The new iPhone 11R leaks show cool colors and a bigger camera hump

This week we are unveiling the latest rumors regarding the iPhone XR sequel, as well as production updates regarding the rest of the Apple iPhone 2019 lineup. This week, Apple also released the latest major software updates for iOS, MacOS, WatchOS and TVOS before WWDC. Discover the new features to expect on your iPhone and other Apple devices after the upgrade.

Apple begins production of a key piece of the iPhone 11

We are less than four months away from the next batch of iPhone, which means that mass production of these devices is getting closer and closer. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple is about to start mass production its A13 chips, the new generation processors that should power their new phones in batches. The report also mentions that the 2019 iPhones should have a reverse wireless charge, like the Samsung Galaxy S10, and a set of three cameras at the back.

The iPhone XR could look different this year

The Internet has been flooded with concept photos and videos detailing what the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max will look like with a bay of three cameras at the back. At this point, most leaks seem to be summed up in the same pattern: three lenses at the back of the phone locked in a large protruding square. The design has not received a very favorable reception from Apple fans, and it now seems that the 11R can share the same design spell.

This week Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman tweeted an image showing the 3D rendering of the iPhone 11R with the rest of the range, showing that it has the same big square bump on the back, while it only has two lenses. According to rumors, the iPhone 11R will add a telephoto lens this year, while the other models, more expensive, will have a super wide angle lens.

But at least some new flashy colors can help distract the attention from the bump. According to the Macotakara supply chain blog cited in 9to5Mac, the iPhone 11R will add lavender and green to its color scheme, adding white, black, yellow and red options from last year . (The coral and blue hues of last year are being eliminated.)

Software updates for your iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches

Apple has released its latest major software updates for iOS, MacOS, WatchOS and TVOS, before the company unveils the next generation of its operating systems to WWDC 2019 June 3rd.

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can expect to bug fixes with iOS 12.3 and enhancements for Apple's News + Service, Apple Music, Apple TV Remote and CarPlay, as well as supporting AirPlay 2 compatible smart TVs so you can watch content on the biggest screen of your home .

What's new in the TV app?

But one of the biggest changes coming with iOS 12.3 is the Apple TV application (not to be confused with Apple TV, the company's physical streaming box or Apple TV Plus, the new Netflix-style subscription service announced by Apple in March). This is the preloaded app on most iPhones and iPads, which up to now could have been ignored by many users.

This can change with the latest iOS update. While in the past, the app displayed virtually all of your video content in one place, it now has a refreshed look and allows you to better manage your content, dragging items that might interest you at the top of your stream . It also has a new section dedicated to children that you can sort by age.

You can also watch the video directly on the TV app right now, instead of being sent back to the original source for watching shows. However, this only works if you are subscribed via the TV application.

The new "Channels" section allows you to actually subscribe without leaving the TV application and offers quite significant incentives, in addition to being able to watch everything in one place. Most importantly, you can view offline content, even programs that do not have this option in their own application, such as HBO. So download the whole season of Game of Thrones to watch frenzy in the plane.

The other benefit is that your content is streamed directly from Apple's servers. In theory, this means that your connection is faster and more stable.

Each service comes with a 7-day trial version and monthly subscription prices similar to those you would find outside of the app. Netflix is ​​notably missing from the list of options.

Apparently, Apple's Macs will not be downloaded to the Apple TV app before the release of MacOS 10.15, in 2019.

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