In a week full of exciting developments, Apple has made headlines once again. From leaked details about the upcoming iPhone 16 camera to changes in the App Store rules, here's a roundup of the latest news and updates from Apple.

Starting with the highly anticipated iPhone 16, new CAD drawings have revealed a shift in the camera lens arrangement. Instead of a diagonal layout, Apple is opting for a vertical arrangement. This change is expected to benefit Apple's mixed reality headset, as the smartphone's camera alignment will enhance the experience of playing spatial videos.

In a significant shift for app developers, Apple has now allowed single developer app stores in addition to its own marketplace. This move, currently limited to Europe, marks a departure from the requirement for app stores to feature multiple developers' apps. It remains to be seen if similar changes will be adopted by other governments worldwide.

Not only has Apple improved the processing power of its latest MacBook Air, but it has also boosted the speed of accessing storage. By switching from a single 256 GB SSD to two 128 GB SSDs, the M3 MacBook Air now boasts faster read and write speeds, surpassing even the performance of its predecessor, the M1 MacBook Air.

In terms of Apple's silicon plans, a timetable for the next-generation M4 chip has been discussed. While further details are scarce, it is expected that the new chip will be featured in the next MacBook Pro. If following the traditional release cycle, the M4 chip would likely debut in the first half of 2025, although a late 2024 release is also being considered.

Turning to the iPad lineup, an upcoming refresh is expected to introduce new bright and vivid screens across the Pro range. The most significant change will be swapping the LCD screen with miniLED backlights for an OLED display. This means that both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models will have the same screen technology for the first time in years, with Samsung Display being the sole supplier of display driver IC (DDI) for these devices.

On the wearable front, Apple is reportedly experimenting with new gestures to navigate the Apple Watch interface. A recently published patent suggests using palm and finger movements away from the screen, including a "side-to-side" motion reminiscent of signaling "stand" in blackjack. Additionally, a clenched fist gesture could be central to new user interface elements.

Lastly, Apple's browser power has come under scrutiny. Following Apple's iOS update that allowed users to choose their default web browser, the privacy-focused Brave browser reported a spike in downloads on iPhones. This trend reinforces the notion that when given a choice, consumers are opting for alternatives to Safari.

This wraps up the highlights of Apple's eventful week. Stay tuned for more updates on Forbes' Apple Loop, and don't forget to follow for the latest coverage.