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The rumor mill is abuzz today with rumors of new MacBooks and features of the iPhone 13. Let’s look at the speculation.
New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros
First: in a note to clients as noted by MacRumors Webush analyst Daniel Ives says Apple will announce new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros next week. Expect them be previewed Monday during the keynote address at the 2021 Worldwide Developer Conference.
Ives’ prediction calls for the expected changes to a revamped pro laptop. Say goodbye to the Touch Bar. Look for a more flat-edged design. Expect the return of the MagSafe charger, an HDMI port, and an SD card slot. Additionally, expect the new MacBook Pros to sport the successor to the M1 processor.
Apple’s operating systems currently include macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Could “homeOS’ soon be joining them?
An Apple job listing mentions “homeOS,.” Developer Javier Lacort spotted it (as reported by MacRumors). The job listing is for a senior iOS engineer for Apple Music. It says the person hired will “get to work with system engineers across Apple, learning the inner-workings of iOS, watchOS, tvOS and homeOS.”
What is homeOS?
homeOS is most likely a rebranding of HomeKit, but who knows? HomeKit is a software framework by Apple. It allows users to configure, communicate with, and control smart-home appliances using the company’s devices. Also, it provides users with a way to automatically discover such devices and configure them.