Apple Daily | Verizon Outage Hits iPhones; iPhone 16 Misses 45W Charging; iPhone 17 Pro Rumors Emerge

【iPhone】

1. Verizon experienced a major outage affecting iPhone users across the U.S., causing disruptions in calls, texts, and data. The issue has been resolved, with service fully restored.

2. Tests on iPhone 16 models reveal they do not achieve the rumored 45W charging speeds. The iPhone 16 Pro Max reaches around 30W, slightly improving over iPhone 15 models.

3. Rumors for iPhone 17 Pro models include a 24MP front camera, 48MP rear Telephoto camera, 12GB RAM for Pro Max, and a smaller Dynamic Island. An "iPhone 17 Air" with a thinner design is also speculated.

【iPad】

1. Apple may release an iPad-like smart home accessory next year, featuring apps like Calendar and Notes, and optimized for home control, possibly integrating AI capabilities.

【Mac】

1. Apple has released an update for Safari Technology Preview, allowing users to test future Safari features on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia.

2. A redesigned Mac mini is expected next month, with a smaller design, M4 and M4 Pro chips, and additional USB-C ports. New MacBook Pro and iMac models are also anticipated.

3. Images of the next-generation 14-inch MacBook Pro's packaging suggest possible upgrades including an M4 chip, 16GB RAM, additional Thunderbolt 4 port, and a Space Black color option.

【Others】

1. Epic Games has sued Google and Samsung over a Samsung feature that blocks app installations outside the Play Store, alleging anticompetitive behavior.

2. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a donation for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, following the storm's devastating impact in the southeastern U.S.

3. Apple is scaling back on wide theatrical releases after several high-budget films underperformed. The focus will shift to streaming titles, with fewer films having larger budgets and theatrical releases.