This year’s iPhone 13 series will feature an always-on display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, improved camera capability for astrophotography, stronger MagSafe magnets and a finer matte finish on the back, according to analyst Max Weinbach (via YouTube) EverythingApplePro channel).
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Weinbach is a well-known leak and has in the past shared information via the YouTube channel about the 2020 iPhone 12 series, some of which came true. Also take the following with a pinch of salt. According to their sources, Apple intends to include an always-on display in the iPhone 13 series, with the technology similar to the ever-upcoming screen in the Apple Watch Series 5 and later.
Always on-screen is typical in most Android smartphones, and it allows users to view information on their screen at all times, without having to turn on or unlock the device. Since the iPhone X, which was the first iPhone with an OLED screen, many have speculated that Apple will offer this feature to the iPhone users.
OLED screens use less power than LCD screens because each pixel is managed individually, as opposed to LCD panels that use backlighting and light up all pixels, even if only to display a small piece of information on the screen. With OLED screens, Apple is able to light only the pixels needed to show users the time, battery, or some form of indication for app notifications, without using a significant amount of battery power.
Weinbach claims that the always-on-screen display will look like a ‘tinted lock screen’, where the clock and battery charge are always visible, and past notifications are displayed by a bar and icons. When users receive a notification, the notification will “appear normally, except that the screen will not burn completely.” Instead, “it will display it as you are now accustomed to, except muted and only temporary,” according to the analyst.
The leak also “confirms” that a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate is occurring on the 2021 Pro happeningiPhone happening models, a feature that has been widely rumored to appear on the iPhone 12. An always on and ProMotion display does not require a change in the physical design, and this results in the fact that Weinbach reports that there will be no change to the actual chassis on the iPhone 13 compared to the iPhone 12 series not. The only possible hardware change is a matte back with a “more pleasant, comfortable” feel, similar to the finish on the back of the Google Pixel range.
Internally, ‘MagSafe’ will become ‘significantly’ stronger according to the leak. The iPhone 12 is agMagSafe on the back that allows users to magnetically attach various accessories and an alternative way to charge the device, but some have criticized the magnets for being weak. Apple wants to alleviate the problems by adding stronger magnets, though the addition is not expected to be the only reason for a perceived increase in device thickness. As for the cameras, Weinbach reports that Apple is stepping up its efforts at astrophotography.
Astrophotography, the photography of astronomy, usually requires complicated camera setups to capture the dark times in a good way. The integration of the capability into the iPhone is expected to be seamless, as the leak claims that the iPhone will automatically switch to mode when it registers a user pointing to the sky. The mode enables the phone to detect various artifacts like the moon and stars and adjusts settings like exposure accordingly. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirms that the ultra-wide camera will get an improved sensor and lens throughout the range.
The latest information from the leaks indicates the ability to take portrait videos on this year’s iPhone. Users have been able to take 7 Portrait Photos since the launch of the iPhone 7, but this has completely limited to photos. Portrait mode gives a deep feel to your photos, blurs the background and keeps the center subject fully in focus. With videos, the task becomes much more difficult as the subject moves actively, making it more difficult to add a depth effect in real time.
The new app joins an already long list of features we expect for the 2021 iPhone. A Bloomberg report indicates that the re-launch of Touch ID on the iPhone is the most important feature of the series. According to the report, Apple is burying the Touch ID sensor under the screen, which allows users to unlock their device if Face ID is deemed unusable, such as when wearing a mask. Unlike the iPhone 12 which caused delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the iPhone 13 is expected to launch in time for September.