Apple Daily | iPhone 16 Enhances Repairability, iOS 18 Adds Wireless Recovery, Apple Intelligence Delayed in EU

Market BriefThursday, Sep 19, 2024 8:00 am ET

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【iPhone】

1. Apple has confirmed a new electrically-induced battery removal process for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, making battery removal easier. This process does not apply to the iPhone 16 Pro models. The iPhone 16 series has received internal redesigns for improved repairability and heat dissipation. All models launch soon.

2. Apple has implemented repair-friendly design changes in the iPhone 16 series, including on-device configuration for the Face ID TrueDepth camera and the ability to swap TrueDepth cameras between models. The iPhone 16 Pro models have design changes for easier component access.

3. iOS 18 introduces over-the-air recovery for iPhone 16 devices, allowing wireless firmware restoration using another iPhone or iPad. This feature simplifies recovery by eliminating the need for a computer connection.

4. Apple Intelligence will launch with iOS 18.1 in the U.S. and expand to more languages by 2025. It includes features like text proofreading and phone call transcription, but will not be available in the EU for iPhones and iPads.

5. The GSM Association is working to implement end-to-end encryption for messages between Android and iPhone devices, addressing a gap in cross-platform messaging security.

6. The latest iPhones have ended the tradition of including Apple stickers in the box, aligning with Apple's goal to reduce plastic packaging.

【Mac】

1. Apple's A16 chips are now being manufactured at TSMC's Arizona plant. This move is part of the goals of the CHIPS and Science Act to boost domestic semiconductor production. The chips may appear in future Apple devices.

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