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Apple Daily | iOS 18.2 in December: Genmoji, ChatGPT for Siri, New MacBook Pros with M4 Chips Unveiled

AInvestMonday, Nov 4, 2024 7:00 am ET
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【iPhone】

1. Apple plans to release iOS 18.2 for iPhones in early December, featuring new Apple Intelligence enhancements for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration for Siri. The update also introduces a "Default Apps" section, daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers, and more. An iOS 18.4 update is expected in April, further enhancing Siri's capabilities with personal context and on-screen awareness.

【Mac】

1. Apple introduced the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in the Mac mini and MacBook Pro, with the M4 Ultra chip anticipated next year. The M4 Ultra is expected to feature up to a 32-core CPU and up to an 80-core GPU, doubling the M4 Max's core counts. This chip will likely appear in the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, enhancing Neural Engine capabilities and graphics rendering.

2. Apple's new MacBook Pro models feature M4 chips, Thunderbolt 5 support, and a nano-texture display option, but many users may opt to wait for future upgrades. Rumors suggest a switch to OLED displays and a thinner design by 2026, promising improved brightness, contrast, power efficiency, and a sleeker look. The 2025 models are expected to offer a small performance boost with M5 series chips.

【Vision Pro】

1. Canon's stereoscopic RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL camera lens, compatible with Apple's Vision Pro, is available for pre-order. The lens enables 3D video recording for AR/VR headsets. Apple plans to update Final Cut Pro with spatial video editing capabilities, and Vimeo has released a Vision Pro app supporting spatial video.

2. Apple aims to launch an updated Vision Pro headset with an M5 chip in 2025, while production of a cheaper version is delayed beyond 2027. Apple is also exploring an iPhone-connected, glasses-like device to enhance its product ecosystem. The current Vision Pro, priced at $3,499, targets early adopters interested in cutting-edge technology.

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