In this week’s Friday 5, we cover Apple’s rare free giveaway for Apple Watch's 10th anniversary, the insanely thin iPhone 17 Air leaks, and the exciting iPadOS 19 desktop mode

In this week’s Friday 5, we cover Apple’s rare free giveaway for Apple Watch's 10th anniversary, the insanely thin iPhone 17 Air leaks, and the exciting iPadOS 19 desktop mode rumors. Plus, a look at iOS 19, Apple Intelligence, and when to expect iOS 18.5. Let’s dive into everything Apple! 🔥

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## Chapters

00:01 — Free Apple Watch Gift + Friday 5 Intro
00:32 — Apple Watch Turns 10
01:49 — Free Fitness Day Collectible
02:15 — iPhone 17 Air Leaks: Thinner Than Buttons
03:06 — iPhone 17 Air Specs & Market Position
03:29 — iPadOS 19: True Desktop Mode Incoming
03:55 — iOS 19: DeX-Style Mode for iPhone
04:21 — Apple Intelligence Updates Coming in iOS 19
05:39 — iOS 18.5 Release Timeline
06:02 — Final Thoughts + Apple Watch Reflection

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