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It was another great week for Apple news and rumors as we learned more about the new iPhone SE, heard some new rumors about the upcoming iPhone 12 lineup, and saw that Apple’s finances have held up reasonably well despite the current world crisis.
A new beta version of iOS 13.5 (yes, 13.5!) Was also released this week with support for upcoming exposure notification apps, as well as some tweaks to make it easier to unlock an iPhone with a skin and disable the behavior of sometimes annoying mosaic on group FaceTime calls.
Read below and watch our video above for summaries of all of this week’s top stories!
Camera comparison: 2020 iPhone SE vs. iPhone 8 and iPhone 11 Pro
Apple’s new iPhone SE is out now, and after testing the budget phone last week to share our impressions, this week we delved into the iPhone SE’s camera, comparing it to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 11 Pro to see how it stacks up. .
On the technical side, we’ve seen several takedowns of the iPhone SE, including comparisons to the iPhone 8 and even some evidence of what components can be swapped between the two devices.
If you currently own an iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, or iPhone 7, be sure to check out our guide to help you decide if it’s worth upgrading to the new iPhone SE. (Spoiler: almost certainly yes). However, there is a caveat: If you are a frequent user of 3D Touch or Haptic Touch to help process notifications on the lock screen, you will see that it does not work on iPhone SE
IPhone 12 line with OLED displays forecasted to start at $ 649, breaking the $ 999 barrier
We are starting to hear information about possible prices for the iPhone 12 line later this year, with Front Page TechJon Prosser cites a source stating that the price will start at $ 649 for the 5.4-inch model, while the larger 6.1-inch model will start at $ 749.
Moving on to the more advanced line of iPhone 12 Pro, Prosser says the 6.1-inch model will start at $ 999 and the 6.7-inch model will start at $ 1,099. Apple is reportedly switching to a line of fully OLED displays for the iPhone 12, that means you will be able to get a new iPhone with an OLED display for under $ 999 for the first time – much less.
Looking at availability, we keep hearing that at least some models may see delayed releases, and The Wall Street Journal says that mass production has been delayed by a month. So we’ll have to see how things play out as we get closer to the traditional September announcement.
Finally, a rumor outside the left field claims that at least some of the iPhone 12 models will include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the screen. We are not putting much importance in this rumor, although it is something that we can see in 2021.
iOS 13.5 Beta makes it easier to unlock an iPhone with password when wearing a mask
Apple released a kind of curved ball this week by releasing the third beta version of iOS 13.5. Yes, you have read it correctly … iOS 13.4.5 has changed its name to iOS 13.5 halfway to accommodate the new exposure notification functionality that will support apps designed to notify you if you have been around someone who then gives positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. For more information on exposure notification, see our guide that covers all aspects of it.
The new beta version also includes a couple of other tweaks related to the new reality we’ve all been living in, with Face ID on iOS 13.5 devices that quickly recognizes if you’re wearing a mask and switches to access code entry for get authorization.
And for those of you who have been using Group FaceTime much more recently, there is a new option to disable Auto Prominence, the feature that expands the tile of who is speaking right now. It can be a bit annoying, especially if there are a lot of people on the call, so the new option will be a welcome addition when iOS 13.5 is officially released in a few weeks.
Apple Reports Q2 2020 Results: $ 11.2B Earning in Revenue of $ 58.3B, Historic Record for Service Revenue
After announcing in February that it would not meet its financial guidance for the March quarter due to the impacts of the coronavirus, Apple this week released its earnings for the quarter and they were not as bad as feared. Revenue and earnings per share actually increased slightly compared to the prior-year quarter, as Apple’s growing services and wearable segments helped keep the momentum going.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “head down and working” on upcoming products and is well positioned to recover. As with many other companies, Apple did not provide any financial guidance for the current quarter, but said it expects to see growth on iPad and Mac as people focus on working and learning from home.
Intel Introduces Appropriate Tenth Generation ‘Comet Lake’ Processors for Up-to-Date iMacs
Amid some rumors of an update to Apple’s iMac line sometime this year, which could include a redesign and a new 23-inch size option, Intel released its latest tenth-generation “Comet Lake” processors, appropriate for the Apple desktop.
Several of the new chips are natural successors to those currently in the iMac line, but it remains to be seen how things could change for the family with a possible update. The new chips continue to be manufactured in Intel’s 14nm ++ process, so the performance gains are likely to be modest.
Newly discovered macOS image capture error may fill hard drives with empty data
A recently discovered bug with Apple’s Image Capture app for macOS could cause users to see gigabytes of storage space disappear when transferring photos from an iOS device.
The problem occurs when Image Capture or any other application that uses the Image Capture framework converts HEIF photos taken on an iOS device to the more standard JPG format. If the “Keep originals” option is selected when copying, 1.5 MB of empty data is added to each and every file.
Apple has been notified of the bug, but it is unclear when we can expect a solution to be implemented.
Apple expects to reopen ‘many more’ stores in May
All Apple retail stores outside Greater China have been closed since March, with the exception of the company’s only store in South Korea, which reopened in mid-April, but the company is seeking to open “many more” of your stores as a calendar. turn to May.
Apple VP of Retail and Personal Sales Deirdre O’Brien shared the news in a weekly update for employees, and Tim Cook followed up in an earnings-related interview to note that Austria and Australia would likely be the next countries. on seeing store reopens.
As stores reopen, Apple will take into account local conditions and recommendations, likely focusing on repairs and purchases, limiting browsing and customer count, and enforcing social distancing.
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