As is their wont, Chinese knockoff manufacturers are hard at work building and releasing iPhone 8 clones as we're inching closer toward the handset's reported September 21 unveiling.
Check out this short video of a working iPhone 8 clone from China
Claimed iPhone 8 OLED panel & L-shaped logic board leaked ahead of September unveiling
Images of an OLED panel along with a photograph of an L-shaped logic board destined for iPhone 8 have escaped Apple's supply chain ahead of the big reveal on September 12.
Apple releases beta 8 of iOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS 10.13, and tvOS 11
Apple on Monday released the eighth beta of iOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS 10.13, and tvOS 11 to registered developers. The new betas come just a week after beta 7 and two weeks ahead of the anticipated iPhone 8 event, so it's likely Apple is gearing up for a public release of the updates.
iOS 11 beta 8If you're a registered developer with a device already running a previous iOS 11 beta, you can upgrade to the latest build (15A5368a) over the air using the Software Update mechanism in the Settings app.
We’re installing iOS 11 beta 8 on our devices to hunt for new features, but in the meantime check out our video regarding beta 7 changes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXeaoEi5J3I
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macOS 10.13 beta 8Similarly, macOS High Sierra 10.13 beta 8 (build number 17A358a) can be downloaded over the air through the Mac App Store's Updates tab. If you aren't already running a previous beta, you can grab the full install from Apple's Dev Center. If you're curious about what's new in High Sierra, check out our 100+ new feature overview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBna9ChoJd4
watchOS 4 beta 8Registered developers with an Apple Watch already running a previous beta version can install beta 8 (build number 15R5371a) over the air using the Software Update option in Settings. Here's our video on what's new in watchOS 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kB5mSgdvk4
tvOS 11 beta 8Developers with the appropriate configuration profile on their Apple TV (4th gen) can install today's beta (build number 15J5374a) by visiting Settings > System > Software Update.
Otherwise, it requires you to hook up your Apple TV to your Mac via a USB-C cable and a quick trip to the Dev Center. tvOS 11 has shown to be a modest update, with just a handful of user-facing improvements.
We'll update this post (or create a new one, if warranted) with any major changes found in today's betas. If you see something notable you think we've missed, feel free to tell us about it in the comments below, or on Twitter @iDownloadBlog.
How to get the iOS 10.3 emoji on your jailbroken device
If you've had trouble enabling the latest emoji using Bytafont, Anemone, or EmojiFontManager in the past, this guide is just what you need! These theming solutions are prone to quirks, and may not work at all (ahem, Bytafont) on higher firmwares.
CNBC: Apple could also unveil Apple TV with 4K video support on September 12
Aside from officially announcing iPhone 8, 7s and 7s Plus models along with Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE next month, Dow Jones is now reporting that the rumored September 12 event should also serve as a launchpad for a new, 4K-capable Apple TV set-top box.
WSJ: Apple to unveil iPhone 8 & Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE on September 12
Apple is going to announce the highly anticipated tenth anniversary iPhone, tentatively named “iPhone 8,” along with Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE on Tuesday, September 12, with a media event scheduled to take place at its new headquarters, dubbed Apple Park.
Video: possible app switcher changes coming to iPhone 8
You may have noticed a pair of curious videos, recently uncovered from the iOS 11 beta, that show off what looks like a possible new gesture on iPhone that could serve as a viable replacement for the now defunct 3D Touch-ing the left screen edge for app switching.
The feature shown on the videos hasn't yet been announced, meaning it could be exclusive to the upcoming iPhone 8. If not, Apple has probably decided to save it for its iPhone event.
The polished tutorial videos are from May.
In other words, it's entirely possible that Apple has since abandoned this app switcher. Watch Andrew's video in which he discusses UI navigation changes headed to iPhone 8.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjyL_UPqNqk
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This is precisely how app switching in iOS 11 works on iPad—a quick upwards swipe brings up the Dock and if you continue swiping you get to a much improved app switcher containing Control Center along with the horizontally scrollable thumbnails of your recent apps.
From a user experience standpoint, any app switcher should be form factor-independent and behave the same on iPads and iPhones, so this could be the real deal.
https://twitter.com/stroughtonsmith/status/899793840495763456
Although the device depicted in the hidden tutorial videos appears to resemble an iPhone 7 sans a Home button, it's almost certainly a placeholder for a real iPhone 8 chrome photo.
I think this is precisely what we're going to see on iPhone 8.
https://twitter.com/stroughtonsmith/status/899788217112825856
What I'd like to know is if this gesture will work on existing iPhones. If not, 3D Touch-ing the left edge for app switching could make a comeback in one of the subsequent iOS betas.
What do you think?
iPhone 8 mockup via industrial designer Quinton Theron
Hear how Siri’s voice has changed over the years
iOS 11 includes more natural and expressive male and female synthetic voices for Siri that use the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence to adjust intonation, pitch, emphasis and tempo while speaking.
Boxing, dancing, skating and other workouts coming to Apple Watch
Apple Watch may soon gain the ability to track a variety of new activity types via the Workout app on watchOS 4, including boxing, dancing, kickboxing, lacrosse, pilates, skating and more.
The best voice recording apps for Apple Watch
The potential of voice recording from your wrist is huge, as it certainly has been for years on iPhone and iPad. For that reason, Apple itself has equipped their iPhones with a stock memo app years ago, and here at iDB we have showcased the most compelling alternatives for iOS back in 2016. Alas, the Apple gods haven’t graced us with a similar stock app for Apple Watch yet and that’s in spite of the fact that for the longest time quality third party apps to fill the gap were few and far between.
Apple is collecting donations for Harvey storm relief
Apple has begun accepting donations for the American Red Cross to help with the Harvey storm relief efforts, allowing its customers to make donations in $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 and $200 increments via a special page on iTunes.
Call to action: iPhone 8 wallpapers
The iDB team could not possibly be more excited for the upcoming iPhone 8. A completely redesigned form factor has been three years in the making. In my opinion, the crown jewel will be the new full screen OLED display. With OLED, the colors will be richer and the blacks, a true black. A new screen size, function area, and ear piece cut out will make wallpapers a new challenge.
Our Wallpapers of the Week collection has been able to greatly benefit from an unchanging resolution, for the past three years. But now, we are faced with a turning point in the device and, therefore, will need to dedicate efforts to provide wallpapers at the new resolution. This is a call to arms! I need your help to find or create amazing, photo quality images for the newest flagship device.