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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone could offer communications via low earth orbit satellites alongside cellular networks

Apple’s next-gen iPhone might be able to forego having to be connected to either a 4G or 5G network, and could feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication technology to make calls and send messages, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a recent note to investors, Kuo explained that the ‌iPhone 13‌ lineup will […]

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Rumor: Apple to announce next-gen iPhone on September 14, hold global launch on September 24

If you were wondering when the next-gen iPhone would be announced and then released, this might be the answer. Per prolific leaker Jon Prosser, the “iPhone 13” handset will be announced on September 14 with a global launch on September 24. Following a report that suggested a potential launch date of September 17, Prosser explained […]

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Rumor: Apple internally testing Face ID upgrade that could allow users to unlock an iPhone 13 while wearing a mask and glasses

Per Jon Prosser and Front Page Tach, Apple is rumored to be internally testing an upgrade to its Face ID feature for the iPhone 13. Citing internal sources, the iPhone 13 will feature an upgraded Face ID facial recognition sensor that’s tuned to identify a match even when a mask or glasses are worn. He […]

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Rumor: Apple testing in-screen Touch ID systems for next-gen iPhones, feature probably won’t be ready in 2021

For years, iPhone users have wanted a Touch ID system built into the screens of their devices. Apple has reportedly been working on this, although odds are it won’t make an appearance in the iPhone 13. Rumors of a reintroduction of Touch ID to the iPhone have floated for a while, but while a relocated […]

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Research firm TrendForce predicts “iPhone 13” will launch in September, feature larger batteries, an updated chipset, and expanded 5G support

Per analysts with research firm TrendForce, Apple is likely to release all new models of its “iPhone 13” lineup in September, complete with larger batteries, an updated chipset, and expanded mmWave 5G support. The company on Thursday outlined its expectations for the device, which it says will return to a typical September release. Driven by […]