Apple Daily | iPhone 15 Gets 80% Charge Limit; iPhone Mirroring Debuts in macOS, iOS Betas

【iPhone】

1. Apple introduced an 80% charge limit setting with the iPhone 15 models to enhance battery longevity. A review after a year suggested the limit might offer slight benefits in maintaining battery capacity compared to unrestricted use, but the differences were minimal. The reviewer plans to continue using the setting on the iPhone 16 Pro Max to observe long-term effects, considering a more feasible 90% limit for broader use.

2. Apple's latest beta releases for macOS 15.1 and iOS 18.1 introduced an iPhone Mirroring feature, enabling seamless drag-and-drop file transfers between iPhone and Mac, enhancing cross-device interaction.

3. Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the new iPhone 16 and upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including automatic email summarization and creative tools, in a casual conversation with Jimmy Fallon in New York City.

【iPad】

1. Apple released the second public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, introducing Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools, Siri updates, and smart replies. The beta also supports iPhone Mirroring for file transfers between iPhone and Mac.

【Mac】

1. Rumors suggest Apple is exploring a larger iMac model, possibly a 32-inch version, following the discontinuation of the 27-inch iMac. Meanwhile, the 24-inch iMac is expected to receive an M4 chip update soon.

2. The 15-inch MacBook Air models were updated with M3 chips in March, offering enhanced performance for everyday tasks.

【Others】

1. Apple Music Classical app received a version 2.0 update, adding album booklets and a Recently Added section to enhance user experience with classical music content.

2. Apple pulled the second beta of HomePod software version 18.1 after reports of HomePod mini devices becoming non-functional, similar to issues with iPadOS 18 on some iPad Pro models.

3. Apple is rumored to be working on updated versions of the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR, with potential features including mini-LED backlighting and Apple silicon chips to enhance display quality and functionality.