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This week’s top stories: iOS 13 and watchOS 6 features, Google undercuts the iPhone XR, more

In this week’s top stories: Our full Powerbeats Pro review, new iOS 13 and watchOS 6 details, production begins on the Apple A13 processor, Google undercuts the iPhone XR, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.

A new report this week offered additional details on what we can expect with iOS 13 and watchOS 6 at WWDC next month. The report explained that watchOS 6 will include a handful of new apps, including Calculator, Voice Memos, Books, and App Store. iOS 13, meanwhile, will reportedly add new Screen Time features, iMessage enhancements, and more.

Futher, a sketchy rumor on Friday suggested that iOS 13 will not support the iPhone 6, iPhone SE, and iPhone 5s. Whether or not this turns out to be true remains to be seen, but we should learn a lot more at WWDC next month. Read our full roundup of what to expect from iOS 13 here.

Meanwhile, 9to5Mac’s Zac Hall shared his full review of the new truly wireless Powerbeats Pro, as well as a slew of tips and tricks. Read the full review here.

Google this week held its annual I/O developer conference. Our sister site 9to5Google has all of the coverage. Notably, Google undercut the iPhone XR with a new $399 Pixel 3a smartphone, unveiled a 10x next-gen Google Assistant, took direct shots at the iPhone XS camera, and more.

Last but not least, we learned more about the 2019 iPhone lineup this week. A report from Bloomberg indicated that production has started of the Apple A13 processor, which will be used in the new iPhone XR as well as the iPhone 11. Furthermore, a supply chain report suggested that Apple will ditch the coral and blue colors in favor of new green and lavender options.

These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.

iOS | macOS | tvOS | watchOS |

iPhone |

Mac + iPad |

Apple v Qualcomm |

Top Apple stories, retail |

Apple Watch |

AirPods + Beats |

Apps |

Apple TV |

CarPlay |

Top Apple stories, company |

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9to5Mac Daily |

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

Happy Hour Podcast #224 |

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the mysterious LG UltraFine display disappearance and Apple’s upcoming display, Apple’s wacky new iOS game, our Beats Powerbeats Pro review after week one, and exciting new watchOS 6 rumors for Apple Watch at WWDC.

9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

Stacktrace Podcast #035 |

After naming their favorite Italian city, John and Gui discuss iOS design systems and cross-platform UI frameworks, augment Mark Gurman’s latest scoops, and talk about preparing for WWDC.

Stacktrace by 9to5Mac is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

Making The Grade |

Making The Grade is a weekly series from Bradley Chambers covering Apple in education. Bradley has been managing Apple devices in an education environment since 2009. Through his experience deploying and managing 100s of Macs and 100s of iPads, Bradley will highlight ways in which Apple’s products work at scale, stories from the trenches of IT management, and ways Apple could improve its products for students.

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