The latest iPadOS 16 developer beta makes Stage Manager compatible with older A12X and A12Z iPads, but does not include external monitor support for the feature (Nathan Ingraham/Engadget)

David Pierce / The Verge:
After months of beta tweaks, iPadOS 16’s Stage Manager still is not a great app switcher for multitasking, plagued by bugs and confusing app management logic  —  There is really only one big idea inside of iPadOS 16.  The new operating system comes with plenty of improvements and upgrades …

Nathan Ingraham / Engadget:
Google announces Chromebooks for gaming: the $650 16″ Acer Chromebook 516 GE, the $599 16″ Lenovo IdeaPad, and the $399 15.6″ ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip  —  ASUS, Acer and Lenovo built Chromebooks optimized to run services like GeForce Now.  — Three new laptops from ASUS, Acer and Lenovo

Valentina Palladino / Engadget:
Apple says iPhone 14 starts at $799, 14 Pro starts at $999, and 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099, available September 16; 14 Plus starts at $899, available October 7  —  Plus everything else announced at Apple’s “far out” event. … It’s September, and that means new iPhones are coming right around the corner.

Andrew Liszewski / Gizmodo:
Disney unveils FRAN, an AI tool that helps TV or film producers make an actor look older or younger without the need for complex and expensive visual effects  —  With just a few clicks, actors can look younger or older without the need for expensive visual effects.  —  Alerts

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple plans to allow third-party app stores and other changes on iOS and iPadOS in the EU, spurred by EU requirements coming in 2024  —  Apple Inc. is preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads, part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at complying with strict European Union requirements coming in 2024.

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple plans to allow third-party app stores and other changes on iOS and iPadOS in the EU, spurred by EU requirements coming in 2024  —  Apple Inc. is preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads, part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at complying with strict European Union requirements coming in 2024.