The deluge of news that came out of WWDC earlier this month is finally starting to die down, but there was still plenty to talk about in Apple news and rumors this week.
Several more rumors popped up this week about the next Apple Watch model, the release of a major update to Final Cut Pro, the start of Apple’s annual Back to School promotion in the U.S. and Canada, new affordable Beats earphones, and more. Read on for more details.
Apple Watch Series 10 rumored to feature larger screen and thinner design
2024 could be a big year for the Apple Watch, as rumors suggest that Apple plans to release a special 10th anniversary model with a major redesign, similar to what it did with the iPhone X.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said this week that the tentatively named “Apple Watch Series 10” (which could ultimately be called the Apple Watch X or something else) will feature a thinner design as well as larger screen size options of 45mm and 49mm.
Kuo also believes that if production is successful, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could come in a black or dark finish. The device is expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 16 series in September.
Major update for Final Cut Pro, new camera app for iPhone released
A major new version of Apple’s professional video creation app Final Cut Pro was released this week for compatible Mac and iPad models. Read our article for details on all the new features included.
Most notably, Apple has released an all-new Final Cut Camera companion app for iPhone that supports the new Live Multicam feature in Final Cut Pro for iPad, as well as acting as a standalone video recording app.
Apple’s Back to School Sale begins in the US and Canada
Apple’s annual “Back to School” promotion has returned in the US and Canada, offering free Apple Gift Cards to students and select education staff who purchase a qualifying new Mac or iPad.
We covered the exact gift card amounts in our report on the sale, which runs until September 30. As always, the Back to School promotion is in addition to Apple’s regular education discounts for students.
These iOS 18 features won’t arrive on iPhones until iOS 18.1 or later
iOS 18 includes a ton of new features for iPhones, but not all of them will be available when the update is first released to the public in September.
In this week’s article, we listed all the new features and changes that, according to Apple’s website, won’t be available until later versions of iOS 18. These features will start rolling out with iOS 18.1 in October, followed by iOS 18.2 in December, with more to come next year.
Beats Solo Buds now available: 18-hour battery, compact case and $79.99
The new Beats Solo Buds wireless earphones are available to order and ship now from Apple’s online store, and also available to buy directly from select Apple stores and resellers around the world.
The Beats Solo Buds feature an affordable price of $79.99, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a compact USB-C carrying case. However, they lack active noise cancellation and the carrying case does not have a built-in battery.
Apple releases first beta of iOS 17.6
The first beta versions of iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, and other software updates are now available for testing.
For now, there are no major new features in the iOS 17.6 beta for iPhone, with only minor changes spotted in the update’s code. Apple has already shifted its focus to iOS 18, which is currently in developer beta and is expected to be released to the public later this year.
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