Ads Could Be Coming to Apple’s Original Narrative Podcasts

Apple’s effort at producing original podcast series must be going well. According to Bloomberg, Apple is interested in bringing ads to its “higher profile, narrative programming” for the first time.

FCC Says Apple Can Use Faster 6GHz Spectrum for Headsets, CarPlay, and More

The United States Federal Communications Commission today opened up 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum to low power devices like AR/VR wearables (via The Verge). This means that AR/VR devices like Apple's Vision Pro headset will be able to operate on the 6GHz band, though it is unclear if the initial version of the Vision Pro will be able to take advantage of this functionality.

Apple Allegedly Has a 12.9-inch iPad Air in the Works

A new pending report claims that Apple may be working on a 12.9-inch iPad Air, expanding the lineup similarly to that of the iPad Pro.

iPhone 16 and 16 Plus Again Rumored to Jump From A16 to A18 Chip

All four iPhone 16 models will be equipped with A18-branded chips, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers Apple and its supply chain. He first shared this prediction last month, and he touched on the topic again in a research note this week with Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities.

Kuo: MacBook Sales Down 30% Amid No New Products for Remainder of 2023

Kuo claimed that MacBook sales as a whole are expected to be around 30% lower this year compared to 2022.

Several App Store Employees Fired in China for Accepting Free Meals and Nightclub Trips From Developers

At least five employees who worked for the App Store in China have been fired for inappropriate conduct with developers.

Release Candidates for iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2 Updates Out Now

Apple has handed out release candidate builds of iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2 for testing by developers, ahead of a release to the public.

Apple Ends Partnership with John Lasseter’s Skydance Animation, ‘Spellbound’ Going to Netflix

Surprising news in the animated movie space for Apple TV+. Deadline exclusively reports that Apple and Skydance Animation have mutually agreed to end their partnership. As part of the dissolution, Apple is relinquishing rights to the planned Spellbound animated movie project.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 181 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2

Apple today introduced new firmware for the the AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning port and the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 with USB-C port. The new firmware is 6A305, up from the 6A303 update for the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 that came out on October 10.

iOS 17.1 Fixes iPhone Display Image Retention Issue

The iOS 17.1 update that Apple is set to release in the near future addresses an issue that "may cause display image persistence.

Apple Announces Entry-level Apple Pencil with USB-C Charging

The new USB-C Apple Pencil is cheaper than the $129 second-gen Pencil.

Apple Announces Updated iPad 10 With eSIM Support in China

Apple today announced an updated version of the cellular 10th-generation iPad with eSIM support in mainland China.

32-Inch iMac With Mini-LED Display Rumored to Launch in 2025

A higher-end iMac with a mini-LED 32-inch display will come out in 2025, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo does not specify, but this machine could be positioned as an "‌iMac‌ Pro" to replace the 2017 model that Apple discontinued two years ago.

Apple Vision Pro Labs Coming to New York City and Sydney in November

Apple has expanded its Apple Vision Pro developer labs to two more cities, New York City and Sydney, beginning in November.

Apple Releases First iOS 17.1 RC Ahead of Launch Next Week

Apple has issued the fourth pre-release version of the next iPhone software update in the form of iOS 17.1 RC. The first release candidate comes one week before Apple is expected to make iOS 17.1 the latest official iPhone software version.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Shows 96% Faster Download Speeds vs 14 Pro Max

It’s hard to know exactly how much of the performance improvement for iPhone 15 Pro Max is the device/hardware itself.

Cheaper Apple Vision Headset Could Use iPhone Chip and Lack EyeSight External Display

Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost.

New iPads or Not? iPad Revenue Predicted to Sharply Drop in Q4 2023

Apple's quarterly iPad revenue will significantly decline in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Nearly 50% of Mac Developers Are Including AI in Their Apps

Setapp's 3rd annual Mac Apps Report delves into the behavior and preferences of Mac users in 2023, highlighting their software habits, AI adoption, essential apps, and payment preferences, underlining the transformative potential of AI in the user experience.

Leaker Claims New 11th-Generation Low-Cost iPad Will Launch Tomorrow

Apple will introduce a new low-cost 11th-generation iPad tomorrow, according to leaker Majin Bu. Majin Bu claims that the new ‌iPad‌ will have the same design as the 10th-generation model, and that accessories "will be perfectly compatible."

Four New MacBooks on Schedule for Launch in 2024

Four new MacBook models with M3-series chips are on schedule to launch next year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

Apple Maps Redesign Expands to Denmark and Greece

Apple today announced that its revamped Maps app is rolling out in Denmark and Greece.

Apple Watch Series 1 Becomes Vintage

Apple’s website was updated this week to list the Apple Watch Series 1 as vintage.