Apple, the news summary, September 6
Pretty quiet, it’s all coming next week. Here’s the shortened summary of the more complete daily new briefing we provide, which you can subscribe to (for free, or for fee, if you want to support our work) here.
What to expect at Apple’s ‘Surprise & Shine’ launch
Here’s the TL;DR refresh:
- iPhone Ultra: First folding iPhone, expect a 7.8” foldable display, A20 chip, Touch ID. C2 modem for 5G. Just 4.5mm-4.8mm thick, 48MP wide and ultra-lens camera and 24MP selfie camera… and a $2k+ price tag.
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Now in silver, dark cherry, sky blue with A20 chip, smaller Dynamic Island, and better Wi-Fi. iPhone 18 Pro Max purportedly gains a variable aperture camera and 24MP selfie camera. C2 modem for 5G.
- Apple Watch Series 12: New and faster processor and possible ceramic version along with upgraded health tracking tools.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: New and faster processor along and upgraded health tracking tools.
- Home products: New HomePod mini 2 and updated Apple TV 4K anticipated.
- AirPods 5: Standard model plus a slightly better set with ANC.
- Smart home hub: A smart display for home users.
Dark Cherry is everywhere at IFA
Macworld explored 27 halls at Germany’s IFA show to find the most interesting Apple-related products, with all kinds of dark cherry-colored accessories on show.
Who is John Ternus
Apple’s new CEO is known for being both highly competent and unshowy. He’s calm but seems to have a taste for risk as he enjoys racing cars. He’s also moving into Cook’s old office.
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