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Apple Rumors
Long before Apple officially announces a product, reports circulate about specifications, design changes, and release dates. Some come from the supply chain, some from analysts, some from anonymous sources with strong track records – and some are simply made up.
This is where those reports get collected, evaluated by source credibility, and put into context for readers. Coverage includes upcoming iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, and software pre-releases. Confirmed leaks are clearly separated from plausible speculation – so what's actually verified stays recognizable.
Particularly reliable are sources connected to Asian supply chains, analysts with long-standing track records, and industry reporters with direct contact to Apple insiders. Other sources that have repeatedly been wrong or demonstrably spread false reports are deliberately excluded. The goal isn't to cover every rumor – but to highlight the ones likely to actually come true.
Apple: Three smart home devices are about to launch
Apple TV, HomePod mini and a smart home hub with facial recognition are reportedly about to launch, two of them in the fall.
Read moreDetailsMacBook Ultra: Samsung supplies the OLED touch display exclusively
MacBook Ultra: Samsung exclusively supplies the OLED touch display. Why LG Display and BOE miss out, and what doesn't add up with the chip specifications.
Read moreDetailsApple Glasses: Data privacy becomes the biggest hurdle before launch
Apple Glasses are expected to be released at the end of 2027. In Europe, the GDPR and battery regulations will be more decisive than trust in the company.
Read moreDetailsApple Watch 2026: No new SE, no redesign for the Ultra 4
Apple Watch 2026: no new SE, no redesign for the Ultra 4. The new chip focuses on AI features that will be integrated into...
Read moreDetailsiPhone Ultra: Report identifies further production hurdles
iPhone Ultra: According to reports, the hinge and display are slowing down production, and the market launch date remains uncertain. The signals are contradictory.
Read moreDetailsApple's Mac roadmap: 11 new models by 2028
Apple's Mac roadmap: 11 new models are expected – from the M6 MacBook Pro and new iMacs to the OLED MacBook. An overview of the schedule.
Read moreDetailsiPhone 18 Pro goes into mass production
iPhone 18 Pro in mass production: Foxconn is recruiting heavily, the September launch is approaching. Here's what we know about the supply chain.
Read moreDetailsApple Upgrade: Leasing program scheduled to start next week
Apple Upgrade: According to reports, Apple is set to launch a leasing program with Klarna on July 28th – but not yet in Germany...
Read moreDetailsiPhone 20: Largest iPhone display ever being tested
Apple is apparently testing the largest iPhone display ever for the iPhone 20: around 7 inches. Whether it will go into production...
Read moreDetailsLive Notes: AI at the Genius Bar raises surveillance concerns
Live Notes: Apple's AI tool records Genius Bar conversations. Employees fear surveillance – stricter rules apply in Germany.
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