specs – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:45:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.8 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 specs – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 New Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL leak reveals alleged specs https://earlybirdsinvest.com/new-pixel-10-pro-and-pro-xl-leak-reveals-alleged-specs/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/new-pixel-10-pro-and-pro-xl-leak-reveals-alleged-specs/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:45:22 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/new-pixel-10-pro-and-pro-xl-leak-reveals-alleged-specs/

What you need to know

  • Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL specs have leaked and are said to show up with 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch displays.
  • As for the battery capacity, the Pro variant might allegedly have a 4,870mAh battery, while the XL model could show up with a massive 5,200mAh capacity.
  • The camera specs remain almost the same as last year’s models; however, the leak suggests that users will have better control over macro shots.

The Google Pixel 10 series has appeared in several leaks lately, with the most recent one giving us the supposed full list of specs for the Pixel 10 Pro and the Pixel 10 Pro XL. These phones could show up with some notable differences when compared to their predecessors, according to Android Headlines.

To begin, the Pixel 10 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display, while the larger XL variant may come with a 6.8-inch display, both of which are reportedly set to sport a 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness, similar to their predecessors. The publication notes that the display as well as the rear glass panel will be protected by the latest Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Google Pixel 10 Pro renders

(Image credit: Android Headlines/ via OnLeaks)

As for the chip powering these devices, the publication says it will be Google’s Tensor G5, a notch higher than the G4 Tensor chip that powered the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, backed by 16 GB RAM. Both Pro models could see a higher battery capacity, with the Pixel 10 Pro getting 4,870 mAh capacity, and the Pro XL could show up with a large 5,200 mAh battery, the largest yet for a Google Pixel phone.

The website further notes that the Pro and Pro XL models will achieve higher charging speeds due to their Qi2 compatibility, with 29W and 39W, respectively, in addition to 15W wireless charging speeds.

As for the phone’s camera, both models are not expected to receive any major camera changes, with the same 50MP primary sensor, 48MP ultrawide lens, 48MP telephoto lens, and a 42MP selfie camera. However, despite similar lenses, the devices are expected to capture higher-quality images, as the website alleges, because the telephoto and ultrawide cameras could see higher apertures, which would allow for brighter and more detailed macro photos.

The leaked render of the Pixel 10 Pro.

(Image credit: OnLeaks / Android Headlines)

Google might change things up with the phone’s storage, the leak suggests that the Pixel 10 Pro will sport 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL will skip the 128GB model, and offer 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB — signaling Google’s move to offer a premium experience on the XL variant.

Earlier rumors suggest that these phones will show up in four colorways: Obsidian, Green, Sterling (Grey), and Porcelain (White).

However, these are still leaks, and it remains unclear if these specs will show up on the actual device. That said, if Google is following suit of what it did last year, then the launch of its new flagship could take place in August. While you wait for the ball to drop, here’s what we expect to see from this year’s series.

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Highly anticipated: Sony is once again timing the re-release of a Last of Us game with a season of the popular television series. With both arriving next month, the company has published a familiar-looking list of PC features and system specifications. Hopefully, The Last of Us Part II Remastered will perform more smoothly at launch than its predecessor.

The PC system requirements for The Last of Us Part II closely resemble those of the first game’s PC conversion (and, oddly, Spider-Man 2’s, minus the ray-tracing specifications). However, the sequel’s storage requirement has increased significantly to 150 GB from the original’s 100 GB, likely due to its substantially longer story mode.

Graphics card requirements remain largely unchanged. To achieve 60 frames per second at 1440p, Sony recommends an Nvidia RTX 3070 or an AMD Radeon RX 6800.

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Hopefully, the spec sheet indicates that The Last of Us Part II won’t repeat its predecessor’s texture memory issues, which notably disadvantaged the 8 GB RTX 3070 compared to its 16 GB AMD counterpart. This discrepancy likely explains why the first game recommended an RTX 2080 Ti, which performs similarly to the 3070 but features 11 GB of VRAM.

The new game’s system specifications do not explicitly mention upscaling, but it supports AMD’s FSR 4, which should offer significantly improved image quality on AMD’s new RX 9000 GPUs compared to FSR 3.1. Although DLSS support officially only extends to version 3.1, Nvidia users can likely enable DLSS 4 through the desktop application.

Interestingly, The Last of Us Part II also has slightly lower CPU requirements than its predecessor. Mid-range 8th-generation Intel processors or Ryzen 3000 CPUs should comfortably handle 60 fps gameplay. While the game hasn’t yet received Steam Deck verification, the previous entry eventually did, and Sony has confirmed optimization of the sequel for handheld PCs.

Adjustable graphical settings include textures, LOD distance, volumetrics, shadows, ambient occlusion, reflections, and more. The game supports ultra-wide aspect ratios (21:9, 32:9, and 48:9), haptic feedback for DualSense controllers, and DirectStorage.

Both the PC and PlayStation 5 versions will simultaneously receive four new maps for the “No Return” survival mode and two new playable characters – Bill and Marlene. Although the game won’t require a PlayStation Network login, connecting an account unlocks the PlayStation overlay, trophies, and points redeemable for in-game skins.

The Last of Us Part II will launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 3 for $49.99. The second season of the TV series, which covers events from the sequel, begins streaming on April 13.

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It doesn’t take long for iPhone rumors to circulate. It’s one of the most iconic and influential tech gadgets of all time, and everyone wants to know what’s coming next. That Apple is so secretive only heightens the appeal of iPhone rumors and leaks.

So it should come as little surprise that iPhone 17 rumors, leaks, and info started to circulate months before the iPhone 16 was even formally announced. Here’s everything we know so far, but don’t take any of it as solid info: even when early rumors are accurate, plans can change, and nothing is ever certain until Apple announces it.

Updated March 12: A leaker on Weibo claims the iPhone 17 Air’s camera bump is 4.0mm thick, with the total phone thickness of 9.5mm at the camera.

iPhone 17: Release date

Here’s something we do know: The new iPhone lineup is almost always announced in September—usually on a Tuesday in the second week of September, to be specific. So we would expect the iPhone 17 line to be announced on or around September 9, 2025. Here’s when the most recent models were released:

  • iPhone 15: September 12, 2023
  • iPhone 14: Sepember 7, 2022
  • iPhone 13: Sepember 14, 2021
  • iPhone 12: October 13, 2020 (delayed due to Covid)

Historically, preorders for the iPhone begin on the Friday after the announcement, and the phones ship a week later. On occasion, some specific models may ship a couple of weeks later than the others due to production issues.

iPhone 17: Price

We haven’t yet heard if the iPhone 17 line will cost the same as the iPhone 16 line. Most rumors suggest the “Plus” model will be replaced by the new super-slim “Air” model, which will take over its price in the lineup as well:

  • iPhone 17: 6.27-inch LTPO display, A19/8GB ($799)
  • iPhone 17 Pro: 6.27-inch LTPO display, A19 Pro/12GB ($1,099)
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.86-inch LTPO display, A19 Pro/12GB ($1,199)
  • iPhone 17 Air: 6.65-inch LTPO display, A19/8GB ($899)

This would mean a significant upward shift in overall iPhone pricing, with the Pro model jumping up $100 and a new model replacing the Plus with a price of $100 more than the Pro Max.

Now that Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e there may also be an iPhone 17e joining the line up in September 2025, although we don’t know if it will be updated in September 2025, or if that model won’t arrive until spring 2026. The price is likely to be $599 for the iPhone 17e, unless Apple introduces an iPhone 17e in place of the iPhone 15, with a price of $699, in which case the iPhone 16e could remain in the line up with it’s $599 price tag.

iPhone 17: Colors

We haven’t yet heard anything about what colors to expect from the iPhone 17 line. The iPhone 16 comes in five colors including Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White and Black. While the iPhone 16 Pro comes in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium and Black Titanium, which are reminiscent of the classic gold and space gray options. There were rumors that the iPhone 16 would also come in purple, so perhaps that’s in the pipeline for 2025.

iPhone 17: New slimmer ‘iPhone 17 Air’ model

Petter Ahrnstedt

Several analysts have reported that the existing Plus model will be replaced by a new “Slim” model with a larger screen size and a much thinner body. Analyst Jeff Pu was the first to report this change (in May 2024), and in the same month, The Information reported on the Slim model, stating that it would be a new even-higher-end model that sits above “Pro Max” in the lineup and would have a centered rear camera and a smaller Dynamic Island.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has been accurate about supply-chain predictions, mentions that a future folding iPhone will have “the same high-density battery cells as the ultra-thin iPhone 17.” It’s already possible for iPhone batteries to hold more energy in the same volume, it’s just a matter of cost—with the slim iPhone 17 Air, Apple will likely spend more on a battery that holds more charge in its limited volume.

A video by Jon Prosser in August 2024 surmises that the slim iPhone will be called the iPhone Air (we agree that makes sense) and will not be the most expensive in the lineup (it’s been rumored for years that Apple is planning to launch a new model with higher-end features above the Pro Max), but rather be a mid-priced model that prioritizes form and design over specs, much like the MacBook Air.

Additionally, a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in August 2024 claimed the new model will fit between the standard iPhone and the Pro: ” If you want something snazzier than a standard iPhone–but don’t really need the performance, screen size, or cameras of a Pro model–you can get something that looks much cooler while still having the specifications of a regular iPhone.”

A report from Jeff Pu in November 2024 claims that the iPhone 17 Air/Slim will be around 6mm thick. That’s thinner than any iPhone so far. The iPhone 16, for context, is 7.8mm thick. The thinnest new iPad Pro is 5.1mm thick.

According to Korea’s Sisa Journal in January 2025, the so-called iPhone 17 Air will be 6.25mm thick and cost in the same price range as the iPhone 16 Plus (starting at $899 U.S.). A medium post from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the “thinnest part” of the new ultra-slim iPhone is just 5.5mm thick, but it’s difficult to know what that means without more context.

The camera bump, according to Weibo leaker Ice Universe, will be 4.0mm thick, bringing the total phone thickness to 9.5mm at the camera.

In October 2024 Pu said he expects the phone to have an A19 chip (not A19 Pro), 8GB of RAM, around a 6.6-inch display, an aluminum body, and a single 48MP rear camera.

Another report (in July 2024) suggested that Apple won’t use resin-coated copper components on the mainboard due to quality issues with the supplier. This was one of the ways Apple planned to reduce internal space requirements, so it’s unclear if it will have an impact on the iPhone 17 slim model’s overall thickness or not.

A leaked image in January reportedly showed the case of the new iPhone 17 Air, with prominent “camera bar” design.

Majin Bu/X

In a video, Jon Prosser claims to have laid eyes on the iPhone 17 Air himself, and has commissioned renders of what it looks like.

iPhone 17: Cameras

All iPhone 17 models have been rumored to feature a 24MP front-facing camera. An October 2024 research note from analyst Jeff Pu added that the iPhone 17 Pro would feature a 48MP telephoto camera along with a new 24MP front camera.

Some iPhone 17 models (maybe even all of them) will have a new camera bump, a wide rectangular raised area that stretches across the phone similar in style to Google’s Pixel line. According to a leaked image of one iPhone 17 aluminum frame (we don’t know from which model), it will be substantial in size.

The Pro models are expected to have a “camera bar” design like the iPhone 17 Air, only larger and with three cameras in the familiar array. According to leaker Jon Prosser, it should look something like this:

Front Page Tech / @Zellozi

In February 2025, veteran leaker Majin Bu leaked iPhone 17 CAD images that seemed to reveal three different camera designs. The images suggest that there will be not one or two but three different camera module designs on show. The two Pro models will have triple rear lenses embedded in a thick band that runs across the back of the phone, as predicted by Jon Prosser (above). The standard iPhone 17 will stick feature two lenses stacked vertically. And the rumored iPhone 17 Air will offer an iPhone 16e-like single camera lens on the rear in order to reduce costs and keep the chassis slim and light.

A report from The Information in July 2024 claims that “at least one” model will feature a mechanical aperture, which would be new for iPhones but has been seen in a handful of Android phones so far.

iPhone 17: Rumored specs and features

Various rumors suggest that the new iPhones could benefit from the following updates:

Screen

The always-on display is supposed to finally be available on the non-Pro models. In addition, some believe that ProMotion will come to the non-Pro models, since the same LPTO technology that enables the always-on display is what makes ProMotion possible, in Apple’s iPhone implementation. If true, it would be the first time Apple has offered ProMotion on a non-Pro device.

Apple is also said to be working with Corning on a new anti-glare and scratch-resistant glass for the iPhone 17 lineup.

Dynamic Island

The iPhone 17 Pro Max may have a smaller dynamic island. Rumors have changed back and forth—Jeff Pu said the dynamic island (or rather, the hardware “pill” that the island surrounds) will be smaller in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Then Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said it will be the same size as current models. Then leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo said it will indeed be smaller.

Design

All iPhone 17 models are expected to have aluminum frames and bodies (with glass), rather than steel frames or titanium bodies in the Pro models today.

Processor

We don’t know much about what chips will power the iPhone 17 line, but we expect the high-end models will get an A19 Pro, while the non-Pro models may get a standard or cut-back version of the A19, or perhaps a more souped up variant of the A18.

RAM

Since Apple bumped every iPhone 16 model to 8GB of RAM due to the demands of Apple Intelligence, rumors have suggested Apple will increase the memory in the iPhone 17 Pro models to 12GB.

Wi-Fi

When it comes to wireless, the cellular modem is likely to still be supplied by Qualcomm; Apple’s own efforts to produce a top-tier 5G modem seem to be stalled and likely won’t be ready in time for next year’s iPhone 17 line. Wi-Fi 7 support seems likely, too.

iPhone history

The iPhone 16 range and the iPhone SE 3 are the current-generation models available from Apple. In addition to this SE 4 model we’re also expecting iPhone 17 to launch in 2025. Below you can find links below to our reviews of all iPhone models, including the latest generation. Learn more about all the new Apple products coming this year and when is the next Apple event. You might also want to check out our advice on when is the best time to buy a new iPhone, our iPhone buying guide, and our comparison of every iPhone that is available to buy today.

  1. Original iPhone (2007) review
  2. iPhone 3G (2008) review
  3. iPhone 3GS (2009) review
  4. iPhone 4 (2010) review
  5. iPhone 4s (2011) review
  6. iPhone 5 (2012) review
  7. iPhone 5c (2013) review
  8. iPhone 5s (2013) review
  9. iPhone 6 (2014) review
  10. iPhone 6 Plus (2014) review
  11. iPhone 6s (2015) review
  12. iPhone 6s Plus (2015) review
  13. iPhone SE (1st generation; 2016) review
  14. iPhone 7 (2016) review
  15. iPhone 7 Plus (2016) review
  16. iPhone 8 (2017) review
  17. iPhone 8 Plus (2017) review
  18. iPhone X (2017) review
  19. iPhone XR (2018) review
  20. iPhone XS (2018) review
  21. iPhone XS Max (2018) review
  22. iPhone 11 (2019) review
  23. iPhone 11 Pro (2019) review
  24. iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) review
  25. iPhone SE (2nd generation; 2020) review
  26. iPhone 12 (2020) review
  27. iPhone 12 Mini (2020) review
  28. iPhone 12 Pro (2020) review
  29. iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) review
  30. iPhone 13 (2021) review
  31. iPhone 13 mini (2021) review
  32. iPhone 13 Pro (2021) review
  33. iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) review
  34. iPhone SE (3rd generation; 2022) review
  35. iPhone 14 (2022) review
  36. iPhone 14 Plus (2022) review
  37. iPhone 14 Pro (2022) review
  38. iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) review
  39. iPhone 15 (2023) review
  40. iPhone 15 Plus (2023) review
  41. iPhone 15 Pro (2023) review
  42. iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) review
  43. iPhone 16 & 16 Plus review
  44. iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max review
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Apple went big on iPads in 2024, announcing new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini tablets. But one model missed out: the standard, basic iPad. Other than getting even cheaper (it got an aggressive price cut to $349/£329 last year) Apple’s cheapest tablet is still exactly the same 10th-gen model that came out way back in 2022, and it’s looking overdue for an update.

Fortunately we won’t have to wait much longer before that happens. From likely release date to new features, design changes and tech specs, here’s what we know so far about the 11th-gen iPad for 2025. 

UPDATE: February 19 2025: Apple didn’t launch a new iPad alongside the iPhone 16E on Wednesday February 19, but we could still see a new iPad really soon.

When will the 11th-gen iPad be released?

  • Spring launch, March or April (expected)

It’s been a long time coming, how much longer will we have to wait for Apple to update the standard iPad?

There has been an expectation that Apple will unveil the new iPad at a spring event in March or April 2025. However, with Apple launching the iPhone 16E via a press release on February 19, it is unlikely that Apple will deem the 11th gen iPad and also-rumored iPad Air refresh worthy of an event. More likely Apple will announce the news via a press release.

When will the new iPad arrive? It’s possible we will see this new iPad in February. A DigiTimes report back in December 2024 suggested that the supply chain was preparing for the launch, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicated that the iPad and other new products would be “coming soon”. However, it is possible that Apple will hold the iPad back for a later spring launch. Apple’s second financial quarter of 2025 ends on March 28, so the company may wish to get the news out before that date.

Apple used to have a steady release schedule for its cheapest iPad, launching a new one each year alongside the latest iPhones at a September event. In 2022, the 10th-gen revamp saw a slight adjustment to October… but since then the yearly pattern has been abandoned completely.

Here’s when the past five iPad models have launched:

Apple is keen to launch an affordable tablet that supports its Apple Intelligence AI platform as soon as possible, and in any case two and a half years is a long time to wait since the last update. We can’t see the company holding back the 11th-gen iPad until the summer or fall of 2025.

How much will the 11th-gen iPad cost?

  • The new 11th-gen iPad is likely to start at $449/£449, depending on whether Apple chooses to address currency fluctuations.

This is Apple’s cheapest tablet, so pricing is important. For a long time Apple kept its entry-level iPad in the $300-$350 ballpark, but that all changed in 2022: following the 10th-gen redesign, Apple upped the price from $329 to $449 (and from £319 to £449 in the U.K.). At the time we complained about this putting it out of the reach of budget buyers, and it affected our review quite significantly.

But that wasn’t the end of the story. In May 2024, Apple dropped the price of the 10th-gen iPad to $349/£349. It then dropped the price again in the U.K. to £329. And we were happy, once again, to recommend the device to potential customers.

Which is a roundabout way of saying that we’re less confident than we usually would be in predicting the pricing of the 11th-gen iPad. Has Apple learned its lesson about pushing the price too high, and will it go back to the budget prices of the past? Sadly this seems unlikely. Between the company’s recent drive towards higher margins and the major increase in processing power we expect for this generation (discussed in the next section) the 11th-gen iPad is very unlikely to cost less than $400. Our guess would be $449 at launch, with a price cut to follow at a later date. And the 10th-gen model will remain in the lineup as a true budget option for those who don’t need Apple Intelligence.

What tech specs and new features will we see in the 11th-gen iPad? 

  • The new 11th-gen iPad will get an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM, plus support for Apple Intelligence.

The 10th-gen iPad delivered a major redesign, so we don’t expect too much to change externally. However, there will be some notable upgrades on the inside of the 11th-gen iPad:

Processor and RAM

The most obvious update to the 11th-gen iPad will be the chipset. The current model runs on an A14 chipset, which debuted in 2020 with the 4th-gen iPad Air and iPhone 12, but we expect that to jump to an A17 Pro with 8GB of RAM so it can run Apple Intelligence. That’s a serious increase in processing muscle (and likely rules out a sub-$400 price tag), but the 10th-gen iPad is the only currently available Apple tablet that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence and it’s crucial to get as many users as possible on the platform.

Display

As the display was increased from 10.2 inches to 10.9 inches as part of the 10th-gen revamp, we don’t expect any changes to the screen size this time around. The only possible change in this area is the use of a laminated display, which would make the device slightly thinner and offer better clarity. It would also make the tablet feel nicer in use, as unlaminated screens (as used on the 10th-gen iPad, among many other budget Apple tablets) have a tendency to yield downwards very slightly when you press on them.

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Cameras

Since the 10th-gen iPad was Apple’s first tablet to change the placement of the front camera from portrait to landscape mode and already has Center Stage, we don’t expect Apple to change the front camera. It’s possible Apple will upgrade the rear camera slightly, but since the M2 iPad Air released in 2024 has the same 12MP wide camera, it’s likely any improvements will come in the form of software updates.

Storage

If there’s one obvious area where a simple upgrade could make life easier for people, it’s storage. The cheapest configuration of the 10th-gen iPad still comes with just 64GB of storage, which isn’t going to be enough for a lot of customers; whereas the rest of the range starts with at least 128GB. As with the iPhone SE, we expect Apple to bump the base storage of its entry-level tablet up to 128GB when the 11th-gen iPad arrives, while simultaneously increasing the top offering to 512GB. 

  • iPad (10th gen): 64GB, 256GB
  • iPad (11th gen, expected): 128GB, 512GB

We’ll keep updating this article as more information becomes available. Until then, you should check out our best 10th-gen iPad deals and best iPad deals roundups to see if you can bag yourself a bargain on the current range.

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