Apple may produce a new iPhone SE with a 5G modem similar to the iPhone 14, and Apple New stores open in India, a book by Steve Jobs, Adobe adding artificial intelligence to its applications, and other exciting news in On the Sidelines…


iPhone 15 Pro models will come with actual buttons, not hard ones

After many rumors about the redesign of the iPhone 15 Pro buttons to work with taptic technology, such as the Home button in the iPhone 7, except that in a new report by the analyst Ming Chi Kuo He said that this will not happen and it will come with actual physical buttons like the iPhone 14 Pro and others, due to technical problems that were not resolved before mass production.

It was "ku" He has previously stated that the devices will have hard buttons that provide haptic feedback to simulate button presses, but he now says they will have physical buttons instead. Thus, the hard button design will be delayed until the iPhone 16 series in 2024.


Update AirPods in Apple Stores for those who do not have an iPhone

Apple recommended that individuals who do not own an Apple device visit its Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to update the firmware on their AirPods, as there is no way to do the updates themselves. Firmware updates are installed automatically when your AirPods are charging and within range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac connected to Wi-Fi. The latest firmware, 5E133, was recently released and includes bug fixes and other improvements for AirPods 2, 3, Pro, 2, and Max.


Adobe adds the feature of artificial intelligence video editing

Adobe announced updates for some applications Creative Cloud Adobe says its new Premiere Pro is its fastest and most reliable version yet with background autosave, system reset options, and acceleration Additional GPU and more.

The update introduces a text-based video editing option powered by Adobe Sensei, which can automatically parse and transcribe clips, so editors can copy-and-paste sentences in any order they want and see them appear that way in the timeline. Videos are mainly converted into searchable text with specific words and phrases that can be matched for faster video editing, and more.

For After Effects, there is a new Properties panel that provides faster access to key animation settings. Adobe has also included performance improvements such as faster timeline layer selection and multiframe rendering of shapes, with new keyboard shortcuts for Selectable Track Mattes.

The latest versions of Premiere Pro and After Effects, including beta versions of text-based editing and automatic tone mapping, will be available starting in May 2023.


Moved the Siri interface to the dynamic island in iOS 17

An anonymous source revealed that Apple is exploring the possibility of integrating the on-screen Siri interface into the dynamic island on the latest iPhone devices. More notifications are expected to be added to the dynamic island interface, which is set to expand to all four iPhone 15 models this year.


The launch of Apple Glasses in 2026 or 2027 at the earliest

Analyst reported Ming Chi Kuo Apple intends to release its own augmented reality glasses by 2026 or 2027 at the earliest, provided it can finalize the new MetaLens technology first. Apple is developing MetaLens technology to replace plastic lens covers, starting with iPads and iPhones, which are slated to enter mass production by 2025 or 2026. If development of MetaLens technology goes as planned, it will eventually be used in eyeglasses. Apple for augmented reality. Kuo believes MetaLens housings could eventually replace plastic lenses in current cameras between 2028 and 2030.


Launching a new iPhone SE with a 5G modem in 2025

According to analyst Gu Bo, Apple plans to launch a new version of the iPhone SE in 2025, which will have a 5G modem designed by TSMC. This news comes on the heels of a previous announcement by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple was working on a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a 6.1-inch OLED screen and a 5G modem designed by Apple. Kuo stated that the mass production of this device will begin in the first half of 2024 and that the CEO of Qualcomm predicted the year 2024 for Apple's modem. The new model is likely to have Face ID and a design similar to the standard iPhone 14. Apple acquired Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019 to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm, but it's unclear if Apple's modem will offer any advantages over Qualcomm modems.


Miscellaneous news

◉ Apple introduced an install method for new developer betas in iOS 16.4, and has now expanded it to macOS and watchOS with macOS 13.4 and watchOS 9.5 betas.

◉ Apple launched the second beta version of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 updates for developers

◉ The Steve Jobs Archive has released a free e-book, “Make Something Wonderful,” featuring a collection of Jobs quotes, emails, transcripts, interviews, and more. The book provides a timeline of key moments in Jobs' life, including material not previously available to the public, such as transcripts of internal Apple meetings and emails he sent to himself. The book is available to read online at www Steve Jobs Archives and on Apple books, and is designed to inspire readers to do "great things" that move the world forward.

◉ Apple announced the opening of the first two retail stores in India next week. The BKC Apple Store in Mumbai will open on April 18 at 11 am local time, followed by the Saket Apple Store in Delhi, which will open on April 20 at 10 am local time.

◉ Apple reportedly removed Taiwanese electronics maker Pegatron from its supply chain for its mixed reality headset, handing manufacturing and final assembly to Chinese supplier Luxshare. The move may be related to Pegatron's decision to move some of its production capacity out of China to other regions, including selling its Shanghai factory to Luxshare. Luxshare already manufactures the AirPods and is expected to supply other Apple products in the future.

◉ The FBI has warned users to avoid public USB ports as they can be a malware attack vector. Thus, hackers can use public USB ports to inject malware and monitoring software into devices, and access sensitive data, including usernames and passwords.

◉ The 27-inch mini-LED screen is still under development and will be mass-produced in 2024 or early 2025. The screen is expected to contain advanced features such as ProMotion and an Apple silicon chip. It will also have a reinforced glass panel, allowing for a thinner panel, narrower bezels, and longer life.

◉ YouTube Premium subscribers will soon be able to access SharePlay and an improved 1080p video quality option with a higher bit rate on the iPhone. YouTube said both features will be available in its iOS app "in the coming weeks."


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