iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Rumors, New Intel Chips, One Billion iPhones Sold, Apple Car's New Leader - MacRumors

Brought to you by: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Launch Predicted for September 16  We've long expected the iPhone 7 to debut in the usual September timeframe, but now we have a possible specific date for the launch, as prominent mobile phone leaker Evan Blass says the next iPhone will launch on Friday, September 16. He also says pre-orders will begin one week earlier on September 9, suggesting a media event on September 6 or 7 to unveil the device and perhaps make additional announcements. As for the iPhone 7 itself, we're continuing to hear rumors that it may ship with a Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone adapter rather than earphones that connect directly to the device's Lightning port in the absence of a traditional headphone jack. We've also seen some photos and video of what could be Apple's official adapter, although it could also be a third-party knockoff. We're also again hearing the iPhone 7 could include a flush, 3D Touch home button.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Hey Siri, Turn on My Lamp Comfort starts with having your home just the way you like it. With Eve Energy, switch your devices on or off using Siri or with a simple tap, and instantly see how much energy they are using. Taking advantage of Apple's revolutionary HomeKit technology, Eve Energy offers unparalleled ease of use, advanced security, and tight integration with Siri. Eve Energy makes your home smarter, not more complicated. Bluetooth low energy technology ensures reliable operation without impacting your already crowded WiFi setup. And since Eve Energy doesn't need to constantly interfere with your other wireless devices, you'll actually be able to consume less energy, not more.   Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Jul 28, 2016 Second-Generation Apple Watch Expected This Fall There have been rumblings about Apple planning to begin production on a second-generation Apple Watch for launch later this year, and DigiTimes is now saying component manufacturers are indeed gearing up for a launch in the fall, although orders so far appear to be "conservative." Apple Watch sales were estimated to have dropped 55% last quarter compared to the launch quarter a year ago, but Apple still holds nearly half of the smartwatch market. In other Apple Watch news, Apple is releasing a set of 14 country-themed nylon Apple Watch bands in conjunction with the Summer Olympics in Brazil. One catch though: you'll have to travel to Apple's VillageMall store in Rio to buy them or hope to score one on eBay for a hefty markup.   Read Full Article Intel Begins Shipping First Kaby Lake Processors, but Most Macs Won't Get Them Until 2017 We're still waiting for some of Apple's Macs to be upgraded to Intel's "Skylake" family of processors, but the next-generation "Kaby Lake" processors are already starting to ship to PC manufacturers. Granted, it likely won't be until early 2017 that Kaby Lake chips appropriate for most Macs become available, but that doesn't change the fact that nearly the entire Mac lineup is sorely in need of an update. On that topic, we're once again hearing that Apple is planning an update for the MacBook Air that will see the inclusion of USB-C ports as on the thinner MacBook. It would be a bit of a surprise considering many have predicted Apple will simply quietly phase out the MacBook Air, but perhaps Apple's cheapest notebook still has a bit of life left in it.   Read Full Article Apple Has Sold 1 Billion iPhones Apple this week announced it has reached a milestone in selling its one billionth iPhone since the device debuted in 2007. Tim Cook showed off the milestone iPhone at a company meeting this week, calling the iPhone "one of the most important, world-changing and successful products in history." While sales of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have struggled a bit due to difficult year-over-year comparisons to the monster iPhone 6 cycle that saw Apple move to larger screens, Cook is "optimistic" about the upcoming iPhone 7 sales cycle even though he as usual declined to discuss future product plans.    Read Full Article Apple Reports Q3 2016 Earnings of $7.8B on $42.4B in Revenue Apple has reported earnings for the April–June quarter, and as expected both revenue and iPhone unit sales were down year-over-year for the second consecutive quarter, while Apple is projecting a third straight quarter of revenue declines.  Despite the downward trend, the bottom may be nearing as we head into the iPhone 7 cycle, as overall performance was slightly better than analysts expected and guidance for the current quarter was also stronger than anticipated. Services in particular were a strong point for Apple last quarter, while Apple ended a nine-quarter streak of declining iPad revenue comparisons on the strength of its new, higher-priced iPad Pro models.   Read Full Article Apple Appoints Bob Mansfield to Oversee Electric Vehicle Team The Apple Car team has appeared to be struggling a bit recently, suffering from some leadership turnover and other issues, but it appears Apple is seeking to put the project back on the right track by bringing back Bob Mansfield to oversee things. Mansfield was a key senior executive for many years who announced his retirement in 2012 but ultimately only scaled back his day-to-day involvement to remain focused on "special projects" such as the Apple Watch. It'll be interesting to see what he can do to drive things forward. On a perhaps related note, Apple appears to be shifting the focus of its car project somewhat by putting some new emphasis on software for autonomous driving, a move that could give Apple some additional flexibility beyond building its own car. Notably, Apple has hired Dan Dodge, creator of the BlackBerry-owned QNX software platform that serves as the basis of in-vehicle systems for many car manufacturers.   Read Full Article

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