Apple Daily | iPhone 16 Debuts with Enhanced Battery; California Adds Driver's Licenses to Wallet App

Market BriefFriday, Sep 20, 2024 8:00 am ET

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【iPhone】

1. Customers in Australia and New Zealand are receiving their pre-ordered iPhone 16 models, including the iPhone 16 Pro, along with the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. Early impressions are being shared across various social media platforms.

2. The iPhone 16 lineup features significant battery life improvements, with increased capacities compared to the iPhone 15 series. The iPhone 16 Pro shows the most improvement. New A18 chips and thermal enhancements contribute to these gains. The models support faster MagSafe charging and up to 45W USB-C charging.

3. Apple is expanding the ability to add driver's licenses to the Wallet app in multiple U.S. states, with California now supporting the feature. More states are committed to adopting the functionality, with TSA checkpoints at select airports accommodating these digital IDs.

4. Apple is working on its own 5G modem, expected to debut in 2025 with the iPhone SE and iPhone 17. The modem may lack mmWave support initially, continuing reliance on Qualcomm for some models.

5. The iPhone 17 series will use TSMC's enhanced 3nm chip technology. Only future iPhone 18 Pro models may adopt the 2nm process due to cost concerns.

【iPad】

1. Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, introducing Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and improved Siri. The update includes capabilities such as call recording and spatial photo enhancements.

2. Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chip development might see integration in iPads by 2025, potentially reducing reliance on Broadcom.

【Mac】

1. Display shipments for new MacBook Air models with M4 chips are expected in October, aligning with a potential Q1 2025 launch.

2. Apple has suspended production with MacBook bearing supplier Kersen due to quality issues. The affected components were not in the latest models, and no defective products reached the market.

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