August is fast approaching, which means Apple’s annual iPhone launch event is just around the corner. Rumors about the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 continue to circulate, and we’re also hearing that Mac updates will arrive a little later.
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Apple is also just working on its upcoming software updates like iOS 15, with some late-adding features starting to be released in beta, while others have been rolled back a bit. Finally, this week there has been a $ 100 million lawsuit for class action that will allow Apple to provide payments to small developers while the company makes some minor changes and commitments to its App Store policies, as well. keep reading for more on these stories and more. !
The iPhone 13 went on sale on September 17th
We’re probably a few weeks away from Apple introducing its iPhone 13 line, and this week we’ve seen several last-minute rumors about what to expect from next-generation devices.
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First, it was reported that a Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the screen did not make the cut for the iPhone 13 models, despite being tested. It was later reported that iPhone 13 models will be available for pre-order on Friday, September 17 in certain countries, making an event on Tuesday, September 14 and an iPhone version more likely. Friday, September 24th.
September is just around the corner, so be sure to catch up on the latest rumors with our iPhone 13 summary.
It is rumored that Apple Watch Series 7 will come in sizes larger than 41mm and 45mm
Next to the iPhone 13, we will probably see the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 7 models, which are reported to have sizes larger than 41 and 45 mm.
These larger sizes would be part of a global redesign of this year’s Apple Watch with thinner bezels around the screen and flatter edges. It is also rumored that the next Apple Watch will have a new green option and could also include new health and fitness capabilities.
The next-generation 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro is said to have equal performance
Apple is rumored to be planning new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with a faster version of the M1 chip, and both sizes of the laptop are said to have equal performance, suggesting they will use the same chip.
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Other features planned are the return of an HDMI port and an SD card reader, flatter edges, physical Fn keys instead of the touch bar, a magnetic power cord and more.
The Mac Mini ‘M1X’ has been redesigned with additional ports expected to be released in the coming months.
Although the Mac mini was already upgraded with the M1 chip in November 2020, it is rumored that a high-end version of the desktop computer is in the process, as Apple’s transition to silicon continues.
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In accordance with BloombergMark Gurman, Apple plans to launch a redesigned Mac mini with a chip called “M1X” and additional ports compared to the current model sometime in the “coming months.”
Apple pays $ 100 million to solve demand for developers and accepts several changes to the app store
Apple has announced plans to make several changes to the App Store to address a class action lawsuit filed against Apple by U.S. developers.
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Under the terms of the agreement, Apple will allow developers to use communication methods such as email to inform customers about payment methods available outside of iOS apps and will expand the prices that developers can offer for apps, in-app purchases and subscriptions. Apple also plans to create a $ 100 million “fund” for small developers as part of the liquidation and will release annual transparency reports on the app review process.
The new iCloud + custom email domain feature is now available in beta
Starting with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, users with an iCloud + paid storage plan can customize their iCloud email address with a custom domain name, such as [email protected] , and the feature is now available for beta users.
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For those who missed the ad at WWDC in June, iCloud + is Apple’s new brand for paid storage for iCloud combined with new features like Hide My Email and iCloud Private Relay, the latest from which is now labeled as a beta function.
Apple Watch used to steal $ 500,000
A crew of thieves allegedly used an Apple Watch to steal $ 500,000 in cash in New York last year.
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The report claimed that in January 2020, a group of seven thieves hid an Apple Watch cell phone under the bumper of a car they believed belonged to a wealthy drug dealer to track the vehicle’s location and steal money. in cash.
Apple announced its AirTag tracking accessory just four months later, but the thieves have already been caught.
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