Top stories: Apple Watch X rumors, new Final Cut app for iPhone, and more

The avalanche of news coming out of WWDC earlier this month is finally starting to slow down, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t still plenty to discuss in Apple news and rumors this week.

There are some additional rumors this week about upcoming Apple Watch models, the release of major updates to Final Cut Pro, the launch of Apple’s annual Back to School promotion in the US and Canada, new affordable Beats earbuds, and more, so keep reading below for all the details !

Rumors have it that the Apple Watch Series 10 will have a larger screen and a thinner design

2024 could be a big year for the Apple Watch, with rumors suggesting that Apple plans to unveil a special model to celebrate Apple’s tenth anniversary, following a major redesign, much like it did with the iPhone X.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said this week that the tentatively named “Apple Watch Series 10” (which could eventually be called Apple Watch X or something else) will feature larger 45mm and 49mm screens, as well as a thinner design.

Kuo also believes that if production is successful, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be available in black or dark colors. The devices should be unveiled in September alongside the iPhone 16 series.

Final Cut Pro is getting a big update – a new camera app for iPhone

This week saw the release of major new versions of Apple’s professional video creation app Final Cut Pro for compatible Mac and iPad models. Read our coverage to learn about all the new features.

It’s worth noting that Apple has released a brand new Final Cut Camera companion app for iPhone. The app supports the new Live Multicam feature in Final Cut Pro for iPad, and also works as a standalone video recording app.

Apple’s back-to-school sale is starting in the US and Canada

Apple’s annual Back to School promotion has returned to the United States and Canada, offering students and select education staff a free Apple Gift Card with the purchase of a qualifying new Mac or iPad.

The exact values ​​of the gift cards are provided in our promotion, which will last until September 30. As usual, the Back to School promotion complements Apple’s regular education discounts for students.

These iOS 18 features won’t be available on iPhones until iOS 18.1 or later

iOS 18 includes many new features for iPhone, but not all of them will be available when the update first rolls out in September.

According to Apple’s website, in this week’s article we’ve listed all the new features and changes that won’t be available until the newer version of iOS 18. These features are expected to begin rolling out in October with iOS 18.1, followed by December in iOS 18.2, with more to come next year.

Beats Solo Buds now available: 18-hour battery and small case for $79.99

The new Beats Solo Buds wireless earphones are now available to order from the Apple online store for delivery. They can also be purchased in person at select retailers and Apple resellers worldwide.

The Beats Solo Buds are affordable at $79.99, have 18-hour battery life, and come with a compact USB-C case. However, they lack active noise cancellation and the case does not have a built-in battery.

Apple releases the first beta of iOS 17.6

The first beta versions of iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, VisionOS 1.3 and other software updates are now available for testing.

So far, there’s not much new in the iOS 17.6 beta for iPhone, and only minor changes have been detected in the update code. Apple has already set its sights on iOS 18, which is currently in developer beta and will be released to the public later this year.

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