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Gurman Indicates 2025 iPhone SE Arrival as Current Model Inventory Runs Low
January 20, 2025 – In his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has revealed that inventories of the iPhone SE are “rapidly dwindling” at multiple Apple retail stores across the United States. Gurman interprets this as a “credible indicator” that a new model is imminent. Currently, the existing iPhone SE (third generation) remains available…
Apple Watch SE 3 to Embrace Sustainability with Ocean-Recovered Plastic, Marking First Carbon Negative Milestone
January 18, 2025 – According to a recent tweet by Jon Prosser, the host of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech, Apple’s upcoming Apple Watch SE 3 is rumored to adopt an eco-friendly recycled plastic material for its construction. Additionally, the smartwatch may feature a broader color palette to appeal to a younger demographic. The…
Apple Closes iOS 18.2 Verification, Preventing Downgrade for Upgraded iPhones
January 14, 2025 – Apple has recently halted the verification process for iOS 18.2 updates, effectively preventing iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.2.1 from downgrading back to the earlier version. This move aligns with Apple’s standard practice of discontinuing verification for older iOS versions within a few weeks of releasing a new update….
Gurman Suggests Apple May Unveil M4-Powered iPad Air in Spring, Bypassing M3
January 14, 2025 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple might surprise the market by introducing a new iPad Air equipped with the M4 chip this spring, bypassing the M3 chip altogether. This move would contradict previous expectations that the iPad Air would receive an upgrade to the M3 chip this year. Last May, Apple…
Gurman Reveals: Apple’s iPad 11 to Upgrade with 8GB RAM and A17 Pro Chip for Apple Intelligence Support
January 13, 2025 – According to the latest scoop by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the next-generation entry-level iPad is set to embrace the AI feature suite of Apple Intelligence. Insights from the report reveal that the iPad 11 will undergo two significant upgrades to accommodate Apple Intelligence: the integration of the A17 Pro chip and…
Apple Urges Shareholders to Oppose Move to Scrap DEI Initiatives
January 13, 2025 – According to a report by Reuters, Apple Inc. has stated in a proxy filing that its board of directors is advising investors to vote against a shareholder proposal seeking to abolish the company’s diversity, equality, and inclusivity (DEI) initiatives. The proposal, submitted by the conservative think tank National Center for Public…
Siri’s Evolution: iOS 18.4 as an Appetizer, the Main Course Arrives with iOS 19.4 in 2026
January 9, 2025 – According to a report published by MacRumors yesterday (January 8), Apple is continuously refining its Siri voice assistant, with a major update slated for the iOS 19 release in 2026. Apple is planning to introduce several enhancements to Siri in the iOS/iPadOS 18.4 update, scheduled for April 2025. These improvements may…
Apple Watch Chips Made in America: TSMC Arizona Debuts S9 SiP Manufacturing Line
January 9, 2025 – According to a blog post published by Tim Culpan, TSMC’s Fab 21 in Arizona has secured new orders from Apple. The factory, which started producing A16 Bionic chips for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in September 2024, is now also manufacturing SiP chips for the Apple Watch, believed to…
TDK Unveils Compact Mobile Battery with Same Capacity, Mass Production Set for Summer
January 9, 2025 – TDK has developed a new lithium-ion battery specifically designed for smartphones, which boasts a 15% increase in charging capacity. The company plans to commence mass production in the summer of 2025, as reported by Nikkei on the 6th. With the emergence of devices supporting generative AI from companies like Apple, the…
Apple Planning Pre-April Release for Brand New iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11, Says Gurman
January 8, 2025 – Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has recently responded to rumors suggesting that Apple’s new iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 will be released in April alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Gurman confirmed that the next-generation iPhone SE and new iPad are indeed in development based on iOS 18.3. However, he clarified that…