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Rumor: Apple to differentiate Pro and non-Pro iPhone 14 models via A16 processor, 48MP Wide camera, satellite connectivity function could arrive this year

Apple may be further differentiating the standard iPhone from the iPhone 14 Pro models via different chipsets and Wide cameras, according to the mighty Mark Gurman. According to Bloomberg, Gurman cited a range of rumors about the ‌iPhone 14‌ lineup and affirmed that Apple is still working on satellite connectivity features. Gurman also outlined how […]

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Rumor: Apple looking into “action plan” to work around Chinese supplier COVID-19 lockdowns

With a steady stream of COVID-19 lockdowns in China, Apple is now apparently menacing an “action plan” to diversity its supply chain management risks out of the country. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, China-based suppliers such Foxconn have struggled with lockdowns. In these cases, factories have either needed to stop production for a certain period […]

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Analyst states 2024 model iPhone could include under-screen Face ID, improved front camera

Apple could be looking to launch its first full-screen smartphone, complete with the long-rumored under-display Face ID as the “iPhone 16 Pro” in 2024. Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who posted a tweet stating that he believes Apple would be wise to adopt an under-display Face ID. Kuo also believes this would include an under-display […]

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Rumor: Samsung looking to adapt technique used to make batteries for electric vehicles to next-gen iPhone batteries

Samsung is apparently looking to use a battery production technique generally used for electric vehicles in order to create more energy-dense smartphone batteries as a move that could improve the battery life of future iPhone models. The batteries, which would be manufactured by Samsung SDI (Samsung’s battery and energy division), would be used to create […]

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Rumor: Apple could offer upgraded front camera for all four iPhone 14 models expected this year

Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, all four iPhone 14 models that are expected to launch later this year will likely feature an upgraded front camera with both autofocus and a wider ƒ/1.9 aperture. The wider aperture would allow more light to pass through the lens and reach the front camera’s sensor on iPhone 14 models. […]