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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mood · Jun 21, 2021

Pent-up demand could drive strong 'iPhone 13' cycle into 2022, analyst says
June 21, 2021
https://appleinsider.com/articles/2...strong-iphone-13-cycle-into-2022-analyst-says

Ahead of the potential launch of the "iPhone 13" later in 2021, Wedbush believes there is still "massive" pent-up demand for new smartphones within Apple's customer base.

In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, Wedbush lead analyst Daniel Ives acknowledges that Apple shares have underperformed thus far in 2021. Ives attributes that to Wall Street being unconvinced about continued iPhone growth.
However, the analyst believes that current demand could point toward another strong cycle for Apple's upcoming 2021 iPhone models.
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As far "iPhone 13" specifications, the analyst predicts that the lineup will add a 1TB storage option and will include a number of LiDAR-related enhancements across the lineup.

Because about 250 million out of the current 975 million iPhone models have not yet been upgraded in the past three and a half years, Ives says that Apples current "robust consumer product cycle" will continue well into 2022.
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mood · Jun 23, 2021

Concept based on rumors shows iPhone 13 Pro with smaller notch and larger camera lenses
June 22, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/22/conc...-with-smaller-notch-and-larger-camera-lenses/

We’re only three or four months away from the announcement of the next generation iPhone, but rumors already give us an idea of what to expect from Apple’s new smartphones in 2021. Based on everything leaked so far, ConceptCreator together with LetsGoDigital have created beautiful 3D renders of what the iPhone 13 Pro will look like.

Some schematics that leaked earlier this year indicate that this year’s iPhones will be more like an “iPhone 12S” rather than an iPhone 13, although the official names remain unknown. That’s because the design will remain pretty much the same as the current generation, with only a few noticeable changes.
For instance, these schematics suggest that the new iPhones will be thicker and have larger camera lenses — at least in the Pro lineup.
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We can see a new version of the iPhone Pro that is very similar to the iPhone 12 Pro, but with a smaller notch, bigger cameras, and new colors (although there are no concrete leaks about new colors in the iPhone 13 lineup).
It’s possible that Apple is more focused on improving the iPhone hardware with things like better cameras, bigger batteries, and expanded 5G support.
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mood · Jun 24, 2021

Kuo predicts strong iPhone 13 shipments due to Huawei ban and tempting feature upgrades
June 23, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/23/kuo-...-to-huawei-ban-and-tempting-feature-upgrades/

In a note shared today with investors, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts strong iPhone 13 shipments due to the Huawei ban and tempting feature upgrades. Kuo believes in stronger iPhone sales not only for 2021 as well as 2022.

We have a favorable view of Apple’s future iPhone product strategy and expect that iPhone shipments will reach 230–240mn and 250–260mn units in 2021 and 2022, respectively (vs. about 195mn in 2020).
For the second half of 2021, Kuo predicts that the iPhone will gain in the high-end market share due to “specifications upgrade” and the “US ban on Huawei.” Apple is expected to announce four new iPhone models this year with a smaller notch, upgraded camera, 120HZ refresh rate, and a new A15 processor.

Kuo estimates that the new 2H21 iPhone shipments will reach up to 88 million units vs. 75 millions units in 2H20.
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Also today, new iPhone 13 dummies were shown. According to the image, the new line will include four different iPhones, as it happened last year, the cameras on the regular models will have a slight new design while the Pro models will exclusively maintain the LiDAR Scanner. As posted by leaker Sonny Dickson, the iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy is slightly larger than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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mood · Jul 14, 2021

iPhone 13 rumors grow more certain ahead of September launch
Apple is reportedly upping its order numbers this year
July 14, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/14/22576703/iphone-13-rumors-sizes-notch-camera-processor

Apple’s flagship 2021 iPhones will come in the same sizes as last year’s models, but with a smaller display notch, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This mirrors previous predictions from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Bloomberg, this year’s phones will be an iterative upgrade over the iPhone 12 series, and will include incremental improvements to their processors, cameras, and displays when they’re announced in September.

Bloomberg reports that “at least one” of the four new devices will include an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) display. It’s a technology Apple has previously used with its smartwatches to dynamically adjust their screen refresh rates to conserve battery. That lines up with a previous prediction from Ming-Chi Kuo, who said that both Pro iPhones coming this year would include LTPO displays and 120Hz refresh rates.
The report also casts doubt on the possibility of seeing an iPhone with an in-display fingerprint sensor this year. Although Bloomberg says Apple has tested the technology, it says it’s unlikely to appear in 2021
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Apple is reportedly gearing up for a big iPhone sales cycle. Bloomberg says it’s ordered up to 90 million units for the initial launch period that extends to the end of 2021, up from a typical order of 75 million seen in recent years.
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mood · Jul 18, 2021

iPhone 13 May Feature Apple Watch-Inspired Always-On Display
July 18, 2021
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/07/18/iphone-13-always-on-display/

Following a successful supercycle launch of the iPhone 12 last year, Apple aims to make another "big splash" with its upcoming 2021 iPhones, which can be expected to feature larger batteries, smaller notches, improved performance, and more advanced displays that may sport an always-on mode.

In the latest publication of his weekly Power On newsletter, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman outlines what customers can expect from this year's iPhone. According to Gurman, in line with previously leaked battery capacities, the new iPhones will feature larger batteries that may be used to power displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and possibly an Apple Watch-inspired always-on mode.
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mood · Jul 22, 2021

Analysts Confident That There Will Be A 1TB iPhone 13 Option
July 22, 2021
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2021/07/1tb-iphone-13-analysts/

When it comes to built-in storage of phones, the most common we’ve seen is 512GB. Sure, there are some phones here and there that offer 1TB, but it’s pretty rare. However, Apple could potentially be joining that exclusive club this year with the iPhone 13, or so Wedbush analysts believe.

This is actually not the first time we’re hearing about the possibility of a 1TB iPhone 13. It was late last year that leakster Jon Prosser hinted at the configuration, although there are some who believe that a 1TB iPhone might only come in 2022, but either way we’ll have to wait for the official announcement for more details.
That being said, we have to say that 1TB smartphones are only a matter of when, not a matter of if.
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mood · Aug 4, 2021

Apple turns to Luxshare to meet expected 'iPhone 13' demand
August 4, 2021
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/08/04/apple-turns-to-luxshare-to-meet-expected-iphone-13-demand

Apple AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare has won its first orders to manufacture the forthcoming "iPhone 13," alongside regular assembler Foxconn.

Backing up previous claims that Luxshare take on iPhone assembly, a new report says that it will specifically produce the "iPhone 13 Pro." While Apple is continuing with its regular suppliers, such as Foxconn, it has reportedly tapped Luxshare to make up to 3% of the total orders for the model.
According to Nikkei Asia, Luxshare Precision Industry has won the order away from both Foxconn and Pegatron. It is expected to begin manufacturing this month.
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mood · Aug 26, 2021

iPhone 13 will be 'more expensive' than iPhone 12 - DigiTimes
August 26, 2021
https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/iphone-13-more-expensive-3807825/

A report from Digitimes claims Apple plans to raise prices for the new models of iPhone that are expected to launch very soon.

Exactly how big the increase will be is unknown, however, the reason for the price increase is the global chip shortage, which has caused component prices to skyrocket, according to the 26 August Digitimes report.
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Apple is no doubt hoping that users will be willing to pay more for a more powerful processor, improved cameras and larger battery.
This contradicts a report from TrendForce earlier this summer that indicates that the iPhone 13 is likely to have similar pricing to the iPhone 12 series.

The iPhone 13 is expected to be revealed at an event on 14 September, with the new handset likely to go on sale that Friday or the Friday after.
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mood · Sep 25, 2021

Apple says third-party apps will be able to take full advantage of iPhone 13 ProMotion display, software fix forthcoming
September 24, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/24/apple-promotion-software-third-party-apps/

Following initial testing of iOS 15 that found many third-party apps could not exceed the standard 60Hz refresh rate of the iPhone 13 Pro’s ProMotion screen, Apple has now clarified the situation. The good news is that developers will be able to take full advantage of the 120Hz display soon.

For battery life reasons, apps will need to opt-in to 120Hz support if they are doing particular custom rendering, like games. The complete steps that developers need to follow will be officially documented soon.
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mood · Sep 28, 2021

iFixit shares full iPhone 13 teardown with details on Face ID changes
September 27, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/27/iphone-13-teardown-face-id-changes-and-more/

After live streaming the teardown process on Friday, the folks at iFixit have now shared additional details from their in-depth teardown of the iPhone 13 Pro. In total, iFixit gives the iPhone 13 Pro a repairability score of 5/10, which is down from the 6/10 it awarded the iPhone 12 Pro last year.

One of the notable internal changes this year is a new Face ID array that combines the flood illuminator and dot protector into a single module. This, along with moving the earpiece speaker to the top bezel, is what allowed Apple to reduce the size of the notch in the iPhone 13.
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iFixit also confirms that any display replacement will break Face ID from working, which we first reported over the weekend.

Face ID works even when we disconnected the front sensor assembly. However, any display replacement knocks out Face ID.We tried transferring the sensors from the old display and porting over the Face ID hardware, but no dice. It looks like the display is serial-locked to the phone.

You can find the full teardown over at iFixit.
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mood · Oct 3, 2021

Video shows it’s possible to replace an iPhone 13 screen and not lose Face ID
October 2, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/02/vide...ace-an-iphone-13-screen-and-not-lose-face-id/

Last week, 9to5Mac reported that Face ID stops working if you replace the iPhone 13 screen with a third-party repair. Now, a new video shows that it’s possible to replace the screen and make facial recognition work, but it’s not simple.

When we covered the original Phone Repair Guru video, he said that even when you replace your iPhone 13 screen for another original display, a message saying “Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple display” appeared.
With that in mind, iCorrect, a UK third-party repair shop, proved that it’s possible to replace the iPhone 13 screen without losing Face ID, but, indeed, it’s a very sophisticated process.
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In a blog post, iCorrect explains why Face ID is disabled on the iPhone 13 when replacing the screen and also gives context ever since Apple introduce this technology with the iPhone X:
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mood · Nov 5, 2021

iFixit confirms iPhone 13 disables Face ID after third-party screen repair
November 4, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/11/04/iphone-13-third-party-screen-repair/

When the iPhone 13 lineup was first released in September, teardowns quickly revealed a major change to the repair process. For the first time, if you place the iPhone 13’s display through a third-party repair, Face ID will stop working. Now, iFixit has published a closer look at this change, calling it a “dark day for fixers, both DIY and professional.”

iFixit says that this change now means you’ll need a microscope to complete “one of the most common phone repairs” that could once be done “with hand tools.” Third-party independent repair shops could be forced to shut down, with the change meaning they’ll be “forced to choose between spending thousands on new equipment or losing a major source of income.”
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A workaround for the repair has been discovered, iFixit explains, but it’s described as “sophisticated.” Repair shops would have to physically move “a soldered chip from the original screen onto the replacement.” Otherwise, you’ll be presented with an error message saying that your iPhone is “unable to activate Face ID.
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iFixit: Apple’s New Screen Repair Trap Could Change the Repair Industry Forever

Apple has been chipping away at iPhone repair work outside their control for years now. With new changes to the iPhone 13, they may be aiming to shatter the market completely.

The new iPhone 13 completely disables its flagship Face ID functionality when you replace its screen. We have confirmed this repeatedly in our lab, testing with many different phones on iOS 15 and 15.1, and our results have been replicated by numerous repair professionals.
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mood · Nov 9, 2021

Apple says it will allow third-party iPhone 13 screen repairs after all
November 9, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/11/09/iphone-13-screen-repairs-face-id/

When the iPhone 13 was first released in September, repair shops quickly noticed that if you replaced the display, Face ID would stop working. Now, Apple is backtracking on this decision to limit iPhone 13 screen repairs, according to a new report from The Verge.

As iFixit detailed in-depth last week, this change to the iPhone 13 repair process meant that repair shops would need to move over a tiny control chip from the original screen to the new screen in order to retain Face ID support. At the time, iFixit explained that this change made “one of the most common phone repairs” that could once be done with “hand tools” impossible for many third-party and independent repair shops.
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Following backlash, Apple has reportedly told The Verge that it plans to roll out a software update that “doesn’t require you to transfer the microcontroller to keep Face ID working after a screen swap.”
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