This week in Apple news, there have been several interesting developments and headlines. The iPhone 16 is gaining attention for its Vision Pro camera system, which will feature a vertical arrangement for better stereoscopic video recording. There are also reports of new button designs for the iPhone 16, including a Capture Button and an Action Button that may use capacitive technology. These changes aim to reduce moving parts on the phone.
Apple has finally announced a launch event for the next iPad, set to take place on May 7th. The event is expected to reveal the next iPad model, as hinted at by the Apple logo on the invite, which features splashes of colored paint and an Apple Pencil. This suggests that a new Apple Pencil will be compatible with the upcoming iPad model.
In other news, sales of Apple’s mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, are expected to fall short of initial estimations. The high price point of $3500 and production constraints are cited as reasons for the lower than expected sales. Despite this, Apple is rumored to be working on a more affordable model in the future.
Issues have been reported with Apple’s latest macOS Ventura update, particularly affecting older Intel-powered MacBook models. Connectivity issues, Time Machine backups, UI lag, and TouchID problems have been reported, with no clear timeline for a fix. Additionally, Apple has open-sourced eight different large language models through the Hugging Face AI community, showcasing its approach to AI processing.
Looking ahead, Apple is reportedly working on designing its own artificial intelligence server processor for future AI-focused cloud servers. This move indicates Apple’s commitment to developing its AI capabilities for on-device and cloud-based processing. Lastly, a long-awaited feature may be coming to iPadOS 18 – the official Calculator app. Currently, iPad users rely on third-party apps for basic calculations, making the addition of a native Calculator app highly anticipated.
