Apple News headlines August 13

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Apple may stagger iPhone Ultra launch, put America first
We’d heard Apple may only have limited quantities of the iPhone Ultra available on launch, now it looks as if rollout will be in stages starting with the US.
Apple hires American Airlines exec as VP Government Affairs
Nate Gatten takes the role August 31. A Republican, he takes a role formerly held by former Obama official and EPA chief, Lisa Jackson.
Apple veteran Dan Riccio invests in 3D leader
Apple’s former SVP Hardware Engineering, Dan Riccio has joined 3D tech leader Formlabs as advisor/investor. “Formlabs has quietly built one of the most complete hardware, software, and materials platforms I’ve seen outside of a handful of the world’s best consumer companies,” he said.
Apple’s iPhone price rise to be $100?
Everyone is expecting Apple to increase the cost of existing iPhone models, the latest single-source speculation suggests a $100 bump across the range. We shall see.
Apple Watch retains 46% smartwatch market
Consumers want either minimalist, screenless trackers they can wear 24/7 or feature-rich sports watches with superior accuracy and multi-day battery life. Perhaps Apple should make one?
