Weekly overview 38: Software updates, Macs with M4 chip, iPhone 16 sales and more

Good news! Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod will be as good as new because as of last week iOS 18, iPadOS 18 watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18 and HomePodOS 18 are now available to download. Last week Apple already released a firmware update for the AirPods.

iOS 18 has several innovations such as a brand new control panel, personalize home screen, new Photos app, extensions for calculator, passwords application and much more. In the iOS 18 FAQ the new functions and options that the new software brings are discussed or view our overview with iOS 18 tips.

In most cases, the (mandatory) update of iOS and iPadOS on your iPhone or iPad goes without too many major obstacles. If problems do occur, they are often corrected as quickly as possible with a minor update. Apple then releases an x.0.1 version or something similar.

Another problem can be that when upgrading to a completely new iOS version, certain apps do not function 100%. Due to changes in Xcode and the frameworks, it can happen that an app no ​​longer works. That is why Apple no longer requires you to immediately update to a new version of iOS or iPadOS, you have some time. Please note, this is a postponement. Later this year, iOS 18 remains the only option.

Since this week, you can download and install all kinds of new software updates on your Apple devices. Apple also released iPadOS 18 earlier this week, but the update did not go well for everyone. For example, several iPad Pro users report that their iPad crashed while installing the update.

The problem affects the iPad Pro with M4 chip that was released last May. Because the software update causes problems, Apple has pulled the update.

With the advent of alternative app marketplaces, it is now possible in the EU to install other App Store applications on your iPhone and later on the iPad. Setapp Mobile by MacPaw is one of the first major app stores to announce their clear plans. From now on you can install the public beta version of their app store.

For some time now, the Setapp service has been available specifically for Mac users, this is a kind of Netflix for Mac apps. It is a subscription service for software, for a fixed amount of € 12.09 per month you get access to more than 240+ apps. Some applications also have an iOS version and you can easily install and use it from the Setapp Mobile app store.

The iPhone 16 (Plus) and iPhone 16 Pro (Max) can be ordered since September 13 and the first devices will be delivered next Friday, September 20. The iPhone can also be ordered from mobile providers and web shops, we have a complete overview.

The iPhone 16 Pro (Max) features the most innovations, with a larger display, A18 Pro chip and professional camera functions. The iPhone 16 has been given the action button and A18 chip, among other things. All four models benefit from a longer battery life, improved camera, camera controller and MagSafe with 25 W. All specifications and differences between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can be found here in detail.

Although Apple just announced the new iPhone 16 (Pro), Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4, the next event is already expected. If we are to believe Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, we can expect new Apple products next month.

According to Bloomberg, but also other analysts, Apple will most likely unveil new Macs with M4 chip in October. New iPad models are also expected, including a new iPad mini. Time for an overview.