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Top Stories: Titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Touchscreen Macs, iOS 17 Expectations, and More

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The holidays are clearly over, with the Apple rumor mill back into full swing as we hit the midpoint of January. This week saw an array of both near-term and longer-term rumors ranging from Apple's mixed-reality headset, Apple silicon Mac Pro, iPhone 15, and iOS 17 later this year to new technology potentially coming to Apple devices over the next several years.

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We covered a lot of the latest rumors in this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, so make sure to tune in for more there after you read on below for an overview!

iPhone 15 Pro Now Widely Rumored to Feature Titanium Frame

It was a very busy time for Apple product rumors this week, starting with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman corroborating that iPhone 15 Pro models will feature a titanium frame, compared to a stainless steel frame currently. Titanium is also used for the Apple Watch Ultra.

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iPhone 15 Pro models are also expected to feature solid-state volume and power buttons with haptic feedback.

Gurman added that the Dynamic Island will be available on all four iPhone 15 models launching later this year, as display industry analyst Ross Young claimed last year. Currently, the feature is exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Apple Reportedly Working on Touchscreen Macs, Including MacBook Pro With OLED Display

Despite years of resistance, Apple is working on adding touchscreens to future Macs, according to Gurman. His report claimed that a new MacBook Pro with an OLED display could be the first Mac with support for touch input like an iPhone or iPad.

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Apple has repeatedly dismissed the idea of a touchscreen Mac over the years, so this would be a major reversal in philosophy for the company if it moves forward with these plans.

iOS 17 Rumored to Have 'Fewer Major Changes Than Originally Planned'

While we are still around five months away from Apple unveiling iOS 17 at WWDC in June, a report this week claimed that the software update may have "fewer major changes than originally planned."

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The report said that Apple's focus on the "xrOS" operating system for its upcoming AR/VR headset has drawn away resources from the iPhone's software. As of now, here is is everything that we know so far about iOS 17.

Apple's 'Reality Pro' Headset Said to Debut Before WWDC, Ship in the Fall

Apple's long-awaited AR/VR headset is expected to be announced this spring and become available to purchase later in the year. Rumors suggest the headset could be named "Reality Pro."

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Concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information​

In the meantime, more references to "xrOS" and "Reality OS" were discovered in the upcoming Apple Devices app for Windows. Apple is expected to provide more details about the headset's operating system at WWDC.

New Mac Pro With M2 Ultra Chip Might Launch This Spring Alongside macOS 13.3

The long-awaited Mac Pro with Apple silicon could be announced this spring, with the computer's launch potentially tied to macOS 13.3.

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The new Mac Pro is expected to feature Apple's new M2 Ultra chip, but a higher-end "M2 Extreme" chip was reportedly canceled. The high-end desktop tower will apparently have the same design as the 2019 model, but lack user-upgradeable RAM this time around.

Apple to Design Custom Displays, Starting With MicroLED for Apple Watch Ultra

Apple reportedly plans to fully design and develop its own displays for devices in house, starting with a microLED display for a new version of the Apple Watch Ultra in 2024. The displays would still be manufactured by an outside supplier, with LG reportedly on board.

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While the Apple Watch Ultra is expected to transition away from OLED technology, another rumor this week indicated that MacBooks will start switching to OLED next year.

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I was gonna say "Wha, no comments" but this was posted only 18 mins ago, so FIRST I guess. God I hate myself.

Well, they always find a way - as blissfully happy as I am with my M1 MBP, an OLED version would sure ruin that vibe. The only thing I've pined for from my helplessly outdated iPhone 13 Pro Max has been the dynamic island... just building it out of titanium and taking away yet more physical buttons aren't going to make it "can be bothered to sell and upgrade" enticing...

As for touchscreen Macs, you certainly can't accuse Apple of blindly following customer desires because people have been pining for multitouch on Mac since before the iPhone even, IIRC. Of course whether or not we are right to (I want it, but then I want every feature ever, I'm sure if I designed a Mac it would be like the Homer car) is another question. No doubt that it would make developing for iOS easier (I assume), but surely it's pretty seamless already with Catalyst, the simulators and Sidecar and all that? Spoken like a true non-dev, of course. I remember the arguments that used to rage on about this and I must admit, that without some sort of MS Surface Studio adjustable stand etc I really don't know what touch will do for iMacs in particular. But then I suppose if it doesn't cost much in terms of points of failure, bulk and expense, it can't hurt to have it available, right?
 
Give the macbook cellular support and then I maybe interested in buying one
As a macbook without internet access is pretty much useless to me
 
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Looking forward to iPhone 15 Pro Edition, with gold, rose gold, or ceramic frame.
 
iPhone Pro 15 Ti, designed to make your wallet lighter at a starting price of £1999.
 
I don't buy the top-of-the-line phones, but I hope Apple learns from whatever caused cosmetic issues on their last pro-level titanium product.

 
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We don’t need a titanium iPhone but a notchless iPhone! Come one is 2023!
Think about it. When was last time when you bought a TV with a hole in the screen? 😂
 
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ColdShadow said:
You don’t carry an iPhone /smartphone?
Why not just use WiFi hotspot?
cellular in laptop is very uncommon.
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Shouldn’t need the hassle of always having a mobile phone with you in this day/age just to get the internet on a mobile macbook..

Comes to something when a 2k+ macbook is only of any use if you carry a mobile phone with you,
and what happens if said mobile phone battery goes flat..
 
Chaparral02 said:
Shouldn’t need the hassle of always having a mobile phone with you in this day/age just to get the internet on a mobile macbook..

Comes to something when a 2k+ macbook is only of any use if you carry a mobile phone with you,
and what happens if said mobile phone battery goes flat..
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I agree with you. Could say the same thing about cellular iPad. It's very odd that Apple refuses to make a cell capable laptop.
 
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