Top Stories: iOS 17 and watchOS 10 Rumors, When to Expect a New iMac, and More

WWDC is now just two months away, and we're starting to hear a bit more about what we might see with upcoming iOS 17 and watchOS 10 updates that should be unveiled during the keynote.

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This week also saw the release of an iOS 16.4.1 bug fix update, another rumor about Apple's timeline for transitioning some of its Mac notebooks to OLED display technology, and a curious Bitcoin-related discovery in macOS, so read on for all the details on these stories and more!

iOS 17 Rumored to Feature 'Major' Changes to iPhone's Control Center

iOS 17 will feature "major" changes to Control Center on the iPhone, according to a MacRumors Forums member with a proven track record.

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Control Center was introduced with iOS 7 nearly a decade ago and has looked largely the same since iOS 11 was released. The menu provides iPhone users with convenient access to controls for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, display brightness, volume, and many other system functions.

It was also claimed that iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 would drop support for the iPhone X, first-generation iPad Pro models, and some other devices, but this rumor was later disputed.

Is a New iMac Coming in 2023? What We Know So Far

Apple released the 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip and a colorful ultra-thin design in April 2021. Later this month, it will have been two years since the all-in-one desktop computer was last updated.

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Rumors suggest that a new 24-inch iMac with an M3 chip could be released later this year. We've put together a guide covering the latest rumors about the next iMac, including new features and changes to expect.

watchOS 10 to Feature 'Notable Changes' for Apple Watch

The upcoming watchOS 10 update for the Apple Watch will include "notable changes" to the user interface, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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Apple is expected to announce watchOS 10 during the WWDC 2023 keynote on June 5, alongside iOS 17, macOS 14, and other new software. On the hardware side of things, Gurman said only modest upgrades are planned for the next Apple Watch models coming later this year.

Apple Releases iOS 16.4.1 With Fixes For Siri Response Issues and Other Bugs

Earlier this week, we learned that Apple had an iOS 16.4.1 update in the works, and on Friday that update was released to the public with emoji and Siri bug fixes.

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A parallel macOS Ventura 13.3.1 update with fixes for the emoji issue and a bug with the feature that allows you to automatically unlock your Mac while wearing an Apple Watch. Both the iOS and macOS updates also address a pair of security vulnerabilities that Apple says may have been actively exploited, so be sure to update your devices.

Apple Has Included Bitcoin Whitepaper in Every Version of macOS Since 2018

In every version of macOS that has shipped since 2018, Apple has included the original Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto within the filesystem, and no one seems to know why.

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Anyone with a Mac running macOS Mojave or later can see the PDF for themselves by typing this command into Terminal. The document provides an overview of Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pros Reportedly Not Getting OLED Displays Until 2026

Apple is unlikely to release high-end MacBook Pro models with OLED displays until 2026, according to display industry analyst Ross Young.

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In the meantime, Young said Apple plans to release a 13.4-inch MacBook Air with an OLED display as early as next year. The switch from LCD to OLED technology would allow for increased brightness, improved contrast ratio, and decreased power consumption for longer battery life.

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Top Rated Comments

SR 7 Avatar
9 months ago
This article stated absolutely nothing.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Aston441 Avatar
9 months ago
Need a bigger iMac. 27 inches minimum, hopefully more. Still shocked they discontinued the 27"
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
howywood Avatar
9 months ago

This article stated absolutely nothing.
Enjoy your warning from the MODs ?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StevieD100 Avatar
9 months ago

Who gives a **** about M1, M2 or M3? 95% of the users here have absolutely 0 use for that difference. How about ya'll talk about **** that matters like the increase in pricing, lack of creativity, innovation and standards at Apple? They have fallen so behind in relation to their competition it is pathetic.
What competition are you talking about? With MS still [redacted] about with the start menu on W11 and much hardware (Intel and AMD) stagnating, moving to an Apple Silicon powered Mac is a change that more and more of my colleagues are welcoming. We are lucky in that our company gives us a choice.
The biggest thing I noticed is the lack of fan noise. If you think that making a system capable of rendering an HD video without having the fans going flat out is falling behind then frankly I find that strange.
Then the fact that I can work all day on a 16in MBP without needing to charge the thing every few hours is kinda liberating.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Isengardtom Avatar
9 months ago

Perhaps but after 30 months wait assuming first M3 Macs arrive Oct 2023. I don’t doubt you see an acceptable increased performance, memory bandwidt, and raised RAM maximum but is it good enough after that long wait?
I think for the iMac to be really compelling they need to increase the minimum storage to 512 and possibly start at 16GB ram as well, while keeping the price

I doubt that will happen, but that would make it a really great deal I think, along with adding in M3
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JoshLewison Avatar
9 months ago

Need a bigger iMac. 27 inches minimum, hopefully more. Still shocked they discontinued the 27"
Agreed. I feel like Apple has gone backwards: I have a 2019 27" iMac with two external monitors. Perhaps an unusual setup, but now only the Mac Studio will support it: the 24" iMac only supports a single monitor (and is anyway too small) and the Mac Mini only supports two monitors. Really hoping for a new 27" or bigger.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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