Rumors about the "iPhone 8," new AI technology, and new iPad Pros continued to grow, but there was also news of important corporate maneuvers -- including two new executive positions at Apple, and a long-awaited settlement in the company's legal battle with Nokia.
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Everything you need to know:
- Apple is working on a 'Neural Engine' chip dedicated to AI tasks > >
- Apple and Nokia agreed to settle their legal fight over patents > >
- The "iPhone 8" and "7s" should ship sometime after Sept. 17 > >
- Problems with embedding Touch ID in the "iPhone 8's" OLED screen may be sorted out > >
- But forget OLED - Apple may already be testing Micro LED technology > >
- Apple HR head Denise Young Smith is now in charge of "Inclusion and Diversity" > >
- Apple News is getting an "editor in chief" > >
- Qualcomm wants to force Apple suppliers to pay royalties > >
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Apple and Nokia settle patent dispute, agree to multi-year licenseApple staff blackout dates hint at 'iPhone 8' launch post-Sept. 17TSMC source alleges 'iPhone 8' Touch ID embedded in display, wider screen ratioApple rumored to have ordered small batch of Micro LED screens for testingApple HR head Denise Young Smith takes up new role as VP for 'Inclusion and Diversity'Apple makes New York Magazine editor Lauren Kern 'editor in chief' at Apple NewsQualcomm seeks court order forcing Apple suppliers to pay royalties amid legal disputeFirst video of 'iPhone 8' mockup hits the webNew renders of Apple's 10.5" iPad Pro demonstrate thin bezels, microphone placementApple received national security letter in 2016, US government sought data from 20K devicesCases for Apple's 2017 iPad Pros hint at tall 10.5-inch model, new mic positionsApple Music starts charging for three-month trials in some countriesLawsuit accuses Apple & Visa of stealing ideas behind Apple Pay as Apple teases new techReview: DJI's Mavic Pro is the best iPhone-connected drone you can buySamsung order report points to wider adoption of OLED screens in 2018 'iPhone 9' refreshIndia promises Apple tax-free iPhone parts imports in exchange for expanded manufacturingIkea Tradfri smart bulb system will get Apple HomeKit upgrade in the summerApple prepares to test 5G cellular for future iPhones & other devicesApple puts free Swift curriculum on iBooks, plans courses at US schools'iPhone 8' production problems force late shipments, but little impact on Apple stock, analyst saysIntel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free for manufacturers in 2018Dash returns to App Store seven months after review system manipulation accusationsWatch: See DJI's Jedi-like palm-based gesture controls in action with the new Spark droneApple developing dedicated AI chip called Apple Neural Engine