On the eve of Apple's Sept. 12 iPhone event, last-minute rumors and an iOS 11 GM leak hinted at "iPhone 8" details, as well as the device's troubled history. In a pair of separate surprises, the company also launched new high-end Beats headphones, and was rumored to be pursuing rights to the James Bond franchise.
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Everything you need to know:
- Leaked iOS 11 GM revealed details of "iPhone 8" and a new AirPods revamp > >
- As well as confirmation of an LTE Apple Watch > >
- The "iPhone 8" may go on sale Sept. 15, but not ship until October > >
- Prices could range from $999 to $1,199 > >
- Apple may have been forced to abandon Touch ID at the last minute > >
- If the company wants to buy Bond, it could cost billions > >
- Speaking of bonds, Apple issued a $5 billion bond sale > >
- The W1-equipped Beats Studio3 Wireless ships in October, for $350 > >
- Apple has picked up four more TV executives to tackle original video > >
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Leaked iOS 11 GM confirms 'iPhone 8' 'Face ID' facial detection, revamped AirPods, moreLTE Apple Watch 'Series 3' tipped in leaked iOS 11 GMSecond report suggets Sept. 15 OLED 'iPhone 8' preorders, but shipments not until OctoberProlific leaker claims 'iPhone 8' will cost between $999 and $1199, depending on configurationDitching Touch ID in 'iPhone 8' wasn't Apple's first choice, was forced by technical restraints - reportApple allegedly making big push for $5 billion James Bond 007 movie franchise rightsApple launches $350 Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones with W1 chip, improved noise cancelingApple issues $5B bond sale to fund capital return programApple recruits four TV executives to growing video team, offers hints at future programmingSouth Korean court rejects Qualcomm request to suspend $912M antitrust rulingApple discontinues annual London music festivalHow to integrate iPhone into your strength training regimenApple allegedly gearing up for future iPhone with greater than 12MP camera orderTim Cook says Apple will continue to push for 'Dreamers' despite Trump plansVideo: Which iPad Pro is right for you? 10.5" vs. 12.9"Boston Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal pitching signs in games against YankeesSamsung is sole supplier of costly 'iPhone 8' OLED, putting Apple in 'urgent need' of alternativesT-Mobile bundles Netflix subscription with unlimited One family plansApple developer portal undergoes maintenance after system 'glitch'Apple secures lower streaming rate in new deal with Warner Music Group, report saysLogitech adds HomeKit to Circle 2 Wired, says Apple won't allow support on battery-powered modelImminent arrival of HDR iTunes Store content reaffirmed in new code findingsHomePod hardware purportedly pops up in China and California ahead of December launchUp to 143M US consumers exposed in Equifax hack, could impact iPhone buyersSpotify drops Web streaming for users of Apple's Safari browser