This week’s Apple news and headlines, including iPhone 17 Air details, iPhone 16 Pro sales, important iOS 18 updates, MacBook Pro release date, iPad Mini predictions, the best iPhone 16 cases, new macOS certifications, and more. I’ll look back.
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Thin adhesive solution for iPhone 17 Air
This year’s iPhone 16 has a new adhesive that holds it to the battery, which releases its grip when electrical current is applied. It looks like this feature will be coming next year not only to the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, but also to the iPhone 17 Air. While we’re excited about the new battery technology, we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that this is another pointer to thinner iPhones coming in 2025.
“Of the four iPhone 17 models that Apple will launch next year, the Air will undoubtedly benefit the most from electroadhesive battery technology. It is the iPhone with the smallest capacity battery. The thickness of the battery is also affected. ”
(Maijin Bu via BGR).
Disappointing iPhone 16 Pro sale
The expected supercycle of Apple Intelligence adaptations has yet to emerge. The iPhone 16 family is keeping the same pace as last year’s sales, but it’s the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus that are seeing growth…Sales of the Pro line are down significantly. What is at the heart of this disappointment?
“Early sales figures indicate that overall iPhone orders are down around 12 percent. Most smartphone makers would be happy with the 37 million unit figure, but Apple is concerned about the decline in numbers. Orders are down, especially for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, with sales of the cheaper iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus maintaining Cupertino’s numbers.
(Forbes).
Latest iOS 18 update
Although this is not a major update that includes the first public release of Apple Intelligence, it is an important one as the latest point update for iOS addresses some serious bugs and security issues. iOS 18.0.1 is pretty much an “install now” update.
“The security issues with this update were serious. One of the vulnerabilities was that the VoiceOver feature could read out your saved passwords. If your phone fell into the wrong hands, You just don’t want someone nearby who can eavesdrop on this information.”
(Forbes).
New MacBook Pro release date details
Apple’s next launch event will feature several new Macs, MacBooks, and iPads. The waiting time is not long either. Last year’s Halloween event will be repeated in the following key regions ahead of its November 1st release date:
“The new MacBook Pro has long been expected to launch in October. That event could happen around Halloween, possibly in conjunction with the spooky holiday, ahead of a retail launch in November, and that month. 1st place. ”
(Forbes).
AI Boost for iPad Mini
What can we expect from the new Mac? Tim Hardwick is looking forward to the iPad Mini 7, also scheduled for release in early November. It’s been three years since the last iPad Mini, so what’s different, starting with chipset selection and the need for generation AI support?
“The iPad Pro and iPad Air currently have M-series chips, but the iPad mini 7 is expected to have an A-series chip, either the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro or the A18 found in the iPhone 15 Pro. It is likely that the iPhone 16 will feature a significant performance increase over the current model, the A15 Bionic, as well as support for Apple Intelligence features.
(McRumors).
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No matter how well built a new iPhone is, countless users will want to put it in a protective case. After all, it’s an expensive piece of kit to leave exposed to the elements, regardless of its IP rating. But which case is best? There’s only one way to find out… Follow David Phelan’s guide.
“But no, the old case won’t fit, because the latest model has a new button called Camera Control, and the old mute/ringtone switch is now a differently shaped action button. And anyway, you’re really Would you like to put your new phone in a year-old case?”
(Forbes).
And finally…
It’s a small point in OS culture, but the team at El Reg not only points out the inclusion of POSIX certification for macOS Sequia, but they also have fun digging into why this is a “very good idea.”
“Sequoia appeared as the most recent entry in the Open Group’s UNIX® Certified Products Register. In fact, there are separate entries for the Apple Silicon and x86-64 versions, so Sequoia appears in both #1 and #2. This directive is particularly important, but if Apple continues to pay certification fees, the x86-64 version will be removed from the list at some point when Apple stops supporting Intel-powered kits.
(register).
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