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In this issue, you'll find:

• Why should you wait for the iPhone 17?
• What to expect from "It's Glowtime" Apple Event
• When to Expect the iPhone SE 4 to Launch
• Snapchat finally introduces native iPad support
• A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone
• iOS 18.1 Beta Adds 'Clean Up' Apple Intelligence Photos Feature
• Wallpapers of the week

🔥 Why should you wait for the iPhone 17?

If you don't upgrade every year and are planning on buying an iPhone 16, a leaker with a solid track record has just given a potentially good reason to hold out for the iPhone 17 instead.
According to their Weibo post, the iPhone 17 will get 12GB of RAM, over the 8GB of the iPhone 16 line-up, and suggested this will offer a significant benefit when using Apple Intelligence features.
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Notably, only Pro models can run Apple Intelligence, which is likely due to a mix of processor power and RAM. That idea is backed by the fact that all four iPhone 16 models are expected to get 8GB RAM.
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The shift to 12GB RAM is because Apple plans to power more Apple Intelligence features on-device, with fewer functions dependent on cloud processing.
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If the iPhone 17 can perform more AI functions locally, while other iPhones have to use Apple's Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers, that could make next year's models significantly faster and more secure when using some Apple Intelligence features.
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However, it depends on how long you're willing to wait to gain access to Apple Intelligence. If you don't currently own an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, then you'll need to upgrade this year unless you’re willing to wait another 12 months.
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In addition, we're not expecting the new Siri to launch until sometime next year anyway, so waiting until next September might not be too painful.

🙋🏻‍♂️ Poll Of The Week

🚨 What to expect from "It's Glowtime" Apple Event

Apple announced plans to hold its annual iPhone-centric event on Monday, September 9 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.
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The tagline pun for this event is "It's Glowtime," a seemingly clear reference to the new Siri interface that surrounds the entire iPhone screen in a colorful glow.
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Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 16 line: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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These phones are expected to have two variants of a new A18 processor (A18 and A18 Pro), new colors, ever-so-slightly larger displays on the Pro models, and a host of camera improvements, including a new Capture button on all models.
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In addition to the new iPhones, Apple will introduce the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and possibly a third-gen version of the Apple Watch SE.
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The third-gen Ultra isn't expected to change much, and the third-gen SE is expected to be similar to an Apple Watch Series 8. However, the Apple Watch Series 10, sometimes called Apple Watch X, may deliver more substantial changes with a larger display and slimmer, flatter design.
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Two models of the ‌AirPods 4‌ are coming: a direct successor to the current AirPods 3 and a step up with support for Active Noise Cancellation at a non-pros price.
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If you want to watch the Glowtime event, tune in to the usual channels on September 9 at 10 am. You can watch the stream on the Apple site, in the TV app on every platform that has it, or on the Apple YouTube channel.

📲 When to Expect the iPhone SE 4 to Launch

Over two and a half years have passed since Apple released the current iPhone SE, so the device is due for an update.
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According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the next iPhone SE to launch in the spring of 2025.
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All three existing iPhone SE models were announced in March over the years, so it seems likely that the fourth-generation model will also be introduced in March next year.
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The next iPhone SE is rumored to have an iPhone 14-like design with the following features:

• 6.1-inch OLED display
• A18 chip
• Face ID
• USB-C port
• Action button
• Apple-designed 5G chip
• A single 48-megapixel rear camera
• 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence

The next iPhone SE will likely be priced between $400 and $500, so despite gaining a larger display and more modern features, it will remain a lower-cost option in Apple's smartphone lineup.

🤩 Snapchat finally introduces native iPad support

Snapchat was launched for iOS in 2011, but the app has only had iPhone support since then. On the other hand, iPad users could only run the iPhone app with huge black borders around it.
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13 years later, Snapchat is finally introducing native support for the iPad.
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As per the latest iOS update notes on the Snapchat app, the latest version of the Snapchat app for iOS enables iPad support. This means that the app now runs on the iPadOS full screen.
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The company says in the update's release notes, "It's still the same Snapchat you know and love, but this time on the big screen."
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That'll obviously increase Snapchat's usage and accessibility, but as noted, it could also make it a good testing ground for new ads and in-app experiences, as you'll be able to view them in a larger format.
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You'll also be able to test out your AR Snap Lens experiences on a larger screen.
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However, Snapchat seems to haven't had time to optimize its tablet app fully. That's because, at least for now, it can only run in portrait mode.
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The app cannot be used in landscape mode, and the iPad interface seems a bit glitchy in this first version.

💦 A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone

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The two-minute video, Sound To Remove Water From Phone Speaker (GUARANTEED), has notched up some 45 million views over four years.

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It has also generated more than 140,000 comments, many of which claim that people tried it and that it worked.
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​The Verge’s David Pierce tried it, and it appeared to work, but wondered whether that was just coincidence.
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iFixit also tested the video on four phones, including an iPhone 13, and it worked—somewhat.
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However, as you’d expect, the benefit was limited to the speakers. If you have water in the USB port, SIM slot, or beneath the buttons, the video won't help.
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Getting water out of your iPhone speakers is easy enough; the above video should do the job. However, if it doesn't and your iPhone speakers still sound muddy, consider alternative methods.

🏞️ iOS 18.1 Beta Adds 'Clean Up' Apple Intelligence Photos Feature

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Apple released the third beta of iOS 18.1 to developers today. It includes a new Apple Intelligence feature for the Photos app.
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​Cleanup can be used to remove distracting objects from a photo's background while leaving the subject intact.
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The Clean Up tool in the ‌Photos‌ app automatically detects unwanted objects in an image, but users can also tap, circle, or brush over an unwanted object to remove it.
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Zooming in on an image can help with using a finger as a brush to remove smaller blemishes and issues with the image. It is intelligent enough not to remove part of a person, even if a person or main subject is selected.
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Clean Up works on all images in the ‌Photos‌ library, including older images and images captured by other devices, such as a point-and-shoot camera or a DSLR.
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Apple says that Clean Up works using multiple machine learning models to detect distractions, determine an object's edges, and seamlessly fill in the area to replace the unwanted object, even filling in the object's shadow or reflection.
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The update also includes notification summaries for additional apps beyond Messages and Mail.

Wallpapers of the Week

As usual, with the announcement of the upcoming iPhone launch event, we also get to see a new logo hinting at some details of the event. This time, it is a glowing logo.
Click the link below to download these cool “Its Gllowtime” wallpapers to beautify your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

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