Apple is planning a host of M4 Mac announcements for next week, but one model that won’t be included is the MacBook Air. However, a new report indicates we shouldn’t have to wait long for Apple’s most popular Mac to get updated, or the new iPhone that’s expected shortly afterwards.

Display analyst , in two subscriber-only posts on X, says that display shipments for the new MacBook Air and iPhone SE are about to begin.

For the M4 Air, he

Ahead of the release of iOS 18.1 to the public next week , Apple today released a major update to TestFlight. The new version comes with a new design and new features that were teased at WWDC 2024 in June . Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the TestFlight update.

For those unfamiliar, TestFlight is a platform from Apple that lets developers distribute beta versions of their apps to , , , , , and Apple Vision Pro users.

As we previously reported, the

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS.

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When it announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC in June, Apple also detailed its new Private Cloud Compute platform. At the time, Apple said it would allow independent experts to verify its claims around security and privacy.

Ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch next week, Apple is making good on this promise.

In a , Apple says that it “provided third-party auditors and select security researchers early access” to Private Cloud Compute resources to enable inspection. Now, it’s making those resources available to everyone:

In the

Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC to both developers and public beta users. This marks the final expected beta before next week’s public launch . Here’s what to expect.

Update 10/24/24 : Apple has released a second RC version of macOS 15.1. It includes the build number 24B83.

The first Apple Intelligence features are launching next week with iOS 18.1, and beta testers have even now gained access to wave two in iOS 18.2 . I’ve been using many of these AI features on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac since July. Here are the three advantages Apple Intelligence has over its AI competitors.

Satechi, known for producing premium tech and lifestyle accessories has just released two new products. The and the —two sleek, travel-friendly solutions to keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods powered up. Whether you’re at your desk or halfway across the world, these will do the trick. Simple, stylish, and seriously useful. Let’s take a closer look.

Satechi’s Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad is designed for those who want to keep their essential devices powered without dealing with

While it’s not an event, Apple has officially confirmed that next week will be an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak.

This announcements are expected to focus on the Mac and Apple’s transition to the M4 chip. Head below for the full details on what’s to come.

There are no other details provided on what form next week’s announcements will take. We’d expect a series of press releases

Apple Vision Pro is a surprisingly emotional computer. If Apple Watch is Apple’s most personal device, Apple Vision Pro is the company’s most intimate.

My take on Apple Vision Pro after a month of regular use is that it’s the ultimate nostalgia machine, a portable movie theater, and a Macintosh-caliber personal computer. In this piece, I want to focus on the nostalgia component and how profound it can be.

Apple Vision Pro is an awesome movie screen. That’s true whether you