Here are your Apple Rumors for today:
MacBook: More evidence suggests that Apple (AAPL) is planning to update the 12-inch MacBook this year, reports AppleInsider. Retailer Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) has discontinued sales of the current 12-inch MacBook. Attempting to buy the product on the company’s website will show users a message that claims the items are no longer available. The removal of the 12-inch MacBook from Best Buy stores adds further fuel to rumors that the product will be updated in 2016.
iPhone: A new rumor claims that Apple will release an iPhone with a glass case in 2017, MacRumors notes. This rumor comes from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a solid track record when it comes to rumors involving the tech company. He claims that the new smartphone being released in 2017 will also feature an AMOLED screen. He believes the company will make the switch to glass casings as part of an effort to help the new iPhone stick out from other smartphones made by rivals.
Car: Rumor has it that the Apple Car may come out of Germany, reports 9to5Mac. This rumor claims that AAPL has assembled a small team in Germany to continue work on its car. The team is made up of 15 to 20 engineers that were recruited from other German car companies. The rumor also claims that the tech company will have Magna manufacture its car. Magna makes limited edition vehicles for other car companies.
