In this week's top stories: It was a big week here at 9to5Mac as we
exclusively reported numerous details about what to expect from iOS 14,
watchOS 7, new Apple Watch models, and much more. Read on as we roundup
everything we reported this week.
watchOS 7
We kicked things off with the news that Apple is developing the ability for
Apple Watch to
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/08/apple-watch-blood-oxygen-saturation/> detect
blood oxygen levels for the first time. This is based on code from iOS 14
that was seen by 9to5Mac.
We also expect Apple Watch Series 6 to include a new Infograph Pro watch
face, SchoolTime features, sleep tracking and much more.
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/08/apple-watch-blood-oxygen-saturation/> Apple
Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/apple-watch-series-6-watchos-7-features/>
Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include 'Infograph Pro' with
tachymeter, SchoolTime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/11/watchos-7-watch-face/> watchOS 7 to
include new 'International' Apple Watch face with multiple country flags
iOS 14
We then opened the floodgates for iOS 14, reporting numerous new features
that are in development for this year's updates.
Perhaps most notably, Apple is
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/sophisticated-mouse-cursor-support-coming-to
-ios-14-new-ipad-smart-keyboard-models-with-trackpad/> developing
sophisticated mouse cursor support for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. This includes
things like support for multiple pointers, gestures, and much more. Apple is
also developing a new augmented reality application for iOS that
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/apple-developing-new-augmented-reality-app-f
or-ios-14-testing-apple-store-and-starbucks-partnership/> it's testing with
Apple Stores and Starbucks.
HomeKit will also gain <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-homekit/> new
features in iOS 14, based on leaked code seen by 9to5Mac. Apple is
developing new face recognition features for HomeKit cameras, enhancements
to Apple TV audio, and Night Shift for lights. Meanwhile, the iOS Home
screen might even change this year, with Apple
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-home-screen-list-view/> developing a
new list view option.
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/sophisticated-mouse-cursor-support-coming-to
-ios-14-new-ipad-smart-keyboard-models-with-trackpad/> Sophisticated mouse
cursor support coming to iOS 14, new iPad Smart Keyboard models with
trackpad
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/apple-developing-new-augmented-reality-app-f
or-ios-14-testing-apple-store-and-starbucks-partnership/> Apple developing
new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks
partnership
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-homekit/> HomeKit in iOS 14:
Face recognition, Apple TV audio, Night Shift for lights
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-home-screen-list-view/> iOS
14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-wallpapers-third-parties-improved-acc
essibility-alipay-apple-pay/> iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay
Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more
tvOS 14
For Apple TV, code
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-iphone-9-ipad-pro-apple-tv/>
indicates that Apple is developing a new workouts application codenamed
"Seymour." This application would allow users to download workouts and be
coached directly from their Apple TV. It would also tie in with Apple Watch
for fitness tracking and Apple Music for audio.
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-iphone-9-ipad-pro-apple-tv/>
Apple developing workouts application for Apple TV with Apple Music and
Apple Watch integration
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-homekit/> iOS 14: New
permanent audio output option for Apple TV boxes
Hardware
Last but not least, iOS 14
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-iphone-9-ipad-pro-apple-tv/> code
confirms many of the new features we expect for the iPhone 9 and updated
iPad Pro models. There's also evidence that Apple is developing a new remote
for the Apple TV, but it's unclear if this will be a dramatic redesign or an
iterative update based on the Siri Remote.
iOS 14 also reveals our first look at Apple's upcoming high-end over-ear
headphones with AirPods features.
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/airpods-headphones-ios-14/> iOS 14
icon leak reveals first look at Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones with
AirPods features
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-14-iphone-9-ipad-pro-apple-tv/>
iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote,
AirTags, more
More of this week's top stories below.
Coronavirus
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/14/apple-card-coronavirus-payment/>
Apple allowing Apple Card customers to skip March payment without interest
due to coronavirus
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/13/apple-announces-wwdc-2020-coming-in-june-as-
a-new-online-experience/> Apple announces WWDC 2020 coming in June as an
'online experience'
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/14/apple-store-coronavirus-closures/>
Apple responds to COVID-19 by closing all stores outside of China until
March 27
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/apple-retail-workers-coronavirus/>
Apple giving retail and hourly workers unlimited sick leave for
coronavirus-like symptoms
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/apple-news-coronavirus/> Apple News
launches Coronavirus Special Coverage with curated stories and resources
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/12/work-from-home/> How to work from
home effectively during the coronavirus outbreak
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/11/apple-italy-store-closures/> Apple
closes all retail stores in Italy until further notice due to coronavirus
pandemic
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/wwdc-cancellation/> WWDC
cancellation seems inevitable as Santa Clara County bans mass gatherings
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/5g-iphone-iphone-se-2-coronavirus-delays/>
Analyst expects 5G iPhone and iPhone SE 2 launch delays as coronavirus
disruption continues
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/clean-sanitize-mac-keyboard-mouse-apple-devi
ces/> How to clean and sanitize your Mac, keyboard, mouse, other devices
with Apple's updated guidance
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/11/apple-coronavirus-white-house-meeting/>
White House officials call on Apple and other tech companies to help fight
coronavirus
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/apple-coronavirus-ireland/> Apple
employee at Ireland campus tests positive for coronavirus, company deep
cleaning all offices
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/14/apple-remote-work-report/> WSJ:
Apple's shift to remote working faces glitches due to secrecy, unclear
guidelines
iPhone
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/08/apple-store-iphone-can-do-whaaaat-avenue/>
iPhone can do whaaaat? New Apple Store displays invite you to learn
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/elon-musk-ios-13-bugs/> Elon Musk
knocks Apple's recent iOS software quality, says it 'broke my email system'
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/ios-13-4-beta-5/> Apple releasing
fifth developer beta of iOS 13.4 and more today
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/apples-latest-shot-on-iphone-ad-is-a-5-hour-
one-take-video-through-the-hermitage-museum/> Apple's latest Shot on iPhone
ad is a 5 hour one-take video through the Hermitage museum
Mac
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/12/kuo-expects-first-arm-macs-as-soon-as-q4-202
0-major-macbook-chassis-redesign-coming-in-2021/> Kuo expects first ARM Macs
as soon as Q4 2020, major MacBook chassis redesign coming in 2021
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/12/kuo-new-macbook-pro-and-macbook-air-with-new
-scissor-switch-keyboard-launching-by-june/> Kuo: New MacBook Pro and
MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June
Apple Watch
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/06/oppo-officially-unveils-its-first-smartwatch
-with-its-own-signature-design/> Oppo officially unveils its first
smartwatch with its own 'signature design' that may just be a tad familiar
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/11/apple-releasing-watchos-6-2-beta-5-to-develo
pers-today/> Apple releasing watchOS 6.2 beta 5 to developers today
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/10/things-apple-watch-rewrite/> Things
task manager now works with multiple Apple Watches, no iPhone required
By <https://9to5mac.com/author/chmiller44/> Chance Miller
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