A new HomePod model is coming as early as this year or early next year according to a new report from Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo. Kuo claims that there might not be that much innovation in hardware design but still hat made it clear whether or not the speaker will be an updated to the HomePod mini lineup or will be a replacement to the now discontinued HomePod. He also claims that Apple is still trying to figure out how to succeed in the smart home speaker business since they’ve fallen behind Amazon and Google who have more popular smart home assistant speakers.

Apple’s rumored 27-inch mini-LED display won’t launch this summer as expected, according to a new report from Apple display analyst Ross Young. Young now claims that the rumored display from Apple is set to launch in October. This is due to the recent COVID-19 surge in China which has caused many lockdowns including at Quanta in Shanghai where the product is supposed to be manufactured. Young also claims that Apple is relocating the production facility and will have the display manufactured at another factory. The new relocations has caused Apple to cancel their scheduled launch of the display in June.

With a bunch of new options for AirPods from Apple the big question is, should you buy new AirPods? Well it depends on which model you’re planning to buy. If you’re new to AirPods and would like to try it out chances are that you’re going to buy the second generation AirPods or third generation AirPods. But if you’re in the market to upgrade your AirPods or buy AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, you should probably consider to wait on your purchase. New rumors claim that Apple is planning to release a new version of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max as early as this year. Though the AirPods Pro are a great value and have been on sale for some of the lowest prices ever on Amazon, it’s probably best to wait if you’re interested in getting a new updated version. For those who are planning to buy the second generation AirPods or third generation AirPods, it is the right time to buy it since Apple just updated the entry level AirPods model back in October of 2020 with a lot of features which are available on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

With new iPhone 14 leaks popping up everyday is the right time to buy the iPhone 13? The iPhone 13 was released back in September 2021 and has been a really popular phone, especially the iPhone 13 Pro which got major upgrades to its cameras and a new 120Hz Pro Motion display. It is probably safe to say that now is not the best time to buy an iPhone, especially since we are just a few months away from Apple’s launch of the iPhone 14. If you’re new to iPhone and are looking for a cheaper alternative you could pick up the new third generation iPhone SE which launched back in March of this year and has most of the features that are available on the flagship iPhones.

The 2021 iPad Pro is now available on Amazon for up to a $100 OFF. The base 11-inch model is now $699 down from $799. The 2021 iPad Pro has the M1 chip inside. It also comes in an 11-inch model and 12.9-inch model. The 12.9-inch model features a mini-LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s also a 12MP Wide camera and 10MP Ultra wide camera with a LiDAR sensor. The iPad Pro also has a USB-C port for charging. FTC Disclaimer: The Apple Square earns a small commission whenever you use our affiliate links to purchase products.

You can now buy AirTags in a 4-Pack from Amazon for 10% off. The price recently dropped from $99 to $89 which makes then $10 cheaper. It’s also much better than the price of an individual AirTag which is $29. AirTags are a great way to keep track of items that you frequently lose. By placing them on the item you can use the Find My App to locate your item with precision. FTC Disclaimer: TheAppleSquare earns a commission whenever you purchase a product using our affiliate links.

Image: RendersbyIan According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has finally showed off their new product category to members of Apple’s board of directors last week. Apple has been working on this headset for years now and has been trying to release the headset to the public since 2019, but multiple factors prevented that from happening and delayed the product even further. Some of the issues include problems with the chips overheating and also problems with cameras and the software for the device. The Apple AR/VR headset will support both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Design wise the headset will have a curved visor in the front and will have a strap similar to the Apple Watch to strap it to your head. Rumors also suggest that the headset could feature 15 cameras as well as 4K micro-OLED displays. It will be powered by two processors that are equivalent to the Apple M-series chips for the Mac. There will also be many other features. The software it will use is called realityOS and was discovered by an Apple app developer a couple of months ago. Gurman expects the new headset to launch as early as the end of this year, but he also claims that the product will be available to the market sometime in 2023. The Apple AR/VR headset will be a major new product category from Apple since the release of the Apple Watch back in 2015. It is also expected to cost around $3,000, and rumors suggested that Apple doesn’t expect customers to buy it.

Apple launched a new service providing training courses and certification for the growing IT workforce to learn how to manage multiple Apple devices in a workplace environment. The new course allows users to receive professional training from Apple for IT support and management in a online self paced format. There a two new courses and exams which will allow users to earn certification from Apple in Apple Deployment and Management, and Apple Device Management. By taking the Apple Device Support course, users will learn about the tools, services, and best practices for supporting Apple devices. This course includes around 14 hours of articles and guided exercises to help train you. On the other hand, by taking the Apple Deployment and Management course, users will learn how to configure, secure, and manage Apple devices using MDM or mobile device management. Users will also learn different deployment strategies. The courses will have multiple levels which will improve your further understanding of the material and will allow you to take exams for $149 each after you finish them in order to receive certification. For users who are in financial need and would still like to take the courses, vouchers are available from Mac Admins Foundation. Visit training.apple.com in order to access these new courses.

Image: RendersbyIan The Apple Watch Series 8 might receive the new flat-edge design rumored for the Series 7, according to a new rumor shared by ShrimpApplePro on Twitter. Apple is reportedly using a flat screen for one of the Apple Watch Series 8 models, which suggests that the chassis will also be flat as well since the display on the Apple Watch curves on the sides with the current chassis. There’s a possibility that this is the new rugged Apple Watch model that we’ve been hearing about. It’s supposed to be used for extreme sports and also used in extreme conditions. It will also be more durable than your regular Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 7 was rumored to get this new flat-edge design back in 2021, but that never happened, so there’s a possibility that we might see it in the Apple Watch Series 8 lineup.

Image: EverythingApplePro Apple is reportedly testing color e-ink technology for upcoming foldable iPhone and iPad models, according to a new tweet by Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo. Kuo claims that the e-ink technology could be used for the secondary display available on the future foldable iPhone. He also said that color e-ink technology is more efficient when it comes to battery life compared to other displays. Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone model has been rumored for a while now and it’s still not clear when the company will eventually release them to the public.

More Apple products might ditch the lightning port in favor of USB-C ports, according to a new report made on Twitter by Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo. According to Kuo, Apple will switch products like AirPods, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and MagSafe Battery Pack to USB-C and ditch the lightning port. Kuo also gave an update on his response to his previous rumor about the iPhone 15 ditching the lightning port for USB-C. He claims that Apple will most likely switch to USB-C instead of going completely port-less since there are current limitations to wireless technology which will make the transition to a port-less iPhone difficult. With more Apple products ditching the lightning port in favor of a USB-C port, it’s possible that the iconic lightning port will get discontinued in a couple of years.

Apple is planning to release a new cheaper Apple TV model later this year, according to a new rumor from Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo. Kuo claims that the new Apple TV model is set to release sometime in the second half of this year. He also claims that this new Apple TV model will allow Apple to compete with other companies like Amazon, Roku, and Google who all have cheaper alternatives for their smart tv products. Since it’s release, Apple has never offered a cheaper alternative for the Apple TV. There’s a possibility that Apple might take the TV stick route with the new model which their competitors have took to make a cheaper model. The new cheaper Apple TV model will bring in more users to experience tvOS for a much affordable price.