This week on AI: iPhone XS & Apple Watch Series 4 launch, iOS 12, watchOS 5 & tvOS 12 ready to download

By Roger Fingas

The iPhone XS, XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 shipped this week, alongside iOS 12, tvOS 12 and watchOS 5. There was plenty to discover about of all of them.

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Apple responds to viral tweet over disappearing iTunes moviesAirPower wireless charging pad allegedly stalled until spring by heat and interference issues65+ new features in watchOS 5 for Apple WatchEverything new in tvOS 12: Over 20 new features for Apple TVApple's watchOS 5 with Walkie Talkie, Podcast apps is now availableApple rolls out tvOS 12 with Dolby Atmos, 'zero sign-on' & moreHomePod adds phone calls, improved Siri, search by lyrics in software updateShortcuts launches on App Store as update to WorkflowApple Watch could be spared from latest round of Chinese import tariffsApple releases Safari 12 for owners of macOS Sierra & High SierraiWork updates for iOS and macOS deliver support for Siri Shortcuts, dark mode, moreChina retaliates with tariffs on U.S. goods, possibly endangering Apple's supply chainApple Watch Series 4 EKG tech got FDA clearance less than 24 hours before revealApple pays Ireland record shattering $15 billion lump sum to settle tax disputeWhat has changed with AppleCare+ for iPhone XS or Apple Watch and why you should consider coverageApple issues first developer betas for iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1Google Maps becomes first third-party navigation app with Apple CarPlay supportiOS 12.1 beta includes support for Face ID in landscape mode, likely for iPad ProsCode in iOS 12.1 beta hints at Memoji syncing over iCloud, references 'iPad2018Fall'Qualcomm dealt early blow in second ITC action against AppleSen. Rubio takes Apple to task for slow response to Adware Doctor's data harvestingReview: The iPhone XS gets longer life and camera lenses with the Moment Pro Photo battery caseSentencing set for Australian teen accused of hacking Apple's serversVideo: Apple Watch Series 4: Should you upgrade?First iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4 sales commence in Australia & New ZealandUser guide suggests Apple expected AirPower to ship with iPhone XSiPhone XS, XS Max have new power chip designed by Apple, extra antenna band