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iPhone 16 Uncertainties
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Hereās the latest with Apple.
The iPhone 16 launch has some uncertainties
An awesome Apple Music update
New M4 Macs are en route
& more
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Last week, I asked: Do you prefer to watch Apple Events live, or do you prefer to read summaries/recaps?
Here are some of my favorite replies:
Yes - āI often watch recordings instead of live transmissions since they happen during my work hours. I prefer watching events because not only it allows me to enjoy visuals (Appleās production is always top tier) but also see new products and software in action. But I also tend to later read summaries that point out smaller details that I mightāve missed while watching.ā
No - āThe Apple events are usually during the workday so Iām busy at work, so I rely on fantastic newsletters and videos like yours to give me the important points after the fact!ā
This week: Based on the rumors, are you planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16? Why or why not?
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š§ iPhone 16 Uncertainty
We are just hours away from the iPhone 16 reveal at Appleās forthcoming event, Itās Glowtime, and we have some final details to discuss.
The new Gold color for the iPhone 16 Pro is said to be a āstandoutā color that ālooks impressive and not terrible like the early renders.ā
Appleās iPhone 16 silicone cases allegedly have no cutout for the new Capture Button, suggesting the gesture-based features could be limited to the Pro models.
Mark Gurman also recently mentioned that the Capture Button is not certain for the non-Pro models.
The Pro models are expected to finally get a 2TB storage option.
Bluetooth 6.0 was just announced this week but donāt expect the 2024 iPhones to support it.
The event takes place on Monday, September 9 at 1pm EST. I will be live streaming during the event.
As for the launch date, itās expected to be on Friday, September 20th. That happens to be the same day the Apple Mall of Scandinavia opens! Coincidence?
My take: By now, we typically know everything to expect at the event in terms of hardware. Itās strange that we still arenāt confident in the regular 16 models getting the same Capture Button capabilities as the Pro.
Regardless, Iām excited for the event on Monday and Iām hoping the new Gold color looks as good as Gurman thinks it does!
š» M4 Macs are Near
MacRumors
A new round of Macs are coming within the next couple of months and some exciting changes are coming! Hereās what to know.
Apple is set to launch new M4 Mac models in November, following a potential event in October.
The plan is to launch four new Mac models with M4-series chips:
14ā & 16ā MacBook Pro with M4
14ā & 16ā MacBook Pro with M4 Pro & M4 Max
āiMacā with M4
Mac mini with M4 & M4 Pro
All of these Macs could come with 16GB of RAM as standard, which would be a first for Apple.
The Mac mini is expected to receive a redesign and ditch all of the USB-A ports for USB-C.
It will also have an internal power supply for the first time. So now you wonāt have to carry around a separate brick!
My take: The redesigned M4 Mac mini sounds the most enticing here! If youāre in the market for a new desktop Mac, I predict the M4 Pro model will be the one to get.
The other Macs are expected to get the usual spec bump, but 16GB of RAM as the new standard will be a welcome change. I can already see it trending all over social media.
š¶ Apple Musicās Subtle Upgrade
This week, Apple Music launched new personalized stations! Here are the details.
Apple Music added five new Find Your Mood stations, which you can find in the Music app under Home > Find Your Mood.
The stations are: Relax, Feel Good, Focus, Feeling Blue, and Energy.
These stations are personalized based on your listening history and are updated frequently with new music to match your mood.
These stations join the existing Love and Heartbreak stations, which were previously found under the Stations For You section.
My take: Iāve been jamming out to all these stations this week (based on my current mood) and I have to say, they are much better than expected.
As I wrote on X, the songs arenāt generic and Iāve already discovered dozens of new songs. Love it!
š° Quick Bites
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Apple to switch to OLED displays for all upcoming iPhones from 2025
Appleās September event: The delight will be in the details
Microsoft and Apple are arguing over cloud gaming apps again
Spotify Blames Apple for Loss of iPhone Volume Button Control of Connected Devices
New Spatial Apps, Games, and Video Coming to Apple Vision Pro
Pregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her baby
Microsoft Rolled Out AI PCs That Canāt Play Top Gamesāand Thereās No Quick Fix
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