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Apple Watch Turns 10: Code Reveals Plans for a Major Celebration
November 06, 2024 – MacRumors reported yesterday that Apple is planning a celebration for the “10th anniversary” of the Apple Watch, potentially teasing the launch of a new product. Hints from the iOS 18.2 beta suggest that Apple might be gearing up for commemorative activities, possibly introducing a fresh activity challenge linked to the milestone….
Apple’s Low-Cost Vision Pro Mass Production Pushed Back to 2027 and Beyond, Says Analyst
November 04, 2024 – According to a recent statement by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the mass production of the low-cost version of Vision Pro has been delayed until after 2027 for some time now. Kuo clarified that this means Apple’s new head-mounted display device in 2025 will only feature an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5…
Chip Industry Shakeup: Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm in Bidding War for Intel
November 02, 2024 – Reports indicate that in the race to acquire Intel, not only is Qualcomm deeply interested, but Apple and Samsung are also throwing their hats into the ring. For Qualcomm, which is currently embroiled in a dispute with Arm, the prospect of owning x86 IP is particularly enticing. Meanwhile, Apple, which already…
iPhone 16 Permitted as Personal Luggage in Indonesia, But Not for Commercial Use
October 28, 2024 – The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has announced that travelers are permitted to bring iPhone 16 devices into the country, but the sale of these devices is prohibited. Due to Apple not meeting Indonesia’s local investment targets, the newly released iPhone 16 series, which launched in September, cannot be sold in Indonesia….
Apple to Roll Out Genmoji and More in iOS 18.2 Beta Soon
October 28, 2024 – Apple announced last Friday that it will be rolling out its new Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand features to users of the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 developer betas in the “coming weeks.” The complete news article was shared on Apple’s Feedback Assistant website, detailing how users…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 Set to Debut Next Year, with Display Panels Shipping Next Month: Ross Young
October 25, 2024 – According to a tweet published yesterday by Ross Young, the CEO of screen supply chain consulting firm DSCC, on the X platform (exclusively for subscribers), the panel for Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is set to begin shipping this month. Additionally, the estimated shipment date for the iPhone SE 4’s display panels…
Siri’s New Superpower: Answering Questions While You Watch Images and Videos with ChatGPT AI
October 25, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on October 24th, Apple has integrated the ChatGPT AI chat experience into Siri in the first beta version update of iOS 18.2. This update has unlocked a variety of new capabilities for Siri, one of which allows users to inquire about…
Apple’s M4 Mac Lineup Looms as Inventory Dwindles, Online Unveiling Likely
October 22, 2024 – According to a post by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg on the Thread platform today, Apple is poised to update its M4 Mac product line based on current inventory status. However, the preparations suggest that the launch may not include a physical event and is instead likely to be announced online. In…
Apple’s AI Reportedly Lagging Behind by at Least Two Years, Says Internal Staff
October 21, 2024 – In his recent Power On episode, Mark Gurman revealed that some Apple employees believe the company is lagging behind its competitors in artificial intelligence development by approximately two years. According to Gurman, internal research at Apple has indicated that ChatGPT has a higher accuracy rate than Siri by about 25% and…
Siri’s IQ Upgrade: Apple Speeds Up ChatGPT Integration for Enhanced Text and Image Capabilities
October 18, 2024 – According to a report published by technology media outlet MacRumors on October 17th, Apple is currently working at full capacity to introduce a brand-new Apple Intelligence feature to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15. Recent discoveries in Siri’s backend code suggest that the Cupertino-based company is actively integrating ChatGPT into…