Here is the iPhone 14 availability for the mid-morning of Friday, September 9th, 2022. This data is accurate as 3.5 hours after pre-orders began.

The big changes are that the iPhone 14 Pro Max are now all October 10th to October 17th for delivery. The iPhone 14 Pro only has 256GB and 1TB in Gold and Deep Purple are still available for delivery on September 16th. All other models are October 10th to October 17th.

Changes for Apple

iPhone 14 Pro

• 128GB - Deep Purple has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Deep Purple has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 128GB - Gold has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Gold has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 128GB - Silver has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 256GB - Silver has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Silver has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 1TB - Silver has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 128GB - Space Black has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 256GB - Space Black has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Space Black has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 1TB - Space Black has changed from Sep 23 - Sep 27 to Oct 10 - Oct 17

iPhone 14 Pro Max

• 128GB - Deep Purple has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 256GB - Deep Purple has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Deep Purple has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 1TB - Deep Purple has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 128GB - Gold has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 256GB - Gold has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Gold has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 1TB - Gold has changed from Fri, Sep 16 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 128GB - Silver has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 256GB - Silver has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Silver has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 1TB - Silver has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 128GB - Space Black has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 256GB - Space Black has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 512GB - Space Black has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17
• 1TB - Space Black has changed from Oct 3 - Oct 10 to Oct 10 - Oct 17

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro Max

It is that time of year again, new iPhone Pre-order day which means that it is time for me to do some posting about iPhone Availability.

This will be the only one that is posted to my main Twitter feed. Be sure to follow @waynedixonfeed for future updates.

This information is for 45 minutes after pre-orders opened, so approximately 7:45 am Central Time on September 9th, 2022.

All iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models are still available for their respective launch days. The same goes for the iPhone 14 Pro in Deep Purple or Gold. The 256GB in Silver or Space Black and 1TB Silver are also still September 16th.

iPhone 14 Pro Max is October 3rd to October 10th for all models except for the 1TB Gold.

It should be noted that these are for delivery, there may still be available product at a local Apple store, or third-party retailer.

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Yesterday Apple held their "Far Out" event and I had made some predictions and here are the results.

Four new iPhones, with no iPhone mini

There were four new iPhones, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. You can still purchase an iPhone 13 mini for $599.

Always On Screen for some, if not all, iPhone 14 models

This one was correct, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max both have an Always-On display. The display will be able to be reduced down to 1Hz to save battery.

No new iPads and no new Macs

Both of these were correct, because there were no iPads nor any Macs at this event.

New Apple Watch Series 8

There is an Apple Watch Series 8, which is very similar to the Series 7, but does include Crash Detection and a new thermometer designed for recording differences in temperature.

New Apple Watch SE

This is also correct, with the introduction of the 2nd Generation Apple Watch SE. The 2nd Generation Apple Watch SE is available to order and will begin arriving September 16th.

Possible Apple Watch Pro

This was half-right, because there is the Apple Watch Ultra, not the "pro". It is the Apple Watch Ultra. You can order it today and it will be available beginning September 23rd.

Second generation AirPods Pro

There is a pair of second generation AirPods Pro. You can order them starting September 9th and they will begin arriving September 23rd.

Recap

I think I got every single one of them correct, which is not likely to happen again in the future. You can read my recap of all of the announcements at the "Far Out" event.

Today Apple has their "Far Out" event at Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino. There were three products covered, AirPods, Apple Watch, and iPhone. Let us look at each of these starting with AirPods.

AirPods

AirPods are a popular set of in-ear headphones that many people like to use. The AirPods Pro were last introduced in October of 2019 and today Apple introduced the 2nd generation AirPods Pro. The 2nd generation AirPods Pro has gained improved battery life with up to six hours of listening time on a single charge. This is up from 4.5 hours on the 1st generation AirPods Pro. The charging case also allows for up to 30 hours of total listening time. On the topic of the charging case that has seen some changes as well.

The AirPods Pro charging case can now be charged via lightning, using MagSafe, or any Qi-compatible charger, including the Apple Watch charger. The 2nd generation AirPods Pro case also includes a lanyard, so you can easily attach them to items like a bag, purse, or any other item.

AirPods Pro are still $249 and they will be available for pre-order on September 9th, and will be available starting on September 23rd. Next, let us look at the Apple Watch.

Apple Watch

The largest part of today's event was spent on the Apple Watch. There were three new models introduced, the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and the all new Apple Watch Ultra. Let us look at all of them in turn, starting with the 2nd Generation Apple Watch SE.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation)

The new Apple Watch SE is a redesigned Apple Watch. It still has the 40mm or 44mm size as the previous version. It now has an S8 SIP. The S8 system-in-package includes some new features like Crash Detection, which can be used to automatically contact emergency services and your emergency contacts should you get into a crash while wearing the Apple Watch SE.

There are variety of bands and styles, like the Solo Loop which comes in Sunglow, Succulent, Chalk Pink, Storm Blue, Midnight, and Starlight. There are Braided Solo Loops in Rainforest, Slate Blue, Beige, Midnight, Black Unity, Pride Edition, and (PRODUCT)RED. A Slew of Sport Bands, Sport Loops, and Nike Editions.

The Apple Watch SE also has a slightly lower price at $249 for the 40mm and $279 for the 44mm version. This is in comparison to its previous $279 price tag for the 40mm and $309 for the 44mm. The GPS + Cellular models are $299 for the 40mm, and $349 for the 44mm version. You can order the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE today in one of three colors, Midnight, Starlight, and Silver. It will begin delivering on September 16th.

Now, onto the Apple Watch Series 8.

Apple Watch Series 8

The Apple Watch Series 8 is an improvement over the Apple Watch Series 7 in a variety of ways. It still has the same 41mm and 45mm case options. The Apple Watch Series 8 has the same S8 SIP as the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE, which means that it has the same Crash Detection feature.

There is a new "Low Power Mode" on the Apple Watch Series 8. This can increase the battery life up to 36 hours from a full charge, when an iPhone is paired with the Apple Watch. This can be toggled on and off in the Control Center on the Apple Watch. When you enable Low Power Mode it will disable auto-workout detection, the Always-On display, and heart health notifications, amongst other items. You can This feature is available on all Apple Watches from Series 4 and later with watchOS 9.

The Apple Watch Series 8 also brings a new sensor, this time it is a temperature sensor. To quote Apple's press release:

"Apple Watch Series 8 takes a unique approach to temperature sensing with a two-sensor design — one sensor on the back of the watch, nearest the skin, and another just under the display — reducing bias from the outside environment. Nighttime wrist temperature can be a good indicator of overall body temperature. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. In the Health app, users can see nightly shifts in baseline temperature, which can be caused by exercise, jet lag, or even illness."

The temperature sensor was designed for use for women's health, specifically this is designed to allow women to keep a record of retrospective ovulation estimates, which can be useful in family planning. Along with this temperature sensing also enables improved period predictions.

Beyond family planning, iOS 16 and watchOS 9 also add additional features for Cycle Tracking. Now users can receive notifications if their logged cycle history shows any deviations, like irregular, prolonged, or spotty periods. Thees can be symptoms of an underlying health condition, which can be discussed with a woman's physician.

As mentioned above, the Apple Watch Series 8 comes in two sizes, the 41mm and 45mm versions. You can choose from an aluminum case or a stainless steel case. The aluminum case comes in Starlight, Midnight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED. Pricing for the Aluminum is $399 for the 41mm GPS, $429 for the 45mm GPS, $499 for the 41mm GPS + Cellular, and $529 for the 45mm GPS + Cellular.

The Stainless Steel colors are Silver Graphite and Gold. The Stainless Steel are GPS + Cellular models. The 41mm is $699, and the 45mm GPS model is $749.

One thing to note is that there are no longer "Nike Editions" of the Apple Watch. There are still Nike Bands, but now you can use the Nike Watch faces on any of the Apple Watches. This is a big change from previous Apple Watches.

The Apple Watch Series 8 is available to order today and will be available starting September 16th. Now, onto the Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch Ultra

The Apple Watch Ultra is a brand new model designed for extreme conditions, and its design is meant for this. The Apple Watch Ultra sports a 49mm watch face, which is 8.8% larger than the 45mm and 17% larger than the 41mm model. The screen is enclosed by the case of the Apple Watch to help protect it against damage when hit against surfaces. Beyond encasing the screen with the case of the Apple Watch, the case material is Titanium which should also help with protecting the Apple Watch Ultra.

The Apple Watch Ultra has the side button and Digital Crown, but it also includes a new Action button. The Action button can be configured to allow you to easily perform a quick action by clicking the Action button. The actions available can be customized in the Apple Watch Ultra's settings.

The Apple Watch Ultra is designed for extreme sports, like ultra marathons, diving, hiking, and more. Since it was designed to be used in a variety of environments the screen is brighter, up to 2000 nits. There is a "Night mode", which will remove any harsh lights and change the color to be a Red to make it easier for you.

Since it is possible that you will be out in extreme environments, if you do need help there is an 86-decibel alarm that you can enable that will travel up to 600 feet, or 180 meters, so others can help find you. There is a new Compass app that will allow you to mark waypoints so you can try and find your way back.

The larger screen on the Apple Watch Ultra allows for up to 36 hours of battery life while in full workout, or up to 60 hours with low power mode. This is very helpful if you do not have a charger with you, or if you are in an area where you cannot charge the Apple Watch.

Watch Bands

There are three different watch bands designed with the Apple Watch Ultra in mind. These are Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, Ocean Band. The Alpine Loop comes in three different colors, Orange, Starlight, and Green. The Trail Loop comes in Yellow/Beige, Blue/Gray, and Black/Gray. The Ocean band comes in Yellow, White, and Midnight. There are also some bands that you find on the other Apple Watch models, like the Solo Loop, the Braided Solo Loop, Sport Band, and Sport Loop. The Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, and Ocean band are each $99.

The Apple Watch Ultra is available for order today for $799, and will be available beginning on September 23rd. Now, onto the iPhone

iPhone

Apple introduced four new iPhone 14 models today. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, as predicted there is no iPhone mini model. Let us look at each of the pairings, starting with iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. There are two physical sizes for devices, either 6.1-inch or a 6.7-inch screen. The entire iPhone 14 line up has some commonalities. This includes some camera improvements, Crash Detection, changes to Emergency SOS, and a change to SIM cards.

SIM Card Changes

There is a big change across all of the iPhone 14 models, at least in the United States. There are no longer any physical SIM slots. All devices will now have eSim. This means that you will need to transfer your number from your physical SIM to an eSim.

Action Mode

All of the iPhone 14 devices have new camera sensors, which will be discussed in each section, but one of the common items is a new feature called "Action Mode". Action Mode is designed to allow you to be right in the action and still have stabilized photos and videos, without any third-party accessory, like a Gimbal stand for stabilization. This means that you can keep up with the action and have the video come out stabilized.

Photonic Engine

iPhone 14 Pro takes computational photography even further with Photonic Engine, offering a giant leap for mid- to low-light performance in photos across all cameras through a deep integration of hardware and software: up to 2x on the Main camera, up to 3x on the Ultra Wide camera, up to 2x on the Telephoto camera, and up to 2x on the TrueDepth camera. Photonic Engine enables this dramatic increase in quality by applying Deep Fusion earlier in the imaging process to deliver extraordinary detail, and preserve subtle textures, provide better color, and maintain more information in a photo.

Crash Detection

Mentioned in the Apple Watch section is the Crash Detection. The iPhone 14 line also supports Crash Detection and can contact emergency services, if you do not cancel it in within 10 seconds.

Emergency SOS

There may be times when you are outside of cellular cover and you may need some emergency services. There is a new service called "Emergency SOS via Satellite". This function will allow your iPhone 14 to connect to a satellite and contact emergency services via text message. The iPhone 14 will help you align your iPhone with the satellite to be able to connect. This feature will be free for two years when you buy an iPhone 14 device. There is no indication of how much it will cost after the first two years. This will be available starting in November.

Now, let us look at the iPhone 14 devices.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are the non-pro models of the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 has a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen. The iPhone 14 Plus is a new model and matches the same 6.7-inch screen size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have a 4 nanometer A15 Bionic processor. This is a slightly improved A15 Bionic that provides even better efficiency which results in better battery life.

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have a total of three cameras, the front True Depth camera system, a 12MP Main Camera, and an Ultra Wide camera.The new camera has a larger ƒ/1.5 aperture and 1.9 µm pixels. This enables photo and video improvements in all lighting scenarios. The new front TrueDepth camera features an ƒ/1.9 aperture that now includes autofocus. This means that it can focus even faster than before, including with groups of people and it can make sure each one is focus.

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in five colors, Midnight, Purple, Starlight, PRODUCT(RED), and Blue. They come in storage sizes of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The iPhone 14 pricing is $799 for 128GB, $899 for 256GB, and $1099 for 512GB. The iPhone 14 Plus is $100 more, so it is $899 for 128GB, $999 for 256GB, and $1199 for 512GB. You can pre-order an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus on Friday, September 9th. The iPhone 14 will begin delivering September 16th, and the iPhone 14 Plus will begin delivering on October 7th.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have the same screen size as the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max at 6.1-inches for the iPhone 14 Pro and 6.7-inches for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.This chip features a new 6-core CPU with an accelerated 5-core GPU. The GPU has 50 percent more memory bandwidth, which will make graphic intensive apps and games that much better. The new 16-core Neural Engine provides up to 17 trillion operations per second, which is great with the new Photonic Engine.

There is a new camera system for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This system includes a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with 1.4 µm pixels, which delivers sharper images with more detail. The telephoto lens has an improved 3x optical zoom capability. The True Depth camera on the front is just like the one on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus and comes with an ƒ/1.9 aperture that, according to Apple, enables better low-light performance for photos and video. The new camera system also allows for a new Cinematic mode, which is 4K at 24 frames per second, which is the standard for many films. This is in addition to the existing 4K at 30 frames per second. There is one last big feature with the Main camera.

The Main camera is a new 48 Megapixel sensor with quad-pixel grouping. This means that each of the pixels is groups of four, which provides more light in low-light situations. Along with this, the 48 Megapixel sensor, with quad-pixel grouping, results in the standard 12 Megapixel images, with more details, and is optimized for professional workflows. The quad-pixel sensor also allows for a new 2x zoom, which will take a 12-megapixel image with the pixels that are in the center of the sensor. This results in a full 4K image with no digital zoom.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a completely new feature for the screen, an Always-On display. The Always-On display is similar to that on the Apple Watch, in that it can reduce the refresh rate down to 1Hz. This will be fantastic when you do not need the information on the screen to refresh that often. The screen is one of the biggest uses of battery on an iPhone, so being able to reduce it down to 1Hz should allow you to improved battery life.

The TrueDepth camera location has changed slightly, to be right inline with the status bar at the top of the screen, including screen around the sensor. This new sensor area is call the "Dynamic Island". This area will dynamically change depending on usage. Things like notifications will adjust and appear out of the Dynamic Island. You can tap on a notification and interact with it. Similarly, the Face ID popup will appear around the Dynamic Island. If you have multiple items that could use attention, one of the items will be off to the right, so you can interact with it as necessary.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max come in four colors, Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple. They also come in four different sizes, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The iPhone 14 costs $999 for 128GB, $1099 for 256GB, $1299 for 512GB, and $1499 for the 1TB. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is $100 more for each, meaning $1099 for 128GB, $1199 for 256GB, $1399 for 512GB, and $1599 for the 1TB model. You can pre-order iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max on Friday September 9th, with delivery starting on on September 16th.

Closing Thoughts

Today's event was packed at just over 90 minutes. 40 minutes was dedicated to the Apple Watch, another 40 minutes to the iPhone, and the last 10 minutes to the AirPods Pro. The Apple Watch models are available for order today, with the AirPods Pro and iPhone 14 line of phones being available for pre-order this Friday, September 9th.

Sources

Apple Watch Ultra
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
AirPods Pro
Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation)

Apple's 'Far Out' event is on Wednesday, and with that I have some ideas of what I think we will see at the event.

iPhone

One of Apple's Fall events is usually about the iPhone. I expect that we will see four phones, The same as the previous two years. There have long been rumors that the iPhone mini would not be in this year's line up of phones. And my guess is just that. The iPhone mini will leave the . In its place will be a larger iPhone. This will result in two 6.1-inch iPhones and two 6.7-inch iPhones.

I am presuming we will see the iPhone 14 (6.1-inch), iPhone 14 Pro (6.1-inch), and iPhone 14 Pro Max (6.7-inch). The name of the remaining phone is likely to be the "iPhone 14 Plus", with the 'Max' name being reserved for the highest end phone.

The other thing that I think the phones may have is an always-on screen. It is possible that this might only be on the "Pro" line of phones, but it is also possible that it will be on all of the phones.

The Apple Watch has had an always on screen for a couple of years, and it is likely that the iPhone will get the same feature.

Apple Watch

The Apple Watch was introduced in September 2014 and released in April of 2015. I expect a new Apple Watch Series 8 to be released in the same 41mm and 45mm configurations. I also think it is possible that there might

There are rumors of an "Apple Watch Pro", and it is possible that Apple will release one. I suspect if this is introduced it will be a larger screen, and the larger screen means a larger battery and loner battery life.

If there is a larger Apple Watch, I suspect that existing Apple Watch bands will not work with the new Apple Watch.

Along with the Apple Watch Series 8, I think there is also going to be a new Apple Watch SE model. The last one was introduced in September of 2020, so it is about time for a new model, and this event makes the most sense for that to happen.

AirPods Pro

I am suspecting that we will see a new version of the AirPods Pro. The first generation AirPods Pro were introduced in October of 2019, so it definitely time for a second generation of the AirPods Pro.

No new iPads

Apple officially made a statement to TechCrunch indicating that iPadOS 16 would be delayed until 'later this fall'. With that, this means that there are no iPads. Any new iPads will be released would likely be closer to the release of iPadOS.

No Macs

I do not expect there to be any Macs announced at this event. Similar to the iPads, it is likely that any new Macs will be released later in the fall, probably the same time as any new iPads.

Recap

Here is a recap of what I think we will see.

Overall, I think it will be a packed event, but a good one regardless. You can watch the event live at 10 am. Pacific Time on Wednesday, September 7th, on the Apple Events page, or on your Apple TV.

The final month of Summer 2022 is now officially over and we are now entering meteorological fall. Over the course of August I managed to listen to 17 titles, with only one of them being new, so only 5.88% were new titles. Normally, I would highlight a new title, but instead I want to highlight "The Caledonian Gambit" by Dan Moren:

The galaxy is mired in a cold war between the Illyrican Empire and the Commonwealth. Thrust between this struggle are Simon Kovalic, the Commonwealth’s preeminent spy, and Kyle Rankin, a lowly janitor happily scrubbing toilets on Sabaea, a remote and isolated planet. However, nothing is as it seems.
 
Kyle Rankin’s real name is Eli Brody, and he fled his home world of Caledonia years ago. Kovalic knows a top-secret Illyrican superweapon project is hiding in Caledonia. He also knows that the past Brody so desperately abandoned can grant him access to people and places that are impenetrable even for him.
 
Now Brody and Kovalic are on a mission fraught with dangerous unknowns, guaranteed to tip the scales of galactic peace. Sounds like a desperate plan, sure, but what gambit isn’t?

Next month there will definitely be a couple of new books, because I already have them pre-ordered.

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Today Apple sent out invitations to various people in the media about an event happening on September 7th. There were two different invitations sent out, one for an in-person event and another for streaming. The fact that there are two different invitations being sent out indicates that this might be a similar to the World Wide Developer Conference keynote where a selection of press and developers were able to attend the keynote in person.

This event will begin streaming at 10 am Pacific Time on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022. Typically, Apple has Tuesday events, but September 5th is Labor Day in the United States, so it will be on Wednesday the 7th.

As with all other events this one has a theme, "Far Out". It has also become standard that there is an Augmented Reality experience when you visit the Apple Events page.

This event's AR object is a star field that you can zoom in on and view. Music will also play if you zoom in far enough.

It is likely that Apple will announce the new line up of iPhones as well as any new Apple Watches. It is not likely that we will see any new iPads given that Apple confirmed that iPadOS will be released later in the fall.

As is the case with all Apple's events I will have a recap of what was announced sometime after the event, as well as my predictions, sometime before the event.

There has been speculation that Apple would be releasing iPadOS later than iOS 16.0. Typically, Apple does not comment on when they will do this, but Apple has indeed made this official. Apple issued a statement to TechCrunch that said:

This is an especially big year for iPadOS. As its own platform with features specifically designed for iPad, we have the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule. This Fall, iPadOS will ship after iOS, as version 16.1 in a free software update.

Beyond this, today Apple released another set of betas for developers. Specifically they released, iOS 16 Beta 7, iPadOS 16 Beta 7, and watchOS 9 Beta 7. The installed version of iOS is displayed as 16.0, and the installed version for iPadOS is displayed as 16.1. This just provides additional confirmation to Apple's statement above.

This is not the first time that iPadOS has been released later than iOS and it is not known whether or not Apple will continue to have separate initial release cycles going forward, only time will tell if that is the case.

With iPadOS being its own operating system, it does not necessarily need to be tied to the release of iOS, even if it has been so in the past. Even so, it would be beneficial for Apple to possibly let developers know earlier in the beta cycle whether or not the operating systems will be released at the same time, or even close together, so that developers can plan their new releases and upgrades accordingly.

Source: TechCrunch

Over the lats six months or so I have had to debug a couple of interesting issues with iPads, in particular iPads with cellular on them. The two devices were an 2nd generation iPad and another was a 2nd Generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Let us look at both of these, starting with the 2nd generation iPad.

2nd Generation iPad

The issue that this iPad was exhibiting was that it would start randomly saying "Activating iPad". The issues as intermittent and would do this upon reboot as well as when waking the iPad up.

Rebooting it would not fix it, as it would still give the same issue. Sometimes, letting it sit and attempt to activate would allow it to work, at least for a while. Before it would just be intermittent and happen occasionally, but starting in May it would do it consistently.

While sitting and pondering it for a bit, I came to realization of what was happening. The 2nd generation iPad had a 3G modem in it. The reason that it started doing it consistently in March was because the T-Mobile 3G service began to be shut down in March.

The fix for this was quite simple, remove the 3G SIM card from the iPad, and it works perfectly fine now.

2nd Generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro

The second iPad that has been having issues is a 2nd Generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 2017. The issue started with the iOS 15.0.1 update. Updating to iOS 15 on this device was no problem, but starting with iOS 15.0.1 it would no longer update.

The update would download, but upon trying to install it, it would get stuck on "verifying update". No matter how long I let it sit there, it would not do anything. I tried updating using a Mac, through Finder, but that also did not work. The same thing would occur, it would just sit there and spin at the "Verifying Update" window. I could reboot the iPad, and try again, but it would not do anything differently, just the same results.

Now, being the Apple nerd that I am, the fact that it would not update bugged me to no end. So yesterday, I wanted to really figure out what the issue was. I had tried doing some searching online previously, but everything that came up would lead me to a bogus solution.

That is, until this thread (available at https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253245929) came up from the Apple discussions forums, why it did not appear the previous times I did my searching, I do not know.

The first solution suggested to "Insert a SIM card and then do the update", and after inserting a SIM card, and re-trying the update, it actually worked. The second most helpful suggestion on that thread indicated that simply removing the SIM card tray would fix the issue. I did not try this second solution, because the first one worked. It should be noted that the SIM does not need to be an active one, just any compatible SIM card would work.

Obviously, there must be an issue with iOS 15 and verifying an update on a cellular iPad Pro when there is no SIM card in the slot. It is not yet known if the same thing will happen when updating to iOS 16, or if Apple will actually fix it. It seems like these types of issues wait until major versions to be fixed. At least there is a workaround that does indeed work.

July 2022 has just ended, which means that it is now 'Back to School' season. For July I did not listen to that many titles over the past month. I started and stopped a number of titles, but did not finish them because they just were not what I wanted to listen to. Instead, I opted to listen to items that I have listened to before. I only listened to 11 items and none of them were new titles.

All of the titles are Science Fiction titles, which is not too surprising, but typically there is some other genre.

It is likely that I will have new titles each of the next three months, at least I have pre-orders in for titles that are coming out in the next three months.

The book I am going to highlight for July is "Collapsing Empire" by John Scalzi.

Our universe is ruled by physics. Faster than light travel is impossible—until the discovery of The Flow, an extradimensional field available at certain points in space-time, which can take us to other planets around other stars.

Riding The Flow, humanity spreads to innumerable other worlds. Earth is forgotten. A new empire arises, the Interdependency, based on the doctrine that no one human outpost can survive without the others. It’s a hedge against interstellar war—and, for the empire’s rulers, a system of control.

The Flow is eternal—but it’s not static. Just as a river changes course, The Flow changes as well. In rare cases, entire worlds have been cut off from the rest of humanity. When it’s discovered that the entire Flow is moving, possibly separating all human worlds from one another forever, three individuals—a scientist, a starship captain, and the emperox of the Interdependency—must race against time to discover what, if anything, can be salvaged from an interstellar empire on the brink of collapse.

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