People planning to get a HomePod for the holidays were disappointed by a surprise delay. We did, however, get a possible glimpse at future iPhones, including a colossal 6.5-inch model rumored to be coming next year.
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Everything you need to know:
- Next year's iPhones could include 6.5- and 5.8-inch OLED models, plus a 6.1-inch LCD device > >
- The HomePod has been delayed until early 2018 > >
- A 2019 iPhone could have a rear-facing 3D sensor > >
- Apple and Intel are allegedly working on a 5G modem for iPhones > >
- iOS 11.1.2 fixed a problem with the iPhone X going "numb" in cold weather > >
- Apple's Inclusion and Diversity head is leaving > >
- Robbers smashed their way into Apple's flagship U.K. store > >
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A roundup of all of our hottest stories this week:
6.5-inch iPhone X, 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in the works for late 2018 launch
Apple delays HomePod launch until 'early 2018'
Apple prepping rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone
Apple, Intel engineers reportedly tightly engaged to produce 5G modem for future iPhone
Apple releases iOS 11.1.2 to fix cold weather & video distortion trouble on iPhone X
Apple's Denise Young Smith to leave Inclusion & Diversity post by end of 2017
Robbers smash into Apple's flagship UK store in lightning raid
YouTube promises fix for severe battery drain on iPhones & iPads
Apple working 24/7 to finish downtown Brooklyn store as giant glass pane shatters
iOS 11.2 beta switches on quicker 7.5W wireless charging for iPhone 8 & X
GymKit for Apple Watch makes global debut in Australia
LTE Apple Watches may be able to make emergency calls without linked iPhone plan
Special delivery: Apple rush orders giant replacement glass for soon-to-open Brooklyn store
