Week 1, June 2023
“No matter how well you perform, there’s always somebody of intelligent opinion who thinks it’s lousy.” — Sir Laurence Olivier
1. New Mac Studio Likely to Be Introduced at WWDC
● Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has confirmed that Apple is nearing the introduction of what appears to be a refreshed Mac Studio model, indicating that it could be announced at WWDC next week.
2. watchOS 10: Here are the new features coming to Apple Watch this year
● Apple will officially announce its next major software update for Apple Watch in just a few days. Coming at WWDC on June 5, watchOS 10 is rumored to pack a number of major changes and new features, including a major rethink of how users access information from different apps and services.
3. Watch the WWDC23 keynote with these 4 options, set a reminder, more
● Apple’s annual developer conference is just around the corner with everything kicking off on June 5. Follow along for how to watch the WWDC23 keynote with these 4 options including right in this post below, how to set a reminder, what to expect, and more.
4. This is the top reason Android users switch to iPhone — and it’s not blue bubbles
● Following its report that showed Android users pivoting to iPhone at a 5-year high, CIRP is out today with a study that reveals why people are making the switch. Have a guess at the number one reason. Hint, it’s not iMessage.
5. Apple’s WWDC 2023 Hashflag Now Live on Twitter Ahead of Next Week’s Keynote
● Apple is continuing to prepare for the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, with the official hashflag for the event rolling out as of today. The #WWDC23 hashtag on Twitter now features a custom-designed Apple logo that matches the design that Apple is using this year.
6. Revamped entry-level iPad dramatically boosted US sales
● Late last year, Apple finally updated the entry-level iPad to bring it into line with the all-screen design of its more expensive models — and that decision appears to have paid off.
7. macOS exploit found by Microsoft could bypass System Integrity Protection
● Apple introduced System Integrity Protection (SIP) with OS X El Capitan in 2015, and it essentially adds multiple layers of security that blocks apps from accessing and modifying system files at a root level. While users can manually disable this feature, it’s not exactly easy to do so. But Microsoft found an exploit that could let attackers bypass SIP.
8. Apple announces upcoming tax changes for App Store developers
● Apple on Tuesday announced some tax changes coming to apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions available in the App Store. These changes may affect proceeds from the sale of apps and in-app content in places like Ghana and Spain. Read on as we detail what will change for developers.
9. WhatsApp now rolling out Companion Mode for iPhone users
● After making the feature available for Android users, WhatsApp’s new Companion Mode is now being rolled out to iPhone users as well.
10. iPhone: How to check what apps are using precise location tracking and how to turn it off
● Many iOS apps ask for precise location tracking permission by default the first time you open them. And it can be easy to forget how many or which apps you’ve given permission to. Here’s how to turn off precise iPhone location tracking.
