This year’s iPhone 13 lineup will feature an always-on display with a 120Hz refresh rate, enhanced camera capabilities for astrophotography, stronger MagSafe magnets and a finer matte finish, according to leaker Max Weinbach (via YouTube channel EverythingApplePro). the backside.
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Weinbach is a well-known leaker and has shared information via the YouTube channel about the 2020 iPhone 12 lineup in the past, some of which came out. Either way, have the following with a grain of salt. According to their sources, Apple plans to include an always-on display in the iPhone 13 series, with the technology similar to the always-on display in the Apple Watch Series 5 and later.
Always-on displays are typical of most flagship Android smartphones, and it allows users to see information on their screen at all times, without having to turn on or unlock the device. Ever since the iPhone X, the first iPhone with an OLED screen, many have speculated that Apple will bring this feature to iPhone users.
OLED screens consume less power than LCD screens as each pixel is controlled individually, unlike LCD screens which use backlighting and illuminate all pixels, even if only to display a small piece of information on the screen . OLED displays allow Apple to light up only the pixels needed to show users the time, battery, or some form of app notification indicator, without using a significant amount of battery power.
Weinbach claims that the always-on screen will look like a “toned-down lock screen”, where the clock and battery charge are always visible and previous notifications are displayed via “a bar and icons”. When users receive a notification, the message “will appear normally, except the screen does not light up completely”. Instead, “it will display as usual, except dimmed and only temporarily,” said the leaker.
The leaker also “confirms” that a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate will occur on the 2021 Pro iPhone models, a feature widely said to appear on the iPhone 12. An always-on and ProMotion display would not require a change in the physical design, which admits to the fact that Weinbach reports that there will be no change to the actual chassis of the iPhone 13 compared to the iPhone 12 lineup. The only possible hardware change is a matte back with a “grippier, more comfortable” feel, similar to the finish on the back of the Google Pixel series.
Internally MagSafe will become “significantly” stronger, according to the leak. The iPhone 12 has MagSafe on the back that allows users to magnetically attach various accessories and provides an alternative way to charge the device. However, some have criticized that the magnets are weak. Apple is trying to address those concerns by adding stronger magnets, although the addition is not expected to be the only reason for rumors of increasing device thickness. As for the cameras, Weinbach reports that Apple is stepping up its astrophotography efforts.
Astrophotography, the photography of astronomy, usually requires complicated camera settings to expertly capture the dark night sky. The integration of the capability into the iPhone is expected to be seamless, with the leak claiming that the iPhone will automatically switch to mode when it detects a user pointing to the sky. In this mode, the phone can detect various artifacts such as the moon and stars and adjusts settings such as lighting accordingly. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirms the leak says the ultra-wide camera will get an improved sensor and lens across the range.
The latest information about the leaks points to the possibility of shooting portrait videos on this year’s iPhone. Since the launch of the iPhone 7 Plus, users have been able to take portrait photos, but it has been completely limited to photos. Portrait mode adds depth to your photos, blurring the background and keeping the center subject completely in focus. With videos, the task becomes much more difficult because the subject is actively moving, making it more difficult to add a depth effect in real time.
The new information joins an already long list of features that we expect for the 2021 iPhone 20. Bloomberg report suggests the lineup’s biggest headlining feature will be the reintroduction of Touch ID on the iPhone. According to that report, Apple is testing burying the Touch ID sensor below the screen so users can unlock their device if Face ID is deemed inoperable, such as when wearing a mask. Unlike the iPhone 12, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the iPhone 13 is expected to launch on time in September.