Apple hardware rumors come in hot and heavy

September 05, 2020

With new Apple hardware expected as soon as next week, the rumors and leaks are coming in fast and furious. Read up on the latest to get an idea what to expect in the near future.

News and opinion

Unnamed insiders corroborate recent leaks that indicate the new iPad Air will have an edge-to-edge display, like iPad Pro. And the new Apple Watch is expected to come in two very different models.

Plus, more rumors and leaks from across Apple's product lines:

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Apple just made COVID-19 contact tracing easier for government health agencies to implement — but conspiracy theorists see something sinister.

Apple is supposedly prepping an iPhone with a 5.4-inch screen. A concept artist created a video that effectively demonstrates exactly how small that “iPhone 12 mini” will be.

New photos reveal an original Apple Watch prototype apparently used for internal testing before the wearable debuted in 2015.

How-tos

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Deals

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Reviews

Everyone should use an iPhone case, and practically everyone needs to carry a wallet. Consider combining those two necessities with the Mujjo Leather Wallet Case. Updated for the iPhone 11 series, it’s just as beautifully slim-but-practical as its predecessors.

The maker of some of the best metal bracelets for Apple Watch just brought its wonderful lineup of leather bands to the Cult of Mac Store.

Apple Watch is meant to be worn while exercising, and this band was created with athletes in mind. But it also looks great for everyday use.