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Gurman: Apple is still working on a ‘multi-device’ wireless charger
The rumor: Apple is still working on an AirPower-like charging device years after officially canceling the product, according to Mark Gurman (87% accurate, via Power On).
- “I do think Apple is still working on some sort of multi-device charger that it intends to eventually release. There’s a reason why it planned to launch the device in the first place in 2017” Gurman says
- Apple is also reportedly working on short and long-range wireless charging…like iPad being able to charge iPhone
Our take: We’ve been hearing about this AirPower follow-up for years…but still nothing palpable has come of the rumors. Not to mention that Apple sells MagSafe duo already. I would love a nice-looking 3-1 charger with Apple’s first-party tech: I’m just not convinced it’s happening.
November 28, 2021
Apple’s VR headset said to cost around $2,000
The rumor: Apple’s first serious step into virtual reality will have a hefty cost of entry, according to Mark Gurman (87% accurate, via Power On).
- In his weekly newsletter, Gurman described the competition between Apple and Meta (Facebook) and their attempts to dominate the virtual world…
- “Apple’s offering will probably be in the $2,000 range, whereas I expect Meta’s to be quite a bit cheaper” Gurman says
Our take: This number is actually a bit cheaper than The Information’s previous prediction of a $3,000 starting price for Apple’s VR headset that is set to launch sometime in 2022. Still prohibitively expensive for most people, but I can’t wait to see Apple’s take on the product category.
November 14, 2021
Gurman: No more Apple events in 2021
The rumor: Apple’s media blitzes are done for 2021, according to Mark Gurman (87.3% accurate, via Power On).
- “I wouldn’t expect a third event this year or any other major announcements…if Apple had any more Macs to launch this year, it would have announced them this past week…there’s really nothing else left of substance in the road map that would be ready for 2021,” Gurman says
- The next products we’ll be seeing from Apple may include “a larger Apple Silicon iMac, new Mac mini, new iPhone SE and new iPad Pro”
Our take: No way we see another event from Apple this year. Nothing else is rumored to be ready and all of Apple’s major announcements (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, AirPods) have already happened. But I’d bet on another March-April event in the first half of 2022 similar to what we saw this year.
October 24, 2021
New MacBook Pro could have ‘M1 Pro’ or ‘M1 Max’ chips inside
The rumor: We might not see an M1X chip inside the upcoming 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models after all, according to a new rumor shared by Mark Gurman (87.3% accurate, via Power On).
- A “developer tells me that new MacBook Pro chips have appeared in logs under the names “M1 Pro” and “M1 Max.” I’m not saying Apple will take that direction with its actual marketing names, but that’s another—albeit more confusing—possibility” Gurman says
- Prior to this new rumor, “M1X” was the expected name for Apple’s next-generation M1 chips expected to be unveiled in less than 24 hours at the October 18 ‘Unleashed’ Apple event
Our take: Gurman makes an incredibly good point here: M1 is a marketing term before anything else. “M1X” or “M1Z” sound inherently techy while something like “M1 Pro” or “M1 Max” feels more familiar (ex. iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max). I’m still not convicted that these will be the new processor names, either, but I don’t think it’s impossible.
October 17, 2021
Gurman: M1X MacBook Pros expected this month
The rumor: Apple is preparing to launch the new M1X MacBook Pro in October, according to Mark Gurman (87.3% accurate, via Power On).
- “The Apple M1X chip, the likely name for a more graphics-intense and professional-focused M1 chip, is indeed still on tap for 2021. We’ll likely see it show up first in a new range of MacBook Pros in the next month and a higher-end Mac mini at some point” Gurman says
- The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will also bring back the HDMI port, MagSafe and SD card reader…all while eliminating the controversial Touch Bar
Our take: Everything is pointing to these M1X laptops launching imminently. And I think this time is for real…
October 4, 2021
Gurman: iPhone 14 will be ‘a complete redesign’
The rumor: Apple is planning a radical design change for iPhone 14, according to Mark Gurman (87.3% accurate, via Power On).
- “With the iPhone 14, you can expect new entry-level and Pro models and a complete redesign” Gurman says
- The new design, which may look like a modern, reincarnated iPhone 4, was first shared by Jon Prosser earlier this month
Our take: With two of the top sources calling a redesign for iPhone 14 already, I’d bet it’s almost certainly happening. And from everything we’ve seen, the 2022 iPhones really will be stunning.
September 27, 2021
Gurman: Second Apple event for iPad and Mac happening later this Fall
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 Watch…with a reputable analyst also suggesting that AirPods 3 will debut
Our take: This has been my theory from the get-go. I’d bet on an October event for the redesigned iPad mini, M1X MacBook Pro…and perhaps a revamped M1X Mac mini…

There will be two events, and I’d expect the latter to be Mac + iPad. iPhone/Watch Tuesday. https://t.co/xfAjhUkigC
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 12, 2021
September 12, 2021
Apple will soon carry every color of the new M1 iMac in-store
The rumor: Apple plans to soon stock all iMac colors in-store, according to Mark Gurman (88.8% accurate).
- Apple will reportedly announce this “minor Mac news” at their ‘California Streaming’ event on September 14
- Previously, only Blue, Green, Pink and Silver were available in Apple Stores
Our take: Random news, but cool that these colors will be more accessible now.

Not iPhone and Apple Watch only, some minor Mac news to look out for on September 14: Apple will start selling all 24-inch M1 iMac colors in retail stores. Yellow, orange, and purple were previously available only online.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
Gurman: Apple Watch Series 7 will launch alongside iPhone 13, but ship later
The rumor: Even amid notable production delays, Apple still plans to announce the next generation Apple Watch on September 14, according to Mark Gurman (88.8% accurate, via Power On).
- Speaking to the Apple Watch Series 7, “I’m led to believe that we’ll see an announcement during the usual September event alongside the iPhone, but there will be a mix of the models shipping late or in small quantities” Gurman says
- The new wearable is expected to feature an updated design with flat edges and larger speaker grills, in addition to a faster processor and WiFi chip
Our take: This sounds perfectly reasonable amid the production issues. Glad we will still be seeing this on Tuesday and not at a later event in the Fall!
September 9, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 to have larger 1.9-inch display, ‘Modular Max’ watch face & more
The rumor: Apple’s main focus for the Series 7 watch will be on a larger display and exclusive watch faces, according to Mark Gurman (88.8% accurate, via Bloomberg).
- Apple is planning increases to 41 and 45mm screen sizes with 16% more pixels…the larger model will now have a 1.9-inch display
- A faster processor is also expected alongside the chassis redesign
- Plus, Apple is working on new, exclusive watch faces that take advantage of the new displays:
  - Modular Max: digital time alongside one complication, plus the ability to display longer complications that go across the screen below
- Continuum: “will change based on the flow of time and the current hour”
- Atlas/World Timer: Apple actually leaked this alongside the watchOS 8 reveal in June, see it here
- New Hermès: numbers change each hour as time passes
- New Nike: watch face changes with a person’s movement
Our take: This is the biggest evidence yet that the design will be almost the entire story for Apple Watch Series 7 this year. Unless Apple has something totally under wraps that hasn’t leaked, I don’t think there will be a major upgrade this year…aside from the new look.
September 3, 2021
iPhone 13 satellite features to be emergency focused at first, include new messaging capability
The rumor: Apple’s plans to allow the iPhone 13 to communicate with satellites will generally be focused on emergency situations, according to Mark Gurman (88.8% accurate, via Bloomberg).
- “The first component, dubbed Emergency Message via Satellite, will let users text emergency services and contacts over a satellite network when there’s no cell signal available. That feature will be integrated into the Messages app as a third protocol — alongside the standard SMS and iMessage — and appear with gray message bubbles instead of green or blue” Gurman says
- These satellite messages will be limited to only so many characters and will push through Do Not Disturb when it is enabled
- Apple is also working on a second feature that will allow you to report an emergency as it happens, such as someone falling overboard at sea or to report suspicious behavior or weaponry
- According to Gurman’s source, “the features are unlikely to be ready before next year”
Our take: I’ve seen a lot of takes minimizing how important this tech could be and I don’t understand why. What Gurman, the best Apple source in the game is reporting here, is exactly what I envisioned and will be truly game-changing when it launches. This will allow humans to communicate to each other at the times when they need to most, and I really hope that the iPhone 13 series does end up shipping with this functionality. This alone could be worth upgrading for if you are someone who finds yourself in areas without cell-coverage frequently.
August 31, 2021