We're right around the midpoint of October now and we've yet to see any signs of an Apple media event to introduce new iPad and Mac hardware, so it's looking increasingly likely that rumors of the announcements coming via press release rather than an event are correct. The last week of the month may end up being fairly busy with iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura releases and potentially some of that rumored new hardware.
Apple Releases iOS 16.0.3 With iPhone 14 Bug Fixes and More
Apple this week released iOS 16.0.3 with several bug fixes. The update addresses several issues affecting iPhone 14 models, including delayed push notifications, low microphone volume during CarPlay phone calls, and the camera being slow to launch or switch between modes.
Five New Features Coming to Your iPhone With iOS 16.1
iOS 16.1 is expected to be released later this month with several new features for the iPhone.
New Apple TV Rumored to Launch in 2022 With These Four Features
Two reputable sources in analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have both claimed that a new Apple TV could be released later this year.
Google's New Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 8
Google last week unveiled the Pixel Watch, a Wear OS-based smartwatch that has a round display and a suite of health tracking features.
In a recent video on our YouTube channel, we shared a hands-on comparison of the Pixel Watch and the Apple Watch Series 8. Keep in mind that the Pixel Watch is currently not compatible with the iPhone and instead requires an Android smartphone.