Key Sentence:
- Did I mention September was great? Fall is drawing near, which means NFL football is back. Pumpkin seasoning has arrived.
- And the technology industry is increasing.
If you love video games, this month is the start of the holiday season, when fans will get to see all the great titles on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, iPhone 13. Of course, not September without the new iPhone. Traditionally, Apple has announced a broadcast event for September 14, where the company is expected to present its next iPhone.
This is a big deal if you already have an iPhone, too, because you’re getting a new device thanks to the next big update in iOS 15. With Tuesday going to focus on the hardware, it’s time to share the features I want from the iPhone 13 (or whatever it’s called in the end):
Better battery
This is obvious because who doesn’t want an extensive battery life boost? But with every new iPhone comes a better processing chip, meaning apps can get more processing power from your smartphone as well as more power from your battery. So, yes, a better battery would be great.
Remove the slot
It’s good that the latest Samsung smartphones have flip screens, but what caught my attention was the front camera placed below the screen. I love the idea of a clean iPhone screen without those ugly slots. (Related Note: How many Android phone owners will write down what features the iPhone adds, which Android has had for a while?)
Replace the charger adapter
No, I’m not asking for the tiny plug from previous versions of the iPhone to plug in your charging cable and connect your iPhone. I want a vital building block closer to what you have for the iPad, but it does support the new USB-C-friendly Lightning cable.
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Touch ID
I’ve never been a fan of logging into my phone with my face, but I like using Apple’s Touch ID, which lets you sign in to your device or apps with a fingerprint (then the Home button). It is straightforward and elegan. Readers, if you’re thinking about what to expect from the iPhone 13 (let me know on Twitter), here is some more technical news:
So what else is happening in technology?
• The ultimate solution. A judge has issued a permanent ban forcing Apple to withdraw requests to app developers to use the App Store only for in-app purchases. This could mean a significant change in how app stores work.
• Social media is disgusting. Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are battling a Texas law they will approve for allegedly censoring conservative speech.
• Facebook in my face. The social network presents data glasses as part of a partnership with Ray-Ban. So that’s how to wear it.
• Further increases in streaming prices. Hulu’s turn to raise prices.
Disrupt the game
Fans of the PlayStation video game console are well acquainted with Insomniac Games. They made the popular Ratchet and Clank franchise and fascinated gamers with the recent release of Spider-Man. Next studio subject: werewolves.
This week on Talking Tech
We cover technology that can come in handy in a disaster on the Talking Tech podcast, why you shouldn’t rely on text codes for two-factor authentication, and why we don’t talk about it enough: Apple.