iPhone 8 'Panic' at Apple, New Betas, Back to School Promo - MacRumors

Apple Has 'Just Weeks' to Solve iPhone 8 Touch ID Dilemma With just two months to go until the traditional September unveiling timeframe, we've come to expect Apple's iPhone designs to be locked down by now as the company starts gearing up for mass production ahead of the launch. It's looking more and more like that may not be the case this year, however, particularly for the rumored "iPhone 8" OLED model. One recent analyst report claims Apple has yet to settle on how or even whether Touch ID will be supported in the phone, with engineers having "just weeks" to decide on a solution to the dilemma. Sources also say there is a "sense of panic" at Apple as engineers are still working to solve software problems with wireless charging and 3D sensor technology on the handset. According to John Gruber, wireless charging may not be ready at launch and could be pushed back to an iOS 11.1 software update. In other iPhone 8 rumors, one report claims the device will come in four different colors including one "mirror-like" option, while another claims to share some more details on how Apple will use the rear 3D sensor for improved autofocus and AR capabilities.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Jul 13, 2017 iOS 11 Beta 3 Tidbits: New TV Providers, Fixed iPad App Switcher and More Apple this week seeded a fresh round of betas for iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, and tvOS 11 to both developers and public beta testers. Check out our article and hands-on video for some of the details on changes in the latest iOS 11 beta, including new TV providers for single sign-on, a fixed iPad app switcher that restores the "swipe up to quit" functionality, and tweaks to Notification Center. The new beta also includes improvements and fixes for the new Files app, SOS emergency alerts, and iCloud Messages functionality.   Read Full Article Apple Launches 2017 Back to School Promotion: Free Beats With Select Mac or iPad Pro Models Apple has launched its annual back to school promotion in the U.S., Canada, and several other countries, offering educational customers free wireless Beats headphones with the purchase of qualifying Mac and iPad Pro models. Customers buying Macs (other than Mac mini) can choose free Solo3 Wireless, BeatsX, or Powerbeats3 headphones, while iPad Pro customers can receive free BeatsX or a $150 discount off of Powerbeats3 or Solo3 Wireless. The promotion runs through September 25, and check out our article for all of the details on eligibility. Apple typically runs a similar promotion in several European countries, but it frequently launches up to several weeks after the U.S. promotion debuts, so we're still waiting to hear on those details.   Read Full Article Apple Extends Free Repairs of First-Generation Apple Watches With Detached Back Covers Apple recently issued an internal notice to authorized repair centers letting them know the company has extended repair coverage for first-generation Apple Watch models experiencing detached back covers to three years from the date of purchase. The back covers are glued on, and some users have reported the covers coming loose over time. Under the repair program, Apple will fix the issue free of charge and reimburse customers who previously paid out of pocket for repairs.   Read Full Article Apple's Mac Sales Stagnant in Q2 2017 Amid Continuing Worldwide PC Market Decline Research firms Gartner and IDC have released their estimates of PC sales for the second quarter of 2017, finding Apple's Mac sales essentially stagnant in an overall market that continues to decline. Both firms peg Apple as the fourth largest PC manufacturer behind HP, Lenovo, and Dell. Apple's Mac sales have flatlined over the past couple of years as its update cycles have lengthened and overall market declines have generated headwinds. Apple made some progress last month with the release of updated MacBook Pro, MacBook, and iMac models, and a new iMac Pro will launch in December with a redesigned Mac Pro to hopefully follow next year.   Read Full Article You Can Now Try HomeKit at Dozens of Apple Stores Around the World As its HomeKit support continues to mature, Apple has taken a big step forward in pushing the vision of the smart home by launching new HomeKit-focused displays in its retail stores. Dozens of the company's stores around the world are rolling out interactive displays where users can use demo iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch devices to virtually control products such as lights, ceiling fans, and shades on a screen. Other stores will have smaller non-interactive displays to promote HomeKit support.   Read Full Article

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