Apple Daily | iPhone SE 4 to Feature iPhone 14 Design, A18 Chip, and Face ID by Spring 2025

【iPhone】

1. The upcoming iPhone SE 4, expected in spring 2025, will feature a design similar to the iPhone 14 with a larger 6.1-inch OLED display. It will adopt features from higher-end models, such as the A18 chip, Face ID, USB-C port, and Apple Intelligence support. The device aims to remain Apple's budget-friendly option, with pricing around $400-$500.

2. Apple's iPhone SE is set for a significant update early next year, likely mirroring the iPhone 14 design and incorporating Apple Intelligence, aligning with the latest iPhone models.

3. The iPhone 16 Pro's new 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera offers improved sharpness and macro capabilities, while the "Fusion" camera enhances image quality despite using the same sensor size as the iPhone 15 Pro.

4. Halide app updates now allow adjustments using the Camera Control button on iPhone 16 models, offering focus and exposure control with touch gestures.

【iPad】

1. Apple plans to release new iPad Air models and an updated Magic Keyboard early next year. Other iPad updates include potential internal improvements for the iPad mini by the end of 2024, with a faster chip and camera upgrades.

【Mac】

1. Apple is set to release new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models with M4 chips this year. The MacBook Pro and iMac will not see design changes, while the Mac mini will undergo a redesign.

2. The 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip has been experiencing screen issues, with horizontal lines appearing. Apple has not yet confirmed the cause or a solution.

【Apple Watch】

1. Apple will host a "Mindful Month" Activity Challenge on October 10, focusing on mental health awareness, with rewards in the form of animated stickers.

2. The third beta of watchOS 11.1 has been released for developers, concentrating on Apple Intelligence features.

【Vision Pro】

1. Juno, a YouTube app for Vision Pro, has been removed from the App Store following YouTube's complaint, leaving Safari as the alternative for watching YouTube on the device.

2. Microsoft's mixed reality HoloLens 2 is being discontinued, with security updates ending in 2027. The company lacks plans for a new HoloLens model, focusing instead on partnerships and existing projects.

【Others】

1. Sonos has announced several new commitments to improve software quality and customer experience following dissatisfaction with its app update.

2. Meta has added new AI features to its Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, raising privacy concerns about data usage. The company has not clarified whether images are used for AI training.

3. Apple released a new beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, potentially including hearing aid functionality, exclusively available to developers for now.