In this week’s top stories: Even more details on Apple Car, rumors about what to expect from the iPad in 2021, WhatsApp tightens its integration Facebook, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top Apple Stories.

Apple Car

A new report from Bloomberg this week offered new details on what to expect from Apple Car. The report indicated that Apple has continued to poach more ex-Tesla executives, but that a release is at least 5-7 years away.

But perhaps more notably on Thursday evening, Hyundai Motor confirmed that it’s having early discussions with Apple about producing its new car. A spokesperson for the company told CNBC that Apple is in discussions “with a variety of global automakers, including Hyundai Motor.”

WhatsApp changes

WhatsApp will soon start sharing your data with Facebook whether you like it or not. WhatsApp began sharing data with Facebook by default in 2016, but the company provided a way to opt-out. That will change soon, however, as WhatsApp is making changes to its privacy to remove the opt-out option completely, at least outside of Europe. 

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2021 16-inch MacBook Pro

A new supply chain report this week echoed claims that we can expect a 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with a miniLED screen. It’s of course a no-brainer that the next 16-inch MacBook Pro will be powered by Apple Silicon, whether that’s an M1 chip or a later variant. It’s also a near-certainty that we can expect slimmer bezels.

Apple AR headset

Finally, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published a new investor note this week focused on what to expect from Apple in 2021. The analyst says that Apple will release its first augmented reality device in 2021, alongside AirTag item trackers and much more.

Details on the augmented reality device are still unclear. Kuo has previously said that Apple’s first generation of AR glasses will be heavily dependent on the iPhone. Kuo has reported in the past that the AR glasses will essentially act as a display only with the actual computing, rendering, internet connectivity, and location services coming from the iPhone in the user’s pocket.

These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.

iPhone |

• Making sense of the oddities of Apple’s USB-C chargers
• Rumor: iPhone 13 to be slightly thicker, feature smaller notch and same camera bump
• CIRP: iPhone 12 sales strong at launch, but iPhone 12 mini ‘likely disappointed Apple’
• Report: Entire iPhone 13 lineup to feature LiDAR scanner, not just ‘Pro’ models
• Review: Belkin Boost Charge Pro is the iPhone 12/Apple Watch power station with MagSafe to buy
• Rumor: Apple to release AirPods Pro 2 and third-generation iPhone SE in April

Apple Watch |

• Here are some of the best features to try on your new Apple Watch
• These are some of our must-have apps to install on a new Apple Watch
• Images show disguised Apple Watch prototype running pre-watchOS software
• How to change your Apple Watch move, exercise, and stand goals with watchOS 7
• Apple Watch ‘Ring in the New Year’ Activity Challenge now available

Mac and iPad |

• With support officially ended, Adobe ‘strongly recommends’ removing Flash now, here’s how
• 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with miniLED screen: Supply-chain report echos Kuo
• Report speculates that Google hasn’t updated its iOS apps in weeks to avoid providing privacy details
• Google says it will update its iOS apps with privacy details beginning this week
• Former Apple engineer details how the magic of M1 Mac performance began 10 years ago
• Rumor: New iPad Pro coming in March, thicker 12.9-inch model with mini-LED display
• Apple patents show MacBook wirelessly charging iPhone, iPad, Watch
• Rumor: Entry-level iPad to adopt iPad Air 3 design, no design changes for 2021 iPad Pro

Top Apple stories, retail |

• Unified shopping information could make Apple Store visits less confusing
• Latest lockdowns close remainder of UK Apple Stores
• COVID-19: Which Apple Stores have reopened?

Apps |

• App privacy labels show stark contrasts among messaging apps
• WhatsApp will share your data with Facebook whether you like it or not
• ‘TV Remote’ is an app that turns your iPhone into a universal control for your TV
• As WhatsApp deepens integration with Facebook, here are two alternatives for iOS
• Facebook tells businesses it has no choice but to comply with upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature in iOS 14
• After threatening removal, Apple says macOS utility Amphetamine can stay on the App Store
• Microsoft planning controversial switch from native Outlook for Mac app to web version
• Overviewer is a new app that turns an iPhone into a document camera for Zoom and virtual learning
• Minecraft Earth AR app shutting down this year despite once being demoed at WWDC
• Apple kicks Parler off the App Store citing ‘threats of violence and illegal activity’

Apple Car |

• Kuo: Market ‘too bullish’ on Apple Car, launch could be 2028 or later
• Hyundai Motor confirms talks with Apple for potential Apple Car production
• Report: Apple and Hyundai hope to reach deal for Apple Car by March, begin US production in 2024

Top Apple stories, company |

• Comment: Now is the right time for Apple to bring iMessage to Android and Windows
• Here’s everything we know about Apple’s plans for an AR headset
• Apple launches limited-edition AirPods Pro to celebrate Chinese New Year
• Kuo: Apple to release AirTags, first AR device, new AirPods, and more in 2021

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This week’s top videos |

• Review: Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount Pro – good, but not ‘pro’ [Video]
• Hands-on: Apple Wallet with MagSafe versus third-party alternatives [Video]

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iPhone 15 rumors, HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Black Friday

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Sharpen seeks to offer a free and fast way to learn

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