In case you missed Apple’s important announcements and news reported this week, check out this weekly news roundup of top stories, so you’re all caught up with everything Apple.
This week, Apple finally sent out invites for its event on September 14, where the iPhone 13 is expected to break cover. Leaker Jon Prosser claimed that the iPhone 14 could do away with a notch and the camera bump while using under-display FaceID technology. Apple Watch head Kevin Lynch took over the Apple Car team after Ford poached former head Doug Field.
Apple Announces September 14 California Streaming Event, Releases Themed Wallpapers
The biggest announcement Apple made this week was the September 14 California Streaming event. After months of leaks and hype surrounding them, the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 are expected to debut at this annual Apple event. Due to the pandemic, the event will be completely virtual, streamed from Apple Park.
The press invites for the event are accompanied by a landscape image of a lake view with an iridescent Apple logo on top. The image can be used as wallpapers for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The event webpage also features an AR logo that can be photographed with real-world objects.
iPhone 13 Storage, Color Options Leaked Ahead of Launch
A Ukrainian retailer could have inadvertently leaked the storage and color options for the iPhone 13 range. The leak suggests that the iPhone 13 mini will have 64GB and 128GB storage options. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro will share 128GB and 256GB options. The iPhone Pro Max is expected to have 256GB and 512GB variants.
For the long list of colors expected on each model and some additional details, do read our full post.
Apple Watch Head Kevin Lynch Heading Apple Car Team after GM Poaches Doug Field
Since he left Tesla to join Apple in 2018, Doug Field was tasked with developing the Apple Car project. However, he quit the company earlier this week to join Ford and work on projects related to AI. Now, the VP of Technology, Kevin Lynch, is filling in the void.
Lynch was associated with Adobe before joining Apple. He was already developing the software for Apple Car before Field left. Lynch also played an instrumental role in developing watchOS 8.
Jon Prosser Claims iPhone 14 Gets New Titanium Design, Won’t Have Camera Hump
Renowned leaker Jon Prosser claimed that the iPhone 14, slated to debut sometime in 2022, will not have a notch and camera hump. Instead, the device’s new titanium frame will sit flush with the camera array.
A separate leak from display analyst Ross Young claims that the iPhone 14 Pro would use an in-display punch-hole camera for Face ID. The device could feature Touch ID too, he speculated.
Judge Rules in Apple’s Favor in Epic v. Apple Suit, but Epic Wins Too
The judge presiding over the Epic v. Apple case issued a permanent injunction against Apple directing the company to no longer force its own payment system upon iOS developers for in-app purchases. Developers are free to direct app users to any payment system of their choice.
However, the court found Epic Games guilty of violating App Store terms by using alternative payment systems. Epic must compensate Apple for associated losses. The court couldn’t conclude that Apple was a monopolist under state or federal antitrust laws, but it was found violating California competition laws. Quite a mixed verdict, this one!
Other Top Apple Stories This Week:
- Ethical Hackers Aren’t Interested in Apple’s Bug Bounty Program
- WhatsApp to soon allow Android to iOS chat migration
- EFF Wants Apple to abandon rollout of Child Safety features
- Apple was granted a patent for a future iMac with unibody glass housing, integrated keyboard
- Apple Watch Series 7 production back on schedule ahead of launch
- The German government wants Apple to support iPhones, iPads for longer
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