5G support, but WiFi 6E is new.
The recently introduced Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones also support the new WiFi 6E technology. As with WiFi 6, this allows you to achieve higher performance, lower latency and faster data rates. The improved WiFi 6th variant uses the 6Ghz band, which offers more space than the existing 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz frequency bands.
With the new 6Ghz band it is easier to send a lot of data in one go, but the range is more limited than with the already existing 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz frequency bands. The latter bands also remain available with WiFi 6e.
Battery and MagSafe charging accessory
As for the battery, last year the Pro model was equipped with a 3,046mAh battery. This guarantees 17 hours of video watching or 11 hours of video streaming. The device supports 20W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The 12s Pro will probably have similar battery specs.
It has long been rumored that Apple wants to introduce at least one phone model without a charging port. This device will only support wireless charging. This is where the new MagSafe charging system comes in handy, which was announced at the time of the iPhone 12 series. With this accessory you can charge the device wirelessly with a maximum charging power of 15W.
Incidentally, it recently became known that both the iPhone 12 smartphones and the MagSafe accessories can pose a danger to people with a pacemaker or other medical implants. The many magnets can create an electromagnetic field, which disrupts pacemakers and defibrillators.
Apple therefore advises to keep a minimum distance of 15 cm between the pacemaker and the mentioned Apple products at all times. A minimum distance of 30cm is recommended during wireless charging. Obviously, it is not only iPhones that suffer from this. Electronic products are increasingly fitted with magnets, all of which can pose a hazard to medical devices.
You will probably have heard that since the launch of the iPhone 12, Apple does not include a charger or EarPods in the sales package. Now that Samsung has also decided to no longer supply a charger or earplugs with the Galaxy S21 series, this trend seems to be continuing. Despite this decision, Apple can look back on a very successful launch, the sales numbers of the 12 series are significantly higher than in previous years.
Recently published quarterly figures show that the sales numbers of the 12 series are no less than 17% higher than those of the 11 series, in the same period a year earlier. Consumers have therefore not punished Apple for omitting the charger and earphones. In contrast, the addition of 5G seems to have been a reason for many to buy a new iPhone.
iPhone 13 or iPhone 12s series?
When it comes to the naming, earlier this month Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reported that Apple is considering opting for an “s” upgrade this year as no major changes are being made. This is partly due to COVID-19, due to the continuing pandemic Apple engineers can only be found a few days a week, in limited numbers, at the Silicon Valley offices. This makes product development a lot more complicated.
Shortly after the publication of Gurman, Apple analyst Jon Prosser confirmed that this time the name will indeed be iPhone 12s. Obviously nothing has been confirmed yet, but it does not sound entirely unlikely. After all, Apple has used the addition “s” more often when it came to minor upgrades. Consider, for example, the iPhone 6s / 6s Plus and the more recently introduced iPhone Xs / Xs Max.
Jon Prosser also claims that Apple will probably never release an iPhone 13 series. Superstition would play an important role in this. Because “13” is an unlucky number in Western countries, Apple would immediately want to opt for iPhone 14 next year.
No concrete information is yet known about the price of the new iPhone models. The iPhone XS, the one year later announced iPhone 11 Pro and the even more recent iPhone 12 Pro all came at a starting price of € 1,160. With the latter model, the minimum storage capacity was doubled to 128GB.
The iPhone 12s Pro will probably have a similar suggested retail price and will also be offered in the same memory variants: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. Apple is expected to announce the four new smartphone models in September 2021.
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Samsung will be the exclusive supplier of LTPO OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone 13 generation, reports The Elec. Those panels will be used on the two Pro models and will run at 120 Hz.
LTPO panels are more power efficient than their LTPS counterparts. A key advantage is that they can have an adaptive refresh rate without additional hardware. The vanilla iPhone 13 duo will continue using the older LTPS panels, which probably means they’ll stick to 60Hz for another year.
That will change in 2022, as Apple is reportedly planning on using only LTPO OLEDs for all four iPhone 14 models. By then, it should be able to use LG Display as a second source of panels to reduce its reliance on Samsung Display.
But only Samsung will have enough capacity to meet Apple’s quotas this year. It is planning to produce 60,000 sheets per month at its A3 line in Asan. For comparison, LG’s E6 line in Paju can put out only 5,000 sheets a month, though it plans to expand that to 25,000 before the end of this year.
LTPO panels take a longer time to produce as the technology requires the addition of an oxide layer (the O in the name). This makes them harder to produce and more expensive too.
The power savings of 5-15% are worth it, though. While it was never officially confirmed, Apple allegedly wanted to include both 5G and 120 Hz in the iPhone 12 generation but had the power budget for only one and it went with next-gen connectivity. LTPO will allow the display to run at 120 Hz without killing the battery.
LTPO was developed by Apple and first used on the Watch Series 4 (which can throttle its display down to 1 Hz to save battery). Samsung’s Galaxy Note20 Ultra became the first phone to use an LTPO panel and rumor has it that the upcoming S21 series will use the technology as well.
This week we were talking about Apple had acquired 80% of TSMC’s 5 nanometer production capacity , something that will allow you to manufacture the processors of several of its products, among which are the Apple M1 processors that are giving so much that talk.
However, it seems that Apple is already looking to the future, and as we can read in Phone Arena, the Apple A processor 15 that will give life to the iPhone 14 would be the first to arrive at a smartphone with a 3 nanometer node , something that should provide great improvements in terms of performance and energy efficiency, two important aspects in any device I really need a battery to work as long as possible.
Also, it is to be expected that a future chip of Apple’s M range, as could be the supposed Apple M1X , also arrive with a 3 nanometer node to provide the same enhancements to its ARM-powered computers and laptops in this abandonment to Intel.
Be that as it may, it appears that Apple has spare chips to manufacture at a 3 nanometer node, so it is possible that Apple will get all the 3 nanometer production that TSMC allows them to acquire.
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Apple presented its new iPhone yesterday 12, 11 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, in addition to the new HomePod Mini, one of the new features of these iPhone is not in the phone itself, but in the disappearance of the adapter current and headphones from their boxes , Apple commented in the presentation that iPhone users already own more than 700 Millions of EarPods headphones with Lightning connector and others have been moved to wireless devices. In addition, they also let us know that there are more than 2 billion power adapters from Apple worldwide.
In this way Apple decided not to include these elements with the purchase of its new iPhone 12 , something that has been criticized since they are not cheap these terminals, being the entry price of the iPhone 14 mini, the cheapest, of 809 euros and that with a similar price in the largest device presented last year, The iPhone 11 included both accessories in the box. It would not have been amiss to pass this saving on to the final price of the iPhone , lowering the price of each terminal by a few euros since the box is now smaller.
Maybe this is why Apple has decided lower the price of the power adapters from 25 W that are compatible with fast charging and have a USB Type-C connector to 25 euros from the 35 that previously cost, has also decided to lower the price of EarPods headphones with lightning connector and jack that were previously included with all iPhone to 19 euros , 6 euros less than a couple of days ago.
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The novelty collection consists of four models according to leaks – iPhone mini , iPhone 11 iPhone, Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Apple has unexpectedly unveiled the new iPhone at its launch today collection. The new smartphone series brings with it a revamped, more angular design, the Apple A 14 system circuit and 5G connections. Released phones confirm the leak reported last week as true. In addition to the phones, Apple also unveiled the HomePod Mini smartphone speaker, which was also predicted in the aforementioned year.
All telephones are connected by an A which you can read more about in the news about it a month ago. In short, however, the circuit is the mobile system’s first 5nm-wide system circuit, which is also Apple’s first circuit to support 5G connections. Apple promises the circuit to be up to 30 faster than other mobile system circuits so CPU as well as the GPU.
5G support was one of the main themes of Apple’s launch event. With 5G support, the manufacturer promised a collection of iPhone 14 reach transmission speeds of up to 4 Gb / s at its fastest, but unfortunately mmWave support, which offers the toughest speeds, remains a U.S. treat. To improve the higher power consumption observed on other mobile devices on 5G networks, Apple has developed a mode called Smart Mode, which in practice means that the phone only uses 5G when it detects higher-speed usage on the phone. In this case, the phone spends most of its time on 4G networks.
Another novelty that unites all iPhone is MagSafe -charge. A term familiar from the magnetic chargers on Apple’s older MacBook laptops is borrowed from the iPhone world to describe the magnetic circle found on the back of the phone, which allows you to use both accessories and a wireless charger that resembles an Apple Watch charger. At the launch, Apple promoted MagSafe magnets with, among other things, a snap-on card case and a MagSafe charger, both of which are available directly through Apple’s website 68 and at euro guide prices
In addition to the redesigned design, Apple has also introduced a new glass structure using the Ceramic Shield marketing term for all phones, which, according to the manufacturer, offers up to four times the drop resistance of previously used glass. All new iPhone – a rating that promises the phone to last 30 immersion in water to a depth of 6 meters
There has also been a change in the delivery content, as Apple no longer has new iPhone 12 models provide power directly to the phone, but only a Lightning-connected cable with a USB Type-C connector on the other end for attachment to the consumer’s own charger.
At the bottom of the collection to replace last year’s iPhone 12 Apple released new iPhone and more affordable iPhone mini, both of which will rank earlier this year above the released iPhone SE. The phones are almost identical in features, but they are distinguished by screen sizes and, as is typical of Apple, also different resolutions due to the screen size. iPhone 11 screen size is familiar from last year 6.1 inches, but the screen with the Super Retina XDR name has an even higher resolution 2532 x 1170, which provides 460 pixel density of ppi. iPhone 12 mini display is significantly smaller 5, 4 inches and resolution 2340 x 476, which provides 476 ppi pixel density. Compared to the previous year, the Super Retina XDR screen also differs in technology, as Apple has moved to the iPhone 11 from the LCD panel found on the OLED display. iPhone 11 and 11 The mini displays naturally also support HDR material and offer up to 1200 the maximum brightness. However, the typical maximum brightness is familiar from the iPhone 12 650 staples
For the camera range 12 and mini offer 11) is a wide-angle camera that serves as the main camera and 120 an ultra-wide-angle camera with a degree angle of view. However, the camera system has not remained the same in other respects, but development has taken place. The aperture ratio of the main camera has increased to f1.6, in addition to which the number of elements in its lens has increased from six to seven. Also on the software side, the phone has been promised development with more advanced HDR mode and Dolby Vision support for video recording, among other things. In addition, image stabilization for video recording has been developed according to the manufacturer. In other respects, video recording supports the already familiar 4K Flevel video, both front and back also with rear cameras
iPhone 11 Pro and Max Max, in turn, will replace last year’s iPhone according to its names 10 Pro and 10 Pro Max models. As the clearest innovation in addition to the redesigned design of the phones 12 series – Pro models have increased the size of their screens. iPhone ‘s Pro’s screen is 6.1 ”And iPhone 10 The Pro Max display is 6, 7 ”, while on the last generation Pro models they were 5.8 ″ and 6.5 ″. In addition, the amount of storage space for price-from-models has been increased from last year’s 52 gigabyte 120 gigabyte.
From the basic models, the Pro models differ in their camera features, although there are also differences between the Pro models. Both Pro models offer three cameras – an ultra-wide-angle camera, a wide-angle camera that serves as the main camera, and a telephoto camera – in addition to the LiDAR sensor familiar from the iPad Pro. iPhone 11 The Pro’s ultra-wide angle camera is on paper 11 and 12 familiar from the mini, as well as the main camera, although the pixel size of the main camera is defined by Apple 11 Prolle 1.4 um when 12 and 12 for which the size is not mentioned. For the camera of the iPhone Pro offers 30 Focal length, i.e. traditional 2x zoom, 6-element lens, optical image stabilization and quite bright f2.0 aperture ratio.
iPhone 10 The Max Max, on the other hand, offers the ultra-wide-angle camera familiar from the smaller Pro. , but differs for the main camera and the TV camera. 10 The pixel size of the Pro Max main camera is a notch larger than 1, 7 μm, in addition to which, in support of the optical image stabilization of the lens, it also offers an optical image stabilizer that moves the entire cell, which has previously been seen mainly in advanced SLR camera stabilizers. For the camera, the iPhone Max Max offers a notch higher zoom mm pol
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