Source: Stephen Warwick/iMore
Another week is done, at least we think it is... who really knows what day it is anymore? This week we saw scatterings of rumors about upcoming products from Apple including new AirPods, a new iMac, and more. We saw some awesome iPhone 12 leaks and plenty of news about contact tracing technology. Here's all the Apple news you should have read this week.
Contact tracing
Source: Apple
Following Apple and Google's joint announcement of contact tracing technology, several countries are starting to run into issues, notably where Apple won't support their apps because they plan to use centralized databases to hold user information.
- France claims Apple's privacy policy is blocking its contact tracing app
- EU industry chief calls on Apple to ensure contact tracing apps work on iPhone
Apple expands its services
Source: iMore
On April 21, Apple announced that it was expanding its App Store, Apple Arcade, and Apple Music to a whole host of new countries.
The App Store, Apple Arcade, and Apple Music are now available in more countries
iPhone 12
Source: EverythingApplePro
EverythingApplePro dropped an awesome video showing us what the iPhone could look like, based on leaks from Jon Prosser!
- Stunning new iPhone 12 leaks video shows off smaller notch concept
- The iPhone 12 and iPhone SE Plus may both experience delays, says Kuo
Xcode and Pro apps for iPad?
Jon Prosser says that Xcode, Apple's developer software, and 'Pro' Apps like Logic and Final Cut Pro might be on the way to mobile devices in iOS 14.
Jon Prosser: Xcode on iPad could pave the way for mobile 'Pro' apps
AirPods
Source: iMore
A report from DigiTimes suggests that Apple's next AirPods might be delayed until next year... a separate report claimed that different AirPods may debut next month with a familiar design!
- Apple's next AirPods Pro may be delayed until next year
- Apple's new AirPods will look like AirPods Pro, but without Active Noise Cancellation
New 23-inch iMac and a new iPad Air
Source: Apple
A report from China times claims that Apple is planning to release a new 23-inch iMac and a new iPad Air later this year
Powerbeats
A filing for new Powerbeats Pro was spotted in Malaysia!
Apple's new Powerbeats Pro leaked again in Malaysian filing
ARM Macs
Source: iMore
A new Bloomberg report says that Apple is planning to release a Mac with an in-house designed processor as early as next year.
Bloomberg: Apple planning to sell Macs with its own processors by next year
What was your favorite story of the week? Let us know!
Apple isn't buying Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media biz after all
Following rumors that Apple was considering picking up Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media business, it now looks like that will not be the case after all. Instead, a firm backed by private equity giant Blackstone Group looks to be the frontrunner.
Review: Lightwave offers UK users a HomeKit smart light switch solution
Lightwave's Smart Series Light Switch is stylish option for UK HomeKit users for adding smarts to any light fixture. Though it isn't as easy to set up as a smart but system, it's overall cheaper and much more convenient.
YouTube tests Premium Lite, a cut-down ad-free tier that ditches the extras
YouTube is testing a new ad-free tier that sits below the Premium subscription offering. Premium Lite still brings ad-free viewing to YouTube apps on all devices, but it does away with some of the extras that people might not want. It's also around 60% cheaper.
How will you attach your AirTag to the item you wish to track?
Apple's AirTag doesn't have any hooks or adhesive for attaching to your precious items. Luckily there are plenty of accessories for that purpose, both from Apple and third parties.