Weekly overview 16: AirPods Pro with cameras, Siri delays new products and more

Apple has made a change to its iWork apps for macOS: the old versions of Pages, Keynote and Numbers have been removed from the App Store. Only the newer versions, which work with Apple Creator Studio, are still available.

This change follows the launch of Creator Studio earlier this year. With this subscription, Apple bundles its creative apps and offers additional functions in the iWork environment. Although the apps are still free to use, the design has been adjusted and paid elements have been added. On the iPhone and iPad, the ‘old’ apps had already been exchanged for the new versions.

Anker SOLIX introduces the Solarbank Max AC – the first all-in-one plug-and-play home battery of 7 kWh which is specially designed for existing solar installations. With this solution, households can store and use their own generated solar energy more efficiently.

This is relevant for Dutch households now netting arrangement is being phased out and electricity prices are rising. Thanks to the plug-and-play principle, installation is simple and the Solarbank Max AC can often be connected yourself without major adjustments.

Apple is working on a renewed range for smart devices, but is waiting for one important component: a new, AI-powered Siri. According to recent rumors, there are already new hardware updates for the HomePod mini, the HomePod and the Apple TV 4K in Cupertino, but without a better version of the voice assistant, Apple does not want to release them yet.

Apple is also preparing for a new product: the HomePad, a device with a screen that will serve as a central hub for smart homes. The focus is still on Siri and hardware. The new version of Siri, with more functionalities and personal adjustments, must first function properly before new Home products come onto the market.

Apple has made a change to its iWork apps for macOS: the old versions of Pages, Keynote and Numbers have been removed from the App Store. Only the newer versions, which work with Apple Creator Studio, are still available.

This change follows the launch of Creator Studio earlier this year. With this subscription, Apple bundles its creative apps and offers additional functions in the iWork environment. Although the apps are still free to use, the design has been adjusted and paid elements have been added. On the iPhone and iPad, the ‘old’ apps had already been exchanged for the new versions.

Anker SOLIX introduces the Solarbank Max AC – the first all-in-one plug-and-play home battery of 7 kWh which is specially designed for existing solar installations. With this solution, households can store and use their own generated solar energy more efficiently.

This is relevant for Dutch households now netting arrangement is being phased out and electricity prices are rising. Thanks to the plug-and-play principle, installation is simple and the Solarbank Max AC can often be connected yourself without major adjustments.