In this weekly overview we list the most important Apple news for you and you will also find the most popular tips of the past few days.
Last week, Apple released software updates for iOS 17 and iOS 16, among others, with fixes for advanced iCloud security. Furthermore, the rumor appeared that Apple has plans to launch the first foldable devices in 2026. In addition, we have listed which Mac you can expect with an M4 chip this year.
Top Apple News
New Macs with M4 chip expected in late 2024, possibly focusing on AI
Monday, August 5 • Wesley Fabry
According to current rumors, we can expect new Mac computers with Apple’s latest M4 chip later this year. Although the chip is already available in the iPad Pro, the Pro and Max versions for Mac would mainly be used for advanced tasks and possibly for AI (Apple Intelligence)
According to several rumors, including Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release the M4 processor in at least three different versions, and will likely add it to the 24-inch iMac and MacBook Pro later this year.
iOS 17.6.1 now available: fixes issue with Advanced iCloud Security
Thursday, August 8 • Wesley Fabry
You can now download iOS 17.6. 1, iPadOS 17.6. 1, watchOS 10.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. 1, and tvOS 17.6 for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV. The new software updates add stability and resolve various issues.
The new software updates do not add any new features or possibilities. This is just an interim update with, among other things, optimization and security of the devices. New features have been added to iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, which is expected this fall.
Apple may be planning to release two foldable devices in 2026
Saturday, August 10 • Wesley Fabry
More and more rumors indicate that Apple may have plans to release foldable devices in the future. The first two examples are expected in 2026. These would be an iPhone and a hybrid iPad/Mac.
Especially the latter is interesting, because it would be the first time that Apple combines two devices into one. How that will look in practice is still guesswork, but it is possible that this Apple device consists of two touch panels that are an iPad when folded and a Mac when unfolded.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- WhatsApp: Share your location live
- Hide distracting items in Safari for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Review HomeWizard wifi water meter: Smart meter to view your water consumption
- Cancel, view or change subscriptions to apps and services
- Troubleshoot your iPhone or Mac with Self Service Diagnostics
- View sunrise and sunset times on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac
- Activity Monitor and Entries in Notes for iPhone, iPad, or Mac