It isn’t fairly official, but it surely seems to be like we lastly have a date for the massive iPhone 14 occasion, so mark your calendars and skim up on a few of what we would see on the occasion.
This week additionally noticed the discharge of a sixth beta of iOS 16 with continued tweaks as Apple begins to lock issues in forward of the iPhone occasion and a public launch of iOS 16 subsequent month. iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura seemingly aren’t coming till October, and that is in all probability an excellent factor as they nonetheless appear a bit tough across the edges, so learn on for all the small print on the largest tales of the week!
Apple Planning to Maintain iPhone 14 Occasion on September 7
We’re only a matter of weeks away from Apple’s annual iPhone occasion, which is deliberate for Wednesday, September 7 this yr, based on a report from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.
iPhone occasions are sometimes held on Tuesdays, however Monday, September 5 is the Labor Day vacation in the USA, so Apple seemingly pushed the occasion to Wednesday to offer a one-day buffer. iPhone occasions have occurred on Wednesday 4 occasions previously.
Apple is predicted to unveil the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Collection 8, and extra with a pre-recorded occasion video.
Every thing Rumored for Apple’s September Occasion: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Professional and Extra
Whereas the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Collection 8 will seemingly be the headline product unveilings at Apple’s September occasion, there might be different bulletins, together with an iOS 16 launch date and extra.
For the most recent rumors, take a look at our record of every thing anticipated at Apple’s September occasion. Because it typically does, it is also seemingly that Apple will maintain one other occasion in October this yr targeted on iPad and Mac bulletins.
Apple Watch Collection 3 vs. Collection 8: 20 Main New Options and Adjustments to Anticipate if Upgrading
Provided that the Apple Watch Collection 3 is incompatible with watchOS 9, customers with a Collection 3 could also be contemplating upgrading to the Apple Watch Collection 8, which is predicted to be introduced subsequent month.
For purchasers who’re contemplating upgrading from the Apple Watch Collection 3 to the Collection 8, we have put collectively a record of 20 new options and adjustments to anticipate. Additionally see our Apple Watch SE vs. Apple Watch Collection 8 comparability.
AirPods Professional 2: 5 New Options to Anticipate
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Professional are lastly nearing launch, with a launch anticipated later this yr. If you’re contemplating upgrading to the brand new AirPods Professional as soon as they’re launched, take a look at our record of 5 new options and enhancements to anticipate.
Along with having some all-new options, the brand new AirPods Professional will seemingly undertake some options first added to the third-generation AirPods final yr.
iOS 16 Beta 6 Launched With Adjustments to New Battery Icon in Low Energy Mode
Apple this week launched the sixth beta of iOS 16. The newest beta primarily contains bug fixes and different under-the-hood enhancements, but it surely does make a notable change to the brand new battery share icon whereas Low Energy Mode is activated on an iPhone.
Apple additionally launched iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, and macOS 12.5.1 with vital safety fixes for WebKit and kernel vulnerabilities. Apple stated it’s conscious of a report that the vulnerabilities could have been actively exploited, so updating is advisable.
System Settings App in macOS Ventura Beta Nonetheless Riddled With UI Points
Apple’s redesigned System Settings app in macOS Ventura, which replaces System Preferences on macOS Monterey and earlier, nonetheless has a number of person interface points even in latest beta variations.
As famous by developer Niki Tonsky on Twitter, the System Settings app has inconsistent use and erratic habits of fundamental UI parts like dropdown menus and buttons, misaligned textual content and poorly sized home windows, menu titles which can be lower off by menu home windows, misplaced content material, and extra.
macOS Ventura remains to be in beta, so the System Settings app may even see enhancements by time the replace is launched later this yr.
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