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In this release of insider information: iPhone 13 may lose all ports; iMac and Mac Pro will also be equipped with Apple Silicon M1 processors; dozens of Samsung smartphones will soon receive OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11.
iPhone 13 may lose all ports

According to authoritative network informant John Prosser, the flagship iPhone 13 smartphone, which will be presented next year, may become the first Apple mobile gadget completely devoid of physical ports. At the same time, Prosser notes that such a feature will not be characteristic of the entire iPhone 13 line, but only for certain models.
A similar assumption was made by the famous analyst Min Chi-Kuo at the end of last year.
iMac and Mac Pro will also be equipped with Apple Silicon M1 processors

After enthusiastic reviews from dozens of reputable IT publications that tested MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops, as well as a nettop on the Apple Silicon M1 platform, rumors emerged indicating that Apple plans to equip the older generation of iMac and Mac Pro computers with a more advanced ARM platform.
According to insiders, Apple is already working on a new Apple Silicon M2 processor, codenamed Jade, which was originally designed for desktops. According to preliminary information, its presentation will take place in the second half of 2021.
Dozens of Samsung smartphones will soon receive OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11

Recently, a beta test of the Samsung OneUI 3.0 user interface for the flagship devices of the Galaxy Note 20 series was completed in South Korea. Test firmware for the Galaxy S10 line was also released. It is now expected that a more active stage of testing the shell on other smartphones of the company will begin within a few weeks. The manufacturer should then start distributing the global release for flagship and mid-range devices.
According to insiders, the final builds of the firmware may be released at the end of 2020.

Despite the popularity of AirPods wireless earbuds, Apple is rumored to have decided not to give up on the form factor of overhead headphones with a headband. Well-known industry insider John Prosser published information about the upcoming release of the new "Apple" acoustics on his Twitter account and named not only its price but also the expected date of the announcement.

According to the source, the vendor plans to release new wireless headphones with an overhead design, the cost of which will be about $350. It is reported that data about the headset was discovered in the source code of the iOS 14 pre-build. According to the published image, the new product will be available in two color options. The device is expected to be announced in June 2020 at the WWDC conference.

The network informant also spoke about the upcoming release of AirPods X liners, which are expected to be presented during the autumn presentation along with the new iPhone models and will cost $200. In addition, he said that Apple plans to abandon the Beats line.
The insider did not disclose details about the specifications of future new products.

Samsung has released a software update for the first revision of the Galaxy Buds branded wireless headphones. Thanks to the update, the device has acquired useful features previously available only to owners of the Plus version of the accessory.

One of the innovations is support for the Microsoft Swift Pair function, which makes it possible to quickly connect TWS headphones to a PC based on Windows 10 (1803 and higher). At the same time, the system recognizes the accessory as a headset, which makes it possible not only to listen to music but also to voice communication.
The headphones also have support for Ambient Sound technology, which allows you to stay up to date with everything that is happening around you. Enabling this mode will be especially useful in urban settings when it is important for the user to hear not only their playlist but also the surrounding environment.
In addition, the owners of the device now have the ability to quickly launch Spotify without taking their smartphone out of their pocket. Use the "Click and hold" gesture to activate the last track where listening stopped, and when the operation is repeated, the service will offer recommended playlists.

In this release of Insider information: the characteristics of the Motorola Moto E LE with a Snapdragon processor revealed by the retailer; Apple Watch Series 6 will not receive an innovative display; OPPO Reno 4 was tested in Geekbench a few days before the announcement; Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 will retain a fan-favorite feature of the accessory.
Features of Motorola Moto E LE with Snapdragon processor revealed by the retailer

The American operator Verizon published the main specifications of the unannounced smartphone Motorola E LE, the presentation of which is expected in the near future. According to the source, the manufacturer will equip the budget smartphone with a Snapdragon 632 processor, a display with HD + resolution (1520x720 pixels), and a built-in battery with a capacity of 3550 mAh.
The estimated retail price of the device has also become known - it will be about $150. Whether the gadget will be sold outside the US is not reported.
Apple Watch Series 6 won't get an innovative display

According to insiders, the upcoming new generation of Apple smartwatches is likely to be visually almost identical to the fifth series. It is expected that the vendor will provide the new product with a similar display with a diagonal of 1.57 inches, which is produced by the company Japan Display, and not the long-awaited matrix of the microLED standard. Analysts associate downgrade with the fact that the American company previously invested $200 million in the corporation.
Drastic changes to the Apple Watch, according to informants, will be seen only in 2021, when the company, according to leaks, will transfer all its electronics to a new type of screen.
OPPO Reno 4 was tested in Geekbench a few days before the announcement

OPPO has already announced the official date of the presentation of the Reno 4 smartphone - the gadget will be shown on June 5. On the eve of the announcement, the new product appeared in the database of the popular benchmark, due to which the level of its performance became known. The Snapdragon 765 processor in conjunction with 12 GB of RAM allowed Reno 4 running Android 10 to score 610 and 1777 points in single and multi-core Geekbench disciplines, respectively.
According to past leaks, Reno 4 will be equipped with a 6.5-inch display with support for a refresh rate of 90 Hz, a triple camera with 48, 13, and 12-megapixel sensors, as well as a 4000 mAh battery with support for fast charging up to 65 watts.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 will retain a fan-favorite feature of the accessory

According to network informants, Samsung will make a noticeable structural change in the design of its next-generation branded smartwatches. According to another leak, the new Galaxy Watch 2 will get a rotating bezel that is used as a navigation element. Previously, the company replaced it with a touch ring with similar functions.
The rest of the watch will repeat the capabilities of its predecessor. The gadget has already passed the FCC certification, thanks to which it became known that the new product will be equipped with a 45 mm case and protected from dust, water, and shock. The exact date of the announcement and the price of the upcoming new items by the manufacturer have not yet been announced.

In this release of insider information: new details about the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leaked to the network; realme patented the design of branded TWS-headphones; ZTE is developing a gadget with a flexible display - "wrapper"; Lenovo's gaming smartphone Legion may lose ultra-fast charging.
New details about the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leaked to the network

According to network informants and documentation appearing in the database of the Chinese regulator 3C, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ smartphones that are being prepared for release will receive batteries of almost the same capacity: 4300 and 4500 mAh, respectively. At the same time, the difference in the display diagonal for gadgets will be a minimum of 6.9 inches for the older model against 6.7 inches for the base one.
It is expected that the manufacturer will equip new products based on the flagship mobile platform Exynos 992 or Snapdragon 865 (depending on the region) with an impressive amount of RAM - up to 16 GB in different configurations. August is indicated as the preliminary date for the presentation of new products.
realme has patented the design of branded TWS headphones

The realme brand has received a new patent for the design of wireless TWS headphones, which may well be used in the company's upcoming products. An LED status indicator is provided on the front of the accessory, and the characteristic “core” gives the portable acoustics a resemblance to Apple's solutions.

The branded charging case of the headset is equipped with a USB Type-C port for charging and a hardware button supposedly used to pair the headphones with the signal source. Specifications, the possible date of the announcement, and the price of new items are unknown.
ZTE is developing a gadget with a flexible display - "wrapper"

Patent images of an unnamed ZTE smartphone that has not yet been presented by the manufacturer have appeared on the web. A feature of the gadget is a flexible screen that folds along two lines. In fact, it can be wrapped around the body of the device, which houses all the rest of the electronics.

The vendor did not publish any additional information about the composition of the camera module and other elements, as well as any mention of possible dates for the release of such a device on the market.
Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone may lose ultra-fast charging

The 3C Consortium has registered a new smartphone brand Lenovo. In the description of the model with the number L79031, which insiders associate with the gaming Lenovo Legion, support for fast charging power up to 45 watts is indicated. It is noteworthy that earlier the vendor announced the 90-watt technology.
It is possible that we are talking only about a compact accessory, and more powerful power supply will be offered separately. Representatives of the company did not comment on the leak. According to available information, Lenovo Legion will receive a Snapdragon 865 processor, a display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels with a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a fast RAM of the LPDDR5 standard. The date of the announcement and the price of the future new product are still not announced.