It puts iPhone 13 models on track to replace the iPhone 12 series just 10-11 months after release." Currently, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is thicker as it uses upgraded sensors so this may signal a move back to feature parity. " iPhone Mini Still ImportantAnd Apple is expected to launch an iPhone 13 Mini. After the poor reception and overstocking of the iPhone 12 Mini, why is Tim Cook’s team returning to the smaller form factor. Last week’s Apple Loop can be read here, or this week’s edition of Loop’s sister column, Android Circuit, is also available on Forbes.