The goal is in sight! Apple’s annual iPhone event is likely to be just a week away or so and all eyes will be on the company as it unveils the next version of its most popular product line. Hopefully, we’ll also see the next-generation Apple Watch and maybe even some new AirPods.
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Other news this week saw Apple make some more changes to its App Store policies in response to a Japanese investigation and delayed the launch of its controversial child safety features that raised privacy issues. Read on for details on these stories and more.
Breakdown of iPhone 13 features: All rumors say we can wait
The calendar has become September and that means Apple’s annual iPhone event is probably just around the corner. Over time, we’ve put together a detailed breakdown of the expected features of the iPhone 13, as well as a list of five rumors about the iPhone 13 that you may have missed.
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Apple has not yet announced the date of its iPhone event, but the safe bet is Tuesday, September 14th. It is likely that the Apple Watch Series 7 models will be presented at the same event and we have more details on what to expect from this device and more below.
Rumor about satellite communication of the disputed iPhone 13
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently said the iPhone 13 is “likely” to support low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication, a feature he said it would allow iPhone users to make calls and send messages when mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity is not available, but the rumor has since been discussed by some experts in the field.
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BloombergMark Gurman later provided new details on what the capabilities of the satellites could mean for future iPhones, but says the feature is unlikely to launch this year.
What to expect from the Apple Watch Series 7
The next generation of the Apple Watch is likely to be in a few weeks and rumors suggest it will be a notable upgrade, with a new design, larger screen sizes, a new color option and more. This is what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 7.
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It was also reported that Apple is working on several new health features for the Apple Watch, but most, if not all, are expected to be released in 2022 or later.
Apple will allow apps like Netflix and Spotify to offer links to account subscriptions outside the App Store
This week, Apple announced that in early 2022, it will allow “reader” app developers to include a built-in link to their website so users can set up or manage an account. Reader apps allow a user to access previously purchased content or subscription-based content for digital magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, and video, according to Apple, such as Netflix, Spotify, and the Amazon Kindle app.
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While the change is a step in the right direction toward a fairer App Store, some developers think it’s not enough.
Apple delays the launch of controversial child safety features to improve
This week, Apple has delayed the launch of the child safety features it announced last month after negative comments, the company announced today. Planned features include scanning the user’s iCloud photo libraries for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), communication security to warn children and their parents when they receive or send sexually explicit photos, and the CSAM guide extended to Siri and search.
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Apple confirmed that customer feedback, nonprofit and promotional groups, researchers and others about the plans have been delayed in giving the company time to make improvements.
Apple’s next AR / VR headphones will require connection to the iPhone
For years, Apple has been rumored to be working on AR / VR headphones, and a report this week stated that it should connect wirelessly to an iPhone or other Apple device to unlock full functionality, similar to the early days of the Apple Watch.
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The report offers new details about the chip designed by Apple and other features we can expect from the headset, which is expected to launch in 2022 or later.
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