Top Stories: Yellow iPhone 14 Next Week?, iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 15 Rumors, and More

[MacRumors]

It looks like we could be seeing another Apple product introduction as soon as next week, and based on rumors and the timing, it appears it might be a new iPhone color.

We're also continuing to hear rumors about the iPhone 15 lineup coming later this year and even a fourth-generation iPhone SE, so read on for all the details on these stories and more!

Sources: Apple Planning Product Briefing Next Week as iPhone 14 Rumored to Launch in Yellow

A rumor from Chinese microblogging site Weibo claims that Apple is intending to launch the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in yellow as a mid-cycle addition, and we've heard that Apple is planning media briefings next week, so it's possible those could be for the launch.

For reference, Apple launched its mid-cycle green iPhone 13 colors on March 8 last year, so the timing does line up for a new iPhone color, but the subject of next week's briefing has yet to be revealed.

Kuo: New iPhone SE With 6.1-Inch OLED Display and Apple's 5G Chip Planned

On-again, off-again rumors about the future of Apple's budget iPhone SE are back on, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming Apple has restarted development of an upcoming fourth-generation model, though it's unlikely it will be released until next year.

According to Kuo, the next-generation iPhone SE will be similar to the current iPhone 14, including a 6.1-inch OLED display. It could also adopt Apple's in-house 5G chip that has been under development for a number of years as Apple has sought to break free from Qualcomm as its cellular chip supplier.

iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Without MFi Badge May Have Data Transfer and Charging Speed Limits

While Apple is expected to replace the Lightning port with a USB-C port on the iPhone 15 lineup later this year, the company may still limit the functionality of cables and accessories that aren't certified under its MFi program.

Apple's MFi program uses a special authentication chip in approved accessories to ensure their authenticity and reassure customers that the products are safe to use with their Apple devices. The authentication could, however, also be used to limit the functionality of non-MFi accessories such as with data transfer and/or charging speeds.

According to leaker "ShrimpApplePro," Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is already moving forward with mass production on USB-C cables and accessories under Apple's MFi program.

Everything New in iOS 16.4 Beta 2: Apple Books Changes, Apple Music Classical Mentions, Apple Pay in South Korea and More

Apple this week released the second developer and public beta versions of an upcoming iOS 16.4 update, and we've discovered some additional changes since the first beta.

One of the most notable changes is a return of the "curl" page-turning animation in Apple Books that was removed in iOS 16.0. Code in the new beta also hints that Apple is getting closer to launching its promised Apple Music Classical app, while there are some additional tweaks in the Settings app under AppleCare device coverage and Always On Display.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Could Have Thinner Camera Bump and Smaller Footprint

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will be thicker than its predecessor despite having a slightly reduced height and width, but it could offer a less protrusive camera rear array, according to newly shared CAD renders and dimensions.

According to dimensions from leaker "Ice Universe," the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max's footprint is approximately 1 mm smaller both in terms of height and width compared to the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max, but it is 5% thicker. The CAD renders and accompanying dimensions suggest that the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max will have a less protrusive camera bump than previously expected, being 0.59 mm shallower than that of the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max.

Apple Reportedly Has Secretive 'Startup' Team Working on Experimental Technologies for Future Devices

While we learned last week that a secretive "Exploratory Design Group" within Apple has had success with non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman this week shared more information about how this group known as "XDG" operates.

XDG includes only a few hundred people and operates as a "startup" working on a number of different projects. Group members are organized by skill set and may work on multiple projects simultaneously, but XDG members are not permitted to discuss their work with others in the group who are not working on that specific project.

The group is said to be working on next-generation display technology, artificial intelligence, low-processor technologies, next-generation batteries for smartphones, and health features for headset devices to help people with eye diseases.

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Article Link: Top Stories: Yellow iPhone 14 Next Week?, iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 15 Rumors, and More

 

[Alp3r]

What about the 14 pro model colour ?

 

[CPark98]

I don't think it's out of the picture to potentially see a pre-recorded press release video for the Yellow iPhone and 15 inch MacBook much like how they handled the M2 MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inch this year.

 

[I7guy]

I was holding out for the iphone 16 (as it's rumored to be the best iphone every) but that yellow may just draw me in.

 

[gpat]

I was holding out for the iphone 16 (as it's rumored to be the best iphone every) but that yellow may just draw me in.

The 15 is going to be a pretty memorable upgrade. For the 16 I'd expect a XS kind of bump.

 

[vegetassj4]

Look at all these rumors on the website every day
I just need some time, some time to get away from
From all these rumors, I can't take it no more
My best friend said there's one out now about me and the SE4

 

[jamezr]

I was holding out for the iphone 16 (as it's rumored to be the best iphone every) but that yellow may just draw me in.

at least you won't have to worry about the clear cases turning yellow....

 

[CarAnalogy]

I was holding out for the iphone 16 (as it's rumored to be the best iphone every) but that yellow may just draw me in.

If I do I’m definitely waiting for the Spring release. Still bummed I got this stupid blue iPhone 13 Pro when they released it in exactly my favorite color a few short months later.

Which I always thought was dumb because the cardinal rule of Apple products is that they’re only even remotely close to worth the price immediately after release.

But the iPhone may be a slight exception to that, and apparently the marketing ploy to boost Spring sales is working.

 

[Realityck]

Code in the iOS 16.4 beta confirms Apple's continued work on the Apple Music Classical app, and suggests that it could be launching in the not too distant future.

Waiting for this to show up finally.

 

[Mindfighter]

What about new iphone case colors?

 

[5105973]

Pika pika

 

[mashinhead]

What about new iphone case colors?

Did you not read the article? The XDG isn't permitted to discuss their work with others.

 

[jasonsmith_88]

iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Without MFi Badge May Have Data Transfer and Charging Speed Limits

I doubt the EU is going to be happy. The entire point is to increase interoperability to reduce e-waste and make things simpler for consumers. A limited USB-C port solves neither of these problems. Having said that, USB-C isn’t limited on current Apple devices so I’m not sure if I buy this rumor, unless Apple is intentionally trying to piss off the EU and consumers who’ve been demanding USB-C. “We gave you what you want, look, your phone is charging at 0.5A!”

 

[gpat]

iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Without MFi Badge May Have Data Transfer and Charging Speed Limits

I doubt the EU is going to be happy. The entire point is to increase interoperability to reduce e-waste and make things simpler for consumers. A limited USB-C port solves neither of these problems. Having said that, USB-C isn’t limited on current Apple devices so I’m not sure if I buy this rumor, unless Apple is intentionally trying to piss off the EU and consumers who’ve been demanding USB-C. “We gave you what you want, look, your phone is charging at 0.5A!”

I'm calling major bullsh*t on this rumour.
If true, iPhone would be unable to fully interface with cables that Apple itself has been selling for years, since iPad and Mac cables do not have any MFi, or even the spare ones sold in Apple Stores.

You'd be unable to fast charge an iPhone with the charger and cable provided with your iPad Pro, you'd be unable to use the cable provided with your M1 Macbook to sync the iPhone 15 with it.

There is no way in hell that Apple would push this kind of behavior.
I just believe that leakers and analysts are spreading these lies aiming for our clicks and engagement.

 

[JForestZ34]

It's nice to have new colors and such but just release them when you release the new models for the year. Stop with the mid season color releases.


James

 

[BobSc]

It's nice to have new colors and such but just release them when you release the new models for the year. Stop with the mid season color releases.


James

Why do you object to mid season color releases? It's a smart business move, if nothing else. I don't understand how people can make this kind of statement/request/opinion without giving a reason. Without a reason, there is no credibility.

 

[ss2cire]

iPhone 14 pro max - big bird edition.

 

[JForestZ34]

Why to object to mid season color releases? It's a smart business move, if nothing else. I don't understand how people can make this kind of statement/request/opinion without giving a reason. Without a reason, there is no credibility.

Because if someone just one of the standard colors and a month later new colors come out they get a little pissed because they would of bought that color from the start if they were all released at the same time.


James

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

I'm calling major bullsh*t on this rumour.
If true, iPhone would be unable to fully interface with cables that Apple itself has been selling for years, since iPad and Mac cables do not have any MFi, or even the spare ones sold in Apple Stores.

You'd be unable to fast charge an iPhone with the charger and cable provided with your iPad Pro, you'd be unable to use the cable provided with your M1 Macbook to sync the iPhone 15 with it.

There is no way in hell that Apple would push this kind of behavior.
I just believe that leakers and analysts are spreading these lies aiming for our clicks and engagement.

"no way in hell"?

From the company that cut speeds almost in half on both 256GB and 512GB SSDs on many M2 Macs without an announcement or asterisk for consumers to know?

I think limitations to non-MFi cables is more likely than the opposite.

I predict it's going to be 5W+USB 2.0 speeds for non MFi, and then much higher data and charging speeds for MFi USB-C cables than we've ever seen before on iPhones, done to push the upgrade to iPhone 15 and buy new cables and accessories.

Remember, the regulations don't specify charging or data transfer speeds. The cables and ports just have to be interoperable.

 

[scrapesleon]

Apple just using all the colors of the rainbow

 

[flofixer]

I was hoping Apple would stick with the Qualcomm chip at least for this year when I'm planning to upgrade. My guess is that Apple's in house modem first generation would not be as good as Qualcomm's. A good modem chip is critical in my area which has many hills with poor reception in many areas.

 

[duncandb]

Considering all the rumours I've seen, I predict that that the Mac Pro will distinguish itself by supporting multiple pluggable "compute units" within that cheese grater enclosure, where each compute unit is similar in form to a thin rack-mounted server, and the collection is akin to a super-computer, where a set of logically distinct computers each with its own Mn Ultra SoC and RAM, and they talk to each other to share work but don't pretend to be a single chip. There are already clues for this in a recent Xcode or some other software, or its how I interpret it. And it would make sense for getting around a lack of Mn Extreme or whatever.

 

[E.Lizardo]

Considering all the rumours I've seen, I predict that that the Mac Pro will distinguish itself by supporting multiple pluggable "compute units" within that cheese grater enclosure, where each compute unit is similar in form to a thin rack-mounted server, and the collection is akin to a super-computer, where a set of logically distinct computers each with its own Mn Ultra SoC and RAM, and they talk to each other to share work but don't pretend to be a single chip. There are already clues for this in a recent Xcode or some other software, or its how I interpret it. And it would make sense for getting around a lack of Mn Extreme or whatever.

Maybe there will just be 40 Raspberry Pi compute module 4s in there lol!

 

[rid]

You know you're at the peak of innovation when the top story all over the news is a yellow iPhone.

And that's not all, either. The next iPhone could even have a smaller camera bump.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Because if someone just one of the standard colors and a month later new colors come out they get a little pissed because they would of bought that color from the start if they were all released at the same time.


James

You do realise it’s a tactic to bump sales half way through the cycle don’t you?