We’re now greater than a month previous the massive iPhone 15 introduction, however issues are nonetheless chugging together with Apple information and rumors, led by the iOS 17.1 and associated updates that will likely be bringing some adjustments later this month.
There have additionally been quite a few new rumors in regards to the iPhone 16 and the Mac lineup, whereas we had a few particular company on the latest episodes of The MacRumors Present, so learn on under for all the main points on these tales and extra!
iOS 17.1 to Launch by October 24
Apple this week made the third beta of iOS 17.1 accessible to builders and public beta testers. The primary change on this beta is tweaked habits for the Motion button on iPhone 15 Professional fashions.
iOS 17.1 is predicted to be launched to the general public later this month alongside watchOS 10.1 and extra. We have put collectively a listing of eight new options and adjustments included within the software program replace. Notably, there’s a tweak to mobile efficiency for the iPhone 12 in France attributable to a regulatory ruling, and regulators there have revealed that the replace will likely be made accessible to the general public by October 24.
iPhone 16 Professional Anticipated to Help Quicker ‘5G Superior’
The subsequent-generation iPhone 16 Professional and iPhone 16 Professional Max will likely be geared up with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon X75 modem for quicker and extra energy environment friendly 5G, based on tech analyst Jeff Pu. Nonetheless, he expects the lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus fashions to stay with the Snapdragon X70.
Qualcomm says the Snapdragon X75 modem helps the most recent “5G Superior” customary, which is described as “the following part of 5G” and an “evolution in the direction of 6G.”
Will Apple Launch New Macs Quickly? Here is What the Newest Rumors Say
Apple usually releases new Macs within the fall, however whether or not that can occur this yr is way from sure. It is the second week of October now, and there’s nonetheless no signal that Apple will likely be internet hosting an occasion this month.
To assist clear issues up, this week we recapped all the newest rumors about Macs. The subsequent massive function anticipated for Macs is the M3 chip, which is predicted to be a 3nm chip just like the A17 Professional chip within the iPhone 15 Professional fashions.
Issues are always altering, after all, and even since that recap a brand new rumor has surfaced claiming we may see up to date iMac fashions with M2 and M2 Professional chips within the close to future.
The MacRumors Present: Former Apple Government Mike Bell Talks AirPort, CarPlay, and Extra
Final week, we had YouTuber and content material creator Sara Dietschy becoming a member of Dan and Hartley on The MacRumors Present to debate a few of her favourite Apple equipment and extra, whereas former Apple government Mike Bell made an look this week to speak about a few of his initiatives throughout his time at Apple, his present work at Lucid Motors, and extra.
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Professional 2
Apple this week launched new firmware for each the AirPods Professional 2 with Lightning port and the ?AirPods Professional? 2 with USB-C port. The brand new firmware is 6A303, up from the 6A301 replace that was launched in September.
Apple’s launch notes solely point out unspecified bug fixes and different enhancements, so we do not know particulars on what’s new, however there are seemingly some refinements to new ?AirPods Professional? 2 options added in iOS 17 corresponding to Adaptive Audio, Dialog Consciousness, and Customized Quantity.
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