In the news: Apple iPhone 13 event, Epic verdict against Apple, iPhone 14 rumors and more

The biggest introduction of Apple products is just around the corner, with an Apple event now officially announced for Tuesday, September 14! We continue to see a wave of rumors regarding not only the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 that we expect to see at the event, but also the iPhone 14 in a year from now.

The other big news this week is that a ruling has finally been made in the successful Epic Games lawsuit against Apple. It was a mixed verdict, with Apple winning nine of ten counts, but the only epic victory, meaning US developers could plug into alternative payment systems in their apps. But stay tuned, because this argument isn’t over yet.

Apple ‘California Streaming’ event announced for September 14: here’s what to expect

It’s official! Apple has announced that its next event will take place on Tuesday, September 14 at 10 a.m. PT, with a video feed available on Apple’s website and on YouTube.

Apple is expected to widely unveil the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 at the event, and third-generation AirPods could be announced as well, so be sure to check out our full rundown of what to expect.

In addition to hardware, Apple is also likely to share release dates for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 during or immediately after the event.

Epic Games vs. Apple Judgment Lets App Store Developers Link to Alternative Payment Methods

A decision was made this week in Epic Games’ high-profile lawsuit against Apple, with U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruling Apple’s anti-management conduct to be anti-competitive and ruling in Apple’s favor over all other charges.

Rogers’ move would allow US developers to connect to alternative payment systems rather than limiting Apple’s in-app purchase system, but the dispute is by no means over, as Epic has said it plans to appeal at least parts of the ruling that went in Apple’s favor while Apple is still considering its next steps.

Leaker details last-minute iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and AirPods 3 rumors

Just days before the Apple event, last-minute rumors emerged about the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and third-generation AirPods, and we’ve rounded up all the details here.

Another rumor that resurfaced this week claims that the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models will be available in new matte black and bronze color options, replacing the current Graphite and Pacific Blue finishes. We also got to see a new pink color for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini.

IPhone 14 rumored to have no notch, camera bump, titanium design, and more

In March, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that at least some iPhone 14 models would drop the notch in favor of a perforated front camera, and leaker Jon Prosser has now reiterated that rumor.

Prosser also claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro Max will have a thicker chassis that eliminates the rear camera bump, a titanium frame, round volume buttons, redesigned speaker and microphone grilles, and a Lightning connector. .

IPhone 14 Pro models may have Face ID below the screen

To make it easier to remove the notch, display industry analyst Ross Young said Apple plans to move the Face ID sensors below the display on iPhone 14 Pro models, although it has said the feature had not yet been finalized, so plans could change.

Young said it was “easier” for Apple to integrate Face ID sensors under the display than to hide the front camera under the display, which would explain why some iPhone 14 models should have a front camera. perforated.

Apple Watch Series 7: rumors, features and more

With the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 7 next week, it’s a great time to catch up with everything we’ve heard on the device.

Apple Watch Series 7 models are said to be available in limited quantities at launch, likely due to supply chain component shortages and manufacturing issues related to the Series 7’s new design with larger screens and an bezeled case. dishes. These challenges would have been resolved, so hopefully any delays or shortages will be short lived.

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