Sam Kohl, also known professionally as iupdate, is an American YouTuber and blogger, best known for his Apple-focused videos as well as his podcast, Genius Bar. The name of his YouTube channel was originally iupdateos, which was started in March 2013. As of June 2021, he has over 310 thousand subscribers and over 78 million total video views. Kohl started AppleTrack, a bite-sized Apple blog, in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news: iPhone 13 Pro was just announced alongside the all-new iPhone 13. What’s new? Stainless steel finish with new Sierra Blue 120Hz ProMotion LTPO display with 20% smaller notch “Biggest camera advancement ever” Apple says, including 3x optical zoom telephoto lens, revamped ultra-wide lens with better low-light performance, and upgraded wide lens; macrophotography focus
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The news: The new iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 have just been announced at Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event. What’s new? 5 new colors, including a subtle pink 20% smaller notch with revamped TrueDepth camera system Redesigned dual-camera system: biggest sensor ever and sensor-shift stabilization, faster night mode photos and much ultra-wide camera that allows
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The news: Apple has just announced the next-generation Apple Watch with a new display and more. What’s new? Improved bike riding support with fall detection for cycling, improved e-bike support 40% thinner boarders around new display and updated UIs, 70% brighter when your wrist is down Full keyboard for typing New watch faces optimized for
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The news: Apple just released a new iPad mini with the first major redesign in history. What’s new? Fresh 8.3-inch all-screen design similar to iPad Air New purple, pink, starlight and space gray colors Touch ID embedded in the power button Faster performance with new chip USB-C port replaces Lightning 5G connectivity 12MP rear camera
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The news: Apple just announced a new version of their cheapest iPad model with a handful of new improvements. What’s New? Faster A13 chip with improved neural engine 12MP Ultra Wide camera with 122 degree field of view and Center Stage New True Tone display Base 64GB storage Available for order today and ships next
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The news: Apple’s base iPad isn’t available for pickup in any US Apple stores…and when ordered, doesn’t ship for a month. Rumors have suggested a new base iPad is in the works and is set to debut sometime this fall, with a thinner and lighter design Apple is rumored to introduced new iPhone 13, Apple
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The news: Apple just dropped what will likely be the final major, update to iOS 14, iOS 14.8. According to the release notes, “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users” No other changes or features are mentioned, causing confusion for why this is named as a more major a 14.x
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The rumor: Apple will hold two events this Fall, according to Mark Gurman (88.8% accurate). Following Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event that kicks off at 10am PST on Tuesday, Gurman is also expecting a second event later this Fall focused on “Mac + iPad” Apple’s event this week is rumored to focus on iPhone and Apple
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The rumor: Apple is upgrading base and Pro iPhone storage with iPhone 13, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (76.6% accurate). According to a new research note obtained by AppleTrack, Kuo provides the following info for iPhone 13 storage: iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: 128GB,
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The rumor: Apple’s next watch won’t be impact by the delays in mass-production, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (76.6% accurate). “We believe that the Apple Watch 7 production schedule delay will not affect the release schedule” Kuo says Apple is expected to unveil the new watch models on Tuesday at their ‘California Streaming’ event Our take:
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The rumor: Apple will unveil AirPods 3 on Tuesday, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (76.6% accurate). AirPods 3, which have already been leaked extensively, may be announced alongside iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 at Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event on September 14 Also mentioned in the research note, obtained by AppleTrack, are the Apple’s plans
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