The news channel Bloomberg has commented on the iPhone 11 and iPad Pro 2019 in a new report - the focus is on the new cameras. The HomePod 2 and the AirPods 3 were also not left out.
Bloomberg has excellent sources in Cupertino - the news channel's hit rate for Apple rumors is accordingly excellent. Therefore, such reports can be taken very seriously.
iPhone 11 camera with "Smart Frame"
Rumors have recently surfaced about a name extension for the flagships. According to them, the new premium smartphone is to enter the race as the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The successor to the iPhone XR is only being advertised as the iPhone 11 - Bloomberg can confirm the rumor, citing insiders. The focus of the Pro series is to be on the new triple camera - although this will appear in a strange design, it is said to have significantly better photo quality. The camera module combines a wide-angle, telephoto and ultra-wide-angle lens. The software on the iPhone 11 is said to be able to take a photo with each of the lenses individually and then combine them - the result would be high-resolution images that turn out much better even in low light. The camera system is also said to include a function called "Smart Frame" - a feature that allows perspective and cropping corrections when editing images - according to Bloomberg. The video quality on the iPhone 11 Pro is also said to be significantly better. With iOS 13, users get new tools for photo and video editing in the Photos app – read more hereAccording to Bloomberg's sources, the iPhone 11 Pro will be able to apply these settings in real time - making it possible to edit while the video is being recorded. The iPhone XR successor will only receive the well-known dual camera system.
iPhone 11 with matte back and charging function and improved Face ID
Bloomberg also has something to announce regarding the rumors surrounding the back of the iPhone 11. According to the rumors, the back of the new iPhone generation is matte and designed to appear more durable in general. This means that it should not splinter as quickly as previous models. Water resistance will also be improved - Bloomberg's sources also confirm the bilateral wireless charging function. This enables AirPods and the like to be charged on the back of the iPhone 11. Face ID is also said to have been improved as part of the update. According to the rumors, the hardware is said to contain new sensors. These enable facial recognition from a wider field of view. The new sensor hardware is described as "multi-angle" designated.
The heart of the new iPhone generation
Bloomberg also confirms that the new iPhone series will feature the A13 chip. This will come with a newly developed "Matrix" coprocessor that will take on certain tasks.
iPad Pro 2019
In addition to the new iPhone generation, the iPad Pro 2019 was also mentioned. According to Bloomberg's sources, the new iPad Pro will also have the same camera system as the iPhone 11 Pro - the design of the module will also be the same - a strange square on the back of the devices. In addition to the new iPad Pro series, Apple will also release a new iPad for beginners. The 10.2-inch iPad will replace the 9.7-inch iPad.
HomePod 2, AirPods 3 and Apple Watch
The topic of HomePod successors and the third generation of AirPods were also mentioned in this report. The AirPods 3 are said to be waterproof and have noise cancellation. They are said to already be in development - a release in 2020 is conceivable. In addition to the popular plugs, a new HomePod is to follow next year. According to initial information, this will be cheaper than the first model, as it will only have two tweeters inside - the current model has a total of seven tweeters. The topic of Apple Watch was only briefly touched upon. Bloomberg confirms the release of an Apple Watch in ceramic and titanium versions. No further details about the watches were given. The two models were recently featured in a watchOS 6 beta leaked – more about it here.
MacBook Pro 16″
The news channel also briefly touched on the subject of the MacBook Pro 16″. A new Apple notebook is actually in the works. However, Bloomberg did not want to say when it will be released. It remains possible that the device will be presented as part of a keynote in October – more on that here.
When will the iPhones be introduced?
Last year, Apple shipped on Thursday, August 30th, invitations to the iPhone event. A leak in the iOS 13 beta highlighted September 10th as the presentation date. Accordingly, Apple should send out the keynote invitations sometime next week. Apple AirPods with wireless charging case on special offer on Amazon (Photo by hadrian / Bigstockphoto)
