Welcome back!🍎
Here’s the latest with Apple.

• Apple’s new products unveiled!

• Major software updates incoming!

• & more

Note: Expect shorter-than-usual issues this week & next, as I will be busy with iPhone 16 coverage on YouTube! Thanks for understanding.

📊 Poll

Last week, I asked: Based on the rumors, are you planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16? Why or why not?

Here are some of my favorite replies:

This week: What did you think about Apple’s announcements - Satisfied or disappointed? Why?

🗞️ The Latest

🍎 Apple’s Big Announcements

Apple announced the iPhone 16 this week and the pre-orders just went live. Here’s the recap:

• iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have relatively minor changes externally, but significant changes internally.

• Externally: New colors, Camera Control Button for all models, Action Button for the non-Pros, 48mp Ultrawide camera for the Pros, and slimmer bezels for the Pros.

• Internally: All iPhone 16’s get bigger batteries, 8GB of RAM, A18 chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, and Apple Intelligence.

• All 16’s also get an improved thermal design for better heat dissipation, while the Pro models get an additional graphite-clad aluminum substructure.

• iPhone 16 Pro models also get up to 26% faster 5G speeds and can even charge at 45W now.

• If you want more specifics, I made a video outlining the nitty gritty details of the iPhone 16 & 16 Pro.

Apple Watch

• Apple also announced a new Apple Watch Series 10. This wasn’t quite the redesign we hoped for, but it looks to be a solid upgrade for many.

• It comes in 42mm & 46mm, is 10% thinner than the Series 9, has a 40% brighter display (thanks to the wide angle OLED display), and it charges faster than the S9.

• It also has Sleep Apnea detection, a new depth gauge (up to 20 feet), and the ability to play music through the speaker.

• The new standout colors are Jet Black and Rose Gold for the Aluminum model. The more expensive model is now Titanium, which replaces Stainless Steel.

• It starts at $399 and there are several new bands to choose from this year.

• Apple also launched a new color for the Apple Watch Ultra 2: satin black.

AirPods

• Two new models of AirPods 4 were announced. Active Noise Cancellation & Transparency Mode are the only key differences between the two.

• The cheaper model is $129 and the ANC version is $179.

• There was also a minor update to AirPods Max, adding just USB-C and new colors. No changes to the chipset inside, despite being 4 years old.

• In related news, Apple just received FDA approval for its Hearing Aid feature coming to AirPods Pro 2. This is the FDA's first authorization of over-the-counter hearing aid software!

My take: I was surprised to see Wi-Fi 7 support come to all iPhone 16 models and I was also surprised to see how big the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 looks!

As usual, I will be purchasing everything announced and you will find coverage on my YouTube channel!

📲 iOS 18 & Software Updates

Next week will be a major one for software updates, as Apple will be rolling out its annual “major update” across all platforms. Here’s what to expect.

• For the first time ever, macOS Sequoia is going to be released alongside iOS 18.

• Typically, Apple has a gap in the release date between the two, but not this time. It’s likely due to iPhone Mirroring being such an important feature.

• Alongside iOS 18/iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, we’re expecting watchOS 11, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and HomePod version 18 on Monday, September 16th.

My take: There will be several software videos on the channel next week, stay tuned!

📰 Quick Bites

• Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog

• iOS 18 Includes 'Repair Assistant' For Configuring Genuine Apple Replacement Parts

• The Smash-Hit Game 'Flappy Bird' is Coming Back to the iPhone

• Apple Fixes Vision Pro Security Flaw That Could Expose What You Typed

• iFixit made its own USB-C soldering iron, and it’s already a joy

• Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 could forever change how people access hearing aids

• AirPods 4 Have Hidden Capacitive Button for Pairing

• Apple Makes iPhone 16 Batteries Easier to Replace to Comply With EU Law

• Kuo: Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3 to Launch in 2025

• OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning’ abilities

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