This week’s top stories: What to expect from the iPhone through 2023, iOS 14.5 changes, more

In this week’s top stories: New details on the iPhone 13 and beyond, an Apple Card controversy, new iOS 14.5 beta features and changes, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top Apple stories.

Kuo on iPhone 13 and beyond

Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week shared a monster new investor note focused on what to expect not only from this year’s iPhone 13, but also from the iPhone 14 in 2022 and beyond in 2023.

For the iPhone 13 upgrades this year, Kuo says that the biggest design change will be the introduction of a smaller notch cutout. The iPhone 13 models will also reportedly feature larger batteries, 120Hz refresh displays, and more.

In 2022, Kuo believes that Apple will ditch the notch cutout completely, opting for a “punch-hole display” for the first time. This change would likely only come to the iPhone 13 Pro replacements at the high-end of the lineup. Kuo also believes that Apple will introduce a 5G iPhone SE in 2022.

Finally, in 2023, Kuo predicts that Apple could launch an 8-inch foldable iPhone as well as a full-screen iPhone with in-screen Touch ID without a notch or hole-punch design. These roadmaps could change, however, depending on Apple’s production roadmap.

Apple Stores

Apple’s retail stores hit a milestone this week. For the first since March 2020, all 270 Apple Stores are open for the first time. Apple Stores still have a variety of health and safety measures in place, and some stores are only open for online order pickups. You can learn more about what to expect in our full coverage right here.

iOS 14.5 beta 3

Apple this week released iOS 14.5 beta 3 to developers and public beta users, and it continues to make refinements to the features and changes coming to iPhone users this spring.

One of the new features introduced with the first beta of iOS 14.5 was the ability to change the music player used for Siri commands, similar to what’s already available to HomePod users. This option is available once again with iOS 14.5 beta 3, but Apple says that it doesn’t want you to refer to this as “default music app support.”

The update also enables the new “Items” tab in the Find My app by default.

These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.

iOS |

• Apple releases third public beta of iOS 14.5, here’s what’s new
• Apple doesn’t want you to call nebulous Siri audio feature in iOS 14.5 ‘default music app’ support
• iOS 14.5 beta 3 now available to developers with Music app changes and more
• iPhone & iPad: How to clear cache, history, and cookies
• Apple’s new tool lets you transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos; here’s how it works
• ‘WidgetPod’ is a new iOS app that brings Now Playing widgets for Apple Music and Spotify
• Apple re-enables the option to change default music player for Siri requests with iOS 14.5 beta 3

iPhone |

• Bill Gates explains why he still prefers Android over iPhone during interview on Clubhouse
• iPhone 13 Pro replacement ditching notch with ‘punch-hole’ display, 5G iPhone SE next year
• Kuo: iPhone 13 series to feature smaller notch, 120Hz display, larger batteries, more
• Report: iPhone 13 to offer 1 TB storage option
• Brazil distributes enterprise iPhone SE devices to public prosecutors, and they aren’t happy
• Australian man takes legal action against Apple after his iPhone X ‘exploded’ in his pocket
• Kuo: iPhone 13 will be available in 5.4-inch ‘mini’ form factor
• Fresh report of two ultrawide lens improvements in iPhone 13
• Comment: Could we really see an iPhone punch-hole display next year?

Apple Watch |

• Everything we know so far about Apple Watch Series 7
• Apple Watch users can workout to unlock a virtual trophy on International Women’s Day
• watchOS 7.4 beta 3 with iPhone mask unlock feature for Apple Watch now available

Mac |

• NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is powered by an iMac G3 processor
• YouTuber creates ‘world’s first’ Apple Silicon iMac using M1 Mac mini parts [Video]
• A redesigned iMac with Apple Silicon is on the way, here’s what you need to know
• Apple may disable Rosetta 2 on M1 Macs in some regions, macOS 11.3 code suggests
• Apple discontinues iMac Pro, Apple Store says buy ‘while supplies last’

iPad |

• Apple @ Work: A $99 low-cost Magic Keyboard would turn the iPad into a sub-$400 laptop
• Leaked image allegedly shows new Apple Pencil with glossy design
• 2021 iPad mini reports take an odd twist with sketchy iPad mini Pro rumor

Top Apple stories, retail |

• All 270 US Apple Stores are open for the first time since March 2020
• COVID-19: Which Apple Stores have reopened?

Apple TV |

• Sub $100 Apple TV keeps losing apps without a replacement on the market
• How to watch the new Billie Eilish documentary ‘The World’s a Little Blurry’ on Apple TV+
• AT&T increasing prices for legacy DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now plans by $10 per month
• Plex’s free streaming video service officially adds integration with Apple’s TV app
• Apple TV+ ‘Truth Be Told’ filming shut down by protestors in LA

Apps |

• Twitter CFO says Apple is ‘leveling the playing field’ with iOS 14 privacy changes
• Scott Forstall asked Pandora to develop its app with jailbroken iPhones before the App Store
• Some iOS apps are leaking data due to misconfigured cloud services, research shows

AAPL Company |

• M1 Mac user says Apple ID held hostage when payment failed
• Apple confirms it does not hold your Apple ID hostage due to missed Apple Card payment
• As Apple AR headset rumors gain traction, Microsoft details the future of its HoloLens platform
• Warren Buffett praises AAPL stock in annual letter, Berkshire’s stake now valued at $120 billion

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This week’s top videos |

• The Rewind: M1 Mac mini diary – my favorite Apple product of the moment [Video]
• Hands-on: iOS 14.5 beta 3 changes and features [Video]

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