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We already know that Apple will release a new iPhone SE this spring, and it will most likely have an out-of-date design. It will be branded iPhone SE+ 5G, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young. It will, as the name says, provide 5G connection while maintaining the same design and 4.7-inch LCD display. On the other side, a next generation iPhone SE will arrive in 2023 or 2024 with a 5.7" display, which might be OLED if the cost of such panels falls sufficiently in the interim.

The frequent and comprehensive leaks indicate that Apple's augmented reality/virtual reality headgear is in full development. The headset, which was supposed to be announced at this year's WWDC and released in the Fall, has now been pushed back to 2023, according to the newest Bloomberg storey.

According to a person acquainted with the situation, the major causes of the delay include overheating, software flaws, and camera issues. As a result, the headgear is expected to be introduced at the end of this year and won't be available until 2023.

A representative from OnePlus confirmed in an obscure forum thread on the company's community forum that the company will no longer provide software support for its OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones, which were released in 2018.

Given that OnePlus has limited software support to three years since their OnePlus 3/3T devices, this isn't surprising. Each OnePlus flagship phone receives three major OS upgrades and three years of security patches, with the OnePlus 6/6T's support ending in 2021. The previous OxygenOS 11 upgrade, which was based on Android 11, was released in September of last year, and the pair recently received the December security patch.

 

So, if you want to keep using your OnePlus 6/6T, you'll either have to look into third-party ROMs or accept the fact that you won't be getting the newest Android updates.

With all of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series leaks in the last few months, there's not much we don't know ahead of the trio's launch next month. However, there's no harm in looking at another set of images and double-checking some of the specifications.

That is exactly what 91mobiles is delivering. The publication's detailed images confirm that the design will be identical to the vanilla model, while the Ultra's appearance will be unique to the series. The presence of visible antenna lines on the frame indicates that it is made of metal, but that shouldn't come as a surprise.

With a 4,500mAh battery capable of 45W charging speeds, the phone will weigh around 195 grammes.

The report also debunks a chipset rumour that the Snapdragon iterations would be coming to Europe because the Exynos chip was allegedly plagued by manufacturing issues. The Exynos 2200 chipset will undoubtedly be used in European units, according to the report.

On the back, the Plus model will have a 50MP main camera, as well as 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto cameras with 12-bit image capture. The screen is expected to have a peak brightness of 1,750 nits and an adaptive refresh rate.

Last week we heard a rumor Apple will bring 120Hz ProMotion displays to its entire iPhone 14 series but a new report from Ross Young is saying Apple will keep its high-refresh-rate display tech exclusive to its Pro iPhones. Young specifies that BOE Display which is expected to be one of the display suppliers for this year’s new iPhones does not have enough LTPO display capacity and Apple will wait out at least another year to implement ProMotion on the vanilla iPhone models.

 

 

The new report also details the alleged iPhone 14 Pro display panel with an image showing both punch-hole and pill-shaped cutouts on the display next to each other instead of a notch.

 

This would be the first time any manufacturer decides to go with both display cutout styles so it would be interesting to see if this design holds up. Based on the report, this design will only make its way to the 14Pro and Pro Max phones.

Last week was pretty busy with, Samsung announcing the much-anticipated Galaxy S21 FE, a few Chinese launches and the commotion around CES 2022. This week maintained the pace with a bunch of announcements from OnePlus, Honor and Xiaomi.

Arguably the highlight of this week is the OnePlus 10 Pro announcement in China. The rumors turned out to be true so along with the new design, the next-generation OnePlus sports an LTPO 2.0 screen, second-generation Hasselblad camera setup, 80W charging and, of course, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

The Honor Magic V was the other major announcement this week. Not only it's the first foldable handset from the company but it's also the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered foldable phone. Sadly, the company still hasn't decided whether or not to offer the handset outside of China.

Speaking of foldables, Oppo's Find N is facing shortages with more than a million registering for its sale. And interest in the segment is clearly growing as the detailed Motorola Razr 3 specs leak sparked some serious interest.

Realme 9i also debuted, becoming the first member of the 9 series. It runs on the Snapdragon 680 and offers a respectable 5,000mAh battery with speedy 33W charging.

There was something for Apple fans too as the company released iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 and we saw more reports that the iPhone 14 Pro will sport a 48MP main camera.

You can take a look at our most popular articles from this week and see if you missed anything. Until next Sunday when we will return with another weekly recap.

Apple has never been particularly chatty when it comes to future plans and RnD. Still, most analysts believe that we can expect updated vanilla iPad and iPad Air, as well as new Pro models in 2022. You can read more predictions about the basic iPad and the Air here while we focus on the new iPad Pro design.

 

The question of wireless charging has been a topic for discussion basically since Apple unveiled its MagSafe wireless charging tech for the iPhone. As per the latest chatter from industry insiders, Apple is already experimenting with at least one 2022 iPad Pro prototype with MagSafe on board.

Well, a variation of it, that is. Sources claim that Cupertino was particularly hesitant about swapping out the iPad's traditional metal back for a glass one in order to facilitate wireless charging. Instead, the proposed solution is a large glass Apple logo, akin to that on the latest MacBook models. The prototype allegedly also has beefier magnets to prevent accidental detachment.

We have to wonder whether Apple is actually planning or if it's even possible to use the MagSafe magnet mounting system in a more general fashion as a way to attach accessories like keyboards and stands to the iPad in a seamless and clean way. That would be quite interesting to see, particularly for keyboards since some users have been complaining of excessive battery drain from an attached Magic Keyboard. Perhaps newer models will be designed to charge the tablet is some way, as a dock of sorts, rather than leech off its battery.

 

Speaking of battery, most sources agree that the next iPad Pro will likely have a larger pack on board. Also on the potential list of new additions - a camera module similar to that on the iPhone 13, potentially new and brighter double-stacked OLED panels. Perhaps even ones with a notch to unify the aesthetic with the MacBook line? Though, that last one thankfully hasn't popped up in the rumor mill nearly as often. We might even see the debut of an Apple M2 chip. After all Apple experienced a nice uptick in iPad sales in Q4 so it might just make sense to refine them even more aggressively. At least the Pro models, that is, the new Mini seems to be stepping on the toes of the iPhone 13 and its sales, so we don't expect major movement there.

Corning unveiled Gorilla Glass Victus about a year and a half ago and since then it has been used in many flagship phones (starting with the Galaxy Note20 Ultra) as well as some rugged handsets. The successor to this strengthened glass may be just around the corner and it will (allegedly) be featured on Samsung’s upcoming flagships. The Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra will all use “Gorilla Glass Victus+”, according to Ice Universe. It’s not clear if this is for both the front and back or just the front. A month ago The Cat did say that all three S22 models will have glass backs. But even if they use an older version of Gorilla Glass for the rear panel, it will still be an upgrade over the S21 and S21+, which got plastic backs. The S21 Ultra did have Victus on both sides The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will have some special glass on the back – a leaked spec sheet mentions Super Clear Glass, which was also developed by Corning. This glass will reduce the reflections and glare. You can check out dummy models of the three S22 models. Judging by the photos, the back glass will not have a high gloss finish. In fact, some colorways seem to have a matte finish. The S22 and S22+ are expected to come in Pink Gold, Green, Black and White, the Ultra should be available in Burgundy, Green, Black and White. Naturally, there will be a wide variety of first party accessories too. Samsung hasn’t officially set a date yet, but Korean media reported that the Galaxy S22 Unpacked event will be on February 8.

The OnePlus 9RT debuted in China back in October 2021 and after three long months, the device has finally begins its global rollout. The first step in its worldwide expansion is India, where OnePlus announced the flagship and is starting sales on January 17. The OnePlus 9RT comes with a Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6.62” AMOLED screen. The brand is offering the phone with either 8/128 GB memory or 12/256 GB, and there’s no microSD slot for extra storage. There is a bigger heat sink inside the device, increasing heat dissipation by 20%, compared to the one in the OnePlus 9. Prices are INR42,999 ($580) and INR46,999 ($635), and the 9RT can be purchased in Silver and Black colors. OnePlus India brings some incentives like an instant INR4,000 ($54) discount on some bank cards, 50% off selected cases, and an extra INR4,000 bonus with a trade-in of another OnePlus phone. The phone’s arrival in India was accompanied by the OnePlus Buds Z2 true wireless earphones. While they cost $99/€99 in the US and Europe, customers in the Asian country can buy them for INR4,999, which translates to $67. The launch also brought some INR500 ($6.70) discounts that will last until January 26. The OnePlus Band is just INR999 ($13.50), while the Wireless Bullets Z Bass Edition will be INR1,499 ($20) starting on Monday.