Apple Intelligence’s best features may be coming sooner than we think
Macworld Apple’s big iPhone 16 launch weekend wasn’t quite all it could be, because of one major missing feature: Apple Intelligence. While new features such as Camera Control and personalized Photographic Styles gave users plenty to play with, the main attraction was MIA and will be for a little while. But perhaps not as long as we thought. In his latest Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that Apple is “already racing” to deliver iOS 18.1 and 18.2 before the end of 2024, with some major Apple Intelligence features, including the new Siri interface, Writing Tools, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and the Image Playground app. That’s on track with Apple’s previous roadmap for its AI suite of features. However, Gurman also reports that Apple is working to complete the development of iOS 18.3 by the end of the year for a January release, an aggressive timeline that would see most of Apple Intelligence’s major features arrive within four months. That release may also include some of the new Siri features, which were originally slated for iOS 18.4. Gurman says that release is due to arrive in March. Apple has been heavily promoting Apple Intelligence as one of the main reasons to buy an iPhone 16, so it’s likely that it wants to push out these features sooner than later. iPhone 16 users can already install the iOS 18.1 beta on their phones to test the first round of features, which will likely arrive in mid-October.  

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Tandem OLED is OLED’s latest weapon in holding off MicroLED, QDEL
Brighter and tougher, Tandem RGB stacks may help OLED keep its display reign.

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Touch screen issues hit iPhone 16 Pro and older models
In what appears to be an iOS 18 bug, users of iPhones including the iPhone 16 Pro are reporting touches and taps not being recognized.Some iPhone 16 Pro users are reporting touch screen issues and others say it's affecting the Camera Control buttonIt's not clear how widespread the issue is, but broadly some users are finding that their touchscreens are ignoring taps, swipes, and other gestures. The problem is not consistent, either, but typically the issue appears to resolve itself within a few moments — until it later reoccurs.Most reports concern the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, but they are not exclusive to the new models. Instead, anecdotal evidence appears to suggest that the problem lies with iOS 18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The new Mac mini is coming to chase away the iPhone 16 blues
Macworld All in all, Apple’s Glowtime event earlier this month was mildly disappointing. The new iPhones are yet another cautious iteration on a product with nowhere interesting left to go; the new AirPods didn’t do the one thing we were all excited about (dropping the price below $100); the ‘updated’ AirPods Max are a bad joke; and the rumored iPad mini didn’t appear at all. I will admit that I like the look of the redesigned Apple Watch, but it remains a comparatively niche product and I’m not convinced its changes will make a huge difference to the user experience anyway. But that’s okay, because Apple has never felt it necessary to space out its launch events in a sensible fashion. We get one event most springs; we get one event (WWDC) each summer; and in the fall, we get anywhere from one to a frankly insane three. And most pundits reckon another Apple event, and a chance for the company to make amends for the tedium of September, will happen as soon as next month. The main reason for that expectation is the fact that loads of rumored products still need to be announced. The aforementioned iPad mini, of course (plus likely the 11th-gen iPad), but also new versions of several important Mac lines. And the one that could turn the October event into a genuine extravaganza—the kind of extravaganza that Glowtime was not—is the new Mac mini. According to credible sources, the mini is about to get a major physical revamp, finally shelving the design first unveiled back in 2010. It’ll be significantly smaller, which means more free desk space, less clutter, and a possible future for the Mac mini as a portable workstation. So it’s got the external refresh covered, like the Apple Watch Series 10. But Apple reportedly won’t neglect the interior either, with the mini expected to be at the forefront of the M4 rollout. That’s a chip which has already debuted on the iPad Pro, but doesn’t currently feature in any Macs… so at launch, the Mac mini will be as well equipped as any of its more expensive siblings. (Well, in terms of chip generation, anyway. While the mini gets M4 or M4 Pro, the higher-end Macs will presumably get access to Max and even Ultra imprints of the chip, as well as more RAM.) With a jump from M2 on the previous model (and with many owners still running Intel-based machines), the 2024 Mac mini will offer users an appreciable bump in performance to go with its revamped exterior. Finally, the Mac mini will be just as much a part of the Apple Intelligence story as the iPhone 16. (A story, note, that the Apple Watch Series 10 has been written out of.) The new mini will be comfortably powerful enough to cope with AI’s processing demands, and thanks to its relatively low price tag it will be crucial in driving widespread participation in the project. If you want to see what Apple Intelligence can do, the new Mac mini will be one of the best ways to find out. The problem with the Mac mini, of course, is precisely what most of us like about it: that affordable price tag. The low(ish) price means a low(ish) profit margin, and a need to make compromises in terms of design and specs; both are liable to make the mini unappealing as the focal point of a presentation. So the device, ironically, may not be the centerpiece of the event it will elevate by its presence, sidelined perhaps in favor of a new Mac Studio with a familiar design and an alarmingly high price. Nevertheless, the products that make the most difference are the ones that are accessible for the most people–a principle which Apple used to hold dear. So whether it’s first on stage, held back for One More Thing, or marooned in a graveyard slot somewhere in between, the new Mac mini sounds like exactly the sort of meaningful upgrade we missed this month. Assuming, that is, the rumors are accurate. (They usually are, these days, but you can never be sure.) On reflection, perhaps we should temper our excitement. As I was always told, expect nothing, and you’ll never be disappointed. Our weekly Apple Breakfast column includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Foundry Foundry Foundry Trending: Top stories The ‘new’ AirPods Max are another lazy Apple update no one wants. Michael Simon explains why he’s switching from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to an iPhone 16 Plus. iOS 18 is missing more than just Apple Intelligence, reckons Dan Moren. The iPhone 16 isn’t the Google Pixel killer I was hoping for, laments Mahmoud Itani. The iPhone 16 is doomed and it’s all Apple Intelligence’s fault. iOS 18: All the little details and hidden features you won’t want to miss. We present 6 reasons why you need to upgrade to macOS Sequoia. Apple may soon make at least some chips in the United States. Podcast of the week New major releases of Apple’s operating systems are available, but should you even bother? We talk about iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and why you should update now or wait, in the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review roundup: Back to basics. Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: A slimmer Ultra 2. Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Great-sounding headphones that support aptX. iOS 18 vs iOS 17: What’s different with the latest iPhone update? The rumor mill The fall Mac event will feature M4 MacBooks and a redesigned Mac mini. Talking of which… New 5-port Mac mini spotted in Apple’s macOS 15 code. A plastic Apple Watch SE is still coming next year. Software updates, bugs, and problems PSA: Link-sharing bug in iOS 18 Messages can cause iPhone crashes, data loss. iPadOS 18 update pulled after bricking M4 iPad Pro. Apple releases security updates for macOS Sonoma and Ventura. Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 17.7 with important security fixes. Apple updates iOS 18 firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, or Twitter for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.

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iPhone batteries compared: Capacity and watt hours for every model
Macworld Here we list and explain the battery capacities of every iPhone from 2007’s original iPhone to the very latest iPhone 16 series. Measuring iPhone battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the battery capacities of each iPhone. Apple is notoriously secretive about these battery specifications, mainly because smartphones from rivals such as Samsung boast much larger battery capacities. We can only discover the battery capacities by ripping the battery out of the phone and checking the specifications printed there. These are measured in either Milliamp Hours (mAh) or Watt Hours (Wh). Milliamp hours are a measure of electrical charge, while a watt-hour is equal to one watt of energy consumed for one hour of time. And it is the energy consumed that matters when we’re measuring actual battery life. Learn how to properly charge a phone battery. Wh is a more accurate and consistent way to compare the total amount of energy that similar types of batteries can store. And it’s all about the battery voltage, which mAh ignores, which determines the wattage (power) of a battery. If the mAh is the same, the higher the voltage, the greater the actual stored power. Volts (V) are a measure of electric pressure. Amps (A) are a measure of current. Multiply V x A and you get Watts (W) that are a measure of power. So V × A = W. You can convert watt hours (Wh) to milliamp hours (mAh) using this formula: (Wh x 1,000) divided by V = mAh. The lithium batteries that power most portable electronics have a voltage of about 3.6V, but some external battery packs (such as Apple’s 7.62V MagSafe Battery Pack) boast a higher voltage, which means they actually carry more power than their mAh implies. Here we list the battery capacity of every iPhone ever released in both mAh and Wh. iPhone battery capacities iPhone:                                   1400mAh                    5.18Wh iPhone 3G:                             1150mAh                    4.25Wh iPhone 3GS:                           1200mAh                    4.44Wh iPhone 4:                                1420mAh                    5.3Wh iPhone 4s                                1432mAh                    5.3Wh iPhone 5:                                1440mAh                    5.45Wh iPhone 5c                               1510mAh                    5.73Wh iPhone 5s:                               1560mAh                    5.92Wh iPhone 6:                                1810mAh                   6.9Wh iPhone 6s:                               1715mAh                   6.91Wh iPhone 6s Plus:                      2750mAh                    10.45Wh iPhone SE:                              1624mAh                   6.21Wh iPhone 7:                                1960mAh                   7.45Wh iPhone 7 Plus:                        2900mAh                    11.1Wh iPhone 8:                                1821mAh                    6.96Wh iPhone 8 Plus:                        2961mAh                    10.28Wh iPhone X:                               2716mAh                    10.35Wh iPhone XR:                            2942mAh                    11.16Wh iPhone XS:                             2658mAh                    10.13Wh iPhone XS Max:                    3174mAh                    12.08Wh  iPhone 11:                               3110mAh                    11.91Wh iPhone 11 Pro:                       3046mAh                    11.67Wh iPhone 11 Pro Max:              3969mAh                    15.04Wh iPhone 12 mini:                     2227mAh                    8.57Wh iPhone 12:                              2815mAh                    10.78Wh iPhone 12 Pro:                       2815mAh                    10.78Wh iPhone 12 Pro Max:              3687mAh                    14.13Wh iPhone 13 mini:                     2438mAh                    9.34Wh iPhone 13:                              3240mAh                    12.41Wh iPhone 13 Pro:                       3095mAh                    11.97Wh iPhone 13 Pro Max:              4352mAh                    16.75Wh iPhone 14:                              3279mAh                    12.68Wh iPhone 14 Plus:                     4325mAh                    16.68Wh iPhone 14 Pro:                       3200mAh                    12.38Wh iPhone 14 Pro Max:              4323mAh                    16.68Wh iPhone 15:                              3,349mAh                    12.98Wh iPhone 15 Plus:                     4,383mAh                    16.95Wh iPhone 15 Pro:                       3,274mAh                    12.70Wh iPhone 15 Pro Max:              4,422mAh                    17.11Wh iPhone 16:                              3,561mAh                    13.7Wh iPhone 16 Plus:                     4,674mAh                    18Wh iPhone 16 Pro:                       3,582mAh                   13.8Wh iPhone 16 Pro Max:              4,685mAh                    18Wh MagSafe Battery Pack:        1460mAh                    11.13W Check out the best iPhone chargers and USB-C iPhone charge cables in our test results. Is your iPhone battery living up to its potential? Find out How to check iPhone battery health and find out how and when to replace it. Got an iPad? Read 12 power tips for longer iPad battery life

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Apple adds second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds to its refurbished online store
If you’re looking to save some money on Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds, you’re going to like this. Apple on Saturday placed the refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case on its online store in the U.S. for $209, compared to $249 brand new. The company updated the AirPods Pro with a […] Source

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iFixit teardown finds iPhone 16 “the most-repairable iPhone yet”
Well-written manuals, independent access to the battery, and other internal changes make the iPhone 16 the most-repairable iPhone yet. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPhone 16 Pro users experiencing touchscreen issues, some taps and swipes ignored
An increasing number of iPhone 16 Pro owners are reporting intermittent issues with their phone’s touchscreen responsiveness. Users experience taps and swipes seemingly being ignored, which affects various interactions like scrolling, pressing buttons, and missed presses on keys on the virtual keyboard. Based on our testing, reader reports, and a growing number of online complaints, the issue appears to stem from a software bug, rather than a hardware fault. Specifically, iOS’s accidental touch rejection algorithm seems to be overly sensitive, causing intended touches to be ignored. more…

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YouTuber adapts hidden first-gen HomePod debug port to carry USB audio
A repair specialist on YouTube specializing in HomePod and other Apple device remediation has discovered that the debug port on the bottom of first-gen HomePods can be adapted to be used as a direct speaker for Mac.Even the first-generation HomePod has a few hidden tricks up its sleeve.YouTube creator "NicsFix" recently posted a video featuring a first-generation HomePod that had a dead Wi-Fi chip, rendering it unable to be used on a Wi-Fi network. While plugging in a custom cable he made to fit the debug port hidden inside the bottom of the HomePod, he discovered that plugging the USB end into his Mac made the HomePod appear as a USB speaker.The test HomePod's other components worked fine, but the Wi-Fi chip was unrepairable unless one could source a replacement. Because the USB connection appeared to allow the HomePod to be used as a speaker, Nic experimented further. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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In with the new, out with the old: Apple discontinues the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 13
It's still possible to get a new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max from retailers if you hurry, but Apple has officially discontinued both 2023 models, as well as the iPhone 13 and other products as part of its annual streamlining.The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, despite their compatibility with Apple Intelligence, have been discontinued.As it does every year, Apple has officially discontinued a list of products that have been replaced by newer items. In keeping with this practice, the company has discontinued the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max — the two previous iPhones capable of running Apple Intelligence.Buyers who might still prefer those models should still be able to find stock for a limited time online and at third-party retail stores until inventory runs out. Some stores are offering discounts on both models to clear existing stock. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s next iPhone will be one of the cheapest, here’s what to expect
Now that the iPhone 16 lineup has been released to customers, some people might be thinking about what’s next for the iPhone. However, it isn’t the iPhone 17, and it isn’t a year away… more…

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Deals: Amazon slashes new Apple Watch Ultra 2 styles to $749
Amazon is getting in on the Apple Watch deals action ahead of Fall Prime Day by knocking $50 off new 2024 Apple Watch Ultra 2 styles.Apple Watch Ultra 2 with new black titanium case is on sale.We're following Apple Watch price drops on the new Ultra 2 case color, and today Amazon is offering $50 off several 2024 styles.Pick up the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a black titanium case for $749.99 with select band styles, which matches the lowest price we've seen since the new case color was announced on Sept. 9. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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iPhone 16 teardown shows new simpler replaceable battery system
The iPhone 16 lineup include a few advancements in repairability. Perhaps, the most significant hardware change is a new type of battery adhesive, that allows for simpler and safer battery replacements once the frame of the phone has been taken off. iFixit demonstrates this in action in its teardown video. By applying a low-voltage electrical current, the adhesive holding the battery down releases, and the battery cleanly pops out of the phone chassis. more…

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Repair site praises new iPhone 16 line as the most repairable yet
The traditional teardown by repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16 lineup the highest repairability score of any previous iPhone, thanks to three key changes in the design and internals that make it easier to access components.The iPhone 16 lineup is easier to disassemble than ever before. Photo credit: iFixitThe rating, which is provisional pending Apple's release of parts, is based on what iFixit identifies as three major changes. As noted in an earlier teardown, rumors of Apple encasing the iPhone 16 Pro battery in hard steel case have proven to be true."Hard cell batteries instead of soft pouch batteries won't get accidentally punctured by a slip of a screwdriver, and so they're way less likely to catch fire," iFixit noted on its blog, greatly reducing the risk of battery damage. The company also praised Apple's change to a new adhesive that secures that battery, which can now be debonded when one passes an small electrical current through it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The AirPods Pro 2 is $59 Off
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro is an excellent daily driver, boasting Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, and support for the Hearing Aid feature. Today, it’s down to just $189.99 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. The AirPods Pro 2 will have the first all-in-one hearing health experience, notably the Hearing Protection […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Halfbrick+ game bundle goes live
Game developer Halfbrick Studios has launched a game bundle featuring all its popular titles for a flat monthly fee. Halfbrick+ is a service that charges $2.99 a month or $30 for a year to access classic iOS games, ranging from Monster Dash to Jetpack Joyride, Dan the Man, and Fruit Ninja, to name a few. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 to have 120Hz ProMotion screen
The next iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 will have a 120Hz ProMotion screen for smoother video and scrolling, according to Ross Young. Display Supply Chain Consultants Ross Young recently shared news about the future iterations of the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17, claiming that the slimmer model will have ProMotion and 120Hz refresh […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple looking to fix M4 iPad Pro and iPadOS 18 crashing problem
Apple is in the process of fixing an issue with the newly-launched iPadOS 18 bricking a number of M4 iPad Pro models. Authorized Service Providers were sent memos on the issue, claiming that ‘a small number’ of iPad Pro models with the M4 chip were not turning on after having iPadOS 18 installed on the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPhone 16 Pro unboxing reveals the sad truth about desert titanium [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Griffin takes the wraps off his new iPhone 16 Pro in desert titanium -- and he doesn't like what he sees. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Today in Apple history: iPhone 6 sells record 10 million units at launch
On September 22, 2014, Apple notched a new iPhone launch sales record with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, selling a massive 10 million devices. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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