This week on AI: 'iPhone 7' holds back, 2017 Apple Watch plans, Thunderbolt Display gone & more

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Everything you need to know:

• Apple is saving major iPhone advancements for next year > >
• The iOS 10 beta kernel was left unencrypted on purpose > >
• Apple discontinued the Thunderbolt Display > >
• The 2017 Apple Watch may use micro-LED technology > >
• Apple may still be working on a monitor with a built-in GPU > >
• iBooks shoppers got a cumulative $400 million payout > >
• India loosened sourcing rules to allow Apple Stores > >

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A roundup of all of our hottest stories this week:

This year's 'iPhone 7' will lack major design changes as Apple awaits improved technology - report

Apple intentionally left iOS 10 kernel unencrypted to optimize system performance

Apple discontinues Thunderbolt Display, no replacement announced

Rumor: Apple developing power-efficient micro-LED panels for 2017 Apple Watch

Apple still working on next-gen external display with integrated graphics card - report

Apple customers to receive $400M iBooks settlement payments on Tuesday

India eases rules on local sourcing, paves way for country's first Apple Stores

Tim Cook to host fundraiser for House Speaker Paul Ryan, other Republicans

Apple's 'iPhone 7' rumored to ship with standard EarPods, Lightning adapter

Judge tosses lawsuit over 'Error 53' triggered by Touch ID repairs

Samsung, Sharp plan to ramp up OLED production ahead of Apple's rumored all-glass 2017 iPhone

Apple polls customers for feedback on streaming video & Apple TV

Apple Music coming soon to South Korea, local music organization says

Roundup: The best external monitor alternatives to Apple's discontinued Thunderbolt Display