This week’s top stories: Apple’s fall roadmap, the latest iOS 15 beta changes, and more

In this week’s top stories: Apple’s roadmap for this fall’s new hardware announcements, iOS 15 beta 6 brings more changes to Safari, Apple delays certain iOS 15 features, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories and more.

Apple’s roadmap

Bloomberg reported this week that Apple has quite a bit planned for its fall events this year. Mark Gurman reported that Apple will hold multiple events this fall to announce the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, a new iPad mini, new Apple Silicon Macs, and much more.

Read our full coverage of what to expect from Apple this fall right here.

iOS 15 beta 6 changes

iOS 15 beta testing continued this week with the release of the sixth beta to developers and public beta users. The latest iOS 15 beta includes continued changes to the controversial Safari redesign, reversing some of the changes made to the iPhone version of Safari. Apple explains: 

The bottom tab bar has been redesigned to appear below page content. An option to show the address bar at the top is also available. 

Apple delays SharePlay

The new iOS 15 beta also disables the SharePlay feature, with Apple saying the feature has been delayed and won’t be available until a future update to iOS 15 this fall. To allow developers to continue to test SharePlay integration with their applications in iOS 15, Apple is releasing a new SharePlay development profile. 

We’re thrilled with the high level of enthusiasm we’ve seen from the developer community for SharePlay, and we can’t wait to bring it to users so that they can experience your apps with their friends and family in a whole new way.

These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.

iOS |

• iOS 15 beta 6 redesigns Safari yet again with new address bar on top
• These iOS 15 features won’t be available with the official release next month
• iOS 14.7.1 users complain about ‘No service’ bug after updating their iPhones
• iOS 15 lets you turn off iPhone camera’s Night Mode feature (and keep it off)
• iOS 15 beta 6 and iPadOS 15 beta 6 now rolling out to developers
• Apple releases latest iOS 15 public beta with Safari changes and more
• Apple says SharePlay won’t be included in the initial iOS 15 release this fall

iPhone |

• iPhone with USB-C port: EU presses on with pointless law
• US Senate bill would legally require Apple to build a backdoor into iPhones
• Poll: Based on the rumors so far, are you planning to buy iPhone 13?
• Review: Anker PowerWave brings MagSafe compatible charging to the car with a secured vent mount

Apple Watch |

• Apple Watch Series 7 redesign shown off in new CAD renders
• Everything we know so far about Apple Watch Series 7
• Home invasion: Apple Watch rescue call doesn’t quite go to plan
• BMW surveys Apple fans on Apple Watch app ahead of all-electric i4 launch

Apple TV and HomePod |

• After glitches and complaints, HBO Max promises to build a new app for Apple TV

Mac and iPad |

• Kuo: MacBook shipment growth powered by miniLED screen upgrade
• Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac 
• Xiaomi clone machine releases tablet knockoff that literally has iPad Pro in the name

Apps |

• T-Mobile hack confirmed, carrier says 47.8M records taken; not just customers
• Netflix now rolling out Spatial Audio support on iPhone and iPad
• Yik Yak for iOS is back after a four-year hiatus
• ‘McClockface’ app offers the best clock widgets for your iPhone and iPad

Apple Stores |

• Apple Stores float new portless MagSafe dock design
• Apple redesigns online store and brings back dedicated ‘store’ tab
• Scan, pay, go: App Clip self-checkout comes to the Apple Store app

AAPL Company |

• Gurman: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6, more coming this fall
• Apple Card to lose its magnetic stripe as Mastercard opts for Apple Pay and contactless future
• Apple’s iCloud, Health, and AI teams reportedly seeing departures
• German parliament pens letter to Tim Cook with concerns over CSAM detection system
• AAPL investors should give back by buying the latest iPhones, says adviser
• Apple backs out of settlement and files appeal notice in lawsuit against Corellium
• Opinion: The Apple CSAM scanning controversy was entirely predictable

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