Apple has been making headlines this week with leaks about the upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro handsets, revealing new color options such as pink, violet, and white, in addition to traditional black. There have also been reports of an alarm bug affecting some iPhone users, which is causing the Clock application to fail to ring alarms. While Apple is aware of the issue, there is no timeline for a fix yet.
In other news, Apple is expected to unveil the next iPad Pro with the M4 chipset, which would be faster than any Mac or MacBook currently available. The company is also rumored to position the iPad Pro as its first truly AI-powered device in response to the AI craze in the tech industry. Additionally, an Apple Watch Ultra 3 is set to be released later this year, with minimal hardware upgrades from the previous model.
The ongoing anti-trust case against Google has revealed the payments made by Google to Apple to be the default search engine in Safari. These payments have been a significant source of income for Apple, with Google’s payments accounting for 17.5% of Apple’s operating income in 2020. Apple is also reportedly integrating AI features into Safari, including summaries, search, topic highlighting, and more, in the upcoming Safari 18 release.
As credit cards expire and are replaced regularly, Apple is sending out replacement titanium cards for the Apple Card, which was known for its unique design and privacy features. The first physical Apple Cards issued in 2019 are nearing expiration in July 2024, and replacement cards will be sent to customers’ billing addresses. Apple Loop provides a weekly digest of Apple news and highlights, including updates on new products, software features, and industry trends. Follow Apple Loop on Forbes to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments from Apple.
