August is quickly approaching, meaning Apple's annual iPhone launch is just around the corner. Rumours of the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 are still being circulated. We also hear that Mac updates may be coming a little later.
Apple is also working on iOS 15 software updates. Some features are now live in beta, while others have been delayed. Apple reached a settlement with a class action lawsuit worth $100 million. This will allow Apple to pay small developers and make minor changes to its App Store policies. Read on for more details!
iPhone 13 to go on sale September 17
Apple's iPhone 13 lineup is just weeks away, and there are rumors that we will soon see the new-generation device.
First, it was revealed that the under-screen Touch ID fingerprint sensor did not make it to the iPhone 13 models, despite having been tested. The iPhone 13 models will be available for pre-order in selected countries on Friday September 17, which means that an event on Tuesday September 14 and an iPhone launch on Friday September 24 are most likely.
September is right around the corner. Make sure you keep up with the latest news and gossip by reading our iPhone 13 roundup.
Apple Watch Series 7 rumored to be available in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes
Apple Watch Series 7 models will likely be introduced alongside the iPhone 13. They are expected to come in larger sizes, 41mm and 45mm.
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Next-Generation MacBook Pros 14-Inch and 16 Inch Expect Equal Performance
These larger sizes are part of an overall redesign for the Apple Watch this year, which will include slimmer bezels around its display and flatter edges. It is also possible that the next Apple Watch will feature a new color option, including a green version.
Rumours abound that Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro models with faster M1 chips. Both the 14-inch and 16 inch sizes will be equally fast, which would suggest that they will both use the same chip.
Redesigned M1X Mac Mini with Additional Ports to Launch in the "Next Several Months"
Other features include the return HDMI port and SD Card reader, flatter edges, Fn keys instead Touch Bar, a magnetic power cord, and many more.
The Mac mini was updated with the M1 chip in November 2020. Rumours suggest that Apple is working on a desktop computer with a higher end processor as part of its transition to Apple silicon.
Apple pays $100 million to settle a developer lawsuit and agrees to multiple app store changes
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will launch a new Mac mini with an "M1X" chip, additional ports and a different design than the current model sometime in the "next few months."
Apple announced that it will make changes to the App store to resolve a class action lawsuit brought against Apple in the United States by developers.
Beta Version of iCloud+'s Custom Email Domain Feature is Now Available
Apple will allow developers to use email to inform customers about payment options available outside of iOS apps. It will also expand the price points developers can offer apps, subscriptions, and in-app purchases. Apple will also create a $100 million fund for small developers and release transparency reports about the app review process.
Starting with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, users with a paid iCloud+ storage plan can personalize their iCloud email address with a custom domain name, such as johnny@appleseed.com, and the feature is now available to users in beta.
Apple Watch used to steal $500,000
For those who didn't see the announcement at WWDC in June: iCloud+ is Apple’s new branding for paid iCloud storage. It also includes new features such as Hide My E-mail and iCloud Private Relay. The latter is currently being labeled as a beta function.
A gang of robbers used an Apple Watch to steal $500,000 worth of cash in New York City last year.
According to the report, seven robbers concealed a cellular Apple Watch underneath the bumper of a car in January 2020. They believed the watch belonged to a rich drug-runner. This enabled them to track the location of the vehicle and steal the cash.
Apple's AirTag tracking accessory was announced just four months later. However, the robbers were already caught.
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