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Top Stories: iOS 16 Beta 4, Apple Watch Pro Rumors and More

Perhaps about six weeks after announcing the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple continues to polish the iOS 16 updates that will be released alongside the new hardware, so we’ll be seeing a lot of tweaks as the beta transitions into the testing period.


This week also saw rumors of a rugged Apple Watch Pro due out later this year, as well as some prototypes Apple is testing for its redesigned, larger iMac. rice field. more!

All the new features in iOS 16 Beta 4 including lock screen, iMessage and more

Apple released the fourth developer beta of iOS 16 this week, bringing some new features and changes to the iPhone. Apple has also released a corresponding second public beta of iOS 16.

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The latest beta includes several updates to iMessage editing, the Mail app, CarPlay, lock screen notification settings, and more, so be sure to check out our recap of all the new features in iOS 16 Beta 4.

Apple also released the fourth developer beta and second public beta of iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16 and watchOS 9 for testing.

Apple replaces last remaining Intel component in M2 MacBook Air

Apple is currently in the middle of a two-year transition from Intel processors to independently-designed chips in its Macs, and now Apple has ditched Intel entirely with its latest MacBook Air.

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A teardown of the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip earlier this month revealed that Apple replaced the Mac’s last Intel-supplied component (the Thunderbolt port controller) with its own custom solution.

Titanium ‘Apple Watch Pro’ could mark the end of Apple Watch editions

A larger, sturdier Apple Watch Series 8 model due later this year is rumored to feature a durable titanium case, raising questions about the future of the current Apple Watch Edition. .

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The Apple Watch Edition already has a titanium case, so it’s possible that the Edition model will be discontinued, or the new rugged Apple Watch will become the new Edition model in the Series 8 lineup.

Hands-on comparison: Pixel 6a vs iPhone SE

Google last week launched the Pixel 6a, a $449 budget smartphone designed to compete with more affordable smartphones like Apple’s latest iPhone SE, which starts at $429.

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We picked up the Pixel 6a to see if it could match the 3rd generation iPhone SE in terms of design, performance and camera tech.

5 Apple products rumored to switch to USB-C

iPhones still use Lightning connectors for now, but Apple has moved many of its devices to USB-C in recent years.

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Apple now offers USB-C ports on all new Macs it sells, as well as all but the entry-level iPad models, the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR, and a few others. increase.

what’s next? Here are five more Apple products rumored to switch to USB-C.

Apple allegedly prototypes redesigned 27-inch iMac with M1 Max chip and black finish

Apple is said to have prototyped at least three large iMac models with Apple silicon chips last year. It includes a redesigned 27-inch iMac with a black finish and the same M1 Max chip used in the MacBook Pro.

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Rumor has it that Apple plans to release a new larger iMac or iMac Pro, but not until 2023 or 2024, so a prototype model with last year’s M1-series chip could be shown to the public. seems low.

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