Apple iPhone 15 & 15 Plus May Feature iPhone 14 Pro Series' 48MP Cameras!
1Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has revealed in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple is conducting extensive testing of the M3 chip. The new platform appears to feature a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 36 GB RAM, based on data collected by an App Store developer. Gurman anticipates that Macs equipped with the M3 chip, built on the 3 nm process, will start arriving in late 2023 or early 2024. The new CPU will have six performance cores and six power-efficient cores, similar to the transition from the M1 to the M2 generation, which is expected to stimulate demand. Gurman also highlights the Mac business's recent 31% decline, emphasizing the need for a boost. Although details remain unconfirmed, further information is expected to be unveiled during the upcoming WWDC event next month.
In other news, Oppo is currently facing challenges in Europe, with phone sales in Germany suspended for almost a year and the company's official website in Germany devoid of product listings. The homepage only features an advertisement for Oppo's ongoing partnership with the UEFA Champions League and a single FAQ banner addressing support for existing Oppo devices.
Meanwhile, OnePlus is rumored to launch the Nord Buds 2r alongside the upcoming Nord 3 smartphone in India. The Nord Buds 2r is expected to be a slightly modified version of the Nord Buds 2. Leaked images of the Nord Buds 2r's retail box showcase a design with similar silicone ear tips but a more rounded stem. While specific details are scarce, the existing Nord Buds 2 offer features such as IP55 certification for water and dust resistance, active noise cancellation, a dual dynamic titanium driver, and a total battery life of 36 hours with the charging case.
Shifting focus to the Apple iPhone 15 series, which is still several months away, rumors suggest that the lower-end models (iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus) will feature improved primary rear cameras with a 48-megapixel sensor, similar to the iPhone 14 Pro models from the previous year. This upgrade will enable non-Pro iPhone models to capture 48-megapixel ProRAW photos, offering users more detailed images. The iPhone 15 Pro models, on the other hand, are expected to forgo solid-state buttons due to design issues but will come with a titanium frame, upgraded A17 Bionic chips, 8GB of RAM, and a USB Type C port.
Moving on, the upcoming Honor 90 series, including the Honor 90 and 90 Pro models, is set to launch soon. Based on leaked information, both models are anticipated to feature a high-refresh-rate 1.5K+ curved display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and a triple camera setup with a 200-megapixel main camera, 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a depth-of-field lens. The devices are also expected to include dual speakers and OIS optical image stabilization.
Finally, Motorola is preparing to release the Edge 40 smartphone in India on May 23. The phone boasts a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is IP68-certified for water and dust resistance and features dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos. The device is equipped with a 50MP main rear camera, a 32MP front camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 4,400mAh battery with fast charging support, and runs on Android 13. Pricing details for the Indian market have not been revealed yet, but the European price of €550 suggests that it may be relatively cheaper in India