The rumor: We won’t be seeing a new iPhone SE model this year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78.2% accurate).
Our take: Kuo is in disagreement with Macotakara (68.6% accurate) who believes a new iPhone SE is launching within the next couple of months. Going to believe Kuo here, who is 10% more accurate.
The rumor: Apple is planning a handful of upgrades for the 2021 iPhones, according to a new report from Ming-Chi Kuo (78.2% accurate).
Here’s the latest (new info is bolded):
Our take: If you had to pick a weak point for iPhone 12, I would definitely consider it to be the battery life. It’s good right now, but I’m ready for it to be great. We just haven’t seen much mobile battery innovation from Apple in recent history.
The rumor: Apple is preparing to make the MacBook Pro, pro again, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78.2% accurate).
Our take: This is incredible news from a super credible source. Fantastic that we are getting more I/O back on a notebook that never should have lost it.
The rumor: Apple plans to launch a new augmented reality (AR) product sometime in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78.2% accurate).
Our take: I could see at least the announcement of this AR/VR headset this year. No Apple Glass, though, the full-on pair of AR glasses: those aren’t coming until likely 2022/2023.
The rumor: Following a disrupted year of development and production in 2020, Apple plans to launch the iPhone 13 on time in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78.2% accurate).
Our take: With most companies learning how to work better throughout a pandemic, it sounds very realistic that the iPhones next year will launch as they have historically…in September.
The rumor: Apple is planning to expand their lineup of charging products in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78% accurate).
Our take: Have a feeling these will have some MagSafe slant to them, although it’s impressive the number of products out already that use Apple’s 20W power brick (e.g. iPhone 12, HomePod mini, MagSafe & MagSafe Duo).
The rumor: Apple plans to unveil AirPods 3 a bit later than initially planned, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78% accurate).
Our take: A bit disappointing, but this is only a brief push back from the February/March timeframe. Excited for the upgraded, non-in-ear design.
The rumor: Apple plans to significantly upgrade a number of Macs in the second half of 2021, according to L0vetodream (88.9% accurate) and Ming-Chi Kuo (78% accurate).
Our take: Seems like the second half of next year will be huge for the Mac. I am extremely excited to see what Apple can do with their silicon in optimized designs.
The rumor: Apple is planning some big upgrades for the Apple Watch Series 7, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (78% accurate).
Our take: Curious to see what direction the Apple Watch will go, design-wise. Maybe sharper edges like iPhone 12?
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Apple is planning to launch another 4 flagship iPhone models in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (77.5% accurate) and spotted first by Apple Terminal.
Our take: Treat any of these earlier rumors for next year’s iPhones with heavy skepticism. That being said, Kuo is known to be really good with early details for new iPhones. 4 sizes staying the same is a good thing in my eyes.
This is our biggest leaderboard update yet. While other products see rumors intermittently throughout the year, Apple’s biggest product, the iPhone, is relentlessly leaked week-by-week until the eventual Fall unveil. Following the October 13 event, here’s how iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and HomePod mini rearranged the source leaderboard.
Note: As you may have noticed, no source is 100% accurate. That’s because all sources 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 Apple enthusiasts better understand how likely a rumor really is.
As always, if you notice a discrepancy on someone’s record, let us know.