We already had an idea of what to expect from Apple this month but now we have a better idea of it all. The folks over at Bloomberg published a report providing a bit more detail than the average tech rumor mill.
Apple is definitely going 5G this year w/ the many iPhones coming – 4 different models + sizes to be exact. We’re looking at a 5.4inch + 6.1inch for the regular iPhones and a 6.1inch + 6.7inch for the iPhone Pro models. All w/ OLED panels + 5G support BTW.
The regular ones will have an aluminum frame while the Pro will offer a stainless steel one. All will resemble the iPad Pro w/ square edges. The 6.7inch Pro mode will be the only one offering the new LiDAR scanner from the iPad Pro. Due to the pandemic, you can expect delays on the Pro models.
Apple plans to ship between 75 -80 million 5G iPhones this year.
Expect a new iPad Air w/ a slightly newer design to match the iPad Pro design language w/ slimmer bezels + edge-to-edge display. It may offer a 10.8inch panel that retains the Touch ID but on the Power button. No word on the iPad mini getting an update as of yet.
We already know that we’re getting a new Apple Watch – more than likely Series 6. But we may get an updated budget version to replace the Series 3 as well. The previously-rumored smaller + more affordable HomePod smart speaker looks to be finally coming. And last but not least, Apple’s very-own over-the-ear headphones. That’s right, not Beats but actual Apple branding.
Despite the hardware delays, you can expect iOS 14 as well as the latest from iPad OS, watchOS, tvOS to arrive on schedule. Is there anything in particular that you’re looking forward to? Or are you not upgrading this year?
