Apple responds to a report revealing that it used YouTube video translations to train NArtificial intelligence model Its own, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with an improved 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera, hackers steal the phone records of almost all AT&T customers, Apple launches a new advertising campaign for Safari, “a truly private browser,” and other exciting news on the sidelines...

News on the sidelines Week Mar 5 - Mar 11


Apple postpones the change that aims to save space inside the iPhone

From iPhoneIslam.com, A close-up of an unfolded smartphone reveals internal components, including the dual camera system and A16 Bionic chip.

Apple has postponed its plans to use resin-coated copper in the iPhone's motherboards again. This change, which would provide internal space for the iPhone, was supposed to happen in the iPhone 16, then it was postponed to the iPhone 17, and now it has been postponed again. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The resin-coated copper in the motherboard allows the board to be miniaturized, thus providing more internal space for other components and sensors in future iPhones. The reason for this is that the material fails to meet Apple's high quality standards.


MacBook M5 models will use a new built-in camera module

From iPhoneIslam.com, A close-up of the keyboards and displays of two laptops placed on the back, showing their ports and sleek design.

Apple is planning to make significant changes in future MacBooks. In 2025, new cameras from a company called Sunny Optical will start being used in MacBooks equipped with the new M5 chip. This move aims to improve the camera quality in Apple laptops. If this experiment succeeds, Apple may use the same cameras in future iPhones and iPads as well.

In addition, Apple is working on other developments for MacBooks. There are reports indicating that it is planning to produce a thinner and lighter version of the MacBook Pro, inspired by the design of the ultra-thin iPad Pro 2024. Apple is also considering the possibility of adding facial recognition to Mac devices, similar to what is found in the iPhone. But exact dates for these updates have not yet been set, and they are expected to appear gradually in the coming years.


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The Apple Store app has been updated with new features to improve the user experience. Here's a summary of the main changes:

The navigation bar in the app has been revamped, with the “Shop” section replaced with “Products,” and the “Sessions” section with “Discover More.” The “For You” tab has been added, which offers personal offers and suggestions, such as free trial periods for Apple services. The Products section has also been updated to showcase new products and accessories compatible with your devices.

The Discover More tab offers Today at Apple sessions near you and helps with device setup and support. Apple has added an option to collect data with user consent to improve the personal experience, with the ability to refuse to share this information. A short video series from “Today in Apple” has also been added to provide tips on device features. These updates aim to provide a more personalized and easier shopping experience for users.


Apple launches a new advertising campaign for Safari, “a truly private browser”

Apple has launched a new privacy-focused ad in Safari, highlighting how Safari protects user privacy compared to other browsers. The advertisement depicts surveillance cameras, referring to “website trackers” as annoying bats that monitor users and hover around them while they are browsing the web, but when using Safari, these cameras explode.

The ad was posted on billboards in various cities and across social media, and highlights Safari's recent privacy updates. Safari features several features to protect privacy, including:

◉ Prevent cross-site tracking.

◉ Hide IP addresses from known trackers.

◉ Do not share location information except with the user’s permission.

◉ Reduce the device’s “digital footprint”.

◉ Private browsing mode with additional security options.

◉ iCloud+ subscribers enjoy additional protection with Safari Private Browsing.

Apple confirms that the privacy features in Safari make it the ideal choice compared to other browsers such as Chrome, which makes Safari the ideal choice for privacy. Users can activate more security settings through the Settings menu in Safari.


Tim Cook and Eddie Cue attend the Sun Valley Conference

From iPhoneIslam.com A gray-haired man wearing a navy shirt and slacks stands in front of an open door, carrying a black Nike canvas bag and making a peace sign with his other hand. Several people appear in the background, capturing the vibrant scene on a joyful July day.

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Eddie Cue, president of software and services, attend the annual Sun Valley Conference in Idaho this week. This financial and media conference is known for attracting the most prominent figures in the world of technology, as it can be likened to a billionaire camp that allows technology and media leaders to negotiate deals while engaging in various activities.

This year, many prominent figures are attending the conference, such as Jeff Bezos (Amazon), talk show host Oprah Winfrey, Sam Altman (OpenAI), Bill Gates, and other leaders of major technology companies. The conference is closed and media access is limited, making many of the deals and relationships that arise during it undocumented. Cook and Keogh are regular attendees of the annual event.


Apple shares a short film called “Suerte” filmed with the iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple showed off a new short film called “Suerte,” shot entirely using the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The film follows singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo's journey to Mexico in search of inspiration for a new song, which leads him on a great adventure. The film included Cornejo's song "Intercambio Injusto", and the film's soundtrack was released on Apple Music.

The company praised the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera capabilities, highlighting features like cinematic mode, 5x optical zoom, and log encoding for video. Apple also published a “behind the scenes” video in which the two directors explain how the film was filmed, stressing that many scenes were filmed using only the phone without additional equipment. This film is part of the “Shot by iPhone” series, which aims to demonstrate the capabilities of its cameras.


Hackers steal phone records of almost all AT&T customers

From iPhoneIslam.com The image shows the AT&T logo, which is a horizontally striped white spherical design on a light blue background. Fringe news reports that this distinctive logo symbolizes global connectivity and modern communication.

Hackers breached a cloud platform used by AT&T and accessed the phone records of “nearly all” of the company’s cell phone customers. Below is a summary of the incident:

The stolen data includes customer phone numbers, both mobile and landline, and call and text logs for a six-month period between May and October 2022, with some more recent records from January 2023 for a smaller number of customers. The data also includes cell identification numbers associated with calls and messages,

Cell identification numbers are technical information used by mobile phone networks. Each communications tower or cell has a unique identification number. When you make a call or send a text message, the tower ID you used is recorded.

This information is important because it can give a rough idea of ​​where the person was when they made the call or sent the message.

The stolen data did not include the content or times of calls or messages, or personal information such as Social Security numbers or dates of birth.

AT&T discovered the breach on April 19, and it is not related to a previous security incident in March. The company is working with law enforcement to identify and arrest those involved, and at least one person has been arrested. The data was stolen from the cloud company Snowflake, which has been subjected to a series of data thefts. AT&T advises its customers to be wary of online scams and visit its support article for tips on protecting themselves.


Tim Cook uses Apple Vision Pro glasses every day

From iPhoneIslam.com, a trendy VR headset with adjustable straps and a portable charging case on a dual-color background.

Tim Cook is said to use Vision Pro glasses daily in all aspects of his daily life. He watches entertainment content on it, such as the Ted Lasso series, and describes the viewing experience as amazing thanks to the large screen and flexibility in viewing position. He asserts that the glasses make multitasking more efficient due to the ability to open multiple windows in the space surrounding the user.

Cook notes that the Vision Pro experience is difficult to explain in words, and encourages potential customers to try it out at Apple Stores. He describes some users' reactions as emotional, especially when viewing spatial images and videos. Cook is proud of the Vision Pro development team, noting that its design required more than 5000 patents.


Sales of Vision Pro glasses are unlikely to reach five hundred thousand this year

According to an IDC report, Apple did not sell 75 units in the first quarter since its launch in the United States in February. Domestic sales are expected to decline by 2025% in the current quarter, but the international launch this month may offset this decline. It is believed that issuing cheaper glasses, about half the price of current glasses, may stimulate sales in XNUMX.

Reviews of Vision Pro glasses were mixed. Many users liked it, but there are questions about the actual function of the glasses, the ease of controlling gestures, weight and comfort, and virtual reality in general. Users also criticized the lack of content available for it.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to produce fewer than four hundred units in 2024 due to manufacturing complications. Apple is working on a new, cheaper version for 2025, which is expected to double sales when it launches in the second half of 2025.


Miscellaneous news

◉ Apple Vision Pro glasses have been officially launched and have arrived in new places such as the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and Australia.

◉ The revamped USB-C Apple Pencil, which launched in November 2023, is now available in the US and Canada at a discounted price. The refurbished USB-C Apple Pencil models are available for $69 in the US, which means there's a $10 discount off the standard price of $79. In Canada, the Apple USB-C Pencil is available for $89, instead of $109.

◉ According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an improved 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera, which will enhance image quality and zoom capabilities. The improvements will include a larger sensor compared to the iPhone 16 Pro models. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to get Tetraprism lenses in 2024, with the biggest update likely to be exclusive to the Pro Max model in 2025. These improvements require a new design to reduce the height of the camera. Kuo also pointed to greater improvements in iPhone cameras by 2027.

◉ Apple clarified its position on the use of artificial intelligence training data, in response to a report that revealed that it used YouTube video translations to train its models. Apple confirmed that the OpenELM model, which used this data, was developed for scientific research purposes only and is not used in any of its commercial products or services. Apple stressed that its Apple Intelligence system relies on licensed data and legally collected public data. This clarification came after a report raised concerns about major technology companies using user data without their knowledge to develop artificial intelligence technologies.


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