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M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release

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Leaked M4 MacBook Pro
Watch the M4 MacBook Pro getting unboxed weeks before its official unveiling. Maybe.
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An alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro went live on YouTube over the weekend. The early hands-on, if real, shows that Apple’s next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.

The video supposedly reveals the M4 MacBook Pro’s specs, featuring a 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and an unchanged design but with a color twist.

Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here

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Apple M4 chip components and specs
M4 MacBook Pros could debut before the end of 2024.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs will reportedly arrive November 1, rather than in October as is generally expected. A few days before that, the company supposedly plans to release iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence support.

The new Macs that will debut include M4 MacBook Pros, Mac mini, and an iMac.

iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 13 comparison: Upgrade if you can

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iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 13 comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 13 for iPhone 16?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

If you own an iPhone 13, should you upgrade to the iPhone 16 for its faster performance, better cameras and Apple Intelligence support? Or should you wait another year?

Three years is a long time in the tech world. The iPhone 13 launched in 2021 with cutting-edge specs. But in 2024, it is showing its age, especially when compared to the iPhone 16. Find out if this is the year to upgrade in our in-depth buying guide, which pits iPhone 16 versus iPhone 13.

Apple starts making iPhone 16 Pro in India

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iPhone Series 16 day in photos
Four more Apple Stores to open India.
Photo: Apple

Apple is now assembling iPhone 16 Pro units in India, giving its local manufacturing efforts a huge boost.

It also plans to open four new Apple Stores in India to expand its presence further.

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

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iPhone SE 4 rumors
iPhone SE 4 will be a big upgrade over the iPhone SE 3.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple’s next iPhone SE might use the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16 and 8GB RAM. It will also use the same cameras as the iPhone 15.

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 Apple’s portfolio to use its in-house 5G modem.

8 best new features in the Notes app in iOS 18

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Everything new in Notes app in iOS 18
Notes gets some useful usability upgrades in iOS 18.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

 In iOS 18, Apple adds several handy new features to the iPhone’s Notes app. These upgrades will help you create better, easier-to-follow notes while significantly speeding up the overall process of creating said notes.

AI-powered summaries should make it easy to review long notes, while Smart Script will help make handwritten notes legible. For those who want to convert transcript to notes AI seamlessly, these enhancements will make the process even more efficient. Below are the top new features coming to the Notes app this year.

Apple might rely on China for iPhone parts after fire destroys Indian factory

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More iPhones are made in India than you might think
India's loss is China's gain.
Photo: Cult of Mac

Apple’s iPhone production in India hit a major hurdle following a fire at a Tata Electronics plant. The fire, which occurred over the weekend, will seemingly have a 10-15% impact on the production of older iPhone models in the country.

More importantly, Apple will fall back on its suppliers in China to meet the component shortage.

iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15 comparison: Upgrade another year

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iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15 comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 15 for iPhone 16?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

The iPhone 16 sports a new design, a faster A-series chip, a longer battery life and comes in snazzy new colors. It’s possibly the biggest upgrade to the non-Pro iPhone lineup in the last few years. But are these improvements enough for you to ditch your iPhone 15 and upgrade to iPhone 16? Find out in this iPhone 15 versus iPhone 16 comparison.

Apple smart display with Apple Intelligence coming in 2025

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HomePod with a 7-inch display concept
homeOS could power Apple's new low-end smart display.
Concept: Rajesh/Cult of Mac

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.

The low-end smart display, code-named J490, seemingly will act as a companion to a long-rumored, more-expensive tabletop iPad on a robotic arm.

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

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Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day
Apple's next Vision Pro headset could use an M5 chip.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Apple’s M5-powered Vision Pro will apparently enter into mass production in H2, 2025. The switch to a faster M5 chip will boost the AR headset’s computing power.

This should help improve the overall user experience, especially for Apple Intelligence tasks.

iPhone 16 Pro users face intermittent touchscreen problems

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iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16
Facing touchscreen issues on your iPhone 16 Pro? You're not alone.
Photo: Apple

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max owners are complaining about problems with the big, beautiful touchscreens on their new phones.

Users report their iPhone Pros don’t properly detect all their touches and swipes, leading to a frustrating experience.

Drop test pits iPhone 16 Pro’s tougher Ceramic Shield against iPhone 15 Pro

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Desert Titanium iPhone 16 Pro
Tougher Ceramic Shield on iPhone 16? Sure, but don't just rely on it.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple claims the iPhone 16 Pro ships with “2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone.” And it survived a series of realistic drop tests with only a few scuffs. Yet more rigorous testing suggests it’s not a tough as its predecessor.

The iPhone 16 Pro might be more prone to damage upon fall due to its slimmer bezels and increased weight.

iFixit teardown finds iPhone 16 ‘the most-repairable iPhone yet’

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iPhone 16 teardown by iFixit
iPhone 16 makes battery replacement easier and faster.
Photo: iFixit

iFixit says the iPhone 16 is “Apple’s most-repairable iPhone yet. ” This is thanks to Apple making several internal changes, including using a new glue to hold the battery in place.

On the flip side, you’ll need a new tool to debond the glue from the battery and chassis.

Here’s when new Apple Intelligence features are expected to roll out

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AI safety guidelines -- Apple Intelligence
You will have to wait until iOS 18.4 to try out all the Apple Intelligence features.
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Apple Intelligence is not a part of iOS 18’s initial public release. Apple plans to debut its AI features with iOS 18.1 sometime in October and continue improving them with subsequent releases.

With iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence will gain features like Genmoji, Image Playground app, and optional ChatGPT integration.

iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro comparison: Time to upgrade?

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro comparison
Time to ditch your iPhone 13 Pro for iPhone 16 Pro?
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh

Three years after its launch, the iPhone 13 Pro can still hold its own in 2024 with a great display, excellent cameras, and decent battery life. However, the iPhone 16 Pro packs some compelling new features that make it worth upgrading from your old iPhone.

What are these improvements? When comes to iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro, is the upgrade worth it? Check out our detailed specs comparison to find out.

iPhone 16 Pro teardown reveals compact motherboard, metal-enclosed battery

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An iPhone 16 Pro teardown reveals packs some big internal changes.
An iPhone 16 Pro teardown reveals some big internal changes.
Screenshot: REWA Technology

An iPhone 16 Pro teardown reveals significant internal changes. This includes a compact and denser motherboard and a metal-enclosed battery.

Surprisingly, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s battery is still enclosed in black foil.

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro and AirPods 4 go on sale

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iPhone 16 Pro buyer
The iPhone 16 series, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 are now available at your nearest Apple Store.
Photo: Apple

The first set of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro preorders began arriving for customers late Thursday U.S. time, with the new iPhones also officially going on sale in Apple Stores. Around the world, Apple fans lined up at stores to snatch up the latest, greatest iPhones.

Besides the iPhone 16 series, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 preorders also began reaching customers.

Apple Intelligence to gain support for even more languages in 2025

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Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence will support Portugese, Vietnamese, and Korean languages in 2025.
Photo: Apple

Apple Intelligence will go live with iOS 18.1 release in October with US English support. During the “It’s Glowtime” iPhone 16 launch event, Apple confirmed it will expand Apple Intelligence’s language support next year.

The list of supported languages will increase even further next year, with the company planning to add more languages than initially announced.

Apple details iPhone 16’s enhanced repair-friendly design

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iPhone 16 from the rear
iPhone 16 sports internal design changes that make it more repairable.
Photo: Apple

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are among Apple’s most repairable iPhones in recent years. The company made several internal design changes to make battery replacements and component swaps easier.

The changes will allow you to seamlessly swap the TrueDepth camera system between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro without issues.

Encrypted RCS texting between iPhone and Android coming soon

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iPhone and iMessage get RCS in iOS 18
RCS messaging between iPhone and Android is currently missing E2EE.
Image: Apple

With RCS support, iOS 18 brings a huge upgrade to the cross-device Android and iPhone messaging experience. It enables users of both devices to share high-quality media and enjoy features like read receipts and typing indicators.

However, RCS chats between Android and iPhone lack end-to-end encryption (E2EE). The GSM Association, which developed the RCS standard, is working to fix this security gap.

Apple Card could get JPMorgan Chase as new banking partner

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Apple Card Family extends credit card access to teens
Apple and JPMorgan Chase are in talks for Apple Card partnership.
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JPMorgan Chase could replace Goldman Sachs as the Apple Card banking partner. Apple and JPMorgan have been discussing a potential partnership since early this year.

Despite this, a potential deal between the two companies could take several months to finalize.

iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro comparison: Worth the upgrade?

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro comparison
Don't ditch your iPhone 15 Pro for the iPhone 16 Pro unless you want these specific features.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

The iPhone 16 Pro is Apple’s best iPhone ever. But how does it compare to the company’s previous best iPhone: the iPhone 15 Pro? Our iPhone 16 Pro versus iPhone 15 Pro comparison puts the two models head-to-head.

Apple’s newest iPhone packs a bigger display, a faster chip and other nice-to-have upgrades. Do these changes add up to make the iPhone 16 Pro a compelling upgrade over the iPhone 15 Pro?

iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11 arrive

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iOS 18 release date.
iOS 18 is almost here.
Photo: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Apple released iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and macOS Sequoia Monday. After Apple showcased these operating systems in June at WWDC24, it revealed the release date for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia’s first stable build at the “It’s Glowtime” event.

They are available now for download on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.

Apple hikes iPhone 16 Pro battery replacement fee

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iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Pro's battery replacement fee costs more than iPhone 15 Pro.
Photo: Apple

Apple claims the new internal design of the iPhone 16 series makes battery replacement easier. Yet, the company charges more for the battery replacement of its latest iPhones.

After a price hike in March 2023, the Cupertino company charges $99 for an iPhone’s battery replacement. However, replacing the battery of the iPhone 16 Pro lineup costs $119, an increase of 20%.

iPhone 16 preorders seemingly get off to a slow start

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iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16
iPhone 16 preorder numbers are apparently lower than last year.
Photo: Apple

iPhone 16 preorders might be about 12.7% YoY lower than the first weekend sales of iPhone 15 from 2023. However, a highly regarded analyst says there’s higher demand for the iPhone 16 and its Plus sibling.

The analyst blames the lower-than-expected demand on Apple Intelligence being unavailable at launch.