Rumours are flying about Apple's busy product launch season. Apple seems to have enough products in its pipeline that it will need to host multiple virtual events before end of year. So be prepared for lots of activity over the next few month.
This week's news included the release of iOS 15 betas and the majority of operating system updates. Apple has reduced the update interval from two weeks to one as it finalizes the details ahead of the September public launch. An interesting story about a double agent in the Apple leaker group, confirmation of an unreleased "iPhone Nano" via an old email from Steve Job, and many other news items.
Multiple Apple Events in the Fall, M1X MacBook Pros By November
Apple's busy fall season is upon us, as summer draws to a close. Apple will host multiple events this fall according to reports. These events include the unveiling of new iPhone 13 models in September and the highly anticipated 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an "M1X" chip in November.
All New in iOS 15 Beta 6, SharePlay Disabled and Safari Redesigned
Another report suggests that we may see multiple events in September. Apple's events, regardless of their timing, will likely remain online due to ongoing health and safety measures. Customers can watch the live stream on Apple's website or YouTube from anywhere in the world.
Apple released the sixth betas for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 this week to developers for testing. We've also gathered everything new, including an option for the Safari addressbar.
Apple Hiddenly Had a Double Agent in the iPhone Leaker Community
Apple's beta release notes revealed that SharePlay was delayed beyond iOS 15's initial public release. Apple stated that the feature would now be enabled in a later software update.
According to a report, this week, an anonymous member of an online community that leaked internal Apple information for more than a year was actually acting as a double agent for Apple, secretly giving the company information about other leakers.
Steve Jobs Email: Apple Considers Launching an "iPhone Nano"
This individual posted internal Apple information as well as stolen devices for sale on platforms such Twitter and Discord. Unbeknownst to others in the community, he was secretly sending Apple information to others.
Steve Jobs, who died in 2010, listed the "iPhone nano", as a product in a 2010 email that was revealed during the Epic Games v. Apple trial.
Apple Watch Series 7 Renders Reveal a New Design with Flat Edges and Larger Display
It was likely that the device would have been a smaller and cheaper version of the iPhone 4. However, Apple never released such an item. Apple's latest iPhone model was introduced in 2014 with the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 Plus.
According to information leaked by Jon Prosser, new renders of an alleged Apple Watch Series 7 were released. They show a new design that features flat edges and a larger screen. This would mark the first major design change to Apple Watch Series 4 since its release in 2018.
Future MacBooks could have a removable key that functions as a mouse
Apple will unveil the Apple Watch Series 7 alongside the iPhone 13 line-up at a September event. iPhone 13 Pro models may be available with up 1TB internal storage
According to a patent application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is working on a MacBook keyboard that has a removable key that can double as a mouse.
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The key would have a sensor that allows it to be used to point, giving MacBook users an additional option to the built-in trackpad.
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