Apple Daily | iPhone 16 Adds Pressure-Sensitive Camera Button; iPad Mini 7 Launched with A17 Pro Chip

【iPhone】

1. Apple's iPhone 16 introduces a pressure-sensitive Camera Control button, enhancing camera interaction through gestures. Similar features appear in OPPO's Find X8 series. Vivo's X200 series also mirrors Apple's iPhone 16 Pro capabilities, including 4K video at 120 fps and Dynamic Island-like features.

2. Apple's 2026 iPhones (iPhone 18) will adopt TSMC's 2-nanometer process with a new packaging method, integrating 12GB RAM. This shift enhances performance, with only Pro models likely utilizing the 2nm technology due to cost. Current iPhone 16 models feature an A18 chip with a 3nm process.

【iPad】

1. Apple unveiled the iPad mini 7, featuring an A17 Pro chip, Apple Intelligence, and Apple Pencil Pro support. Enhancements include Wi-Fi 6E, faster USB-C, and improved HDR photos. The device starts at $499 with 128GB storage, doubling the previous base storage, and launches October 23.

2. The iPad mini 7 does not include a charger in European boxes, aligning with upcoming EU regulations. This trend also affects other recent Apple devices, with Apple stickers and a braided USB-C cable included. The device accepts orders now, with a release on October 23.

3. Apple's surprise iPad mini 7 announcement raises questions about an October event, despite past trends. A potential Mac-focused event could highlight significant updates like the Mac mini redesign and higher-end M4 chips, though nothing is confirmed.

4. iOS 18.1 introduces Apple Intelligence with features like writing tools and improved Siri. It's releasing in October, with more features expected in iOS 18.2 by December, including broader language support and new capabilities like Image Playground and Genmoji.

【Mac】

1. Apple released the seventh beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1, introducing Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and Smart Replies. The update is for Macs with Apple silicon chips, though some features are excluded. Users may face update issues due to server errors.

【Others】

1. Apple released a beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, potentially introducing hearing aid and test functions. The update is developer-only but will eventually be available to all users.

2. Apple offers a promotion for Apple Card users with six percent Daily Cash back at Walgreens and Duane Reade, up to $500 in purchases, until November 15. This doubles the usual three percent cashback rate.