WWDC month is here! Rumors of what we might see at Apple’s annual developer conference have been piling up for months, and we’re now just days away from the keynote event where Apple will reveal what’s in store for iOS 18, macOS 15 and more.
Apple’s Beats brand also has some new products set to launch soon, while Apple has finally released refurbished iPhone 14 models at a discount for those looking to save some money, so read on below for all the details!
Apple shares WWDC 2024 schedule, including keynote timing
Apple’s five-day WWDC developer conference is just over a week away, and the schedule for the event’s biggest sessions is now available.
Apple’s keynote will begin on June 10 at 10 a.m. PT, with iOS 18 and other major software updates expected to be announced.
Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 14 models
This week, Apple began selling refurbished iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max models in the US and some other countries for the first time since the devices launched in September 2022. The models sold out quickly, but inventory should replenished over time.
Apple’s refurbished iPhones come with a new battery, outer shell and case, along with a charging cable.
These 10 new AI features are reportedly coming to iOS 18
iOS 18 is rumored to add a wide range of new AI features to the iPhone, and a new report has provided more details on what to expect.
The new features are said to include AI-powered photo retouching, transcription of voice memos, suggested replies to emails and messages, auto-generated custom emoticons based on the content of a user’s messages, improved web search in Safari, and much more.
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, Dan and Hartley discuss a wide range of iOS 18 rumors in Apple’s built-in apps and beyond.
What to expect from CarPlay on iOS 18
iOS 18 will include some new features for Apple’s CarPlay car software system.
In a press release earlier this month, Apple highlighted three new accessibility features coming to CarPlay as part of the update, including sound recognition, voice control and color filters. Additionally, Apple’s website says the first vehicles with next-gen CarPlay will arrive in 2024, so the launch could coincide with iOS 18.
Beats Solo Buds Available to order June 18, launch June 20
The Beats Solo Buds were first announced back in April, and now Apple has shared availability details.
Apple says the Solo Buds will be available to order on June 18th and will be released on June 20th. Priced at $79.99, the wireless headphones feature up to 18 hours of battery life, a USB-C carrying case, and Find My support for iOS and Android. However, they lack active noise cancellation and the carrying case does not have a built-in battery.
A new Beats Pill speaker has been listed on Apple’s regulatory website
After appearing alongside famous athletes, in the iOS 17.5 code and in the FCC database, a new Beats Pill speaker is now listed on Apple’s regulatory compliance website for Europe.
Apple discontinued the previous Beats Pill+ speaker in 2022. The new version will likely include a USB-C charging port, support for a newer version of Bluetooth, a built-in cord option, longer battery life, and more.
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