News on the sidelines week 6 - 12 October

Apple releases a new update for all AirPods Pro 2 headphones, and the iFixit team checks the components IPhone 15 Under the microscope, a video of the first touchscreen iMac dating back to 1999, a breakability test between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and leading phones, a new modification to the Actions button in the upcoming iOS 17.1 update, and other exciting news on the sidelines...

Some iPhone models mysteriously stop turning on during the night

Some users have complained that their iPhones turn off unexpectedly during the night, which may cause alarms to stop ringing. People noticed this when their alarms didn't work, or when they had to enter their passcode in the morning, indicating that the iPhone had rebooted during the night. This issue has been discussed on more than one site. To find out if your iPhone has stopped turning on, you can look in the battery settings for a gap in charging. This problem occurs mostly with the iPhone 15 and appears to be related to the iOS 17 update. But the problem is not general, not all users face this problem, and it does not happen every night. Apple has not yet explained why this happened.

Apple plans to bring OLED screens to the iPad mini and iPad Air

Apple is said to be considering using OLED displays in its future iPad mini and iPad Air models, with possible releases in 2026. The company is in talks with large companies such as Samsung and LG, as well as some Chinese suppliers of these displays. Apple will first see how much people like the OLED displays in the new iPad Pro models that will be launched next year before making a final decision. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the seventh-generation iPad mini and sixth-generation iPad Air, which are expected to launch relatively soon, will be minor spec upgrades focused on newer processors, and will not feature OLED screen technology.

Google pays Apple between $18 and $20 billion annually to make Google's search engine the default on iOS

Apple and Google have a big financial deal that makes Google the default search option on Apple devices. One analyst believes Google is now paying Apple between $18 billion and $20 billion annually for this. This deal is subject to scrutiny. Because the US government believes that Google may have an unfair advantage in the search market. If the court decides against Google, Apple may be forced to end this deal. Some suggest that Apple may then offer users a choice of search engines or even create its own search engine. Recently, there has been talk about Apple possibly using Microsoft's Bing search engine instead of Google. The court's final decision is expected next year, but it may take longer due to appeals.

Qualcomm competes with Apple silicon chips with Snapdragon X processors for computers

Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon These new chips aim to give personal computers similar power and efficiency to Apple computers. It also comes with AI capabilities and 2024G internet connectivity. But there are some legal problems; Because Arm, another company, says Qualcomm and Nuvia broke some rules when using their chip designs.

The iPhone and Apple Watch are still the most popular among teens

The iPhone is the first choice among teenagers, with 87% of them owning one. This number has not changed since last year. In 2013, only 55% of teens owned an iPhone. Apple Watches are becoming more popular among teens as well. Now, 34% of them have one, which is a slight increase from last year's 31%. Fewer teens (10%) plan to buy an Apple Watch in the coming months compared to 16% last year. The Apple Watch is more popular than other companies such as Rolex and Casio.

Apple Pay is the most used payment app among teens, with 42% of them using it recently. It is more popular than other apps like Cash App and PayPal.

This information comes from a semi-annual survey that has been running for more than a decade. In the latest survey, they asked 9193 teens from almost every state.

The third iOS 17.1 beta prevents the action button from activating the camera or flashlight in the pocket

In the latest iOS 17.1 update, Apple made changes to the iPhone 15's action button. Now, when the iPhone is in your pocket, you can't accidentally trigger the camera, flashlight, voice memo, focus, or magnifier by pressing a button. procedures. However, you can still use the mute function and some shortcuts in your pocket by long pressing the action button. Before this update, it was easy to turn on these functions by mistake, which could waste battery and take unexpected photos or recordings. This change is only for the action button, so there's still a chance of accidentally launching the camera or flashlight from the lock screen while the phone is in your pocket.

The upcoming iPad Mini 7 lacks a 120Hz ProMotion screen

Apple may launch a new iPad mini soon, but it won't have the fast 120Hz display some people were hoping for, says one person sharing tech rumors. Last year, some users noticed a strange “jelly” effect when swiping on the iPad mini screen. This was due to the way the screen refreshes, making things look a little skewed at times. Some thought Apple would fix this with a faster display, but it looks like that won't happen.

There have also been talks about Apple using a display from Samsung that could support this faster rate, but nothing has been confirmed. Some reliable sources say that Apple is likely to update the iPad mini soon, and it may have a better chip inside it, and it may have improved cameras as well.

The European Union is asking users of iMessage and its competitors whether the service should be regulated

The European Union is investigating how important iMessage and Microsoft services are for users and businesses. This is because new EU rules may cause companies like Apple to open up their main services to other apps. Given these rules, Apple may need to make changes to its App Store and other tools in Europe. The EU aims to finish their studies within five months. People who took the survey have less than a week to respond, and the European Union wants to finish this study in about five months.

iPhone 15 Pro Max breakability test against the Z Fold5, Pixel Fold, and others

YouTube channel Allstate Protection Plans broadcast a drop test video in which they put flagship, expensive phones in water and dropped them on the sidewalk. All phones performed well in water. But when they fall on concrete, most of them break because they are made of glass.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 broke instantly when dropped face down. The Samsung Z Fold5 and Google Pixel Fold lasted a little longer, but they finally got damaged.

When the phones fell with their backs down, both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 broke, and some iPhone cameras stopped working.

Even though companies like Apple are trying to make stronger glass, it still breaks when dropped. Drop tests can vary each time, so it's hard to say exactly how a phone will crash in real life.

The best thing is not to drop your phone and secure it with reliable cases that will protect it from such drops.

Tim Cook talks about the future of the iPhone, electric cars, and more in a new interview

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about iPhones and the environment in a recent interview. This is a summary of what he said in bullet points:

◉ The interview took place at one of Apple’s centers in Denmark, which uses solar energy.

◉ Apple likes to keep its products secret, but it wants everyone to know about its efforts to help the environment. They hope other companies will emulate them.

◉ When asked why does Apple make a new iPhone every year? Some people like to get a new iPhone every year, he said. There are those who trade in their old phones. Apple is working on recycling old iPhones with new ones.

◉ In 20 or 30 years, iPhones will be environmentally friendly and will not harm the planet.

◉He said he personally helps the environment by driving an electric car, avoiding plastic, recycling, and always trying to do better things for the planet.

Video of the first iMac from 1999 with touch

In 1999, a company called Elo made touchscreen versions of the iMac G3. This version was used in places such as shopping malls. A YouTuber named Michael MJD found a device and produced a video about it.

People thought that Apple might make a Mac with a touch screen in 2010 because of some patents and reports. But Steve Jobs said it was not a good idea; Because people's arms will get tired of touching a vertical screen.

Although Apple made other products like the iPhone and iPad with touch screens, it never made a touch-enabled Mac again. In 2021, a senior person at Apple said they saw no reason to create a Mac with a touch screen. But now, there is news that it may make a MacBook Pro with a touch screen in 2025.

The iFixit team examines the iPhone 15 components under a microscope

The popular repair site, iFixit, recently took a closer look at the iPhone 15. Using a microscope, they showed small details like individual pixels of the screen and small parts inside the phone. The iPhone 15 is very similar to the iPhone 14 because its design has not changed. But the iPhone 15 has a different 48-megapixel camera. The camera on the iPhone 15 does not work as well in low light as the iPhone 15 Pro Max version. Although this study didn't tell us anything new, it's interesting to see the phone's small parts up close.

Miscellaneous news

◉ Apple releases the third beta version of iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.1 updates to developers.

◉ Apple launched the iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 update, for old iPhone devices that do not support the iOS 17 update, and the update is limited to security improvements and performance improvements.

◉ In the third developer beta of the iOS 17.1 update, Apple has a warning about the Wallet app, which may not work as intended for those using a previous iOS 17.1 beta.

◉ The 2024 Apple Watch may not contain major new features, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It is believed that features such as a micro-LED display or blood sugar checks may come after a couple of years. There are rumors about an “Apple Watch

◉ Apple launched a new update for both the AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning port and the AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C port. However, Apple did not provide details about the features that may be included in this update, but it certainly contains several improvements.

◉ Apple Vision Pro glasses contain screens that support a refresh rate of up to 100 Hz, according to the code in the latest beta version of VisionOS. Apple says Apple Glass runs at a 90Hz refresh rate most of the time, but in an online WWDC session, it revealed that it is also able to switch to 96Hz to support video content shot at 24 frames per second.

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