In the news: practical with the MagSafe battery, the permanent screen of the iPhone 13?

Apple’s new MagSafe Battery Pack is now available, and this week we took a look at the first impressions of the new accessory to maximize battery life for Apple’s iPhone 12 line.

This week also saw a number of rumors regarding the upcoming redesigned MacBook Pro models, the iPhone 13 line, the next-gen iPad mini, a new iPhone SE, and the third-generation AirPods. Read on below and watch our video above for more details on these stories and more!

Convenient with Apple’s MagSafe Battery

Apple recently released a new MagSafe battery that magnetically attaches to the back of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, delivering overtime of autonomy on the move. In one of our latest YouTube videos, we used the MagSafe Battery to see if it’s worth its $ 99 price tag.

The MagSafe battery can be ordered from Apple’s online store and is currently estimated to be delivered in late July. It’s also available for same-day Apple Store pickup in select locations.

Redesigned MacBook Pros set to launch between September and November

It’s been a while since we’ve heard that Apple is working on redesigned 14in and 16in MacBook Pro models with a faster version of the M1 chip, and this week it was announced that the laptops will be releasing at some point. given between September and November.

Apple had apparently planned to launch the new MacBook Pro models earlier this year, but lingering complications with the production of mini-LED displays have delayed their launch.

IPhone 13 may feature an always-on display similar to an Apple Watch

In the latest edition of its “Power On” newsletter, BloombergMark Gurman has claimed that iPhone 13 models will potentially have an Apple Watch-like always-on display mode where the clock and other status indicators are visible at all times.

An always-on display would be the result of the iPhone 13 models adopting low-power LTPO display technology, and a higher 120Hz refresh rate is also expected on Pro models.

IPad Mini 6 reportedly features A15 chip, smart connector, and more

More details have emerged on what we can expect from the upcoming iPad mini this week, including that it will apparently be powered by the same A15 chip that is expected for the iPhone 13. The device can also benefit from a Smart Connector. to connect compatible keyboards.

While a recent rumor claimed that the next iPad mini will feature a mini-LED display like the iPad Pro for higher brightness and improved contrast, display analyst Ross Young says it won’t. not the case.

IPhone SE 2022 expected to feature A15 chip, 5G, and 4.7-inch display

Rumors are growing about the upcoming iPhone SE, which is rumored to look like the current model but feature notable improvements including a faster A15 chip and 5G support. The device is expected to launch in the first half of 2022.

The iPhone SE is the cheapest iPhone sold by Apple, starting at $ 399 with 64GB of storage.

Mass production of AirPods 3 set to start in August

If the latest supply chain hints are correct, new AirPods could finally be on the horizon, with serial production of the wireless earbuds set to begin in August and a potentially parallel launch of the iPhone 13 line in. September.

The third-generation ‌AirPods‌ are rumored to adopt a design similar to the current AirPods Pro, with shorter stems and silicone tips. However, they would probably be missing some of the more advanced AirPods Pro features.

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