Featured: WWDC schedule, iOS 18 rumors and Beats Solo Buds release date

WWDC month is here! Rumors about what we might see at Apple’s annual developer conference have been growing for months, and we’re now just days away from the main event where Apple will reveal what it has in store for iOS 18, macOS 15 and more.

Apple’s Beats brand also has new products set to launch shortly, while Apple has finally offered discounted refurbished iPhone 14 models for those looking to save money, so read on below for all the details!

Apple shares WWDC 2024 schedule, including keynote time

Apple’s developer conference, WWDC, is just over a week away, and the schedule for the event’s biggest sessions is now available.

Apple’s keynote kicks off on June 10 at 10 a.m. PT with the announcement of iOS 18 and other major software updates.

Apple now sells refurbished iPhone 14 models

Apple this week began selling refurbished iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max models in the United States and some other countries for the first time since the devices were released in September 2022. models sold out quickly, but stocks must be replenished over time.

Apple’s refurbished iPhones come with a new battery, new outer shell and case, and a charging cable.

These 10 new AI features would be available in iOS 18

iOS 18 has been widely rumored to add a wide range of new AI features to the iPhone, and a new report has provided more details on what to expect.

New features reportedly include AI-powered photo editing, voice memo transcription, suggested replies to emails and messages, personalized emojis automatically generated based on the content of a user’s messages, Safari web search improved and much more.

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, Dan and Hartley discuss a wide range of rumors about iOS 18 in Apple’s built-in apps and beyond.

What to expect from CarPlay on iOS 18

iOS 18 will include new features for Apple’s in-car software system, CarPlay.

In a press release earlier this month, Apple highlighted three new accessibility features coming to CarPlay as part of the update, including sound recognition, voice control and color filters. Additionally, Apple’s website says the first vehicles equipped with next-generation CarPlay will arrive in 2024, so the rollout could coincide with iOS 18.

Beats Solo Buds available to order June 18, launch June 20

The Beats Solo Buds were first announced back in April, and Apple has now shared availability details.

Apple says Solo Buds will be available to order on June 18 and launch on June 20. Priced at $79.99, the wireless earbuds offer up to 18 hours of battery life, a USB-C carrying case, and Find My support on iOS and Android. However, they don’t have active noise cancellation and the carrying case doesn’t have a built-in battery.

New Beats Pill speaker listed on Apple’s regulatory website

After appearing alongside famous athletes, in iOS 17.5 code and in the FCC database, a new Beats Pill speaker is now listed on Apple’s regulatory compliance site for Europe.

Apple discontinued the previous Beats Pill+ speaker in 2022. The new version will likely feature a USB-C charging port, support for a newer Bluetooth version, a built-in cord option, battery life longer battery, and much more.

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