Top Stories: Last-Minute iPhone 13 Rumors, Apple Announces App Store Changes, and More

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The finish line is in sight! Apple’s annual iPhone event is likely just a week or so away and all eyes will be on the company as it unveils the next version of its most popular product line. With any luck, we’ll also see the next-generation Apple Watch and perhaps even some new AirPods.

Other news this week saw Apple making some more changes to its App Store policies in response to a Japanese investigation and delaying the rollout of its controversial child safety features that raised privacy concerns. Read on for details on these stories and more!

iPhone 13 Feature Breakdown: Everything Rumors Say We Can Expect

The calendar has turned to September and that means Apple’s annual iPhone event is likely just around the corner. Ahead of time, we’ve put together a detailed breakdown of the iPhone 13’s expected features, as well as a list of five iPhone 13 rumors you may have missed.



Apple has yet to announce a date for its iPhone event, but the safe bet is on Tuesday, September 14. It’s likely that Apple Watch Series 7 models will be unveiled at the same event, and we’ve got more details on what to expect from that device and more below.

iPhone 13 Satellite Communication Rumor Disputed

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently said the iPhone 13 was “likely” to support Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication, a feature that he said would allow iPhone users to make calls and send messages when cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity is unavailable, but the rumor has since been disputed by some experts in the field.

Top Stories: Last-Minute iPhone 13 Rumors, Apple Announces App Store Changes, and More