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Apple Daily | iPhone 17 to Debut Slim "iPhone Air," iOS 18.1 Launches October 28 with AI Features

Market BriefWednesday, Oct 23, 2024 8:00 am ET

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【iPhone】

1. Apple CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams visited China to promote Apple's products and initiatives. They engaged with students using iPhones and iPads for sustainable agriculture and met developers showcasing games on the iPhone 16. Cook announced Apple's support for a national parks initiative in China. This trip marks Cook's second visit to China in 2024.

2. Apple is rumored to discontinue the iPhone "Plus" model in the iPhone 17 lineup, introducing a slimmer "iPhone Air" instead. This new model is expected to feature a thinner design, relocated cameras, ProMotion support, an improved selfie camera, and a new A19 chip. It could have a higher price than the Pro Max model and may use Apple's own 5G modem.

3. iOS 18.1 is expected to release on October 28, bringing new Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. This update marks a significant advancement in Apple's AI integration.

【iPad】

1. Apple has updated the compatibility of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to include the new iPad mini 7, alongside M1 chip and newer iPad Pro and iPad Air models. The iPad mini 7 does not support the Stage Manager feature due to its smaller display size.

2. Early reviews of the iPad mini 7 reveal mixed opinions about the "jelly scrolling" issue. While some reviewers noticed less or no scrolling effect, The Verge reported its presence. The new model's display circuitry is supposedly optimized to minimize this effect.

3. The iPad mini 7, featuring the A17 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and enhanced storage options, is now available for purchase. It supports Apple Pencil Pro and offers faster USB-C data transfer speeds. It launched in Australia and New Zealand with rollout across other regions to follow.

4. Apple released iPadOS 18.0.1 for the iPad mini 7, addressing a bug related to message replies and including a security fix. The update is available as customers begin receiving their devices.

5. The iPad mini 7 introduces several new features, including an A17 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, improved HDR photos, and support for Apple Pencil Pro. It eliminates the "jelly scrolling" issue and offers faster data transfer with enhanced storage options.

【Mac】

1. Apple plans to launch its first Macs with M4 chips soon, including new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models. The Mac mini is expected to have a revamped design. New USB-C accessories may also be introduced alongside these models.

2. Apple's M4 Mac launch is expected next week, including new MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, an updated iMac, and a redesigned Mac mini. USB-C accessories are likely to be introduced as well.

【Apple Watch】

1. Apple released the release candidate version of watchOS 11.1 to developers and public beta testers. The update includes fixes for issues related to breathing disturbance data in the Health app and is expected to be released alongside iOS 18.1.

【Vision Pro】

1. Apple seeded a second release candidate version of visionOS 2.1, focusing on bug fixes, including an issue with Apple Music playback. The release is anticipated next Monday alongside iOS 18.1.

【Others】

1. Netflix closed its "Team Blue" gaming studio, which was working on a AAA gaming title. Despite expanding its gaming catalog since 2021, Netflix's gaming efforts face challenges, with less than one percent of subscribers engaging in games.

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