iPhone and Apple News

Today Apple released the 8th beta of iOS 18.0 and the 3rd beta of iOS 18.1 for developers. Alongside the iOS beta, Apple also released the 8th beta of macOS Sequoia, tvOS18, iPadOS18, and visionOS 2.

To download and install these updates, head to Settings > General > Software update. Make sure under the beta updates section, the [insert device OS here] developer beta is selected. Then the newest beta should pop up for you to download and install.

The public version of...

 

An independent market research firm, Counterpoint, predicts that Apple's worldwide revenue will cross the $400 billion threshold in 2024.

This record level of growth is expected to be driven by an increase in hardware sales and services. Apple Intelligence needing modern hardware to run is likely to drive this growth in software, as well as the launch of new iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, and Macs this fall. Counterpoint predicts that AirPods are going to be the...

 

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Apple has officially sent out invites for its annual iPhone-centric event titled "It's Glowtime." Like the past 4 years, this event will be held online as a theatrical video is streamed for the public. Only select members of the press are invited to watch the video stream at the Steve Jobs Theater.

We can expect the iPhone 16 lineup to be announced, the new Apple Watch 10, and the new AirPods 4.

This event seems to be centered around Siri and Apple Intelligence. The...

 

The first Apple Watch was unveiled at Apple's 2014 September event which took place on September 9th, 2014. This year's Apple Event, "It's Glowtime," is slated for September 9th, 2024, which is curiously taking place on the same day 10 years later. It should also be noted that September 9th is a Monday this year; the September iPhone event has historically always fallen on a Tuesday. Rumors were previously pointing to Tuesday, September 10th as the event day, and these...

 

Today Apple announced that Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will be stepping down from his position on December 31st, 2024. Maestri will be succeeded by Apple Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, Kevan Parekh. Maestri is not leaving Apple, instead transitioning to the leader of the Apple Corporate Services team. This specialized team includes information systems and technology, information security, and real estate development.

Luca Maestri took on the...

 

According to Deadline, 3 cast members of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso have had their contract options executed, securing them for a potential season 4 of Ted Lasso.

Although it hasn't been green-lit or announced, the fact that cast members are negotiating and coming to terms on contracts points to very strong signs that season 4 is in the works!

"Richmond til we...

 

 

 

With numerous Amazon Prime deals anticipated in the coming days, I thought it would be beneficial to start a thread where we can discuss and share potential deals that may interest our community. Let's keep each other posted!

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Apple announced the event. It will take place in June 2023:

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