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🔔 Apple unveiled MacBook Air iPad Air on the M3 and an updated Magic Keyboard with a top row of function keys 🔎 Colors and memory options are the same, on sale starting March 12 with prices starting at $599. 🧠 The base iPad also got an update with Apple A16 chip and 128GB as a minimum storage and 512GB as a maximum version. Apple Intelligence support has not yet been given. @iPhone #AppleLaunch #iPad

😎 Expect a new Apple product announcement this week Tim Cook at his 📱 announced There is something in the AIR:

This week.

@iPhone #MacBook #AppleLaunch

🔔The announcement of a new MacBook Air M4 is possible this week 📰 In a fresh article on Bloomberg, Mark Gurman shared:

The iPad announcement probably won’t come in the next few days, but the M4 MacBook Air unveiling is imminent. In line with the details I reported in the last Power On, Apple is preparing to make a Mac-related announcement as early as this coming week, I’m told.

🔎 What new to expect: ・Apple M4 chip; ・up to 32 GB of RAM; ・120 GB/s memory bandwidth; ・Center Stage 12 MP webcam; ・other specs will remain largely unchanged. @iPhone #MacBook #rumors

🛜 Apple will use its own custom-designed Wi-Fi chip in all upcoming iPhone 17 models 📰 According according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple's supply chain, all iPhone 17 models will be equipped with a WiFi 7-enabled chip developed by Apple itself. 🔮 Previously, there was speculation that the company would leave only the 6 standard for its own WiFi modems, but now the predictions are changing.

ℹ️ Wi-Fi 7 allows for data transmission over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously with a supported router, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 can provide peak speeds of over 40 Gbps, a 4× increase over Wi-Fi 6E, if a device supports the maximum specifications.

👂 By the way, according to other rumors, Qualcomm and Broadcom corporations, which supply cellular and WiFi+Bluetooth modems for the iPhone, have already presented a plan for 2025 for the production of chips, which noted a decrease in the number of orders from Apple by 30 and 75%, respectively. @iPhone #rumors #supply

📱 iPhone 16e sales start 🔔 Sales of the new iPhone 16e officially started yesterday in 22 countries of the first wave. 🏪 Apple stores are not experiencing increased demand – all versions are in stock and available to order today. @iPhone #ApplePromo #iphone

📱 Photoshop launch on iPhone 🔎 The app has the same tools as the PC version, including the Generative Fill and Generative Expand AI functions powered by Adobe Firefly 3. 🤖 In the free version layers, masks, Spot Healing Brush and some AI features are available. However, access to advanced tools like Object Select, Magic Wand, Content-Aware Fill and Clone Stamp will require a subscription. 💵 A Photoshop Mobile and Web subscription costs $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year. 📱 Android version will be available within this year. @iPhone #apps

🔋 iPhone 16e has a battery capacity of 3961 mAh 📱 This is reported by Dave2D in his review of the iPhone 16e. Compare the rest of the 16 series: 📱 iPhone 16: 3561 mAh 📱 iPhone 16 Plus: 4674 mAh 📱 iPhone 16 Pro: 3582 mAh 📱 iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4685 mAh 🔋 Taking into account the use of the new energy-efficient C1 chip, the novelty in battery tests can show results even slightly higher than the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a battery capacity of 4441 mAh. @iPhone #iphone

👂 iPhone 17e to launch next year in February 📰 Apple will very likely launch an iPhone 17e next year around the same February window, claims a new consumer report, coinciding with a claim by a proven leaker that references to the device have already been spotted in the Chinese supply chain. 🪙 Of course, this is assuming the iPhone 16e sells well. If it doesn't, the "e" could suffer the same fate as the iPhone "mini" series. By the way, a "Plus" model is expected to be absent in Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. @iPhone #iphone #rumors

🇮🇩 iPhone 16 will return to Indonesia as soon as this week 📰 Bloomberg reports that the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and Apple have agreed on the terms of lifting the ban in the country on the iPhone 16 series, which was in effect from October 2024, the parties may sign the agreement as early as this week.

ℹ️ Indonesia imposed a ban on new smartphones from Apple because the company failed to meet the requirements that smartphones sold domestically must contain at least 35% locally manufactured parts and at least $115 million investment in local industry each year.

💰 Now, it seems that after much wrangling and discussions with the government, Apple plans to invest $1 billion in Indonesia after all, including: 🏭 Building a factory in Batam, to produce the AirTag; 🏭 Building a factory in Bandung, Jakarta, to produce other types of iPhone accessories and components; 🎓 A new Apple Academy program to train locals in research and development of their applications; 💸 Payment of annual dues of $115 million is maintained. 💬 The Ministry of Industry plans to hold a press conference as soon as possible to announce the issuance of a license allowing the iPhone 16 to be sold in Indonesia. @iPhone #AppleInc #finance 📰 More Indonesia's news here

💬 ChatGPT as default Safari search engine 🧭 It is now possible to use ChatGPT as a search engine in Safari by activating a special extension added to the updated ChatGPT app on iOS. Not available in all regions. @iPhone #iOS #apps

📰 Apple has begun sourcing suppliers for mass production of its first foldable iPhone 📱 Insider Digital Chat Station reported that Apple has decided on the format of its first foldable device. The company is preparing a foldable gadget, which has an external and internal screen. 📏 The external display of the device has a diagonal of 5.49“, while the internal display is 7.74”. Most likely, it will be a premium model of the new iPhone, but there is a possibility that we are expecting something like iPad Mini in a new form factor. 🔒 A new Face ID system with meta-lenses, which will combine the receiver and transmitter technology to reduce the size of the components on the screen, is also supposed. 📆 The gadget is still in the prototype stage, and its release won't take place until 2027 at the earliest. @iPhone #iphone #rumors

🦾 Geekbench Metal test result of the yet-to-be-released MacBook Air on M4 – 55516 🧠 The score is similar to the test result of the iPad Pro 13” on M4 chip. For comparison, the current version of MacBook Air on M3 chip gives out around 49000. 🔎 The new model (Mac16,12) on which the test was run has a 10-core Apple M4 chip, 24GB of RAM and runs macOS Sequoia 15.2 (24C2101), which was previously revealed to reference the two new MacBook Air models. 📆 According to the latest rumors, the laptop will be announced in March. @iPhone #Geekbench #MacBook #rumors

📰 Apple announced more than $500 billion in investments in the U.S. over the next four years 🤝 The measure follows talks between Tim Cook and President Donald Trump, which revealed the Cupertinians' huge investment in the US economy. 🆙 This is the company's largest investment yet and is designed to take U.S. innovation and advanced high-skilled manufacturing to the next level. Apple will support a wide range of initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering and skills development for students and workers across the country. 📍 Teams and facilities will expand in Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina and Washington. 💰 Plans include the start-up of a new plant in Texas, the second in the US. In addition, as part of this investment package, Apple and partners will open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston to produce servers supporting Apple Intelligence (Private Cloud Compute). The $500 billion total includes Apple working with thousands of suppliers in all 50 states, direct employment, Apple Intelligence infrastructure and data centers, corporate facilities, and Apple tv+ manufacturing in 20 states. 🏆 Apple remains one of the largest U.S. taxpayers, having paid more than $75 billion in taxes over the past five years, including $19 billion in 2024 alone.

We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future. From doubling our Advanced Manufacturing Fund, to building advanced technology in Texas, we’re thrilled to expand our support for American manufacturing. And we’ll keep working with people and companies across this country to help write an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation,

– said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. @iPhone #AppleInc #finance

🔎 Details about the iPhone 17 Pro prototype 📰 Insider Majin Bu shared the currently known information about the iPhone 17 Pro prototype, codenamed 253, which is currently undergoing the stage of engineering tests: 📸 A horizontal block with a camera module on the back of the device protrudes 2 mm above the body. The cameras themselves protrude another 1mm above that block. Both black block and body-colored variants are being tested. 📱 The frame of the prototype is made of matte aluminum. Earlier there were rumors that Apple may abandon titanium for the sake of ecology. ⏬️ The Camera Control button has been retained. Probably, it can get new functions. 🥷 The screen diagonal is 6 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display. This seems like an unlikely change. If the information is not a fake, it is likely that the solution is implemented only in the prototype stage. 🔋 The battery has jumped to 5200 mAh instead of 3582 mAh like in the iPhone 16 Pro. This is probably one of the most anticipated innovations. Hopefully, it will persist until release. However, all or part of the listed details may not make it to the final product or simply turn out to be a fake. Majin Bu has a mixed reputation for leaks, so watch, criticize (as usual), and stay tuned for more Apple news. @iPhone #iphone #rumors #prototypes

🧑‍🍳 Apple introduces Apple News+ Food 🗞 Starting in April, along with an update to iOS/iPadOS 18.4, Apple News+ subscribers will have access to tens of thousands of recipes, restaurant reviews, kitchen tips and more right in Apple's news app. 📍 Some stories and recipes will also be available for users who don't subscribe to Apple News+, with subscriptions currently available in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. @iPhone #iOS #apps

🇬🇧 Apple has disabled iCloud file encryption for UK users 🕵️‍♂️ The UK government demanded access to all encrypted data of iCloud users. ☁️ Apple agreed to comply, stating that end-to-end encryption technology will not be available to new UK users. 🔓 However, those who have already activated advanced data protection will have to turn it off themselves. Apple cannot disable it remotely, and will issue special instructions to do so. If the user doesn't disable the feature, they simply won't be able to use their iCloud account. It's about time to clean up iCloud... @iPhone #AppleInc #iCloud 📰 More UK news here

🔴 iOS 18.4 beta 1 has finally been released Along with the innovative visionOS 2.4 beta 1. 🔎 What's new: 📲 Companion app in iOS 18.4 for controlling Vision Pro

It lets users queue app and game downloads, open spatial content, easily find helpful tips, and quickly access Vision Pro information right from your iPhone. It also provides information about the visionOS system, serial number, etc. The app will be available for Vision Pro users when the iPhone is updated to iOS 18.4 and can also be downloaded from the App Store.

🍎 Apple Intelligence in visionOS 2.4

Apple Intelligence features in spatial environments such as Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, and more are now available for developers to test. For now available for English only in the US, release in April along with visionOS 2.4

📍New Apple Intelligence languages for Europe and Asia

🇸🇬 English (Singapore) 🇮🇳 English (India) 🇫🇷🇨🇦 French (France and Canada) 🇵🇹🇧🇷 Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil) 🇪🇸🇲🇽 Spanish (Spain and Mexico) 🇩🇪 German 🇮🇹 Italian 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇰🇷 Korean (South Korea) 🇨🇳🇭🇰 Chinese (China and Hong Kong) 🇨🇳 Apple Intelligence features have also become available on devices for the Chinese market (CH models), and in China itself, testing of integration with Alibaba's Qwen should start soon.

🤪 Siri's new voices and accents

The voice assistant first got support for Vietnamese language with 4 voices. Apple Intelligence support will also launch for users in Vietnam (and a few other countries) later this year. For Australia, two additional Siri voice options have been added (to accommodate the Australian accent). The iOS code also shows traces of new languages of the system itself, which will be activated in the future: Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

In addition, there are some changes in the design of buttons and widgets. @iPhone #iOS #visionOS #VisionPro

⚙️ The new iOS 18.4 beta is... lost somewhere 📱 As Mark Gurman reports, it was originally supposed to be released on Tuesday, but has now been delayed due to some engineering issues. 📆 When to expect it now is still unknown. 🤔 In addition, a fresh Xcode Simulator Developer Note stated that iOS 18.4 beta 1 is not supported on the iPhone 16e. @iPhone #iOS

📱 Apple's social media promos about the new iPhone 16e @iPhone #ApplePromo