Microsoft updated the SwiftKey keyboard application on the iPhone to work with the new artificial intelligence, and the announcement of three Mac Po devices at the upcoming Apple Developers Conference, iPad models soon with a hybrid OLED screen, a new button for the iPhone, and the iPhone 15 Pro will come with optical zoom 5-6x and Google's foldable phone Other exciting news in On the Sidelines…

News on the sidelines Week Mar 5 - Mar 11

A fan brings an old Macintosh to the Apple Store opening

Tim Cook, visiting India especially in New Delhi for the opening of a new Apple Store, had a busy meeting all day with retailers, app developers, celebrities and politicians. However, he was impressed by a fan, a local designer named Sajid, with an old Macintosh SE from 1987. Cook and Sajid talked about the old computer, and posed for pictures. Apple's sales in India have grown to nearly $6 billion in the year to March 2023, and Cook continues his journey by visiting cultural sites.

Apple may include an additional periscope lens supplier for the iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple plans to introduce a new periscope camera system for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which will provide a larger zoom of better quality. While it was previously expected that Largan Precision would be the sole supplier, Genius Electronic Optical is involved in a new report. It is expected that Apple will make this feature exclusive to iPhone Pro models. With the possibility of circulating the same technology in all future models.

Before switching to USB-C, Apple is considering using the Lightning port for the iPhone 15

Apple plans to switch from using the Lightning port to USB-C for iPhone 15 models this year. This change is due to European regulations requiring a common charger for electronic devices, which are not compatible with the Lightning port. Apple has already included USB-C ports in its lineup of Macs and iPads, and switching to USB-C will make charging simpler. It is expected that the duration of the existence of USB-C in the iPhone will be short, in light of Apple's efforts to develop an iPhone without ports, and only use MagSafe wireless chargers.

Google plans to launch a $1700 foldable phone in June

Google plans to enter the foldable phone market by launching the Pixel Fold, following in the footsteps of Samsung. It is expected that the price of the phone will be about $ 1700, which is similar to the price of Samsung foldable phones. The Pixel Fold is set to be unveiled at Google I/O this May, and will be marketed as having the most durable hinge of any foldable smartphone, with a 7.6-inch screen that opens like a book. The device will also be water resistant, fit in a pocket when folded, and have a battery that lasts up to 24 hours. Google is developing an Android system suitable for such devices. So Google has made another step on Apple, which is rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone as well, which may appear for the first time on the iPad first, and that may be in 2025 at the earliest.

The watchOS 10 update is rumored to come with a home screen layout

According to some leaks, the watchOS 10 update for the Apple Watch will come with a new home screen design. It will be announced at the next WWDC conference. The new design is said to be easier to navigate and will include folders for apps, similar to iOS. But it's not clear if this new layout will be a default or an optional feature.

Mark Gurman also mentioned in his newsletter that the watchOS 10 update will be the most important update for the Apple Watch since its launch in 2015. He mentioned that one of the planned improvements is an updated interface, and that could refer to the redesigned home page.

iPhone 15 Pro Max will come with 5-6x optical zoom

According to rumors, the current maximum optical zoom on the iPhone 3x may change from the iPhone Pro this year, due to the Periscope lens that can double the optical zoom capacity. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested in July 2022 that the periscope lens will provide an optical zoom of up to 5-6x. This technology will be integrated into the Telephoto lens, and will allow for sharper, higher-quality images. This technology is already in use by some companies like Samsung, Google and Huawei, with some models offering between 5x and 10x optical zoom.

HomePod can now alert you if a smoke alarm goes off

This feature is able to detect the sound of a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector and send you an alert on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This will come in handy if you are away from home and want to be notified of an emergency. To use this feature, you can set it up using the Home app on your Apple device. And if you have a HomeKit setup with a camera, the feature can also send you a video alert, so you can see what's going on. Voice recognition is implemented locally on the HomePod or HomePod mini, which means it doesn't use Apple's cloud servers to operate. All in all, this feature provides an extra layer of safety and reassurance for those who use standard smoke detectors.

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus feature frosted glass like the Pro models

According to what was recently published on Weibo by a reliable source who accurately leaked information about the launch of the yellow iPhone 14 models, both the standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to have a glass back similar to the current Pro models. This will make the standard models look more like them, but they will still have an aluminum frame and the same bezel size, unlike the Pro models which are rumored to have a titanium frame and thinner bezels. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus contain a removable back glass panel for easy internal repairs. There is no guarantee that this information is accurate.

iPhone iPhone 15 Pro will contain a replacement button for the volume buttons

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models will contain a new action button that, when pressed, performs a specific task. There may be a new way to turn off the iPhone or force restart it, instead of using the volume buttons and the side button, and it will replace the volume up button to take pictures. in the Camera app. However, there are conflicting reports about whether the new button will be with Taptic Touch technology or not. And some sources indicate that Apple has faced technical problems with these buttons in the iPhone 15 Pro models and will delay them in a newer version.

2024 iPad Pro models will come with a thin hybrid OLED screen

Apple is preparing to take advantage of new OLED screen technology developed by LG that will allow for slimmer devices while lowering production costs. The new hybrid technology combines solid OLED glass substrates with flexible thin-film packaging, making the screen even thinner than before, and with lower production costs because it does not require a backlight layer. Apple may adopt this technology in the iPad devices by 2024, and Samsung will also use this technology in the upcoming iPad Pro screen industry.

Miscellaneous news

◉ The Apple Watch now has a feature to detect the running path in France and the Netherlands. The feature uses GPS and Apple Maps to detect if someone is on a track and offers more accurate measurements and lap alerts in the Workout app.

◉ Apple has released its 2023 Environmental Progress Report, which outlines the company's ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce its impact. This report details Apple's progress in areas such as chemical research, recycling, device take-back, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and support for community initiatives. Apple aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

◉ Apple is preparing to unveil AR / VR mixed reality glasses at the WWDC conference next June, and is working to create attractive applications to encourage people to acquire them. The focus will be on sports, games, health and more.

◉ Apple plans to launch at least two new Mac Studio models in the future, and this indicates that it was not just a temporary product. The timing and technical specifications of the new models are not yet known.

◉ Apple is working on three new laptops, a larger 15-inch MacBook Air, an updated 13-inch MacBook Air, and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro. Some of these new devices are expected to be announced at WWDC in June. However, these new laptops are not expected to have a next generation M3 chip, but will instead have M2 processors as was rumored recently. A 15-inch MacBook Air is rumored to be nearing launch, as Apple's suppliers have reportedly increased production of their displays. He also does not expect major changes in the upcoming macOS 14 update, which will also be announced at the WWDC conference.

◉ After the launch of the iOS 16.4.1 update on April 7, Apple stopped referring to the iOS 16.4 update.

◉ Microsoft previously announced that it would end support for SwiftKey keyboard on the iPhone, but later changed its mind and released a new update to the app. The update includes Bing's integration with the AI ​​chatbot, which has three new features: search, chat, and choosing the appropriate tone such as formal language or slang. Using search and chat, users can surf the internet and ask questions within the app. The Tone feature helps users communicate more effectively by rephrasing the text to fit the desired tone, such as formal or informal as mentioned. To access all three features, users will need to sign in to their Microsoft account and access the new Bing Preview.

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