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TrendForce Shares Last-Minute iPhone 13 Expectations Ahead of Today's Apple Event

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Apple will be holding a virtual event today at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, and ahead of time, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce has outlined its last-minute expectations for iPhone 13 features and production of the devices.

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In line with previously rumored features, TrendForce expects all four iPhone 13 models to be equipped with a faster A15 chip and sensor-shift image stabilization for the rear cameras. For the Pro and Pro Max models, the research firm said the devices will feature up to 1TB of storage, power efficient LTPO displays with support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and an upgraded Ultra Wide lens with the addition of autofocus.

In line with information shared by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, TrendForce added that the LiDAR Scanner will remain limited to the Pro models.

In view of the "lackluster sales performance" of the iPhone 12 mini, TrendForce said the iPhone 13 mini is expected to account for less than 10% of total iPhone 13 production, noting that Apple will focus its sales efforts on the larger models. Previous rumors have indicated that the iPhone 13 mini will be the last "mini" model that Apple offers, with the iPhone 14 lineup expected to consist of two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch models.

In addition to the iPhone 13, Apple is expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 7 with a new flat-edge design and third-generation AirPods.

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jz0309
63 months ago

Wallets been ready, haha!
Magically I got an increase on my Apple Card limit yesterday ...o_Oo_O
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5105973
63 months ago
A mini with more battery capacity released at a time when people are getting out and about a bit more. I wonder if Apple will see more demand than they projected for this year.

I hope so. I love my 12 minis. Enough to have two of them. :D
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63 months ago

and your wallet?
Wallets been ready, haha!
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63 months ago
Can’t wait!!! My soul is ready.

Apple is ready to take over the world 🌎 🗺
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ratspg
63 months ago

I wonder if the 13 Mini can add battery life, like rumors are stating, if that will help Mini sales at all.

But using the 12 Mini for a bit now, I can totally see how the majority of the population who consumes a ton on their phones would *not* like the experience as much, as it does tend to feel a bit squeezed and the default text size is a bit small. I absolutely love the size, but don't consume much media on my phone. Because of that, battery life has been acceptable to me as well. But in this day and age, I can see how that's a niche crowd for sure.
I like the idea of a smaller phone. I think many do, it sounds great on paper. Like you said though, definitely can see how niche it is once it’s in your hands. I think it would be a tiny bit less niche if the battery lasted longer. That’s all though.
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jntdroid
63 months ago
I wonder if the 13 Mini can add battery life, like rumors are stating, if that will help Mini sales at all.

But using the 12 Mini for a bit now, I can totally see how the majority of the population who consumes a ton on their phones would *not* like the experience as much, as it does tend to feel a bit squeezed and the default text size is a bit small. I absolutely love the size, but don't consume much media on my phone. Because of that, battery life has been acceptable to me as well. But in this day and age, I can see how that's a niche crowd for sure.
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