Future AirPods may ID wearer and tailor features to protect owner's privacy
If future AirPods do not recognize who is wearing them, they could automatically block personal information such as Siri relaying text messages.
Future Hardware
William Gallagher
New Mac mini with M2 & M2 Pro - all the rumors so far
Apple is expected to release a new Mac mini in the fall of 2022 with a complete redesign, M2 or M2 Pro processors, and more ports. Here's everything that's been rumored so far, and what it may look like.
Wesley Hilliard
Apple AR headset may require monthly software subscription, claims researchers
Based on how current popular AR headsets are priced, Trendforce analysts predict that the forthcoming Apple AR device will come with a monthly subscription.
Prospective iPhone OLED panel supplier BOE facing production problems
Chinese display firm BOE has been trying unsuccessfully to secure OLED panels orders for the iPhone, and is now hitting production quantity problems due to the ongoing global chip shortage.
Darryl Boxberger
Future AirPods may know when you cheat on Apple Fitness+
Apple is researching how AirPods can detect movement and position, partly to assist with Spatial Audio, but also to gauge body motion during Fitness+ workouts.
M2 13-inch MacBook Pro may land in March with unchanged design
The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with an "M2" chip is expected to arrive in March, but Apple is rumored to keep the same design as the existing M1 model, instead of a revamp to bring it closer to the 14-inch and 16-inch models.
Malcolm Owen
Three new Macs revealed in EEC regulatory filings
Ahead of the expected March launch event, Apple has registered three Macs, including at least one MacBook, in the Eurasian Economic Commission's regulatory database.
Apple VR could offer Memoji FaceTime, SharePlay experiences
The Apple VR and AR headset could take advantage of Memojis to provide a great FaceTime experience, a report offers, with SharePlay providing a communal experience in a digital world.
Apple AR headset to run 'realityOS,' come with App Store
References to a "realityOS" have been found in App Store upload logs, confirming previous rumors of the name and that apps will be available.
