It sounds like Apple plans to shake up the iPhone lineup next year in several big ways.

For starters, the iPhone mini sounds like a goner -- to be replaced by a "regular" iPhone in a Max size. But that's just the first of many predictions in our year-end iPhone rumor roundup.

Read the full thing for a peek into the iPhone's future.

– Lewis Wallace, managing editor

P.S. Want some eye candy that shows off why you might want to go Pro with your next iPhone? Apple shows off the "Hollywood in your pocket" capabilities of the iPhone 13 Pro in three fun new videos. They're short, sweet and inspirational!

What to expect from iPhone 14 in 2022 — www.cultofmac.com

2022 might bring some significant swings in Apple’s phone strategy. The iPhone 14 series reportedly will include a more affordable 6.7-inch model in place of the 5.4-inch one. And the two upcoming iPhone Pro models could get rid of the notch, replacing it with a smaller alternative.

Have some laughs with videos showcasing iPhone 13 Pro camera capabilities — www.cultofmac.com

Apple proves that demo videos don’t have to be dry and boring. It premiered a trio of short videos Sunday that show off the capabilities of the iPhone 13 Pro camera — and they’re actually fun to watch.

Save more than $200 on a portable charger that can juice your MacBook multiple times — www.cultofmac.com

There are portable batteries, and then there are powerhouses like the ScoutPro Ultimate All-in-One Charger with LED Display. This beefy portable battery can fully charge a MacBook and four other devices at once. And for our second Cyber Week sale, it’s just $127.20 (regularly $349) with code CYBER20.

Dual M1 Mac and PS5 gaming rig boasts blazing-fast displays [Setups] — www.cultofmac.com

If you’re an avid gamer, or maybe just an aspiring one, it pays to know which displays and accessories will best serve your needs. Not just any display, input device and headset will keep up with today’s graphically rich games.

Apple hires Meta AR comms chief for its rumored headset launch — www.cultofmac.com

The move fits with Cupertino’s long-rumored plan to launch an augmented reality/virtual reality headset. Observers expect Apple to unveil its mixed-reality headset sometime in 2022.

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"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something -- your gut, destiny, life and karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life." – Steve Jobs