iPhone 13 rumor roundup!

March 27, 2021

It seems early, but we're already deep into rumor season when it comes to this year's iPhone. This week alone, we heard tantalizing tidbits about a massive storage upgrade, a cool black finish and more.

And that's just for the iPhone. We're also knee-deep in rumors about upcoming upgrades for AirPods, iMacs and Apple Watch, as well as as-yet-unconfirmed products like AirTags and Apple's AR headset.

Get ready to get up to speed!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

P.S. If you've still got your eyebrows, you're doing better than jovial Apple leaker Jon Prosser. He shaved his this week after missing the date for an Apple event. Have a great weekend!

News and opinion

Apple could ditch the iPhone 12 Pro's graphite color for a new matte black option this year.

Plus, more iPhone 13 rumors:

Here's how OS X transformed the Apple ecosystem forever.

From new iMacs to a controller redesign for Apple TV, here are some of the hardware clues in this week's betas.

Plus, even more Apple rumors:

The serial Apple leaker with seemingly deep sources pledged to shave his eyebrows if we didn’t get an Apple event on March 23. Buzz buzz!

While accused of collusion, the two companies remain on a collision course over the future of search as we know it.

The smart speaker reportedly can measure both temperature and humidity.

How-tos

Use these workarounds to get your display running properly while Apple rushes to find a proper fix.

Who said a Mac is no good for gaming? It’s now possible to play the latest PC games on any machine running macOS 10.13 or higher.

Nothing says springtime is here like a visit from the Easter Beagle. Snoopy and his friends are back!

Worried that cheap MagSafe Charger you bought on Amazon or eBay is a knockoff? There’s a quick and easy way to find out.

Deals

We're giving away a stunning Apple Watch band from our friends at Goldenerre. The crystal pavé link band is the newest piece in Goldenerre’s collection, and it comes in shiny gold, rose gold or silver. With more than 820 brilliant crystals, the sparkle factor is off the charts. Enter to win!

If you were eagerly awaiting big news about new products and redesigns, it looks like you’ll be waiting until April. Perhaps a hot deal on top-rated Bluetooth headphones will soothe your pain.

Plus, more hardware deals:

Keep your shiny new iPhone 12 protected and in pristine condition with some high-quality accessories from SwitchEasy — and save 25%.

Stay safe online with a lifetime subscription to this easy-to-use virtual private network for just $40.

Plus, more software deals:

Reviews

The Belkin Boost↑Charge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with MagSafe holds your iPhone 12 up so it’s ready for FaceTime calls or just checking email. And it powers up the handset twice as fast as traditional wireless chargers. Plus, it comes with a built-in AirPods charger.

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming! Don’t bother they’re here … Apple TV+’s NASA fever dream gears up for its historic moon handshake in typically laidback fashion this week.