This week’s top stories: iPhone 7 leaks, Pokémon GO, new apps, & much more

In this week’s top stories: iPhone 7 leaks, Pokémon GO mania continues, Apple recruits developers for its ‘Planet of the Apps’ reality TV show, and much more.

iPhone 7 |

We kick things off with the latest iPhone 7 reports, including one alleged leak of the device on video, and yet more leaks claiming to show Lightning EarPods as Apple’s ‘AirPods’ trademark surfaces once again.

• iPhone 7 Plus highlighted in latest leaks, shows Smart Connector, no mute switch
• Another alleged iPhone 7 leak, this time on video
• Latest iPhone 7 photo leak provides best look yet at new antenna lines design and larger protruding camera
• Apple’s new Lightning EarPods for iPhone 7 purportedly shown in new photos
• iPhone 7 said to feature 14% larger battery compared to iPhone 6s
• Latest leaks depict iPhone 7 in Silver, Space Gray, Gold and Rose Gold with new style for camera bulge
• More confirmation of Apple’s wireless ‘AirPods’ emerges as iPhone 7 release nears

Apps |

Pokémon GO‘s launch continued this week as an update addressed Google account privacy issues. Apple posted an open casting call for its in-development ‘Planet of the Apps’ reality TV show, and we took a look at a few new and notable apps including Scrivener for iOS and the long-awaited Camera+ 2.

• Pokémon GO now available on iOS in select countries
• Open casting call posted for Apple’s ‘Planet of the Apps’ reality TV show
• Review: Scrivener for iOS app is finally out next week, and it’s worth the wait
• Pokémon Go for iOS update addresses Google account privacy issue, here’s how to fix it
• Long-awaited Camera+ 2 for iPad adds modern look, ‘The Lab’ photo editing, Apple Pencil support
• Pokemon Go expected to launch in UK and Europe in ‘a few days’ as Nintendo stock soars 25%
• BitTorrent Now officially launches on iOS and Apple TV
• T-Mobile is giving Pokemon Go players free, unlimited data (and a free Wendy’s Frosty)
• Pokémon GO launches in more countries amidst Chinese conspiracy theory that the game will reveal secrets
• Comment: Pokémon Go — I just don’t get it (but everyone else does)
• Niantic says Pokémon Go having full Google account access is an error, fix incoming

AAPL |

Apple’s Eddy Cue talks about the company’s ‘Planet of the Apps’ TV show and Apple’s role in the TV business, and Apple celebrates Bastille Day.

• Eddy Cue on Apple’s ‘Planet of the Apps’ TV show: We’re not in the business of trying to create TV shows
• Clinton & Trump evoke app economics, Pokèmon as Woz & other tech leaders denounce Trump again
• Apple celebrates Bastille Day with clever ‘Shot on iPhone’ imagery representing the French flag

More |

We move onto the the rest of our top shared iOS, Mac, and AAPL stories, and we finish off with this week’s top videos.

• iPhone Essential Accessories: Favorite Lightning cable, dock, case, and headphones
• Download iOS 10’s HomeKit Home app wallpapers for iPhone and iPad
• Here are the winners of the 9th annual iPhone Photography Awards
• PSA: In iOS 10 beta, anyone can reply to your iMessages from the lock screen even when disabled
• Razer creates a mechanical keyboard case for the 12.9″ iPad Pro
• How-To: Understand the Wireless Diagnostics app on your Mac to analyze and improve your Wi-Fi network
• The end of plastic cards nears: Over 70,000 ATMs will soon support Touch ID withdrawals
• Review: iDevices ‘Socket’ adds HomeKit support & iPhone app control to any lightbulb
• Review: SanDisk’s iXpand Memory Case adds up to 128GB storage & extra battery life to iPhone 6/6s

This week’s top videos |

• Another alleged iPhone 7 leak, this time on video
• Review: G-Technology 1TB G-Drive mobile USB-C portable drive for 12″ MacBook [Video]
• Hands-on: EditorsKeys Final Cut Pro X backlit keyboard [Video]
• 50 new iOS 10 beta 2 features [Video]