It’s Memorial Day weekend in the United States, and that means WWDC is just around the corner and anticipating what we might see at the inaugural conference. Software updates are a fact, but will we see any new hardware?
Other news this week includes the annual release of new Pride-themed Apple Watch bands, rumors of the iPhone 14 Pro, and the latest Sony headphones competing with the AirPods Max, so read all the details!
Apple shares WWDC 2022 programming starting with Keynote
One of the most exciting times of the year for Apple fans is fast approaching, with the WWDC less than two weeks away.
Apple has shared a program for WWDC this week, which will begin with the conference on Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. At the one-week developer conference, Apple is expected to preview its latest software, including iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16.
WWDC will be an online affair again this year, but some lucky developers were randomly selected to attend a special day at Apple Park on June 6 to tour and watch the main video in person.
New bands from the Pride edition of Apple Watch are now available
Celebrating Pride Month this June, and in support of the LGBTQ + and equality community, Apple has released new Pride Edition versions of Sport Loop and Nike Sport Loop this week for $ 49 each.
A new Pride watch dial is also available for the Apple Watch Series 4 or later. The colored threads on the watch face move as the Apple Watch’s digital crown is rotated, the screen is touched, or the user’s wrist is raised.
Upgrading the screen refresh rate of the iPhone 14 Pro could allow an ever-active screen
Screen industry consultant Ross Young this week shared his expectation that the ProMotion screens used on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be able to go down to a refresh rate as low as 1 Hz. This update could pave the way for an ever-active display and / or longer battery life.
The Apple Watch has introduced an ever-active screen since the Series 5 was launched in 2019, allowing you to see your watch and other screen items at any time.
The rendering of the iPhone 14 Pro highlights several design changes
Speaking of the iPhone 14 Pro, filter Jon Prosser and graphic designer Ian Zelbo have shared some new representations of what the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to look like, reflecting a number of rumored design changes for the device. .
In addition to the aforementioned change from a notch to a “hole and pill” design for the front camera and Face ID, the representations include a larger array of cameras that will require a change in the radii of the corner of the entire device. for a while. rounder appearance.
Sony’s new WH-1000XM5 headphones and AirPods Max
Last week, Sony introduced an updated version of its popular noise-canceling headphones above the ear, so we took a couple to compare them to the AirPods Max to see which headphones are better.
Sony’s new “WH-1000XM5” headphones are priced at $ 399 in the United States, while the AirPods Max retails for $ 549. Check out our video for a headset comparison to see what the best value is and check out our full review of the latest Sony cans.
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