Yesterday, Apple released not one but two new iOS 18 betas for testing. iOS 18 beta 6 is now available for developers and public beta users, while iOS 18.1 beta 2 is now available for developers.
Head below for a roundup of what’s new in each of these new releases.
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Apple Intelligence is available now in developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. It will launch publicly to all users later this fall. The device requirements are strict, presumably to delivery a quality experience no matter what device you’re using. I’ve measured the performance of Apple Intelligence across my own devices, and here’s what I’ve found.
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Your Tuesday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with solid price drops on the latest iMac, iPads, Apple Watch chargers, headphones, and more. First up, we have the latest M3 iMac model starting from $1,000, or $500 off the going rate for the 10-core variant, alongside as much as $600 in savings on Apple M2 iPad Pro models and the current iPad 10 back down at $300. From there, we move over to one of the lowest prices we have tracked yet on Apple Pencil (USB-C) as well as the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Apple Watch Charger and plenty of other power gear to keep you juiced up for less. Head below for a closer look.
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Believe it or not, we’re just a month away from the iPhone 16’s announcement. Apple is expected to hold its event sometime in the first two weeks of September, which means the event will likely be announced in just a couple of weeks. Here’s what history tells us about the iPhone 16 event timeline.
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New iPhones are coming soon. The iPhone 16 lineup will debut in September, and an iPhone SE 4 is set for next spring. In a normal year, Apple keeps selling the previous year’s iPhones at a reduced price. But based on what we know about the new models coming soon, it’s hard to see much of a future for the standard iPhone 15—especially without Apple Intelligence.
Here’s why the iPhone 15 may be obsolete faster than any other model in history.
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Apple has officially opened applications for the fifth year of its Apple Entrepreneur Camp. Apple says that its Entrepreneur Camp “supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology.”
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iPhone Mirroring is one of the headlining features of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, set to launch to the public this fall. With the latest betas of these updates, Apple has added a new feature to iPhone Mirroring: the ability to enter “jiggle mode” and rearrange your iPhone’s Home Screen.
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Apple has set the date for its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge. Coming up on August 25, users can score a special National Parks-themed award for completing a workout of 20 minutes or more.
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We’re just one month away from fall, and the kickoff of Apple’s major product launch season. Summer has been quiet for new products, but Apple is gearing up for a big fall 2024 starting with its iPhone 16 event in September.
Here are all the new Apple products launching this fall.
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