In this week’s top stories: Apple releases iOS 11 beta 6 and we break down what all is new, McDonald’s teases an iPhone 8 design, we see a new iPhone 8 ‘Home Bar’ and dark mode concept, Apple shares six new iOS 11 videos, Apple Watch Series 3 updates, and more.
Starting off with iPhone news this week, we see an iPhone 8 concept offering a look at a ‘Home Bar’ with virtual home button, dark mode, and more. McDonald’s sent out emails promoting its new mobile app that used images of the oft rumored iPhone 8 design and mocked up its app accordingly. We also see video footage of what is likely a production line for iPhone 8 dummy units and a sketchy report that the copper/gold iPhone 8 could be called ‘Blush Gold’.
iOS 11 beta 6 for developers and public version beta 5 are released this week. The biggest update in beta 6 may be the new ‘cop button’ feature that allows users to tap the home button five times to disable Touch ID, but it has usefulness for more than what the name implies.
Beta 6 also brings new app icons and tweaks to some existing icons, new AirPods animation, and more. Take a look at our hands on video of what’s new in iOS 11 beta 6. Apple also released a series of six new iOS 11 videos focused on new iPad features.
We also see more Apple Watch Series 3 news. A report from KGI forecasts there will be LTE and non-LTE models, but without an obviously new form factor. Later in the week KGI shares that the new Apple Watch will use an eSIM and will not support calling. Meanwhile, the newest Apple Watch is said to be in final testing and Chance shares why he thinks an Apple Watch with LTE has the potential to be a true iPhone replacement.
Head below for all of this week’s top stories.
iPhone | iPad | Apple TV
- McDonald’s promo teases unofficial iPhone 8 design & app mock up
- New iPhone 8 concept imagines ‘HomeBar’ for virtual Home button, dark mode, and more
- Unlikely low-quality videos claim to give a look at the iPhone 8 production line
- Sketchy report says copper gold iPhone 8 may be called ‘Blush Gold’
iOS | watchOS | tvOS | macOS
- Apple releases iOS 11 developer beta 6 (and public beta 5) with new Maps & App Store icons
- What’s new in iOS 11 beta 6? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video]
- Apple releases six new videos covering iOS 11 iPad features
- iOS 11 ‘cop button’ also helps users w/ Medical ID protect their data if unconscious
Apple Watch |
- KGI: Apple Watch 3 to come in LTE and non-LTE models, no obvious form factor change
- KGI: LTE Apple Watch likely using eSIM, no phone calling or Android support expected
- Comment: An Apple Watch with LTE has the potential to be a true iPhone replacement
- Report: Apple Watch Series 3 enters final testing for end of the year launch
This week’s top videos |
- What’s new in iOS 11 beta 6? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video]
- What’s new in iOS 11 beta 5? Hands-on with 20 features and changes [Video]
- How to downgrade iOS 11 beta to iOS 10 [Video]
- Review: Samsung T5 external SSD – a worthy, faster follow-up to the T3 [Video]
Happy Hour Podcast #133 |
This week Benjamin and Jeff discuss the latest Apple Watch 3 rumors including LTE and cellular calling, the new iOS 11 beta 6 and what has changed, Apple’s billion dollar TV show buying budget, and Jeff’s Nintendo Switch video review.
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