iPhone 13 release date, price & specs rumours

mood · Oct 24, 2020

iPhone 13 release date, price & specs rumours
...there are already plenty of rumours hinting at what you should expect when it arrives
October 22, 2020
https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/iphone-13-release-date-3797033/

Apple may have only just pulled back the covers on the iPhone 12, but that never stops us from looking forward to what our favourite tech company has in store when it updates the iPhone again in 2021. Here's everything we know so far about the iPhone 13.
When will the iPhone 13 be released?
Up until this year, Apple has been quite consistent with the release dates of its iPhones. Usually, the new products are announced at the beginning of September and released a week or so later.

But assuming that things return to a semblance of normality in 2021, the iPhone 13 should return to its traditional place in the calendar, with a September release.
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How much will the iPhone 13 cost?
[...] With this in mind, we expect Apple to stick with this structure and bring in the iPhone 13 at around £799/$799 and any mini or Pro models directly replacing their older siblings.
What new features can we expect in the iPhone 13?
Alongside the usual upgraded versions of processors and camera tweaks, Apple could be preparing some genuinely new features for the next iteration of its smartphone. Here's what we've seen rumoured so far.
Better displays
Many thought the iPhone 12, or at least the 12 Pro models, would come with updates to the display refresh rates.
To see why this would be a big deal, read our coverage of why display experts say you should wait for iPhone 13.
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iPhone 13 to lose its Lightning port
One of the stranger rumours that seems to be picking up traction is that Apple will ditch the Lightning port on the iPhone 13.
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mood · Nov 7, 2020

iPhone 13 expected to come in the same four sizes as iPhone 12, but with an upgraded wide-angle camera
Looking ahead to 2021
November 6, 2020
https://www.techspot.com/news/87496-kuo-apple-iphone-13-come-same-four-sizes.html

Forward-looking: Although Kuo didn’t mention it specifically, the next iPhones will almost certainly be powered by a new version of Apple’s SoC, tentatively known as the A15 Bionic. Others have also said to expect an even smaller front notch and perhaps 120Hz displays, but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves.

Well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a recent research note that he expects next year’s iPhone 13 to ship in the same four model sizes as the current-gen handset, albeit with some major camera improvements.
In the research note, seen by MacRumors, Kuo said the ultra-wide cameras on the two high-end phones will get six-element, f/1.8 aperture lenses with autofocus. In comparison, all iPhone 12 models have an f/2.4, five-element ultra-wide lens with a fixed focus.
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The aforementioned upgraded cameras should help Apple sell more units, as will the fact that 5G will be more established come September 2021.
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mood · Nov 14, 2020

iPhone 13 could see big efficiency gains from new battery and display tech
Efficiency gains are always welcome
November 13, 2020
https://www.techspot.com/news/87599-iphone-13-could-see-big-efficiency-gains-new.html

Editor's take: Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the company’s next iPhone, tentatively known as the iPhone 13, could be the first to use a new type of battery technology called soft board batteries. This, combined with potential gains from a new type of display, could result in much better battery life. There’s even talk that Apple could experiment with some sort of always-on display, although admittedly, that seems a bit far-fetched.

In a recent investment note seen by 9to5Mac, Kuo said he predicts that battery supplier Jialianyi will get about 40 percent to 50 percent of Apple’s soft board battery orders for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. This, he anticipates, could increase the revenue the company generates from Apple by about 100 percent year over year.
Kuo said the new battery tech would allow Apple to save space inside the iPhone and reduce costs.
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mood · Dec 13, 2020

Kuo: iPhone 13 to be produced and launched on regular schedule in 2021
December 12, 2020
https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/12/kuo-...ced-and-launched-on-regular-schedule-in-2021/

For 2021, the company will be able to launch the iPhone 13 models on regular schedule, says reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a new investor note obtained today by 9to5Mac, Kuo states that the mass production schedule of the iPhone 13 will be the same as for previous iPhone models before the 12 lineup. That means we can expect all iPhone 13 models available by September 2021 without delays.
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Kuo also says he has no concerns about the lower shipping forecast for the A14 chip produced by TSMC on Q2 2021 compared to Q1 2021. The analyst says this decline is “seasonal” and expected as TSMC will begin shifting its production pipeline for developing the new A15 chip that will equip the iPhone 13 lineup.
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mood · Dec 15, 2020

iPhone 13 Pro Models Rumoured to Have ProMotion, Always-On Displays: Report
December 15, 2020
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/ne...omotion-display-always-on-rumour-2021-2338782

iPhone 13 Pro models coming next year could feature low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels, that would allow for higher refresh rates of up to 120Hz and also features such as an always-on display.

Rumour has it that Samsung and LG would continue to be the primary supplier of OLED panels for Apple. However, two of its four models (presumably the Pro variants) would use a new LTPO OLED display, similar to what it introduced with the Apple Watch Series 4. With a variable refresh rate of such a panel, it's possible that Apple could finally introduce 90Hz or even 120Hz refresh rates in its iPhone models.
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According to a report by Korean website TheElec, iPhone 13's OLED panels would be more technologically sophisticated compared to the ones used in the iPhone 12 (Review) series.
With LTPO, Apple would be able to drop the refresh rate really low along with the brightness, that could allow for an always-on display mode that users can opt to use.
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mood · Dec 18, 2020

iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature WiFi 6E Connectivity: REPORT
December 18, 2020
https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/iphone-13-wifi-6e/

The latest from Barclays analysts Thomas O’Malley, Blayne Curtis, Tim Long, and their associates was first detailed today by MacRumors. Their report indicates that Apple is going to adopt a “game-changing” upgrade for Wi-Fi, adding support for Wi-Fi 6E in the iPhone 13 lineup. The analysts were able to come to these conclusions based on conversations they had with multiple Apple suppliers.

A WiFi 6E-enabled device would support the newer 6GHz band, along with 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
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While the standard for WiFi 6 is yet to be published, the 6GHz band will bring-in faster data speeds (up to 9.6Gbps) and wider channels for faster connectivity.
Barclays also said that Cirrus Logic will supply a new power conversion chip for at least some iPhone 13 models [...]
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mood · Jan 4, 2021

Apple Rumored to Expand LiDAR Scanner to Entire iPhone 13 Lineup
January 4, 2021
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/04/lidar-scanner-on-all-iphone-13-models-rumor/

Apple is expected to expand its LiDAR Scanner to the entire iPhone 13 lineup in 2021, rather than only the Pro and Pro Max models, according to supply chain sources cited by Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.

First introduced on the iPad Pro in March 2020, and since expanded to the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, the LiDAR Scanner is a small sensor that uses 3D sensing to measure the distance to surrounding objects up to five meters away.
Apple frequently introduces new features or specs on higher-end devices before trickling them down to lower-end devices in later years.
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Apple is predicted to return to its traditional September unveiling of the iPhone 13 lineup, which is expected to include the same four models, including a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. (These names are simply placeholders and could certainly end up being different.)
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mood · Jan 5, 2021

iPhone 13 Could See More Models Adopt mmWave 5G Technology
January 4, 2021
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2021/01/iphone-13-mmwave-5g/

In case you weren’t aware, not all 5G is equal. This is because depending on the antennas in your smartphone, you might be connected to either mmWave 5G or sub-6GHz 5G. The former offers faster speeds compared to sub-6GHz, but have a shorter range, while the latter offers wider coverage but at the cost of speed.

The iPhone 12 currently supports both 5G connectivity options if you live in the US, but for non-US markets, it’s sold with the sub-6GHz antenna.
[...] Apple is expected to include mmWave 5G antennas in more of its iPhone 13 models this year.
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This is according to a report from Patently Apple who cites a supply chain report in which a Taiwanese company, Qiqi, is in the process of receiving a large order for mmWave antennas which will apparently be going into the iPhone 13.
Source: patentlyapple
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