insider Insider information #168: Apple iPad Mini 6 and iPhone SE 3, Motorola Moto E7, OPPO presentation

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.

Following the flagship Ace 2 smartphone, OPPO announced the new TWS headphones Enco W31. The compact headset is notable for its support for noise reduction during a conversation, IP54 splash protection, and decent autonomy with the included charging case.

The new product with a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 module is equipped with 7 mm drivers with binaural data transmission and a low signal delay value. One charge of the built-in battery, according to the manufacturer, will be enough for 3.5 hours of battery life, and when using the complete case as a power bank, the autonomy of the model will be up to 15 hours. Thanks to the support for fast charging, 10 minutes in the case will allow you to listen to music for another 1 hour.

The ergonomic shape of the earbuds ensures a tight fit in the ears and comfortable wearing, and the built-in "noise reduction", which uses a total of 4 microphones, provides high-quality voice transmission when talking on the phone. The weight of each earphone is 4.6 grams, and the charging case is 50 grams. Touch panels located on the surface of the cups are responsible for managing the playlist.
OPPO Enco W31 in white, black and pink cases will go on sale April 20 at a price of $42.

OPPO was among the first to show a prototype smartphone lacking any physical buttons on the case. However, the company is exploring various options for form factors. For example, one of the patents of a Chinese manufacturer describes a smartphone with a plug-in physical QWERTY keyboard.

Smartphones with keyboards are not new, they existed 20 years ago. A striking example is the Nokia 9210. And although this type of typing still has fans, many have completely switched to on-screen typing. Therefore, OPPO has come up with a special case with a built-in QWERTY keyboard that can be used if necessary.

According to the presented image, the case will allow you to turn your smartphone into a small laptop. The built-in physical keyboard can be useful for typing or business correspondence.
There are no guarantees yet that OPPO will decide to make this idea a reality and release a similar case for one of its smartphones.

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.