Rumors: Apple Delaying iMac 30" & 32" Release Until Next Year

Marc Gurman from Bloomberg has just sketched out the next year and a half for the Mac. The premium iMac's tier successor and Mac Pro's M-chip successors are still a ways off. Apple may barely manage to accomplish the 2-year switch to ARM on time.

It's still unclear how often the error occurs, however, many users are complaining that their new M1 MacBooks' displays are extremely sensitive and that the glass cracks quite easily. Repairs are expensive and not currently covered by a guarantee.

Intel wants to be back on top in at least 5 years and just recently announced a roadmap. However, there have been recent innovations made by Intel competitor TSMC – making Intel's road to "King of the Hill" appear far more difficult.

A diverse set of internal problems have led to Intel losing touch with what made the company best-in-class. Now, the chip giant has announced a new plan – illustrating a set of steps meant to restore the company's former glory. In addition to the announcement of commissioned work for other companies, Intel has released a road map for next year.

At the moment, Apple devices have a mixture of Touch ID and Face ID. The budget models in the lineup come with Touch ID, whereas the more expensive ones are equipped with Face ID. According to Bloomberg, Apple wants to bring Face ID to all Apple devices, however, there are some big challenges that stand in the way.

When Apple updates a support document that hasn't been updated for years, it means something – especially when that document involves MagSafe, rumored to make a comeback in the next macOS. This almost guarantees that the rumors are true.

So, how does Apple's newest accessory perform in terms of everyday use? Now that sales for the MagSafe Battery Pack have started, there are several reports. There's not an outrageous amount of enthusiasm – in case anyone was expecting such for a battery.

Apple's new external battery accessory came as quite the surprise yesterday. Meanwhile, new details concerning the product's functionality have popped up, of particular interest are reverse charging and hardware protective charging processes.

Thus far, Apple has been... a little stingy when it comes to the quality of its notebooks' webcams. With the recent increased importance of video conferences due to the pandemic, the difference in parity has become more evident. According to a leaker on Twitter, new webcams can be expected soon, and according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman – the 27" iMac is back in the works after the project was shelved for a time.

Ming-Chi Kuo recently mentioned the upcoming MacBook Pro in two messages to investors. All signs still point to a start of production occurring soon. Apple would also like to use Mini LED displays for the 11" iPad Pro – even if not this year.

Apple discontinued the Time Capsule series in 2018, but many Apple customers continue to use the product. Now, a data recovery company is warning of a design flaw with the product that can lead to hard drive failure and data loss.

Steve Wozniak has added his voice to the "Right to Repair" debate in a minutes-long video. Without directly attacking Apple, he is critical of the company's current position – and states that Apple wouldn't have ever existed if not for open tech.

At the start of the week, it was revealed that the beta version of the next HomePod OS can cause hardware defects as a result of overheating. However, there's apparently a similar problem on the current HomePod OS with older HomePods. At the moment, users should be careful with their devices.

Those interested in concepts and oddities will find the two videos in this post rather interesting. The first video we have here is an interesting 360º showcase of a 2022 MacBook Air M2, and the second of a self-made handheld running macOS Big Sur.

This year likely isn't to see the arrival of the next numerical successor to the M1, although it is likely to see the chip's direct successor – the even more powerful M1X. According to a leaker, Apple is hard at work on the M2 and plans to release it with a "colourful" MacBook Air (think the design of the iMac M1).

Like clockwork, TSMC has yet again managed to shrink its chips' semiconductor nodes yet again – this time to 3nm. Apple is expected to use the new 3nm production process chips as early as next year – although Apple and TSMC will still use the 5nm chips this year.

Throughout the course of this summer, Apple has plans to release a new set of wireless earbuds – albeit under the Beats brand rather than AirPods. How does the new product compare in terms of price, equipment, and other characteristics?

How does the new M1-equipped iMac fare with regards to energy efficiency and thermal radiation? For the first time, Apple has now provided data for these properties – with values that the new iMac's Intel predecessors simply can't compete against.

According to several rumours, the next generation of AirPods Pro could be getting sensors for fitness and health features. There are even indications that Apple has set concrete plans into motion over the last few months.

Every time that Apple TV+ gets more content, the heads at Cupertino become less willing to provide the service for free. Come this July, there won't be a free trial year for Apple TV+ and new device owners will only get a 3-month trial, similar to Apple Arcade.

Three years ago, Apple never would have guessed that the final HomePods from the initial production period are just now finally selling out. It's starting to look as if the HomePod has met its end in Apple's line-up – it's at long last sold out almost worldwide.