Apple’s flurry of exercise to shut out October is nicely underway, led on the {hardware} aspect by the launch of the brand new iPad mini and Apple uncharacteriscally teasing some Mac updates for subsequent week even with out an introduced occasion.
On the software program aspect, Apple Intelligence is able to make its debut in iOS 18.1 and associated updates subsequent week, however Apple has already begun beta testing additional AI options in iOS 18.2, so learn on beneath for all the small print on these tales and extra!
Apple Teases M4 Mac Bulletins Subsequent Week
We have lengthy been anticipating a number of Mac launches to occur across the finish of this month, and Apple has now basically made it official with advertising chief Greg Joswiak teasing an “thrilling week of bulletins” developing centered round a Mac theme.
Take a look at our overview of all the things we’re anticipating to see subsequent week, with essentially the most notable Mac replace being a redesigned Mac mini.
Fingers-On With the New iPad Mini 7
Following final week’s press launch announcement of the seventh-generation iPad mini, the newest model of Apple’s smallest pill is now out there and we have had an opportunity to go hands-on with it.
Whereas the brand new iPad mini appears almost equivalent to its predecessor, it does embody plenty of inside enhancements, led by the A17 Professional chip that brings assist for Apple Intelligence.
Apple Seeds iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 Launch Candidates With Apple Intelligence
Apple is rumored to be releasing iOS 18.1 and associated working system updates this coming Monday, October 28, and issues definitely appear to be lining up for that to occur as Apple this week seeded launch candidate variations of the updates to builders and public beta testers.
The updates convey the first Apple Intelligence options for appropriate units, in addition to plenty of different additions and tweaks. Additionally included are new listening to well being options for the AirPods Professional 2, and we went ears-on with the listening to check that may decide whether or not you are experiencing listening to loss and configure the AirPods Professional to function a listening to support.
Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18.2 and Extra With Genmoji, Picture Playground and ChatGPT Integration
iOS 18.1 hasn’t even been formally launched but, however Apple is already shifting ahead with developer beta testing of iOS 18.2 and associated updates for units that assist Apple Intelligence.
iOS 18.2 brings plenty of extremely anticipated Apple Intelligence options together with Picture Playground, Picture Wand, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, Visible Intelligence for iPhone 16 customers, and extra. There are many non-Apple Intelligence adjustments as nicely, so ensure to take a look at our overview of all the things new in iOS 18.2. Dan and Hartley additionally tackled the iOS 18.2 adjustments in this week’s episode of The MacRumors Present.
Tim Prepare dinner Admits Reality About Imaginative and prescient Professional Following Lackluster Gross sales
In an interview with The Wall Avenue Journal this week, Apple CEO Tim Prepare dinner acknowledged that the Imaginative and prescient Professional headset is “not a mass-market product” given its $3,500 beginning worth, however argued that it is an early-adopter product for “individuals who need to have tomorrow’s expertise at this time.”
The interview comes as a brand new report from The Data claims that Apple has abruptly decreased manufacturing of the Imaginative and prescient Professional and will halt manufacturing of the present model completely by the tip of the yr, as it could have sufficient models readily available at that time to fulfill anticipated future demand.
iPhone SE 4 Mass Manufacturing Timeframe Revealed as Launch Will get Nearer
Mass manufacturing of the fourth-generation iPhone SE is predicted to get underway someday in December, setting the stage for an anticipated launch within the first a part of 2025. The replace will convey a extra fashionable design based mostly on the iPhone 14 however with sufficient beefed-up inside specs to assist Apple Intelligence.
That is not the one Apple product anticipated to see a launch within the first half of 2025, nevertheless, with manufacturing of M4-based MacBook Air fashions additionally anticipated to start quickly. Updates for the iPad Air and entry-level iPad are additionally anticipated, with new Mac Studio and Mac Professional fashions to comply with.
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