[김정현의 유출Pick] iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7 rumors, right or wrong?

Apple’s iPhone 13 series, iPad mini 6th generation, and Apple Watch 7 were all unveiled at once.

As there is a lot of interest in the new iPhone, various predictions and leaks have been heard ahead of this new product launch event, but in the end, most of the related rumors turned out to be wrong.

This iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7, iPad mini 6th generation compared to Samsung Electronics, where the rumors before the release were almost true. Which rumors are right and which rumors are wrong?

In the case of the iPhone 13, the ‘diagonal arrangement’ of the rear camera, known based on the leaked CAD drawings, was a hit. (Apple YouTube capture) 2021.9.15/News 1

◇ Small notch, diagonal camera placement, etc. Early iPhone 13 rumors hit

In the case of the iPhone 13, the ‘diagonal arrangement’ of the rear camera, known based on the leaked CAD drawings, was a hit.

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini placed the wide-angle and ultra-wide cameras diagonally, with the LED flash and LiDAR sensor next to them.

Previously, it was expected that the size of the rear camera bump will be larger than that of the previous iPhone 13 series as it strengthened the performance of the lens and sensor.

In arranging them, it seems to have been placed diagonally to make greater space utilization than if arranged in a straight line.

In addition, the ‘notch design’, which looks like the top of the front part is dented, also took on a smaller shape by about 20% smaller than the previous work, so design-related rumors were hit.

The prediction that the iPhone 13 lineup would be different from its predecessor was wrong. Apple maintained the ‘mini’ model in the iPhone 13. 2020.11.20/News1 © News1 Reporter Jihye Park

◇ Despite the low sales volume, the ‘mini’ is maintained in the iPhone 13

The prediction that the iPhone 13 lineup would be different from its predecessor was wrong. Apple kept the ‘mini’ model on the iPhone 13.

Earlier, in the case of the iPhone 12 mini, the smallest product in the iPhone 12 released by Apple last year, it is known that global sales are lower than other products, and a ‘discontinuation theory’ has been raised.

According to a report released by JP Morgan in June, the iPhone 12 mini accounted for only 5% of total iPhone sales last year.

However, in this iPhone 13, Apple also released the ‘iPhone 13 mini’ and maintained a small product.

‘Rose Gold’, which was known to be revived as the signature color of the iPhone 13, was not found in this new product release. The signature color of iPhone 13 is ‘Sierra Blue’ (Courtesy of Apple) © News1

◇Added pink color instead of rose gold… Signature color is ‘Sierra Blue’

On the other hand, ‘Rose Gold’, which was known to be revived as the signature color of the iPhone 13, could not be found in this new product release. The signature color of the iPhone 13 is ‘Sierra Blue’.

Various leakers expected the rose gold to be revived in iPhone 13 and produced related rendering images, and in China, a leaked iPhone 13 Pro model appeared, but in the end it was determined to be a fake.

There was no rose gold, but instead a ‘pink’ color was added to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. The signature color of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max was ‘Sierra Blue’, a blue that is close to sky blue.

The rumors of introducing new features, such as satellite communication and Touch ID, also did not belong to the iPhone 13 this time. Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 at a special Apple event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on the 14th (local time). /2021.9.15. (Apple YouTube capture) ⓒ News 1

◇ iPhone 13, satellite communication and Touch ID rumors eventually came to nothing

The rumors about the introduction of new features, such as satellite communication and Touch ID, also did not belong to the iPhone 13 this time.

Previously, famous Apple leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International, predicted that Apple would apply a low-orbit (LEO) satellite communication mode to the iPhone 13 with a Qualcomm X60 baseband chip, but this feature was not included in the iPhone 13 series.

In addition, there was an expectation that ‘Touch ID’ through fingerprint recognition instead of Face ID would be revived, but this was also wrong.

There were also rumors about the design of the Apple Watch 7, but it was wrong. Apple Watch 7 design (Courtesy of Apple) © News1

◇Apple Watch 7, sesame leaf barrel design The expected leak news is ultimately wrong

There were also rumors about the design of the Apple Watch 7, but it was wrong.

Earlier in May, IT tipster Jon Prosser claimed that the Apple Watch 7 would adopt an angled and flat side design called a ‘perilla leaf barrel’ based on product photos and CAD files.

However, in terms of design, the Apple Watch 7, which was unveiled, maintained a similar appearance to its predecessor. However, only ‘improvements’ were made, such as a wider screen and thinner bezels.

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the iPad mini 6th generation during a special Apple event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on the 14th (local time). © Reuters=News1

◇The only product that almost hit the leaks and rumors was the ‘iPad mini 6th generation’

This time around, the only rumors and predictions that came true are the iPad mini 6th generation.

First of all, the appearance of the iPad mini was applied with a ‘perilla leaf barrel’ design just like the leaked aluminum mockup.

Also, as expected by the IT media 9to5mac, the iPad mini was equipped with an A15 mobile processor (AP) and adopted a USB-C port rather than a Lightning port. Touch ID was also introduced as expected.

Even if the price of the 6th generation iPad mini is maintained or increased, the factory price of the iPad mini is 649,000 won (64GB) based on the Wi-Fi model as expected that it will not exceed $599 (about 700,000 won) of the iPad Air 4th generation based on the base model. started from

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