Top Stories: New MacBook Pro Models Enter Mass Production, iOS 15 Beta 5, and More

Although much of the rumor-mill is still focused on the iPhone 13's imminent launch in less than a month, many Mac lovers have been waiting for the new MacBook Pro models. According to a new report, they have entered mass production. Keep your fingers crossed they are coming soon.This week's news included rumors of a new MacBook Air next year, an updated round of betas for the operating system that saw Apple making tweaks and further fallout from Apple’s child safety measures. Read on for more details!The Mass Production of the 14-inch and 16 inch MacBook Pros is Now CompleteThe rumors of redesigning the 14-inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon have been circulating for months. A report published this week stated that the notebooks are now in mass production. We have compiled everything you can expect from the new MacBook Pro models. They are expected to be launched later in the year as part Apple's busy autumn season.New MacBook Air with Mini-LED Display and Many Color Options to Launch Next YearApple will also launch its iPhone 13 models in the fall. Then, it will launch a new MacBook Air next year. We've collected the most recent rumors below.Rumours suggest that Apple will release a new MacBook Air next year with a faster Apple silicon chip, following the November 2020 release of the MacBook Air equipped with an M1 processor.iPhone 13 to include ProRes for videos, Portrait Mode Video and a smaller Notch.Ming-Chi Kuo, a respected analyst, revealed the details in a research note. He claimed that the new MacBook Air would feature a mini LED display and be available in several new colors like the new 24-inch iMac.Apple's next-generation iPhone 13 lineup will be revealed in about a month. We continue to learn about possible features.Apple Event Rumors for Fall 2021: iPhones in September, MacBook Pros late October, and OtherBloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that the new iPhones will feature new software features such as Portrait Mode videos and ProRes for video. TrendForce, a research firm, said that the iPhones will be equipped with larger batteries and mmWave support in more countries.We've compiled a list of things we can expect from Apple media events in the wake of the iPhone 13 launch. We expect the iPhone's introduction to resume in the early to mid September. Additionally, we will likely see the Apple Watch Series 7 as well as the updated AirPods at the event.All New in iOS 15 Beta 5.It's likely that we will see another event to announce the new MacBook Pro models, and possibly other products, before the end the year. Late October, based on Apple's normal timing and one rumor seems like the best time to hold this event.Apple released the fifth beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 this week to developers and testers. We've collected all the changes and new features. A video showing everything has been shared on our YouTube channel.Apple publishes FAQ to address concerns about Planned Child Safety FeaturesApple also released the fifth beta version of macOS Monterey beta to developers and public beta testers this Week, and publicly released macOS Big Sur with some bug fixes.Apple showed new child safety features last week that will be available on the iPhone, iPad and Mac. These include the ability to detect known Child Sexual Abuse Material images (CSAM) stored in iCloud photos.MacRumors NewsletterApple published a FAQ to clarify concerns. Apple's chief executive Craig Federighi also spoke out to clarify some confusion.We publish an email newsletter each week that highlights the top Apple stories. It is a great way for a quick recap of the week covering all the main topics and linking together related stories to give a bigger picture view.Subscribe to our newsletter to receive top stories such as the one above each week!