Leading the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rumor mill today is news of AAPL sharing iMessage metadata with authorities. Today, we’ll look at that and other Apple Rumors for Wednesday.
iMessage Metadata: Apple has confirmed that it shares some metadata from iMessage and other apps with authorities, reports AppleInsider. According to a recent report, the metadata collected can include phone numbers, when the lookup occurred and the user’s IP address. This information is then sometimes shared with authorities to help them track individuals and see who they’ve been in contact with. The tech company confirmed that it shared iMessage metadata with authorities, but only when forced to do so via a subpoena or court order.
2017 iPhone: A new rumor claims that the 2017 iPhone will have a glass case, MacRumors notes. This rumor comes from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He claims that the company will use a glass case for the 2017 iPhone to provide a better gloss finish for its devices. The analysts claims that this change is being partially influenced by the success of the Jet Black iPhone 7. Kuo also claims that the 2017 iPhone will have its glass case supported by metal frames. He believes the company may use aluminum on normal devices and stainless steel for high-end models.
MacBook Pro Update: Rumor has it that Apple will be launching new version of the MacBook Pro next month, reports Macworld. The rumor for the updated MacBook Pro claims that it will be released sometime in the second half of October. Previous rumors claim that the new MacBook Pro will include Touch ID and a OLED touchscreen bar. The touchscreen bar will reportedly replace the function buttons and will change based on what program is being used. Another rumor claims that AAPL is almost done with the version of macOS Sierra that will come installed on the laptop.
