Here we gather all the rumors about Apple's upcoming mobile phones.

has not been long since the launch of the iPhone 12, but already now there have been rumors about the successor "iPhone 13" which will in all probability be launched this autumn.

Update (2021-01-30):

Tasks: iPhone 13 gets Touch ID under the screen

According to information, iPhone 13 will once again get Touch ID, after Apple's fingerprint reader was removed from the company's top models of iPhone. This time, Touch ID should be placed under the screen and seen as a complement to those occasions when Face ID does not work, such as when the user is wearing a face mask.

The information comes from Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern, who claims to have heard from a former Apple employee that the company works with optical sensors for reading fingerprints directly on the screen.

Similar data has previously been presented by well-known sources such as Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Update (2021-01-27):

Tasks: iPhone 13 gets support for Wifi 6E

According to a new report from the British investment bank Barclays, quoted by Macrumors, Apple will add support for the new wireless standard Wifi 6E in this autumn's models of iPhone.

Wifi 6E provides support for the 6 gigahertz band, something that will hopefully increase bandwidth and reduce the risk of interference.

In addition to Apple, Samsung is also expected to provide support for Wifi 6E this year, which is good news for chip manufacturers such as Broadcom and Skyworks.

To use the 6 gigahertz band, of course, a compatible router is required, and the first out was the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 which was launched a few weeks ago.

Update (2021-01-21):

Apple may launch iPhone 12S instead of iPhone 13

According to the well-known technology leaker Jon Prosser, this year's new mobile phone may well be called the iPhone 12S instead of the iPhone 13, as this is a relatively small upgrade.

For several years, Apple chose to launch S models every two years, but after the iPhone XS was released in September 2018, the company has chosen more logical names for its mobile phones.

There is, of course, another reason for a possible name change, namely superstition. As is well known, 13 is an accident in large parts of the world and therefore there may be the reason for Apple to call its new mobile phones iPhone 12S or iPhone 14 instead, reports Cult of Mac.

Update (2021-01-20):

Optical image stabilization with the removable sensor in all models

According to a new report from Taiwanese Digitimes, Apple will add optical image stabilization with the removable sensors in all models of the iPhone 13.

At the moment, the function is only offered in the top model iPhone 12 Pro Max. The purpose is to stabilize the sensor instead of the lens. This way, your photos will be steady, even when your hand is not.

The technology originally comes from professional system cameras but has been available in mobile cameras for some time.

Update (2021-01-17):

Tasks: Apple is testing Touch ID below the screen for the next iPhone

Apple is fully testing a prototype of the next iPhone with a fingerprint reader under the screen, reports Bloomberg. This would be another method of unlocking the iPhone, in addition to the Face ID and password. However, it is still not decided whether Touch ID will return in this year's iPhone models.

In the same vein, it is also mentioned that Apple is discussing removing the lightning port on at least some iPhone models this autumn, and instead relying entirely on wireless charging. Nor is this yet completely decided.

Bloomberg also repeats previous information that the iPhone 13 will be a minor update. According to Bloomberg, Apple engineers will internally call the 2021 iPhone an "S-upgrade", ie a year with slightly less news.

Update (2021-01-09)

iPhone 13 gets pretty much the same look as iPhone 12

Do not expect any major changes regarding the look design for Apple's upcoming iPhone 13. The Japanese site Mac Otakara, via Macrumors, now writes that sources in the production chain say that all new iPhone models released in 2021 will have the same dimensions as previous models.

Possibly the thickness of the mobiles can be increased slightly by 0.26 mm. Partly because the camera should protrude less so the back will be smoother.

The flap on the front of the mobile phone may also become slightly narrower in connection with the receiver of the Truedepth camera, up on the front of the mobile phone, being expected to be moved to its side.

Update (2021-01-08):

Same camera lenses as in iPhone 12

According to a new report from the well-informed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo quoted by MacRumors, we will not see any new camera lenses in this fall's models of iPhone.

Even if there is no talk of new lenses, there can still be the talk of various improvements to the cameras. For example, in an earlier report, Kuo claimed that the aperture of the ultra-wide-angle camera in the two Pro models would be 1.8 instead of 2.4. This means that twice as much light is let through, which gives sharper images when it is dark.

Furthermore, the ultra-wide-angle camera is said to be equipped with autofocus, which can be useful for close-up photography.

In addition, it is of course possible that Apple improves the software, which can also contribute to an increased quality of the images.

Update (2021-01-06):

Energy-efficient ltpo screens from Samsung

The latest news about "iPhone 13" is that the technology site The Elec claims that Samsung will manufacture the new screens of the type Ltpo (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) which end up in the two Pro models.

Previously, it has been rumored that LG and Chinese BOE will also contribute screens, but these companies will have to wait until the 2022 models.

The new screens are said to have a refresh rate of 120 hertz, which should give a more pleasant picture. Similar plans existed before for the iPhone 12, but these had to be scrapped because the battery life suffered.

Ltpo screens are already used in newer models of the Apple Watch, as they are significantly more energy-efficient than OLED screens. As a result, battery life can be extended by up to 15 percent, something that even mobile users would appreciate.

Update (2021-01-05):

Tasks: All models of iPhone 13 get lidar sensors

Taiwanese Digitimes claims in a new report that all models of iPhone 13 will be equipped with lidar (light detection and ranging), ie sensors that can be used for accurate measurements, faster autofocus, and more realistic ar-experiences.

Currently, lidar sensors are only available in iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and 2020 models of Ipad Pro, but most reviewers believe that it is only a matter of time before they are available in more Apple products.

According to Digitimes, the sensors will be manufactured by Sony, as the company has signed a cooperation agreement with Apple which runs until 2023.

Update (2021-01-04):

Support for faster 5g connection

In connection with the launch of the iPhone 12, we were told that it is only in the US that customers have the opportunity to use mmWave, ie the faster version of the 5g connection.

According to the site Patently Apple, however, Apple has placed a large order for compatible antennas from the Taiwanese company Qiqi, which indicates that the support for mmWave will be rolled out in more countries already this autumn. In addition to the United States, there may be Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, and Japan.

The theoretical maximum speed for mmWave is 1-2 gigabits per second, which can be compared with 100-400 megabits per second for what is called Sub-6 GHz. On the other hand, the latter technology has a longer range, which is to the benefit of users outside the big cities.

Update (2020-12-13):

Tasks: iPhone 13 will be released as planned

As you know, the iPhone 12 was launched a little later than expected, due to the ongoing pandemic.

However, according to a new report from the well-informed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo quoted by Macrumors, there will be no similar delay for the 2021 models of iPhone, with others we can expect a launch in September.

Among the news that we can count on in the iPhone 13 is a faster A15 processor based on 5-nanometer technology and improved cameras. More rumors are mentioned below.

Update (2020-11-30):

The concept video shows what the iPhone 13 could look like

The Youtube channel Concepts iPhone has published an interesting concept video that shows what the iPhone 13 would look like if Apple chooses to let the screen go around the edge.

This is how it looks:

Apparently, the buttons on the page have been replaced by virtual buttons. In addition, the lightning port has been abolished, which means that wireless charging is the only option.

In this context, it can be mentioned that Apple has actually applied for a patent for a similar design as recently as February 2020. The big advantage of the design is more screen space without the external size becoming larger.

According to analysts, however, it is unlikely that Apple will invest in a new design as early as next year, so do not expect the concept to become a reality until 2022 at the earliest.

Update (2020-10-29):

Data: Up to 1 terabyte of storage

There may be a doubling of the maximum storage space from 512 gigabytes to 1 terabyte. The information comes from the well-known technology leaker Jon Prosser via his Twitter account.

The maximum storage has been 512 gigabytes ever since the iPhone XS and XS Max were launched three years ago, so it is undeniably a time for an increase relatively soon.

Admittedly, far from all users need so much storage space, but if you are shooting or filming in high resolution, more than 512 gigabytes may be needed.

Update (2020-10-16):

Tasks: Fingerprint reader below the screen

There may be a fingerprint reader under the screen, at least if we are allowed to believe the cryptic technology leak L0vetodream.

There is no indication that the fingerprint reader will replace the current face recognition, but rather a complement. This way, users can freely choose between Touch ID and Face ID for log in.

It can be mentioned in this context that similar rumors abounded already before the launch of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. If the fingerprint reader does not appear in iPhone 13, we can probably count on the rumor re-emerging before the launch of iPhone 14.

Update (2020-10-07):

Tasks: Flärpen gets smaller

There have been many different bids back and forth about the size of the so-called flip pen in next year's models of iPhone.

The latest news is that the technology leak Ice Universe claims that the sensor panel will be smaller on iPhone 13 compared to iPhone 12. But it will not be a reduction in width but in height, something that can explain the confusion.

However, it is still unclear whether the changed size applies to all models of iPhone 13 or only the smallest model of 5.4 inches.

If you long for a completely flawless iPhone, then you have to wait at least two more years, at least as it looks today.

Update (2020-05-26):

The Lightning gate is abolished

According to the well-known technology leak Fudge, Apple will dump the Lightning port with next year's models of iPhone. There will probably be no talk of a switch to USB-c, even though such a prototype exists. Instead, the idea is for the mobiles to be charged wirelessly, Macrumors reports.

Another new feature in the iPhone 13 will be support for the Smart Connector, which makes it possible to connect different types of accessories. This connector will also be used to reset devices when needed.