Apple Daily | Apple Watch X Rumored for iPhone Event, Minor Upgrades Expected for AirPods Max, iOS 18.1 in October

【Apple Watch】

Apple might introduce a special tenth-anniversary model, "Apple Watch X," at its upcoming iPhone event, but there's uncertainty about whether it will be a special edition or standard Series 10. Rumors suggest modest upgrades for this year's model, including a thinner design and potential new health features, though some may not be ready due to reliability and patent issues. Ming-Chi Kuo and CAD renders indicate larger screen sizes and a thin body for the 2024 model, but no confirmation on "X" branding.

Apple's next-generation Apple Watch is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 16 on September 9, with a potential launch on September 20.

【iPhone】

YouTube videos that play low sounds to vibrate water out of iPhone speakers do work, expelling water from the speaker area. However, they don't provide a complete fix for water-saturated devices. Apple's built-in feature for expelling water in Apple Watch is more effective due to its smaller size and fewer crevices.

【Others】

Zagg's Mophie brand announced new Powerstation Plus Mini, Plus, and Plus Ultra, updated with new designs and battery capacities, supporting fast and multiple-device charging. Prices range from $50 to $100.

Nearly four years since its release, AirPods Max may receive minor updates, including a switch to USB-C and new color options, but major upgrades like the H2 chip are not expected until late 2024.

Apple Intelligence features, initially expected with iOS 18, are in beta testing and will officially launch in late October with iOS 18.1. These features include text generation, suggested replies, phone call recording, and more, but some functionalities like custom-generated images and enhanced Siri are still pending.

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or ID to the Apple Wallet app for convenient display at select locations, with slow rollout since its 2021 announcement. It is now available in five states, with California coming soon.

Apple is expected to reveal more products at its September 9 event, including the Apple Watch Series 10, Watch Ultra 3, Watch SE 3, AirPods 4, possibly AirPods Max 2, and iPad mini 7. New iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands might also be introduced.

Snapchat now supports native iPad app functionality, utilizing the device's full screen but only in portrait mode. This update comes 13 years after the initial iOS release.

Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor is available for a record low price of $830.10 on Amazon.

The Mac App Store and Apple Books experienced outages, but services were restored after a few hours.

Amazon has significant discounts on the 24-inch M3 iMac, marking new record low prices.

Nomad launched the Rocky Point Band for the Apple Watch Ultra, made from durable materials and designed for outdoor use.

Apple's immersive video series "Elevated" for Vision Pro will premiere on September 6, featuring aerial tours of iconic vistas.

Apple Music playlists can now be transferred to YouTube Music using Apple's Data and Privacy page.

AT&T will pay a $950,000 fine for failing to notify 911 call centers about a service outage in 2023, and has implemented a three-year compliance plan.

Apple's iCloud Mail and Web Apps experienced outages but were restored within a few hours.

Instagram added new features for text and additional images in photo and carousel posts, along with new fonts and animations for reels and stories.