Apple iPhone 14 Pro tipped to get an always-on display

Source: Apple Insider

Apple might want to highlight the new lock screen widgets of iOS 16 by finally bringing an always-on display option to its iPhone lineup. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the iPhone 14 Pro will be the first device to get this option. Apple has reportedly developed the feature for years, but the lock screen changes prompted its release. This Pro model will show the same lock screen widgets as other members of the iPhone 14 range. But the screen will remain at low brightness and framerate, which could help it drain your battery less. There will also supposedly be a setting that prevents sensitive data from appearing on display.

Aside from the always-on display, the iPhone 14 Pro will reportedly get an updated front-facing camera, 48-megapixel rear camera system, an A16 processor, thinner bezels, and an update to the pill-shaped cut out and hole punch instead of the notch. The non-Pro models will supposedly feature more modest changes, with the phones retaining the A15 processor. But the 5.4-inch mini model will reportedly be replaced by a 6.7-inch version. All models will keep the Lightning port, but there are plans to shift to USB-C in 2023.

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LG Display is reportedly prepping work for Apple's 2nd-gen mixed reality headset

Concept render based on purported leaked information (Ian Zelbo)

While Apple's first-generation mixed reality headset hasn't launched yet, LG Display is reportedly preparing to supply micro OLED display panels for the next-generation model. The company is believed to be ordering deposition equipment for micro-OLED displays from Sunic System. The company supposedly plans to use the equipment to produce the displays for the headset. 

It's believed to be part of the supply chain for the upcoming headset, but it's not expected to supply the main screen. Sony is reportedly supplying that. LG's rumoured to be providing the regular OLED display panels for the outer indicator screen. For the next-generation headset, LG is supposedly hoping to take the orders from Sony. It could be a wise move for Apple, given that Sony indirectly competes with Apple thanks to its PlayStation VR headsets.

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Apple tipped to be working on 15-inch MacBook Air

Source: MacRumors

Even as the MacBook Air just got a refresh, Apple is reportedly working on a 15-inch version of the slim laptop. It'll reportedly launch at the end of 2023 or early 2024. This rumoured device will be the closest to the larger 16-inch MacBook Pro. This 15-inch variant will be the same as the current 13.6-inch model, which just launched.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is also working on a 12-inch MacBook, but it isn't clear what model this will be. Apple hasn't offered a laptop of this size since the Retina MacBook was discontinued.

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There might be an Apple Music app for classical music coming soon

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A code hidden within the latest Apple Music beta app on Android suggests the company is making headway on its rumoured app built for classical music. Last year, Apple purchased the classical music streaming service Primephonic, which offered search and browsing features specially optimized for classical music. The company said it planned to bring the app's best elements into Apple Music. And it also planned to release a new Apple Music app dedicated to classical music, combining Primephonic's user interface with Apple Music features like Lossless and Spatial Audio.

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