Apple Daily | Apple Sets September 9 Event for iPhone 16 Series Launch with Design and Feature Upgrades
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 7:28 pm ET
【iPhone】 1. Bitmo Lab introduced the GameBaby, a case for iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max designed for playing retro games using a detachable d-pad and buttons. The case works through capacitive touch and is compatible with various Game Boy and NES layouts via the Delta emulator. Pre-orders start at $20, shipping in October.
2. Zens launched the Quattro Charger Pro 4, a multi-device charging station capable of charging four iPhones simultaneously at 15W. The device supports Qi2 charging and works with both MagSafe-compatible iPhones and older Qi devices. It is priced at $200 and ships at the end of October.
3. iOS 18 introduces new features to CarPlay, including contact photos in the Messages app, automated Silent mode, expanded Color Filters, Voice Control, Sound Recognition, and improved Siri interface. The update is expected in September.
4. The UTM SE emulator app, now available on the App Store, allows iPhones to run classic operating systems like Windows XP without jailbreaking. Initially rejected by Apple, the app was later approved with updated guidelines.
5. Apple announced its annual event for September 9, where the iPhone 16 series is expected to be launched. The lineup will include iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max with several design and feature improvements.
【Mac】
1. Microsoft's new Arm-based Copilot+ PCs face challenges running popular PC games due to compatibility issues with x86 architecture. The Prism solution, designed to run x86 apps on Arm-based Windows, has shown limited success, affecting the gaming experience.
【Others】
1. Intel introduced its Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra 200V processors aimed at thin and light AI PCs, claiming superior efficiency and performance compared to AMD and Qualcomm chips. Devices with these chips will be available starting September 24.
2. Zens launched the Quattro Charger Pro 4, a multi-device charging station capable of charging four iPhones simultaneously at 15W. The device supports Qi2 charging and works with both MagSafe-compatible iPhones and older Qi devices. It is priced at $200 and ships at the end of October.
3. iOS 18 introduces new features to CarPlay, including contact photos in the Messages app, automated Silent mode, expanded Color Filters, Voice Control, Sound Recognition, and improved Siri interface. The update is expected in September.
4. The UTM SE emulator app, now available on the App Store, allows iPhones to run classic operating systems like Windows XP without jailbreaking. Initially rejected by Apple, the app was later approved with updated guidelines.
5. Apple announced its annual event for September 9, where the iPhone 16 series is expected to be launched. The lineup will include iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max with several design and feature improvements.
【Mac】
1. Microsoft's new Arm-based Copilot+ PCs face challenges running popular PC games due to compatibility issues with x86 architecture. The Prism solution, designed to run x86 apps on Arm-based Windows, has shown limited success, affecting the gaming experience.
【Others】
1. Intel introduced its Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra 200V processors aimed at thin and light AI PCs, claiming superior efficiency and performance compared to AMD and Qualcomm chips. Devices with these chips will be available starting September 24.