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  • iPhone 12 owners report display, SMS & touch issues

    iPhone 12 owners report display, SMS & touch issues

    The news: While most iPhone 12 users are loving their new mini to max devices, some are reporting issues with strange tinting on the display, missed SMS messages and even when using screen protectors.

    • Gray/green tinting on the display: As spotted by MacRumors, some users are noticing their OLED displays exhibiting characteristics similar to LCD, with an off-putting gray/green tint rather than true black. Apple is currently investigating the issue.
    • Weak touch input on iPhone 12 mini: When using iPhone 12 mini inside a case and screen protector, the device may not be responding to touch as expected, as noted by AppleInsider. Some users say switching screen protectors does not fix the issue, but removing the screen protector entirely does.
    • And lots of intermittent issues with texts: MacRumors says some folks “aren’t seeing SMS messages from friends, are missing text messages in group chats, and…aren’t getting notifications when text messages are incoming.” Some Verizon users were able to fix the issue by installing Message+.

    Our take: The only issue I’ve experienced is intermittent notifications for new messages…which is more annoying and makes me look like a bad person because I don’t reply than anything else. Let us know if you have seen any of this!

  • Second report echoes 2022 launch for iPhone Fold

    Second report echoes 2022 launch for iPhone Fold

    The rumor: Following a similar report last week, Apple’s foldable iPhone is set to debut in less than 2 years, according to Economic Daily News (36.8% accurate).

    • Samples of iPhone Fold have reportedly been sent to Foxconn
      • The hinge must sustain more than 100,000 folds in testing, compared to 20-50,000 for laptops
    • A foldable iPhone could launch as soon as September 2022

    Our take: 2 reports are now suggesting a late 2022 launch for iPhone Fold, but it’s still extremely early on for rumors. Seems like a realistic timeline, though.

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max camera shows mild upgrades in new test

    iPhone 12 Pro Max camera shows mild upgrades in new test

    The news: iPhone 12 Pro Max’s upgraded camera system isn’t as wild as Apple suggets, according to YouTuber iupdate.

    • Where the 12 Pro Max shines: in some lower-light scenes, when recording while moving around (sensor-shift stabilization is as smooth as butter), and with the 2.5x telephoto lens
    • Everywhere else, the camera system produces images that look the same as every other iPhone 12 model

    Our take: A bit disappointing that the 12 Pro Max is only mildly to moderately better, overall. Thought for sure that the upgrades will be more significant.

  • Apple may release ‘Christmas surprise’ later this year

    Apple may release ‘Christmas surprise’ later this year

    The rumor: Apple’s surprises for 2020 aren’t done quite yet, according to the well-connected source L0vetodream (88.9% accurate).

    Our take: No idea what this could be (yet). The hints at winter suggest whatever is coming will help in cold weather though… My wildest guest? Something to do with AirPods.

    https://twitter.com/L0vetodream/status/1327682495198887936?s=20
  • AirPods Studio icon appears in first iOS 14.3 beta

    AirPods Studio icon appears in first iOS 14.3 beta

    The news: A closer look at the design of AirPods Studio has been discovered in iOS 14.3 by 9to5Mac (77.2% accurate).

    • The image lines up with what the rumors have suggested: a headband connected to earpads by metal arms
    • AirPods Studio aren’t coming out until March of 2021, according to Jon Prosser (82.4% accurate)

    Our take: Honestly, these look a bit odd. Maybe it’s just the shading and such in the icon, but they look a bit cartoon-esque to me.

  • What’s new in iOS 14.3 beta 1 (update: available again)

    What’s new in iOS 14.3 beta 1 (update: available again)

    The news: Apple released, and then pulled, iOS 14.3 twice today. Why? Because a number of details about future products have been revealed.

    Here’s everything that’s new so far, according to 9to5Mac and MacRumors, who were able to install the update:

    • Support for scanning App Clips with the camera
    • New Pregnancy section in Health
    • On iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, support for Apple ProRaw
    • Support for PS5 and Luna controllers
    • Install HomeKit accessory updates directly through the Home app
    • Ecosia added as a default search engine option
      • As described on their website ‘Make Ecosia your new search engine and plant trees with your searches – for free!’
    • Support for AirTags (unreleased)
    • New icon for AirPods Studio (unreleased)
    • 3rd party apps suggested during initial iOS setup process
  • First Apple M1 Geekbench results show massive gains

    First Apple M1 Geekbench results show massive gains

    The news: The first Geekbench test of Apple’s M1 processor has been performed, and the results in the single-core range are incredible.

    • Here are the results from M1 inside the new MacBook Air:
      • Single-core score of 1,687
      • Multi-core score of 7,433
    • If situated on Geekbench’s leaderboards right now, the M1 chip would sit at #1 on the list of single-core scores and #13 for multi-core scores
    • This result fully outperforms the most expensive 16-inch MacBook Pro
    • And as noted by Steve Troughton-Smith, the multi-core score of 7,433 is only 556 points off from…the base Mac Pro, Apple’s highest-end Mac line

    Our take: Wow. These results are absolutely out of this world. It’s everything we hoped in more…and the MacBook Air is Apple’s lowest-end offering for M1.

  • Apple November 10 event leaderboard update

    Apple November 10 event leaderboard update

    Following Apple’s ‘One more thing’ event on November 10, the source leaderboard is seeing a lot of consistency, with no major moves up or down. This is the latest following Apple’s last event of 2020.

    Sources that increased

    🌙 L0vetodream: 88.7 ⮕ 88.9% accurate

    🏀 Mark Gurman: 88.4 ⮕ 88.7% accurate

    👨‍💻 Ming-Chi Kuo: 77.5 ⮕ 78% accurate

    🔢 DigiTimes: 65 ⮕ 65.1% accurate

    🦅 Barclays: 57.9 ⮕ 64.7% accurate

    Sources that decreased

    🧻 Jon Prosser: 84.3 ⮕ 82.4% accurate

    🧭 Macotakara: 69.6 ⮕ 68.6% accurate

    🖥 Sonny Dickson: 62.5 ⮕ 57.7% accurate

    ✅ The Verifier: 55 ⮕ 54.3% accurate

    Note: As you may have noticed, no source is perfect. That’s because even the best get some info right and some info wrong: do not harass anyone for their track record. The leaderboard functionality on AppleTrack is here only to help tech enthusiasts better understand how likely a rumor really is.

    As always, if you notice a discrepancy on someone’s record, let us know.

  • macOS Big Sur releases on November 12

    macOS Big Sur releases on November 12

    The news: Apple confirmed the release date for macOS Big Sur at their ‘one more thing’ event on November 10.

    • The new, redesigned software for Macs ships on November 12
    • New features include: a refreshed UI with new icons and sounds, an all-new Messages app, and Control Center
    • Major software updates from Apple usually release between 10am-1pm PST

    Our take: This is less than 2 days away! We’ve been waiting on confirmation from Apple on when this was coming, and here it is.

  • New 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M1 chip announced

    New 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M1 chip announced

    The news: Apple just updated a 3rd new Mac with Apple Silicon inside: this time, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 processor.

    • Up to 2.8x faster CPU performance
    • Up to 5x faster graphics performance
    • Up to 11x faster machine learning performance
    • 17 hours of wireless web browsing
    • 10 additional hours of battery life
    • Active cooling system
    • 3 studio quality mics

    Our take: The best battery life ever in a Mac. Wow. Literally can’t describe how wild this jump is. Doesn’t feel possible or real.

  • Refreshed Mac mini with M1 chip announced

    Refreshed Mac mini with M1 chip announced

    The news: Apple just refreshed the Mac mini with Apple Silicon’s all-new M1 chip.

    • Up to 3x faster CPU performance
    • Up to 6x faster graphics performance
    • Up to 15x faster machine learning performance
    • Up to 60% more energy efficient
    • Support for 6K external display at full resolution
    • Lower $699 starting cost

    Our take: Damn, this is pretty sweet. Lower $100 starting cost is wild.