Here are your Apple Rumors for today:
Sierra: Apple (AAPL) has released the newest version of its macOS Sierra beta to developers and public testers, reports macRumors. This marks the seventh version of the beta to be released to developers and public testers. It can be downloaded via the Software Update option in the Mac App Store. It comes out one week after the sixth macOS Sierra beta and about two months after the new operating system was announced. AAPL is currency expected to release the final version of macOS Sierra sometime this Fall.
Camera: A new report claims that Apple will be getting some of its iPhone 7 cameras from a supplier in Taiwan, AppleInsider notes. This report claims that supplier Primax Electronics will be providing the tech company with some of the cameras for its upcoming smartphones. It also states that these will be dual-lens cameras that are rumored to be coming to the iPhone 7 Plus. The majority of the company’s output is for 13-megapixel modules, which could mean that this will be what the iPhone 7 Plus uses. The new smartphones are expected to be released next month.
HomeKit: A new smart lock has been released for Apple’s HomeKit platform, reports 9to5Mac. The new lock is an updated version of the August Smart Lock. It will costs customers $229, which is an increase over its predecessor’s $199 price tag. However, it also includes a new feature that wasn’t present in the previous version. The updated August Smart Lock is compatible with Siri. This means that owners can simply tell the virtual assistant to lock or unlock certain doors in their house with minimal effort.
