Chinese company Vivo's Vivo Vision glasses resemble Apple's Vision Pro glasses, a 2001 iPod sold for an exorbitant price at auction, Apple is negotiating with Google to power the new Siri with Gemini AI technology, iOS 26 adds support for 2W Qi25 wireless charging to iPhone 16 models, Elon Musk files a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, leaks about iPhone 17 Pro colors, and other exciting news on the sidelines...
Apple announces iPhone 17 launch event on September 9
Apple will hold its annual iPhone event on Tuesday, September 9, at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 10 a.m. The iPhone 17 lineup will be unveiled, including the regular iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 Pro will feature a durable aluminum frame and a redesigned rear camera, while the iPhone 17 Air will feature a 6.6-inch display and a single rear camera. Apple will also unveil the Apple Watch 11, the Apple Watch Series 3, the Apple Watch Series 3 Ultra, and the Apple Watch Series 3 SE, as well as potentially launching new AirPods Pro, HomePod Mini, and a new Apple TV 4K. The event will be livestreamed on Apple's website, YouTube, and the TV app, with full coverage from your beloved iPhone Islam website and iPhone Gram app.
Apple event logo hints at two new features in the iPhone 17 Pro
The logo for Apple's upcoming September 9 event hints at two expected features for the iPhone 17 Pro: new colors and an advanced cooling system. The device is expected to come in five colors, including black, white, gray, navy, and orange, colors that appear in the logo. The iPhone 17 Pro is also rumored to feature a vapor chamber cooling system, which helps prevent the device from overheating during gaming or heavy tasks by converting a liquid inside a metal chamber into a vapor that dissipates heat and then cools it. These features make the iPhone 17 Pro even more efficient and attractive!
Apple Invites app introduces new home screen widget
Apple has released a new update to its Invites app that allows you to add a widget to your home screen to display a countdown to upcoming events. You can add a widget by long-pressing on the screen, then selecting “Edit” and “Add Widget.” The widget is available in three sizes and displays the number of days remaining until the event. Tapping on it opens the app to display additional details. Launched in February, Invites helps you create personalized invitations with designs and information like directions and weather. The app is free to download from the App Store, but requires an iCloud+ subscription (starting at $0.99 per month) to create events.
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Elon Musk files lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of conspiring to dominate the AI market. xAI claims that Apple, caught off guard by AI advancements, partnered with OpenAI to strengthen its position in the smartphone market by integrating ChatGPT with Siri, limiting the options available to users who want to use other apps like Grok. The lawsuit argues that iPhone users don't enjoy the same level of integration and ease of use with other AI apps compared to ChatGPT.
xAI alleges that Apple devalues apps like X and Grok in the App Store, delays their updates, and prevents xAI from accessing iPhone user data to develop Grok. Furthermore, X and Grok did not appear on the App Store's "Top Apps" list on August 24, 2025, despite topping other lists. xAI is asking the court to halt this "anti-competitive conspiracy" and compensate it for the damages caused by Apple and OpenAI.
New colors for the iPhone 17 liquid silicone cases appear in leaks.
Leaker Majin Buu has revealed the colors of Apple's new liquid silicone cases for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. These include eight soft-touch and matte finishes: deep orange, light orange, grass green, celadon, misty purple, blue-gray, midnight blue, and midnight black. The cases feature lanyard holes (sold separately). According to the leaker, Apple tested other colors, such as black and gray, but ruled them out, with the possibility of releasing them later. These cases, which target a wide audience at an affordable price, may be inspired by the liquid glass design in iOS 26, but the accuracy of the leak will become clear when the iPhone 17 launches in a few days.
The iPhone 17 Pro may support wireless charging for other Apple devices.
Chinese leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" revealed on Weibo that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models may be able to wirelessly charge other Apple devices, such as AirPods and the Apple Watch, using the reverse charging feature. Another leaker, "Instant Digital," previously reported in February that Apple was testing this 7.5W feature to charge accessories like AirPods or a future MagSafe battery pack, but it remains uncertain whether the feature will be enabled when the devices launch next month.
The idea of reverse charging for the iPhone began in 2021 with the MagSafe battery pack, which allowed the iPhone to charge accessories via the Lightning port. However, Apple discontinued this product in September 2023 with the launch of the iPhone 15, which switched to a USB-C port. Currently, the iPhone 15 and later can charge devices like AirPods and the Apple Watch at up to 4.5W via USB-C, but reverse wireless charging has yet to be implemented. Analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman predicted the return of the MagSafe battery pack with a USB-C port, but that has yet to happen.
iOS 26 adds 2W Qi25 wireless charging support to iPhone 16 models
The upcoming iOS 26 update brings support for 2W Qi25 wireless charging to all iPhone 16 models (except the iPhone 16e), allowing these devices to quickly charge up to 50% in 30 minutes using any Qi2 charger. Previously, wireless chargers from other manufacturers were limited to 15W, while Apple's MagSafe charger supported 25W. Belkin has launched three new 2W Qi25 chargers, priced between $59.99 and $129.99. This update, currently available in the iOS 26 beta and scheduled for an official release in September, also confirms that the iPhone 17 series will support this technology.
Oppo responds to Apple's trade secret theft lawsuit
Apple has filed a lawsuit against its former employee, Chen Shi, and Oppo and Innopeak Technology, accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to the Apple Watch. Apple claims that Shi stole confidential information and shared it with Oppo and Innopeak, a US technology research company. Oppo responded in a statement to MacRumors, asserting that it found no evidence linking the allegations to the employee's conduct while employed by the company, that it respects trade secrets, and that it did not use Apple's secrets. Oppo pledged to cooperate with legal proceedings to clarify the facts.
Apple is negotiating with Google to power the new Siri with Gemini AI technology.
Apple is in talks with Google to use Gemini AI technology to develop a smarter version of Siri, according to a Bloomberg report. The talks are in their early stages, but Google has already trained a custom AI model to run on Apple's own servers. Apple has previously discussed the matter with OpenAI and Anthropic, both of which are working on models for Apple's servers, but Apple has not yet decided whether to rely on external technology or its own internal models.
Apple is testing several AI models, including its own, to determine which works best for users. Two versions of the new Siri are in development: one based on Apple models, and the other on third-party models. The new version, dubbed "Generation 2026" by Apple's chief software engineer, Craig Federighi, will be a comprehensive update to Siri, with advanced AI features. The new Siri is expected to launch in spring XNUMX, and Apple has not yet reached a final agreement with Google or any other parties.
2001 iPod sells for an amazing price at auction
A first-generation iPod, sealed in its original box and unopened, sold for a staggering $40,264 at an RR Auction auction this month, a record high compared to its previous price of $29,000 in 2023. When it was launched in the US in 2001, the iPod was priced at just $399. A 1GB iPhone 4 (a rarer model compared to the 8GB model) sold at the same auction for $81,989, a huge sum compared to its original price of $499 in 2007.
Launched in October 2001 under the leadership of Steve Jobs, the iPod helped bring Apple back to success after nearly going bankrupt in the 5s. Jobs described it as offering "a thousand songs in your pocket." Its features included high-quality storage for over 10 songs on 20GB of memory, a XNUMX-hour battery life, a lightweight and slim design, and automatic syncing with iTunes. It also featured a unique scroll wheel, a backlit LCD screen, and XNUMX-minute chip protection. These iconic devices still command high prices among collectors.
Apple loses another AI leader to Meta's superintelligence labs
Apple has lost another AI executive to Meta. Frank Chou, a leader on Apple's cloud infrastructure, training, and research team, has joined Meta's Superintelligence Labs, which develops advanced AI systems. Chou previously managed Apple's large language models in the cloud and contributed to Siri's search features and entertainment services. He will work at Meta as part of a new AI infrastructure development team. About a dozen Apple AI employees have left for companies like Meta, OpenAI, and xAI since January, as Apple faces challenges in updating Siri and plans to use third-party AI models.
Miscellaneous news
◉ Apple will open its new Apple Hebbal store in Bangalore, India, at the Phoenix Mall of Asia on September 2nd. It's the third store in India after Delhi and Mumbai. To celebrate, Apple has released a Bangalore-themed iPhone, iPad, and Mac wallpaper and music playlist. The store features a modern design with an order pickup station and a Genius Bar. India is an important market for Apple, as most iPhones sold in the US are manufactured there.
◉ Chinese company Vivo has launched the Vivo Vision mixed reality headset at a price of 10,000 yuan (about $1,395), significantly lower than the Apple Vision Pro ($3,499). The device, which resembles the Vision Pro in design with a curved glass screen, cameras, and a back bar, features two 8K micro-LED displays, a 180-degree field of view, and a lighter weight (398 grams). It runs OriginOS Vision with a 13ms latency and supports 5D video and spatial audio. The headset is available for pre-order in China, but global availability has not been confirmed. Apple is working on a new Vision Pro version with the M2025 chip that could launch in late XNUMX.
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