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While it is rumored that the development of Apple cars (tentative name of own-brand fully autonomous EV) is accelerating with the aim of launching in 2025, Samsung has pulled out the leader in next-generation battery technology, which can be said to be the core of it. Was clear. It's not uncommon in the tech industry for talented people to come and go, but I'd like to pray that Apple cars won't brake.
Will the 3rd generation iPhone SE be released in the spring of 2022? Is the "M3" chip for Mac a 3nm process? We will send you the latest Apple rumors together.
Rumors that Apple is developing a multi-device simultaneous charger that will not give up on AirPower
Apple is selling a MagSafe wireless charger for the iPhone, but it's rumored that it hasn't given up on the dream multi-device simultaneous charging mat AirPower that it once chased.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurma, who is familiar with Apple's inside information, the company is working on a multi-device charger. It is not uncommon for products to be able to charge two or more Qi-compatible devices "in a fixed place" at the same time, but this means products that can be charged "anywhere on the mat", including the Apple Watch, which has a different charging method from the iPhone. It seems that you are doing it.
Apple is also researching short-range and long-range "true wireless charging" solutions. In other words, it seems that it refers to wireless power transmission technology that can charge even at a distance, rather than the current "wireless" method of bringing the device into close contact with the charger.
Furthermore, it is stated that Apple envisions a future in which its major products can be charged to each other. It has been rumored that such two-way wireless charging will be installed in the iPhone for several years, and it was expected that even the iPhone 13 generation would support AirPods charging by increasing the size of the wireless charging coil, but it has not been realized yet. Hmm.
However, immediately after the release of the iPhone 12, it was pointed out that there is a possibility that "the two-way wireless charging function is hidden" from the documents submitted to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Maybe it will be enabled in an iOS update in the future.
Apple AR headset, announced in 2022, but released from the end of the year to 2023 rumor
Again, the source of the information is Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Also this spring, Gurman expected Apple to announce an AR headset "in the coming months" (that is, from the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2022).
Reaffirming those previous expectations, Gurman said, "The same thing can happen with the original iPhone and Apple Watch." The first iPhone was announced in January 2007 and was released at the end of June in the United States, and the first Apple Watch was announced in September 2014 and was released at the end of April 2015.
The reason why it takes so long is that we are developing lenses that are "replaceable" and "with a prescription (issued after being examined by an ophthalmologist)" and other unprecedented and complicated technologies in cooperation with the governments of each country. Famous leaker Jon Prosser, who sends out influential information about unreleased products of interest, also said that he could put in a prescription lens, but Apple has also patented "vision correction without changing lenses". increase.
If the rumor is true that it has a Mac-like processor and two 4K OLED screens, at least early products should be difficult to make cheap. If it's positioned as an AR headset version of the Mac Pro, it seems reasonable for Apple to be cautious about the first step.
3rd generation iPhone SE, 5G compatible rumor to be released in early 2022
Rumors of the low-priced iPhone SE series have been reported many times, but a report has been released that has been narrowed down to "the first quarter of 2022 (generally April to June)". The source research company Trend Force is a hit, but the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro with mini LEDs are.
The expectations for the 3rd generation iPhone SE are solidifying, and the appearance of the 4.7-inch LCD screen, the home button with built-in Touch ID, the thick bezel, etc. remains the same as the 2nd generation model. However, the processor inside is replaced with the same A15 Bionic as the iPhone 13 and it is 5G compatible. In the first place, the 2nd generation also follows the design of iPhone 8 (released in September 2017), so it seems that the appearance will not change for 5 years.
On the other hand, the iPhone SE Plus (provisional), which is based on the iPhone XR and has been enlarged to a 6.1-inch screen, is expected to be released after 2023. There is a rumor that it will be the "last LCD screen iPhone" with the side Touch ID like the iPad mini (6th generation), but it seems to be a little in the future.
Apple has contacted its suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13 has weakened before the holiday season.
Rumor has it that Apple recognizes that demand for the iPhone 13 has weakened as Amazon's Black Friday is over and the holiday season is on the horizon. In fact, the iPhone 13 Pro, which should have been out of stock for a long time, will be delivered to the official store earlier than December 16-21.
According to Bloomberg reports, iPhone 13 production will be reduced by 10 million units by the end of the year due to a shortage of semiconductors. Apple was planning to make up for the reduced production in 2022, but told parts suppliers that it might not have many orders.
On the other hand, on the consumer side, shortages of goods and delays in delivery, inflation and the threat of the new Corona variant Omicron strain may be added, and in the end, the purchase of the iPhone 13 series may be postponed and the 2022 model may be awaited. Bloomberg's expectations seem to be in line with the expectations gathered for the 2022 model iPhone 14 (provisional) series.
To sum up the rumors so far, the Pro model of iPhone 14 has a punch hole screen and a 48MP wide-angle camera, it may support Touch ID in the screen, and there is a possibility to switch from the Lightning terminal to USB-C. It's about time.
Rumors are nothing more than rumors, and the product in front of you is the reality. You may buy the iPhone 13 series without hesitation because "when you want it is when you buy it". ,
Is the "M3" chip for Mac manufactured by 3nm process?Rumors that TSMC in Taiwan will start test production
Taiwan TSMC is the world's largest semiconductor foundry (contracted production company), and is a company that manufactures A15 Bionic for iPhone 13 and M1 Pro / Max for MacBook Pro. It is supply chain information that TSMC has already started test production with 3nm process technology and will move to official mass production at the end of 2022.
The manufacturing process in semiconductor manufacturing means the circuit line width. Generally, as the numbers such as 7nm and 5nm become smaller (miniaturized), the number of transistors contained in a chip of the same size increases, and both performance and energy efficiency tend to increase. For example, the A13 for iPhone 11 uses 7nm technology, and the A15 for iPhone 13 uses 5nm technology, and it is said that the performance is improving year by year.
Last year TSMC published a roadmap up to 3nm, where it was estimated that the 3nm process would save up to 30% and increase processing power by up to 15% over 5nm. However, it is said that the performance of the iPhone depends more on Apple's software optimization than the process rules of the SoC, and it is not always the same value.
The M1 Pro and M1 Max used in the new MacBook Pro remain at 5nm, and have been evaluated as modest in performance for practical use at a high price. However, I would like to expect that the "M3" that will come two years later and the Pro and Max chips that are strengthened based on it will have much higher performance than the price.
