This week on AI: Apple event showcases iPhone XS, XS Max & XR, Apple Watch Series 4

Apple finally swung the hammer this week, introducing the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, as well as the Apple Watch Series 4. We also found out when the company is set to release iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, and macOS Mojave.

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Here are the most popular news items and features:

• Apple debuts 5.8-inch iPhone XS and 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max with OLED screens > >
• Apple Watch Series 4 is here with full-screen OLED display, slimmer chassis > >
• Apple announces colorful new 6.1-inch iPhone XR with full-screen Liquid Retina Display and Face ID > >
• Verizon's '5G' home broadband to launch on Oct. 1, free Apple TV 4K included > >
• Dual-SIM and eSIM technology in iPhone XS and iPhone XR enables use of two phone plans on one device > >
• Video: Apple just released the iOS 12 GM, here's everything you need to know > >
• Compare the iPhone XS and iPhone XR versus the size of other iPhones with this printable guide > >
• iPhone XR hands-on: New model called 'fascinating,' 'a super-strange phone' > >
• How to watch Apple's Sept. 12 'Gather round' iPhone Xs event, and follow along with AppleInsider > >

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Apple to ship iOS 12 on Sept. 17

Apple's tvOS 12 with Dolby Atmos, 'zero sign-on' coming Sept. 17

HomePod adds phone calls, improved Siri, search by lyrics in software update

Apple will release macOS Mojave on September 24

Apple's updates case lineup for new iPhone Xs, iPhone XR with fresh colors

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AppleCare+ adds theft and loss protection for iPhone, starts at $14.99 per month

Apple discontinues sales of iPhone X, 6S, 6S Plus and SE

Apple drops bundled 3.5mm adapters from all new iPhones, sticks with 5W USB-A power

iPhone XS, XR hands-on: Max is large but light, XR shows major potential

iPhone battery prices to go up in 2019, but stay below pre-2018 levels

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Apple refreshes Apple Watch band lineup with new colors and styles

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Apple raises AppleCare+ pricing for Apple Watch Series 4 to $79, introduces monthly payments

Apple investing to protect mangrove forest in Colombia to offset carbon emissions

Apple now accepting preorders of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4

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macOS Mojave fixes problems with DisplayLink multiple monitor drivers

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Apple pledges $1M to Red Cross as Hurricane Florence makes landfall

How dual-SIM works with Apple's iPhone XS & XS Max