Apple Daily | Apple to Announce iPhone 16 Lineup with Action Button and iOS 18 Features on September 10
AInvestThursday, Aug 22, 2024 8:00 am ET
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【iPhone】

A one-year review of the iPhone 15 Pro Max highlights battery degradation to 89% despite heavy usage, a well-maintained titanium chassis with minor nicks, and significant display scratches. The transition to USB-C presents minor inconveniences, and the Action Button is versatile and expected to become more useful with future iOS updates. The triple-lens camera setup, particularly the 5x zoom lens, performs excellently. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains a strong device with no urgent need to upgrade to the iPhone 16 unless coming from an older model.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 lineup next month, likely on September 10, along with other products. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are anticipated to inherit the Action Button from the iPhone 15 Pro models, offering customizable functions and new features in iOS 18, including various Control Center actions.

There is a new bug in iOS 17 causing iPhones to respring or crash when certain character sequences are typed into search fields. Apple is expected to address this issue in a future update.

【Apple Watch】

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to feature a slimmer design, larger screens, and improvements in durability and water resistance. It may also introduce a 49mm casing size, and Apple is working on hypertension and sleep apnea detection features, though these may not be ready for launch.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is anticipated to have minimal hardware changes from the Ultra 2, potentially including a new processor and software-based health tracking enhancements. The design is expected to remain largely unchanged, with possible adoption of new low-energy OLED panel technology.

The third-generation Apple Watch SE may feature larger display sizes and a body made of rigid plastic instead of aluminum, aiming to balance modern features with affordability and durability.

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【Others】

Apple's upcoming event may include the launch of new AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2. The AirPods 4 will feature a redesigned look, USB-C port, better fit, enhanced audio quality, and possibly ANC at a lower price point. The AirPods Max 2 are expected to include a USB-C port, Bluetooth 5.3, and potentially the H2 chip, with new color options.

Apple is set to release iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 next month, following several months of beta testing.

Nomad has introduced the Stand One Max charger with Qi2 support, capable of charging iPhones at MagSafe speeds. It includes an Apple Watch fast charger and a Qi-based platform for AirPods, priced at $150.

Paid iCloud storage remains the most popular Apple service in the U.S., with nearly two-thirds of users opting for it. Apple Music, Apple TV+, and AppleCare have moderate to low adoption rates.

The Apple Card celebrates its fifth anniversary, remaining exclusive to the U.S. despite initial plans for international expansion. Apple is expected to find a new partner for the card as it plans to end its partnership with Goldman Sachs in 2025.

Google's new Pixel 9 smartphones, focused on AI features, are facing criticism for their AI image generation tools, which can create inappropriate and offensive content. This raises concerns about the upcoming AI features in Apple's products.

App Store vice president Matt Fischer is leaving Apple as the company reorganizes its App Store teams to handle alternative app distribution due to regulatory changes.

The UK's Competition and Market Authority has closed its investigation into Apple's App Store policies but may address concerns under new digital markets competition regulations expected later this year.

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