Apple
What to expect from Apple’s Event today: Last minutes update.
Apple’s event is scheduled to take place today Monday, October 18, 2021.
There have been several rumours about the design, spec bump and other interesting features coming to the MacBook which is set to debut in Apple’s Event today.
According to several sources, the event is overhaul with the highly anticipated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models and refreshed AirPods plus a new Mac mini and other anticipated surprises.
What to expect.
Apple’s event today is expected to be a focus on the Mac lineup.
The MacBook is expected to have several changes including the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the new version of the M1 chip (apple silicon) that debuted last year.
Despite the praise received for the performance of the chip in the iPad Pro, MacBook Air and the iMac released last year, professionals expect much power and efficiency in their productivity and as such Apple’s event, today can be estimated to solve this gap.
The Mac lineup is rumoured to have a redesigned shape, that is having flat sides like design of the iPad which descended to the iPhone and eventual debuted in the latest iMac.
Late rumour suggests the MacBook will feature a notch in the top of the display.
This can be anticipated that, should the notch appear on the diplay then face ID can be expected to debut as one key feature.
Apple’s event today might also release the long-rumoured update of the AirPods 3 during the event. This earbud has been rumoured to debut in the first apple product event but to no avail.
After months of anticipation, Apple might update the earbud with some of the features from the AirPods Pro.
where to watch the event?
The Apple event will be streamed online via the company website, Apple TV and Apple YouTube channel of which you can watch right here.
Apple annual hardware and software event is around the corner. As expected new hardware device and software update will be announced.
The software announcements is expected to feature the following software updates from the iOS, watchOS, ipadOS and macOS. The iOS 16 updates come with some unique and easy customizable features to user in the apple ecosystem. Despite all this, not all devices will receive such updates.
Usually these upgrade in software also requires certain kind of hardware to bring its full feature functionality to the users. And in times like this, the old devices are sacrifice to outdoor the future updates of the software. Apple in particular is known for providing a longer software support for its devices. For instance the iPhone 5s received software support for for six years before finally given up the ghost. iPhone 6s and 6s plus users has also enjoyed a longer software support on these devices from iOS 9 til iOS 15.
Can iPhone 7 Get iOS 16?
Before apple annual WWDC event , most users anticipated that Apple will drop support for the iPhone 6s and 6s plus models and probably give the iPhone 7 and 7plus an additional one year software support update, unfortunately the opposite has just happened as apple has dropped support for the iPhone 6s ,iPhone6s plus, iPhone7 and iPhone 7plus models.
The iPhone 7 and 7plus model is still a great device. It uses Apple A10 Fusion 64-bit system-on-chip, which consists of two low-power cores and two high-power cores (only two cores are used at any point in time).
The A10 chip also features a hexa-core graphics chip capable of “console-level gaming.
The same chip is featured in the sixth generation iPad, seventh generation iPad, and seventh generation iPod Touch.
iOS 16 is compatible with these devices.
What iPhones can get iOS 16?
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
Keep reading on M4links.com for your best tech,tips and more news
watch WWDC22 event below
Apple usual annual Developers Conference (WWDC22) has just ended and the annual software preview has been launched. The event was overhauled with software updates from the iOS, watchOS, ipadOS to macOS. These upgrade in software also requires certain kind of hardware to bring its full feature functionality to the users. And in times like this, the old devices are sacrifice to outdoor the future updates of the software. Apple in particular is know for providing a longer software support for it devices. for instance the iPhone 5s received software support for for six years before finally given up the ghost. iPhone 6s and 6s plus users has also enjoyed a longer software support on these devices.
With the released of iOS16 most users anticipated that Apple will drop support for the iPhone 6s and 6s plus models and probably give the iPhone 7 and 7plus an additional one year software support update, unfortunately the opposite has just happened as apple has dropped support for the iPhone 6 ,iPhone6s plus, iPhone7 and iPhone 7plus models.
below are the iPhone models that will receive ios 16 software updates.
iOS 16 is compatible with these devices.
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
Keep reading on M4links.com for your best tech,tips and more news
Gift Card Scams: Be aware of scams involving Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, and Apple Store Gift Cards.
A string of scams are taking place asking people to make payments over the phone for things such as taxes, hospital bills, bail money, debt collection, and utility bills. The scams are committed using many methods, including gift cards. As the fraudsters are sometimes requesting codes from Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or Apple Store Gift Cards, we want to make sure our customers are aware of these scams.
Regardless of the reason for payment, the scam follows a certain formula: The victim receives a call instilling panic and urgency to make a payment by purchasing Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or Apple Store Gift Cards from the nearest retailer (convenience store, electronics retailer, etc.).
After the cards have been purchased, the victim is asked to pay by sharing the code(s) on the back of the card with the caller over the phone.
Where can I use Apple Gift Card?
It’s important to know that Apple Gift Cards and App Store & iTunes Gift Cards can be used only to purchase goods and services from Apple. Services from Apple Retail Stores, apple.com, the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, subscriptions to Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade, or for iCloud storage.
Apple Store Gift Cards can be redeemed only on the Apple Online Store and at Apple Retail Stores.
If you’re approached to use the cards for any other payment, you could very likely be the target of a scam and should immediately report it to your local police department as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Tips to avoid becoming the victim of a Gift Card Scams.
- Do not make payment with an Apple Gift Card, App Store & iTunes Gift Card, or Apple Store Gift Card if you are NOT purchasing an item from Apple — such as from the Apple Store, iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Books, or for an Apple Music subscription or iCloud storage. There’s no other instance in which you’ll be asked to make a payment with either of these gift cards on a non apple platform.
- Do not provide the numbers on the back of the gift card to anyone that you don’t know. please note that Once those numbers are provided to the scammers, the funds on the card will likely be spent before you are able to contact Apple or law enforcement.
- Immediately report potential scams to your local police department as well as the FTC
- (reportfraud.ftc.gov).
Contact Apple
If you believe you’re the victim of a scam involving Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or Apple Store Gift Cards, you can call Apple at 800-275-2273 (U.S.) or contact Apple Support online and say “gift cards” when prompted.
Keep reading M4links Tech news for all your favorite 🤩 tech news.
Credit: Apple
iOS 16 is Compatible with only these devices.
SIM card re-registration extended to September 30, 2022.
Will Your iPhone Receive iOS 16 update? check the requirement.
SIM Card Registration: How to Register Starting October 1, 2021.
How to link Ghana Card to your Vodafone sim (online).
