Top stories of the week: iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, a 7th-gen iPad, and more

It was a busy week for Apple, with things wrapping up with pre-orders for the newest iPhones. So here’s quick look back at all the craziness.

Another week, another list of the top stories over the last week here at iDownloadblog. If you were unable to keep tabs on all the breaking news, tips, and more that popped up this week, we’ve put together a nice roundup to get you up to speed.

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News

Apple makes tweaks to App Store algorithm to reduce its own apps coming up in search results

Apple’s Greg Joswiak says the company isn’t giving up on Touch ID just yet

Apple and Foxconn may have violated Chinese labor laws

We may have scheduled messages in iMessage one day

Apple Arcade launches September 19 and costs $4.99 per month for the whole family

Apple TV+ formally launches November 1 for $4.99 per month

The new 7th-generation iPad is now officially official

The Apple Watch Series 5 adds an always-on display

Apple’s iPhone 11 gets unveiled

iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max get announced

The iPhone 11 tech specs

iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max’s tech specs

Apple Watch Series 5 tech specs

First impressions of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

Buy a select new Apple product, get a year’s worth of Apple TV+

HomePod adds multi-user support and Ambient Sounds this fall

You can finally customize Apple Watch (Series 5) before you buy with Apple Watch Studio

Apple Card now offers 3% cash back at Walgreens

Night mode in iPhone 11 Pro gets shown off in first real world image

Apple wanted to give J.J. Abrams $500 million, but he turned them down

Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, has resigned from Apple’s board of directors

Accessories

Open your garage from anywhere with this controller and your iPhone

The best clear cases for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

The best cases for your iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

The best wallet cases for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

The best cheap cases for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

Apps & tutorials

Learn how to adjust, edit, and trim audio clips in iMovie

Create a split screen effect in iMovie

The best Apple Watch apps to help out with cooking

Retro Review: Jetpack Joyride

Wallpapers

An iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro wallpaper pack

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