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Initial foldable iPhone production is limited to only a few hundred units per day due to Apple's strict quality standards as it ramps up output, according to Nikkei Asia. The limited ramp reflects Apple's demanding quality control for the new device.
Zack Bartel built Tether, an open-source project integrating Apple Continuity features with Linux. It sends iMessages, syncs clipboards, and shows iOS notifications on Linux via secure local network communication and a custom Bluetooth stack.
Apple's fall event takes place Wednesday, September 9, with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max expected. Rumored features include a 2nm A20 Pro chip, smaller Dynamic Island, variable aperture camera, and larger battery. Pre-orders may begin September 12.
BASF's trinamiX unit sued Apple in Midland, Texas, alleging Face ID infringes seven patents for anti-spoofing facial authentication. The technology detects photographs, 3D-printed masks, and silicone replicas. BASF seeks halted infringements and damages, covering iPhones and iPads since the iPhone X.
Apple's new Mac mini lineup pairs the M6 chip in the $899 model with the M5 Pro in the $1,699 model. The M6 offers newer 2nm silicon and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, while the M5 Pro provides up to 18 CPU cores, 64GB memory, and Thunderbolt 5.
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is projected to have an average selling price of $2,550, according to International Data Corporation. TrendForce predicts the starting price will be between $2,099 and $2,299, with some configurations exceeding $3,000.
Apple will reveal new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods in days, with additional key dates and times leading to the release. The iPhone 18 Pro release follows a September schedule with specific countdown milestones.
Apple's next MacBook Neo will use the A19 Pro chip, also in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, with a 5-core GPU. It will offer 12GB of RAM and support Apple's more powerful on-device AI model. Release is slated for 2027.
iOS 27 redesigns Apple's Calendar app event details and event creation views. Information is reorganized to fit more on-screen, with new icons and headings for easier navigation. The app also benefits from systemwide Liquid Glass enhancements.
Apple's iPhone Fold display technology reduces the crease so effectively that Google, Oppo, and Vivo are copying it. The screen upgrade positions Apple to target Samsung in the foldable market.
TrendForce estimates iPhone 18 Pro prices will rise 10-20%, with the Pro starting at $1,249-$1,299 and Pro Max at $1,349-$1,399. The foldable iPhone Ultra may start at $2,099-$2,299, featuring dual displays, a 7.8-inch unfolded screen, and exclusive side-by-side app multitasking.
Lenovo unveiled the IdeaPad Vibe at IFA 2026, competing with Apple's MacBook Neo at a similar price. The Vibe offers more processor choices, customizable designs, OLED displays, and a wider selection of ports and expansion options.
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1, with John Ternus, former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, taking over. Cook led Apple since 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs, and Ternus is credited with products like AirPods, the iPhone Air, and the MacBook Neo.
Apple launched new Mac mini models with M6 and M5 Pro chips, raising the base price to $899. Pre-orders are open ahead of a September 22 launch, and Apple is upgrading backordered M4 orders to the new models at original prices.
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