The Latest from the Apple Rumor Mill (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

30"+ iMac rumors are very strong right now. I see them all over the place. Allegedly, coming in 2024.

More on Apple's product roadmap for late 2023 and early 2024

Beyond the iPhone 15, Apple's product roadmap between now and 2024 is jam-packed with products including a rumored 30-inch iMac. Here's what to expect in the next year.

appleinsider.com

 

[DaveF]

It’s everyone repeating Mark Gurman’s rumor from last week that Apple is in early design of a 30” iMac for 2024 or 2025. It was in his previous newsletter

 

[Robert Saccone]

Wish they would produce a "reasonably" priced 30" or better display. Not interested in an all in one computer at this point.

 

[DaveF]

30"+ iMac rumors are very strong right now. I see them all over the place. Allegedly, coming in 2024.

More on Apple's product roadmap for late 2023 and early 2024

Beyond the iPhone 15, Apple's product roadmap between now and 2024 is jam-packed with products including a rumored 30-inch iMac. Here's what to expect in the next year.

appleinsider.com

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Apple Has Finally Unveiled the Vision Pro. Here’s What It’s Launching Next

The company is also conducting early work on an iMac with a screen over 30 inches, I’m told.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Leaked iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro image highlights five differences

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro face off in leaked photos.

www.phonearena.com

 

[Robert Saccone]

So far for me the most exciting part is usb-c support. Actually wouldn’t surprise if it’s actually a thunderbolt port.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

This is interesting

Waiting for the Apple Watch Ultra 3? We have bad news | Digital Trends

If you decided not to purchase an Apple Watch Ultra 2 this year, we have some bad news. There might not be an Apple Watch Ultra 3, at least not in 2024.

www.digitaltrends.com

If true, I am happy to hear Apple is going to take its time and perhaps skip a year. This year's ULTRA 2 was almost an exact copy of ULTRA 1 (and the same can be said for the SERIES watches)

 

[DaveF]

The iOS [18] update [next year] also needs to be extra-impressive because the iPhone 16’s hardware won’t have any major advances next year. So Apple is banking on the software to sell people on the new models.

Mark Gurman's newsletter this week is surprising: I thought the rumors were that iPhone 15 were boring and all the new hotness was coming in iPhone 16. But now he's reporting that next year is boring too.

Apple Is Taking Extra Care With ‘Ambitious’ iOS 18 Update

Apple’s recent software development delay underscores the need to get ambitious 2024 updates right. Also: Initial thoughts on Apple’s latest MacBook Pros and iMac, and what an M3 Ultra chip could look like.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[Ronald Epstein]

So, THIS rumor is pretty jaw-dropping:

OLED MacBook Pro Models To Feature Thinner Panels With Touchscreen Capabilities, Expected To Be Released In 2027

Apple is rumored to launch the OLED MacBook Pro in 2026 to 2027 timeframe with touchscreen capabilities followed by MacBook Air.

wccftech.com

I feel apprehensive about commenting on it because it goes against everything Apple has established so it must be taken with a grain of salt. If remotely true, however, this could also greatly affect their iPad sales.

 

[Sam Posten]

I’ll upgrade any time they are ready

 

[Ronald Epstein]

2 years away...

Samsung Display ramps up preparation for foldable iPhone and iPad orders - 9to5Mac

Samsung Display, one of Apple’s largest supplier, is reshuffling its business teams in preparation for foldable iPhones and iPads. According...

9to5mac.com

 

[Ronald Epstein]

This is interesting and falls in line with a lot of similar reports I have been reading

Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone shipments could drop 15% YoY in 2024

Apple's shipments of iPhones may drop by up to 15% because of multiple issues including the iPhone 16 not being a compelling upgrade, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

appleinsider.com

For the first time, I skipped an iPhone upgrade this past year. As part of the upgrade program, I could have easily upgraded from iPhone 14 to 15 but ultimately decided not to because I felt the changes the 15 offered were minimal.

It seems like it's going to be the same story for the iPhone 16.

I think Apple reached the epitome of what it could do with its current design a few models ago and since then, has been offering incremental updates that mainly involve improved camera, Dynamic Island, and button functions.

Until Apple can get a foldable phone out to market, I don't see any significant changes coming to their phones that will be compelling enough to continue upgrading to.

Of course, everything about the iPhone 16 is still under wraps so there may be some significant surprises in store, but thus far the usual camera and action button improvements are the only features that have surfaced.

Stay Tuned!

 

[DaveF]

I’m looking forward to upgrading from my 13PM to a 16-something this year.

 

[DaveF]

I think Apple reached the epitome of what it could do with its current design a few models ago and since then, has been offering incremental updates that mainly involve improved camera, Dynamic Island, and button functions.

Why do you think the Vision Pro was just launched? Or why Apple announced it’s still investing in its EV and plans to release it by 2028?

 

[Robert Saccone]

This hypothesis is probably more on the Vision Pro side of things but I think Apple believes at some point some device or combination of devices will supplant the phone as our main computing device and Apple wants to be sure they are there to have that covered and not end up on the losing side when that happens.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

No foldable phone anytime soon

Samsung’s foldable displays failed Apple’s durability tests, report says

While Samsung and Huawei are said to be preparing to explore additional foldable phone designs later this year, Apple has ...

www.sammobile.com

 

[Clinton McClure]

I don’t understand the hype for foldable phones. Sure, they’re half the height but at a cost of being twice as thick with a delicate, failure-prone screen. It just doesn’t compute for me.

 

[Robert Saccone]

I don’t understand the hype for foldable phones. Sure, they’re half the height but at a cost of being twice as thick with a delicate, failure-prone screen. It just doesn’t compute for me.

A colleague of mine has a foldable Samsung. When it is folding it is a double think long skinny form factor. Unless Apple has some kind o f unique take on this I am with you.

 

[Edwin-S]

I don’t understand the hype for foldable phones. Sure, they’re half the height but at a cost of being twice as thick with a delicate, failure-prone screen. It just doesn’t compute for me.

For the same reason some people are buying Apple Vision Pros. For being first on the block to have the.latest tech toy.

 

[Sam Posten]

No foldable phone anytime soon

Samsung’s foldable displays failed Apple’s durability tests, report says

While Samsung and Huawei are said to be preparing to explore additional foldable phone designs later this year, Apple has ...

www.sammobile.com

Goooooood