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  • This week, weā€™re looking at the RADICAL new design of the iPhone 17 Pro! Love it or hate it? Also, when to expect the first folding iPhone, Appleā€™s bad AI summaries ruin headlines, and more picks for the best (and worst) of 2024!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    iPhone 17 Pro Max renders give early glimpse of next Apple flagship

    With purported details of the iPhone 17 Pro Max appearing online many months before the deviceā€™s launch, a Russian YouTube channel prepared renders that reveal what Appleā€™s next top-tier handset could look like.

    First folding iPhone could arrive by 2026

    Hoping to boost sales, Apple could launch its first folding iPhone as soon as 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal.

    Apple faces pressure to drop AI news summaries after false headline

    International journalism organization Reporters Without Borders is calling for Apple to remove its new artificial intelligence-powered news notifications, following a complaint from the BBC over a bogus news summary.

    Best and Worst of 2024:

    Erfon: Camera Control Lewis: AirPods Pro 2 Griffin: HEETA Scalp Massager Erfon: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
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  • This week, the 5G OLED MacBooks and iPads of our dreams are on the wayā€¦ in 2026. Also, the next big leap for Apple Watch Ultra, new features in iOS 18.2, and our first picks for BEST OF 2024!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    Expect 2026 to be a huge year for OLED MacBook and iPad

    Apple reportedly intends to introduce MacBooks and an iPad mini with an OLED screen in 2026 as the switch away from LED continues.

    MacBooks with 5G cellular might actually happen

    A 5G MacBook might finally be on the horizon thanks to Apple's plans to introduce its own cellular modem in 2025.

    Everything new in iOS 18.2

    iOS 18.2 drops a huge number of new features onto the iPhone. Even if youā€™re not interested in Apple Intelligence, thereā€™s a lot to unpack in this update. YouTube video

    Apple Watch Ultra 3 might offer texting via satellite

    Apple Watch Ultra 3 reportedly will let travelers send texts via a satellite connection when cellular communication isnā€™t available.

    Best of 2024:

    Lewis: Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds Erfon: Weber 28-inch griddle with hard cover Griffin: Apple Vision Pro with Annapro B1 case , Annapro A2 head strap and Mokibo Fusion keyboard
  • This week weā€™re talking about whatā€™s in store for the next iPad Pro, when to expect the HomePod with a screen, the RETURN of upgradable Mac storageā€¦ and the Touch Bar? Also, an all-new Under Review!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    Appleā€™s next iPad Pro upgrade to arrive in second half of 2025

    The next big iPad Pro refresh will arrive in the second half of 2025 at the earliest, according to a new report. The upgraded M5 iPad Pro reportedly will be the first product to use the next-gen Apple silicon chip.

    HomePod with a large display is still on the way

    The HomePod with a built-in 6- to 7-inch display thatā€™s been the subject of previous rumors will launch after Appleā€™s developer conference in June, according to a report on Wednesday from a reliable source.

    Upgrading your Mac Studio storage becomes possible

    The French company Polysoft reverse engineered Appleā€™s proprietary NVMe SSDs for the Mac Studio and put them on the market at prices well below Appleā€™s.

    Appleā€™s Touch Bar resurrected as Flexbar, a standalone USB-C OLED strip

    Flexbar, developed by Hong Kong startup Eniac Technology, reimagines the controversial MacBook Pro feature as a standalone accessory that promises to deliver on the Touch Barā€™s original potential.

    Under Review: Carpod Go T3

    The Carpod Go T3 is a convenient way to add a wireless CarPlay tablet to your car ā€” with a responsive 8.9-inch 700 nit display.
  • This week, the real REAL good Siri could beā€¦ 18 months away? Also, weā€™re talking about the radical new look for the iPhone 17 lineup and an exciting new Under Review!

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    Deals:

    AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99 Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $2.99/mo for the first year

    iOS 19 could debut a more conversational LLM Siri

    Apple plans to further improve Siri with iOS 19 in 2025 by using advanced next-generation large language models (LLMs).

    Apple reportedly delays key iOS 19 features until spring 2026

    Mark Gurman's sources say ā€œa larger-than-usual number of featuresā€ of iOS 19 will be delayed from its initial launch in September 2025 to iOS 19.4ā€™s release in spring 2026.

    iPhone 17 Airā€™s slim design could prioritize thinness over features

    Appleā€™s upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be even thinner than initially rumored.

    Appleā€™s 2025 iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes

    Apple plans to make ā€œsignificant design changesā€ with the iPhone 17 Pro series next year, according to The Information.

    Apple unlikely to launch AirPods Max 2 anytime soon

    Apple is not planning any major upgrades to AirPods Max anytime soon. The company plans to keep the headphones around in its current iteration for the ā€œforeseeable future.ā€

    Under Review: Get Studio Display specs without paying Apple prices

    Asusā€™ new ProArt 5K desktop monitor costs just half of what youā€™ll pay for Appleā€™s Studio Display but offers many of the same features. YouTube video
  • This week: New details on the super slim iPhone 17, whatā€™s coming next for AirTags 2, a hidden MacBook Pro feature Apple didnā€™t mention ā€” and our hands-on with Image Playground!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    iPhone 17 Air could be Appleā€™s slimmest iPhone ever

    The rumored iPhone 17 Air might measure just 6mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone ever.

    AirTag 2 reportedly launching in mid-2025 with better range

    Appleā€™s first AirTag upgrade is another step closer to launch, with the tracking tags reportedly progressing to ā€œmanufacturing tests.ā€

    Surprise! M4 MacBook Pro includes quantum dot display

    The latest MacBook Pro screen reportedly includes a quantum dot film. The result is a better-looking display in the new Mac notebook.

    Why Apple should start selling Mac mini SSD storage upgrades

    In a surprise move, the M4 Mac mini includes a removable, swappable SSD.

    Hands-on with Image Playground, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT in iOS 18.2

    iOS 18.2 will bring exciting new Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration. YouTube video

    Bloomberg: Apple considering another run at an actual TV

    If Appleā€™s smart display on, it will help set the stage for more home devices. It may even revisit the idea of making an Apple-branded TV set, something itā€™s evaluating.
  • This week, itā€™s our hands-on reviews with ALL the M4 Macs and Magic peripherals ā€” the good, the bad and the ugly. Also: Appleā€™s weird new smart home device coming next March, and Appleā€™s even weirder new coffee table bookā€¦

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    With the M4 iMac, you donā€™t have to pick between fast or fun

    The desktop computer is an endangered breed, but if you have room for one in your life, the new iMac offers a beautiful design and some impressive performance. PSA: Be super-careful opening your new M4 iMac

    My MacBook Pro quantum leap from M1 Pro to M4 Pro

    While the M1 Pro and M4 Pro laptops could be the same exact machine judging from the outside ā€” same as all M-series MacBook Pro models ā€” the new one takes some big steps forward in performance.

    Mac mini with M4 Pro is mightier and mini-er than ever

    The new Mac mini with M4 Pro chip offers incredible power at an unbelievable price. And on top of all that, itā€™s super-tiny. Whatā€™s not to love?

    Reviews for the new peripherals:

    Magic Trackpad Magic Keyboard Magic Mouse

    Appleā€™s next big thing is a wall-mounted iPad?

    Apple plans to release ā€œa wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and use AI to navigate appsā€ from Bloombergā€™s Mark Gurman. Nintendo Alarmo

    Apple Music turns its 100 Best Albums list into $450 coffee-table book

    Back when Apple Music put out its 100 Best Albums of all time list, some people expressed shock at the No. 1 pick ā€” 1998ā€™s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. And now they might be shocked theyā€™re being asked to pay a whopping $450 for a fancy-schmancy, limited-edition coffee-table book version of the whole list.
  • This week, reviews are in ā€” and the M4 Macbook Pro performance is absolutely mind blowing. Is it finally time to upgrade from M1? Plus: When to expect the next big MacBook redesign with OLED displays, new features in iOS 18.2, the next big step in Apple siliconā€¦ and the Under Review youā€™ve been waiting for!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: Truly pro at every level

    Appleā€™s latest M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro refresh brings significant improvements to its professional laptop line, with reviewers praising the upgraded base model and impressive performance gains across the board.

    M4 Pro and Max benchmarks show M2 Ultra whoā€™s boss

    Early Geekbench 6 benchmark results show impressive performance improvements for the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.

    The next major MacBook design refresh arrives in 2026

    Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On newsletter, says the big MacBook Pro overhaul will arrive in 2026 rather than 2025, when some people expected it.

    iOS 18.2 beta 2: All the new features and changes

    A couple of weeks after releasing the first iOS 18.2 beta with new Apple Intelligence features, Apple seeded the second beta to developers with several new features.

    iPhone 17 could use Appleā€™s new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip

    Apple might switch to in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips starting with next yearā€™s iPhone 17. The company plans to fully transition to its custom Wi-Fi chips within three years after that.

    Under Review: Fujifilm X100VI

  • This week, theyā€™re here ā€” ALL the M4 Macs. The iMac, the Mac mini, the MacBook Pros, the new accessories. What did we order?

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    Mac mini radically redesigned with M4 and M4 Pro chip

    Apple unveiled the radically redesigned Mac mini on Tuesday, with versions powered by the M4 chip and a new M4 Pro chip. Hacks and jokes ā€˜fixā€™ M4 Mac miniā€™s odd power-button placement

    New M4 iMac delivers major speed boost

    Apple launched an upgraded iMac with an M4 chip and support for Apple Intelligence on Monday, calling it ā€œthe worldā€™s best all-in-one for AI.ā€

    M4 MacBook Pros deliver big performance and battery life gains

    While the new laptops sport the same design as their predecessors, they deliver faster performance and a staggering 24 hours of battery life, the company says.

    Shocker! Apple doubles RAM in M2 and M3 MacBook Air

    Apple on Wednesday increased the RAM in the base model M2 and M3 MacBook Air from 8GB to 16GB. And the enhancement comes without a price increase.

    New Magic Keyboard, mouse and trackpad spell end for Lightning

    Appleā€™s new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad showed up for sale Monday. As expected, they switch from Lightning connector to USB-C.
  • This week, donā€™t call it an event ā€” but M4 Macs are coming next week! Also, the second wave of Apple Intelligence, all the Apple products coming next spring, their expensive Apple Card mistake, and is production ending on Vision Pro?

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    Apple October Mac event is onā€¦ sort of

    Apple let the world know on Thursday that its much-anticipated October event isnā€™t going to be a traditional one. Instead, itā€™ll be a week of announcements of new products via press releases.

    Apple plans early-2025 M4 MacBook Air refresh, delays next Mac Studio

    While some M4 Macs may arrive in the next week, Apple also gears up for a bigger expansion of its M4 chip rollout, including the M4 MacBook Air coming in early 2025.

    iOS 18.2 beta 1: All the new features and changes

    Ahead of iOS 18.1ā€™s public release, Apple released the first iOS 18.2 beta to developers. The second major point release of iOS 18 packs several changes, including new Apple Intelligence features.

    Apple and Goldman Sachs hit with $90 million in fines for Apple Card mistakes

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) imposed nearly $90 million in combined penalties on Apple and Goldman Sachs, the agency said Wednesday.

    Apple could soon end production of Vision Pro headset

    Apple reportedly might end production of the Vision Pro by the end of the year. That doesnā€™t mean the mixed-reality headset is about to be discontinued, however.
  • This week, a new iPad mini drops ā€” what does this mean for the Macs on the way? Also, details on all the weird Vision products Appleā€™s working onā€¦

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    New iPad mini 7 gains the brains for Apple Intelligence

    The iPad mini 7, the first new version released in three years, offers support for the AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence. Plus, the tablet comes with a significant jump in storage capacity and supports the new Apple Pencil Pro.

    Why we might not get an Apple October Mac and iPad event

    Mac notebooks and desktops with the M4 processor are still expected to premiere soon. Just maybe more quietly.

    Appleā€™s cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most

    For wider adoption, Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper Vision headset. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloombergā€™s Mark Gurman reveals that the low-end Vision headset ā€œcost about $2,000 and probably use an inferior processor and cheaper materials.ā€

    Apple preps smart glasses and AirPods with cameras for 2027

    Apple reportedly wants to repurpose some of the technology that went into its Vision Pro headset for simpler products. That includes a pair of smart glasses plus AirPods with IR cameras.

    USA Facts

    Steve Ballmer and Jon Stewart interview

    Apple Has a New Smart Home Strategy: Screens Everywhere

    Apple is finally preparing to compete for the smart home market after falling behind Amazon and Google.
  • This week, new Macs and iPads are coming soon ā€” but the MacBook Pro is already here! Itā€™s the biggest leak since the iPhone 4. Also, Apple silicon modems are back on the table, our hands-on with Apple Intelligence and the scoop on Appleā€™s new update strategy!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    Apple Core

    Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the story behind a different Apple product in each episode.

    Appleā€™s next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here

    Appleā€™s next-gen M4 Macs will reportedly arrive November 1, rather than in October as is generally expected.

    M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release

    An alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro went live on YouTube over the weekend. The early hands-on, if real, shows that Appleā€™s next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.

    iPhone SE 4ā€™s in-house Apple 5G modem could deliver major power savings

    The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will reportedly sport a new design that will see Apple ditch the physical Home button. It will also stand out for being the first product in Appleā€™s portfolio to use its in-house 5G modem.

    Hands-on with the first 10 Apple Intelligence features

    Apple Intelligence makes its debut with 10 new features ā€” some of it is fantastic, some of it is kind of pointless. YouTube video

    Bloomberg: Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy

    Apple has clearly realized that thereā€™s an issue. Pursuing a big fall launch for most of its new hardware and software offerings has become too much of a toll ā€” and the company is ever-so-slightly inching away from that path.
  • This week, EVERYTHING thatā€™s coming next ā€” new Macs and iPads, the iPhone SE, Vision Pro 2 and a brand-new smart display with Apple Intelligence. Finally, weā€™ll wrap it up with Erfonā€™s week-long review of AirPods 4!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    What Macs and iPads to expect at Appleā€™s rumored October event

    Rumors say an Apple event should bring new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with the M4 chip, with a new iPad mini and budget iPad also on the agenda.

    iPhone SE 4 with Apple Intelligence on course for early 2025

    iPhone SE 4 should debut early next year with some major upgrades.

    iPad Air could be in for a quick performance upgrade

    The revamped iPad Air debuted in May, but thereā€™s already word that a replacement is on Appleā€™s drawing board.

    Next-gen Vision Pro with M5 chip will support Apple Intelligence

    Ming-Chi Kuo detailed some planned improvements from Apple for the next-gen Vision Pro.

    Apple smart display with Apple Intelligence coming in 2025

    Apple might launch a new smart display running a new operating system called homeOS early next year. The device could feature FaceTime integration and act as a smart home controller.
  • This week ā€” our hands-on, week-one reviews of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 2ā€™s new color + the Milanese loop controversyā€¦

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    Why you should choose iPhone 16 or 16 Plus over iPhone 16 Pro

    Iā€™d like to save you between $200 and $400. Itā€™s easy: Donā€™t assume you must buy an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max to get an excellent handset. The more-affordable iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are both brilliant.

    iPhone 16 Pro: Not much new, but everything is better

    The iPhone 16 Pro is a much-refined iPhone. All the features that make the it pro have been improved.

    iPhone 16 Pro users face intermittent touchscreen problems

    Some users report that their iPhone 16 Pros donā€™t properly detect all their touches and swipes, leading to a frustrating experience.

    Donā€™t panic: Mysterious iOS 18 update for iPhone 16 is nothing to worry about

    Donā€™t be alarmed if your brand-new iPhone 16 prompts you to update to iOS 18 even though your phone is already running iOS 18. And also donā€™t freak out when you see a fear-inducing ā€œWelcome to iPhoneā€ screen after you update.

    Apple Watch 10: The best gets gloriously better

    Larger, thinner, lighter and more lushly curvaceous than predecessors, the 10th anniversary Apple Watch is, technically, a redesign.

    AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips

    The first reviews of Apple AirPods 4 are in to answer the question, how well does active noise cancellation work without foam ear tips? The consensus: pretty well.
  • This week, itā€™s our live unboxing, hands-on and first impressions of the iPhone 16 Pro! Also, review roundups of AirPods and Apple Watch, and leaked details on the Apple Watch SE and MacBook Pro we didnā€™t get.

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    Video: Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro

    iPhone 16 Pro cases

    OtterBoxSymmetry Series Cactus Leather OtterBox Lumen Series with Camera Control Apple Clear Case OtterBox Defender Series Pro XT

    AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips

    The first reviews of Apple AirPods 4 are in to answer the question, how well does active noise cancellation work without foam ear tips? The consensus: pretty well.

    Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black is what ā€˜Batman would buyā€™

    Rather than Apple Watch Ultra 3, we got the Ultra 2 in a ā€œsatin blackā€ titanium finish. This might be more disappointing if early reviewers werenā€™t raving about the new color.

    Apple Watch SE 3 now expected in 2025

    After two years, one might think a new Apple Watch SE is imminent but the Apple Watch Series 10 announcement on September 9 came and went with no mention of a cheaper little brother.

    OLED MacBook still at least 2 years away

    Appleā€™s switch from LCD to OLED in its MacBook line isnā€™t moving quickly. A pair of respected industry analysts agree that it wonā€™t happen before 2026.
  • This week, what we like (and donā€™t!) about the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max and Apple Watch Series 10. AND ā€” who won the event prediction game!

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    This weekā€™s stories:

    iPhone 16 brings refined design, snazzy new colors and A18 chip

    The new iPhones feature an iPhone X-like rear camera design and upgraded internals for Apple Intelligence support.

    Bigger iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max beef up cameras and AI processing power

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