Apple Watch Series 7 and iPhone 13 Price (iPhone News #31)

The new MacBook Pro and Apple Watch 7 suddenly pop up and we discuss the expected iPhone 13 prices. This is the most important iPhone news from last week.

‘Unannounced MacBook Pro and Apple Watch Series 7 appear in database’

We don’t have to wait long for the Apple Watch Series 7. That says consomac, after finding some new entries in the database of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Apple is required by law to notify new products in a timely manner. In this way, new devices regularly leak out.

Among the entries are six new Apple Watch IDs. These are probably the new Apple Watch Series 7 models. Rumor has it that the Apple Watch will get a new angular design, which is more in line with the iPhone 12. In the database, watchOS 8 is mentioned as the operating system of the new smartwatches.

→ Read more about the unannounced MacBook Pro and Apple Watch 7

How expensive will the iPhone 13 be? These are the expected prices

Just like last year, Apple is likely to present four new iPhones. Again, it concerns two regular devices: the iPhone 13 and the smaller iPhone 13 mini. In addition, there will be two more advanced models: the iPhone 13 Pro and the larger iPhone 13 Pro Max. They are expected to be launched in mid-September.

What the new iPhones will cost is not yet certain, but based on rumors and Apple’s pricing strategy, we can make a good estimate of the iPhone 13 prices. In this article you can read per model which price tag Apple probably attaches to it.

→ Read more about the expected prices of the iPhone 13

Google Maps: Dark Mode is finally coming to iPhone

In iOS 13, Apple introduced a dark mode. Most well-known apps support dark mode, but Google Maps did not introduce a ‘dark mode’. Now Google announces that it is finally bringing dark mode to the Google Maps iOS app.

This way you can navigate at night with the navigation app, without being blinded by the bright light of your iPhone screen. The navigation app mainly has gray tones, which is a lot quieter for your eyes in the evenings. In addition, the dark mode has another advantage: the less bright light is beneficial for the battery life of your iPhone.

→ Read more about Google Maps dark mode

iPhone will have much larger battery in 2022

Apple seems to be using smaller internal parts in future devices. This creates space for a larger battery and the iPhone, iPad and Mac get a better battery life. The rumor comes from DigiTimes, which relies on sources within Apple’s supply chain.

The Taiwanese website writes that Apple plans to include IPDs (integrated passive devices) to use. IPDs are chips that control peripherals. They’re more powerful and compact than today’s internals, leaving more room for a larger battery

→ Read more about the larger iPhone battery

Apple will soon scan iPhone photos for child abuse

From iOS 15, Apple uses special software to scan photos for images of child abuse. When something suspicious is detected, the software sounds an alarm and the images are checked by a team of researchers.

The Cupertino company announced the plans – which have already caused a lot of fuss – in a press release on Thursday evening. At launch, only photos from users in the United States will be checked. More countries should follow later.

→ Read more about scanning iPhone photos for child abuse

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