In this week’s top stories: iPhone SE reviews are here, hands-on with the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, iPhone 12 production rumors, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.
The first iPhone SE orders have arrived to customers and journalists, and the early reviews are incredibly positive. The consensus is that the iPhone SE is an incredible value, and for those who don’t want the latest and greatest iPhone X style design, it could be the perfect smartphone. You can read our full review roundup here.
A new report from Bloomberg this week offered new details on Apple’s planned transition to ARM chips in the Mac. The first Apple-designed chip will apparently be based on a 5-nanometer fabrication process, and feature 12 CPU cores: 8 high-performance cores and 4-efficiency cores.
According to the report, Apple is targeting sometime in 2021 for the release of its first ARM Mac, which will come in the form of an entry-level MacBook model.
In other news, an anonymous user on Twitter says that Apple is developing its own game controller and it will be ready to launch either this year or next. This would complement existing support in iOS 13 for PlayStation and Xbox controllers, as well as the continued advancement of Apple Arcade.
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now widely available, and we’ve learned a bit more about the details of the accessory. For example, the combined weight of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard is 1351 grams. A 13-inch MacBook Air actually weighs less, coming in at 1290 grams. Read more in our full guide here.
Finally, a supply chain report this week said to expect a new 23-inch iMac later this year. Details are unknown, but one possibility would be that the 23-inch iMac is the same physical size as the existing 21.5-inch model, but with reduced bezel sizes.
These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.
- Report: iPhone Mail app zero-day exploits found in the wild, Apple has fix coming in next public iOS release
- PSA: A viral text string with an Italian flag and Sindhi characters will crash your iPhone [U]
- iPhone SE vs iPhone XR comparison: Which should you buy?
- These are the best iPhone SE cases and accessories available now
- iPhone 12 Pro Max schematics show off thinner body design with smaller screen bezels, bigger antenna lines and rear cameras, Smart Connector?
- Kuo: iPhone 12 facing mass production delays, iPhone SE Plus release postponed
- These are the best iPhone SE cases and accessories available now
- iPhone SE review roundup: ‘Super value for the price’ and ‘the best budget smartphone out there’ [Videos]
- Rumors: Apple-designed game controller, iPad with under-screen Touch ID, smaller iPhone 12 notch pictured
- Can you use the iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case with the new iPhone SE?
- Kuo expects ‘AirPods Pro Lite’ to be Beats, AirPods 3 and over-ear headphones coming this year
- Early hands-on videos provide close-up look at new Magic Keyboard with trackpad for iPad Pro
- iPad Pro Diary: First impressions of the Magic Keyboard with trackpad
- iPad Pro Diary: Day 2 with the Magic Keyboard reveals more pros and cons
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad reviews: heavy, expensive, but a game-changer
- Apple shares new video highlighting how to use iPad with Magic Keyboard and other trackpads
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard weighs more than a 13-inch MacBook Air
- New concept imagines how Apple could recreate Xcode for iPad
- iPad Pro ad pushes ‘floating design’ of new Magic Keyboard with trackpad
- Report: 5G iPad Pro with mini-LED display likely delayed to next year
- Gallery: Hands-on images showcase Apple’s $700 Mac Pro Wheels Kit
- Report: New 23-inch iMac coming this year
- How to set your Mac or computer display at the right height to avoid or fix neck pain
- Bloomberg: Apple to release first ARM Mac in 2021 with 5nm 12-core Apple processor
- Developer complains that Apple limits innovation after having its new messaging app rejected
- Screenshots offer early look at Facebook’s upcoming Dark Mode design on iOS
- Instagram founders launch COVID-19 dashboard tracking how fast the virus is growing in each state
- Apple makes detailed design and production instructions available for its custom Face Shield
- Comment: Two years on, the HomePod is still a widely misunderstood product
- Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now
- HomeKit Weekly: Are eufyCam 2 cameras the perfect HomeKit solution?
- Everywhere the Apple Maps Look Around ‘street view’ feature works so far
- Apple launches App Store, Music, Arcade, Podcasts, and iCloud in new countries
- iPhone SE: hands on with every official Apple case [Video]
- Review: Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case with Trackpad for iPad 7 [Video]
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro top features — the best iPad accessory ever [Video]
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