The disagreement between Apple and Impressive Games continued to be all over the news today, but we likewise saw an interesting leakage that claims an upcoming revamped iPad Air will include Touch ID into the power button.
Other news today included a fresh beta of iOS 14 with a couple of more tweaks as Apple starts completing things and tightening up the beta release cycles, more iPhone 12 rumors, a big stock payday for Tim Cook, and our thoughts on Samsungs most current Galaxy Note20 and what functions we d like to see Apple embrace in future iPhones.
Continue reading below for details on those stories and more from the past week!
Supposed iPad Air 4 Manual Depicts All-Screen Display, USB-C, and Touch ID Built Into Power Button
If pictures of a dripped manual are to be thought, the next iPad Air could feature a slim-bezel style like the iPad Pro, however with a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID for unlocking the gadget. The next iPad Air could likewise have a USB-C port like recent iPad Pro models.
Timing stays an enigma. Apple filed a lengthy list of unreleased iPad and Apple Watch models in a Eurasian database this week, signifying that brand-new devices are on the horizon, but rumors have actually been clashing regarding whether the iPad Air 4 will be a fall 2020 or spring 2021 product.
According to leaker Jon Prosser, Apple plans to introduce at least some new iPad and Apple Watch models by means of press release in September, followed by new iPhones at a (most likely virtual) occasion in October.
While these pictures might certainly be photoshopped, there are no apparent signs that they have actually been fabricated. The report also lines up with trustworthy analyst Ming-Chi Kuos prediction that Apple prepares to release
a new iPhone SE with a Touch ID power button in the first half of 2021.
Apple last refreshed the iPad Air in March 2019.
Judge Sides With Apple on Fortnite, Epic on Unreal Engine
With Epic remaining reluctant to eliminate the direct payment choice, Apple followed through on its previous declarations on Friday and ended Epics developer account tied to Fortnite, the previous Infinity Blade franchise, and other titles. For the most recent developments in this case, read our Epic Games vs. Apple timeline.
Epic Games confirmed that the new season of Fortnite will not be readily available to players on iPhone, iPad, or Mac at this time due to the legal proceedings, a decision that avoids cross-platform play. Impressive also emailed Fortnite users on Apples platforms to inform them to the issues, blaming Apple for the scenario.
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers this week decided not to force Apple to put Fortnite back on to the App Store, however she did approve a temporary restraining order that prevents Apple from terminating Epic Games access to designer accounts tied to its Unreal Engine video game engine for designers. A final decision on an injunction will be made in September.
In a declaration, Apple kept that “Epics problem is entirely self-inflicted,” adding that would ”
will gladly welcome Fortnite back onto iOS” if Epic resubmits the app without a direct payment choice for V-Bucks, which breaks the App Store guidelines and is what prompted this legal battle.
Whats New in iOS 14 Beta 6: Spatial Audio Settings, Maps Splash Screen and More
Apple this week seeded the 6th betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to designers for screening purposes, updating and fine-tuning some functions.
In other software application news, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 13.7, which presents the capability to opt-in to COVID-19 exposure alerts prior to downloading an app that supports the performance. The sixth betas of watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 were likewise provided this week.
Weve likewise shared a list of lesser-known or hidden features worth examining out in iOS 14, total with a video.
As the beta testing period advances, modifications have begun to become smaller and less significant.
The 6th beta still has some small tweaks and function additions worth pointing out however, including a new toggle switch for an upcoming Spatial Audio function on AirPods Pro.
iPhone 12 Pro Likely to Ship With 60Hz Display, But Launch Delay to Add 120Hz Possible
Rumors continue to clash as to whether iPhone 12 Pro designs will launch with a “ProMotion” display that would permit a variable refresh rate as much as 120Hz.
Display expert Ross Young this week stated that
he expects iPhone 12 designs to remain limited to 60Hz, but he added that the business could theoretically hold off the launch of the devices somewhat to protect needed components for a “ProMotion” screen like recent iPad Pro designs have.
In other iPhone 12 reports, we found out simply just how much quicker the A14 chip must be, that the gadgets may have an easier battery board design, and that Apple seems set on shipping the gadgets without a battery charger or EarPods in the box, leaving just a Lightning to USB-C cable television.
Dripped screenshots, if genuine, recommend that Apple has actually at least checked out the concept of carrying out 120Hz support on iPhone 12 Pro models.
The Best Features in Samsungs New Galaxy Note20 That Apple Should Adopt
Each week, we release an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized wrap-up of the week hitting all of the significant subjects weve covered and connecting together related stories for a big-picture view.
Previously this month, Samsung presented its new flagship Galaxy Note20 smartphone, which will take on Apples upcoming iPhone 12 designs.
Were going to do an in-depth contrast when the iPhone 12 comes out, but for now, we thought we had actually.
take a look at the new Galaxy Note20 to highlight a few of its finest functions that Apple should adopt.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Sells $131.7 Million in Apple Stock.
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After getting the award, Cook offered more than 265,000 of those shares at costs varying from $493.50 to $500.11,.
netting him someplace around $131.7 million, according to filings published by the SEC today.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was just recently awarded 560,000 shares of Apple stock as a benefit for his tenure as CEO and the businesss strong performance under his leadership relative to the S&P 500.
Apple became the first U.S. business to achieve a $2 trillion valuation this month, and its stock price has likewise surpassed the $500 mark sometimes. Apple just recently revealed a four-for-one stock split that took result for shareholders of record since August 24, with split-adjusted trading to start on August 31.
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