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iPhone: The Next Generations!
An unusually deep and detailed report from one of the world's most reliable Apple analysts gives us a possible look at where the iPhone is headed in the next few years.
From no-brainers like bigger batteries (coming later this year) to more mysterious possibilities like a folding model (2023 at the earliest), this week's top stories offer a glimpse of what the next generation of iPhones might bring.
See what's in store ... and let us know if the features you're craving are on Apple's agenda.
— Lewis Wallace, managing editor
News and opinion
An Apple analyst says there’ll be room in the iPhone 13 for larger batteries. And there’ll be smaller notches, better 5G modems and more.
Plus, more iPhone news and views:
It won’t be possible for someone to hide an AirTag on you and track your location without permission. iPhones will notify their users if one of Apple’s item tracker tags is moving along with them.
The company first started using OLED screens in the Apple Watch, before bringing them to the iPhone with 2017’s iPhone X.
We're always on the lookout for cool Mac-based setups. Show us yours!
Plus, more setups:
New code discovered in the latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta suggests Apple might remove Rosetta 2, the software that translates older software to run on the new generation of Macs, at least in some regions.
Jason Sudeikis wins for his lead role in the excellent comedy series.
Plus, more Apple TV+ news:
How-tos
Apple now makes it easy to copy the pictures and videos you have stored in iCloud Photos over to Google Photos. The process is straightforward, but there are a few hoops to jump through. Here’s what you need to know.
YouTube is now officially dead on the third-generation Apple TV. Here's what to do if you get an error message.
Deals
They might not be the first thing you think of when you consider technological innovation, and they’re probably not the first gadgets you reach for when packing your tech essentials. But these devices can truly make your life easier.
This lifetime subscription to Movavi Video Editor Plus 2021 helps you edit videos quickly and intuitively, so you can create compelling content on the fly.
There's magic in magnets. This case attaches to the iPhone 12 lineup (and works with other smartphones, too).
Want to say goodbye to slow Wi-Fi at home? This great gadget will help you do just that — and right now, the Super Boost Wi-Fi Repeater is on sale for 61% off.
Reviews
Simply slip an Apple MagSafe puck into the Elago Charging Tray to create an iPhone 12 charger with a built-in storage space. The combination quickly powers up your handset while also helping to organize your desk or nightstand.
There are guns on the moon — repeat, there are guns on the moon — in a new episode with a mildly elevated pulse!
Give your Apple Watch and iPhone a safe place to charge, and avoid unfriendly plastics, with this brilliant charging dock from Limited77. Bag yours today at its Cult of Mac Store launch price of just $24.77.