Apple hasn't even released its inaugural mixed-reality headset yet already some people are calling for a more affordable second-generation model as soon as 2025.
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Future non-Pro iPhones no longer expected to use the latest Apple chips
All future Pro-branded iPhones, rather than just this year's iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, are expected to exclusively use Apple's latest mobile chips.
“The most complicated product Apple’s ever designed” unveiling in January 2023?
An Apple headset announcement could happen in January, which is the same month the Cupertino company unveiled the original iPhone back in 2007.
Redesigned macOS 13 System Preferences could include per-app settings
Apple is said to overhaul System Preferences with macOS 13, an effort that reportedly includes organizing settings by apps, similar to Settings on iOS.
Apple could launch a new HomePod, but don’t expect a radical redesign
Apple is rumored to release an updated HomePod model in 2022 or 2023, but there may not be much innovation in hardware design for the Siri wireless speaker.
Apple could release a cheaper Apple TV in the fall, but that’s all we know about it
The current $179/$199 Apple TV 4K is too pricey for what it does, but a cheaper model could launch in the fall to better compete with other streaming boxes.
Apple may replace the notch by pill-and-hole layout across all iPhone 15 models
An analyst predicts Apple will drop the display notch from its 2023 lineup, adopting a pill-and-hole design across all iPhone 15 models instead.
After a decade of Lightning, Apple could adopt USB-C on the iPhone 15 in 2023
The iPhone 15, arriving in 2023, has been predicted to finally ditch Lightning in favor of USB-C, an industry standard. A USB-C iPhone would be more than a convenience, it could help Apple deliver even faster charging and data transfer than Lightning.
The real fullscreen iPhone with under-display Face ID and camera may come in 2024
Apple has been predicted to release a true fullscreen iPhone in 2024 that would hide a front camera behind the screen and feature an under-display Face ID.
How the iPhone 14’s front camera gaining autofocus might boost your selfie game
All iPhone 14 models should bring autofocus to the front-facing selfie camera for clearer images, enhanced focus during FaceTime video calls and other perks.
Will Apple discontinue AirPods Pro after launching the second-generation model?
Don't expect the current AirPods Pro to be available at a lower price when the second-generation model launches, according to a revered analyst who says Apple wants to avoid repeating the same mistake as with the non-Pro models.
Apple rumored to be “actively testing” a foldable iPhone/iPad hybrid
Apple may be developing a foldable iPhone/iPad hybrid featuring a nine-inch OLED display when unfolded, but such a device is unlikely to launch before 2025.