This year’s iPhone 13 lineup will include an always-on display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, enhanced camera features for astrophotography, stronger MagSafe magnets and a thinner matte finish on the back, according to Max Weinbach ( via YouTube channel EverythingApplePro).
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Weinbach is a well-known leaker and has shared information through the YouTube channel in the past about the iPhone 12’s 2020 programming, some of which have come true. Regardless, take the following with a grain of salt. According to its sources, Apple is planning to include an always-on display in the iPhone 13 series, with the technology being similar to the always-on display on the Apple Watch Series 5 and later.
Always-on displays are typical on most flagship Android smartphones and allow users to view information on their screens all the time, without having to turn on or unlock the device. Since the iPhone X, which was the first iPhone to feature an OLED display, many speculate that Apple will bring this feature to iPhone users.
OLED monitors use less energy than LCD monitors, as each pixel is controlled individually, unlike LCD panels that use backlight and illuminate all pixels, even if it is just to show a small piece of information on the screen. With OLED screens, Apple is able to light only the pixels necessary to show users the time, battery or some form of indicator for app notifications, without using a significant amount of battery power.
Weinbach says that the always-on screen will look like an “attenuated lock screen”, where the clock and battery power are always visible and previous notifications are shown by “a bar and icons”. When users receive a notification, the notification “will appear normally, except that the screen will not light up completely”. Instead, “it will display it exactly as you are used to it now, except dimmed and only temporarily”, according to the leak.
The leak also “confirms” that a 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate is taking place on the 2021 Pro iPhone models, a feature that was widely publicized on the PiPhone 12. An always-on ProMotion display would not require a change in physical design, and this leads to the fact that Weinbach reports that there will be no changes to the actual doiPhone 13 chassis compared to the iPhone 12 line. The only possible hardware change will be a matte back with a “more sticky and comfortable” feel, similar to the finish on the back of the Google Pixel series.
Internally, the MagSafe will be “considerably” stronger, according to the leak. The iPhone 12 has MagSafe on the back that allows users to magnetically attach different accessories and offers an alternative way to charge the device, however, the magnets have been criticized by some for being weak. Apple is trying to alleviate these concerns by adding stronger magnets, although the addition should not be the only reason for an alleged increase in the thickness of the device. As for the cameras, Weinbach reports that Apple is stepping up its efforts in astrophotography.
Astrophotography, astronomy photography, usually requires complicated camera setups to proficiently capture the dark, night sky. The integration of capacity on the “iPhone” should be seamless, with the leak claiming that the “iPhone” will automatically switch to mode when registering a user pointing to the sky. The mode will allow the phone to detect different artifacts, such as the moon and stars, and adjust settings, such as exposure, accordingly. Corroborating Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the leak says the ultra-wide camera across the board will receive an improved sensor and lens.
The latest information on the leak points to the ability to make portrait videos on this year’s iPhone. Users have been able to take photos since the launch of the iPhone 7 Plus, but it has remained entirely limited to photos. Portrait mode adds a sense of depth to your photos, blurring the background and keeping the central subject in focus. With videos, the task becomes much more difficult as the subject is actively moving, making it more difficult to add a real-time depth effect.
The new information joins an already long list of features that we hope for the 2021 iPhone. ONE Bloomberg The report suggests that the biggest highlight of the program will be the reintroduction of Touch ID on the iPhone. According to this report, Apple is testing to bury the Touch ID sensor below the screen, allowing users to unlock their devices if the Face ID is found to be unusable, such as when you wear a mask. Unlike iPhone 12, which suffered delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, iPhone 13 is due to be released on schedule in September.