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27 September 2021

This update of EveryMac.com features complete details and benchmarks for the now shipping iPhone 13 series, iPad mini (6th Gen), and iPad (9th Gen) as well as a comprehensive update to the iPhone Q&A to help you get the most out of new and old models alike. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

iPhone 13/iPhone 13 Pro
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The iPhone Q&A answers "How fast are the iPhone 13 models really compared to their predecessors?" and "What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?" and more than 100 other questions.

For those interested in saving money, Apple Authorized site sponsor Adorama has the new iPad and iPad mini models available for order with free shipping. Adorama likewise has a dwindling number of discontinued models at blowout prices while supplies last.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.

If you bought, or buy, a new iPhone or iPad, please get in touch and send in its serial number and other identifiers. Non-personal information may be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

What are the major differences between the iPhone 13 mini/iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro/iPhone 13 Pro Max? Which is best for my needs?
What are the major differences between the iPhone 13 (2021) and the iPhone 12 (2020)? Is the iPhone 13 actually worth the extra money?
How fast are the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models compared to each other? How fast are they, really, compared to their predecessors?
What are the major differences between the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and iPhone 8? Are these increasingly vintage models still worth considering?
What are all the differences between the iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and original iPhone SE? Are any of these tiny iPhone models still worth buying?
Which iPhone models support iOS 15? Do some models "partially" support iOS 15? Which ones?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?
How can you add external storage to the iPhone? Is it possible?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Today in Mac History

Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:

September 20, 1989: The long-lived and popular Macintosh IIci.
September 27, 2005: The fastest PowerPC Mac mini models.

For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.

Additions & Changes:

Comprehensively updated the iPhone Q&A.

Added complete specs, identifiers, benchmarks, and global prices:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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