The big news from Apple this week was the news that the next iPadOS 16 update will apparently not arrive alongside its iPhone counterpart in September, largely due to the need to continue refining the new Stage Manager multitasking feature.
Other popular stories this week included more hints at the iPhone 14 Pro’s rumored always-on display, possible design leaks for the next-gen entry-level iPad, speaker issues with Apple Studio Display, and more, so read on. to know all the details. in these stories and more!
Apple will delay the release of iPadOS 16 until October
Apple plans to delay the release of iPadOS 16 until October, instead of releasing the update in the usual September timeframe, according to a report from Apple. BloombergIt’s Mark Gurman.
iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are still expected to launch in September, followed by iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura in October.
Gurman said delaying the release of iPadOS 16 will allow Apple to devote more engineering resources to finishing development on iOS 16 and give Apple more time to refine iPadOS 16’s new Stage Manager multitasking feature, which has drawn some criticism.
Hints of iPhone 14 Pro always-on display may be in Xcode 14
Rumors suggest that the next iPhone 14 Pro models will feature an always-on display, similar to the Apple Watch, and hints of what that always-on display might look like may be hiding in plain sight in the latest developer tool beta. from Apple, Xcode. .
The always-on display would allow users to see the time and date, the number of unread notifications, and the new iOS 16 lock screen widgets without having to tap to wake the screen.
Next entry-level iPad rumored to have flat edges, camera bumps, and more
Apple is expected to update its entry-level 10.2-inch iPad later this year, and newly leaked renders offer a glimpse of what to expect from the device.
According to the renders, shared by MySmartPrice, the 10th-gen iPad could feature a design more like the latest iPad mini, including flat edges and a protruding rear camera. The report also reiterated rumors of a larger screen, a USB-C port, 5G, and an A14 chip.
Apple acknowledges issues with Studio Display speakers and releases software update
In an internal memo to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers, obtained by MacRumorsApple has acknowledged that some customers may experience audio-related issues with the Studio Display speakers, including unexpected and abrupt sound cut-off, high-speed audio playback, distorted audio quality, and choppy playback.
Shortly after sending the memo, Apple released a new update to the Studio Display software that appears to fix the speaker issues.
Apple adds eight more Macs to the list of old products
Apple this week updated its legacy product list with eight more MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac models released in 2015 and 2016.
Notably, early MacBook Pro models with the Touch Bar are now classified as older. Apple first introduced the Touch Bar in October 2016 as part of a complete redesign of the MacBook Pro, but Apple has since removed the feature from all models except the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
YouTubers Test macOS Ventura’s Continuity Camera Feature with Belkin Mount
One of the new features coming with macOS Ventura and iOS 16 is Continuity Camera, which allows you to use an iPhone as a webcam for a Mac.
Belkin has designed a MagSafe-enabled Continuity Camera Mount that allows an iPhone to be set up in an ideal spot on a Mac for use as a webcam, and while the mount has yet to be released, several YouTubers have been able to test it out to give us a idea how it works.
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